Fly by Night

In this episode of our podcast, we talk with MEC Chairman Captain Pete Harmon, MEC Vice-Chairman Captain Dave Chase, and Negotiating Committee Chairman Captain Pat May. Throughout this podcast, they discuss the coronavirus pandemic, the recently released China Flying OIM (Ongoing Implementation Measure), the importance of submitting PDRs, transit hotels, hotel confinement, fatiguing flight sequences, jumpseating and other issues related to the flight operations during the coronavirus pandemic. 

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In this episode of our podcast, we talk with Captain Pat May, Negotiating Committee Chairman and Captain Rich Brown, Negotiating Committee Member. They discuss the recently released Negotiating Committee communication regarding the Section 24 OIM (Ongoing Implementation Measure). Throughout this podcast they discuss why we have OIMs, the OIM process, highlights of this particular Section 24 OIM, what changed for FDA pilots, the difference between a notional and an actual award, the Micro System Bid and some new terminology. 

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In this episode of our podcast, we talk with Captain Walt Owen, Training Committee Chairman. Walt discusses his background, his union experience, the role of the Training Committee, the Training Review Board (TRB), the Enhanced Oversight Program (EOP), the Proficiency Enhancement Partnership Program (PEPP) and the importance of providing feedback in the training environment.

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In this episode of our podcast we talk with Captain Mark Stafiej, Trip Services Committee Chairman. Mark discusses his background, his union experience, what the Trip Services Committee does, the importance of submitting PDRs and INSITE reports, the hotel inspection program and selection process, ground transportation and catering.

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In this episode of our podcast we talk with First Officer Kandy Bernskoetter, Pilot Assistance Team Hotline (PATH) Chair. Kandy discusses the importance of the Casualty Assistant Liaison (CAL) program, why it’s important to assign a CAL, and adding or updating your emergency contact information.

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In this episode of our podcast we talk with First Officer Kandy Bernskoetter, Pilot Assistance Team Hotline (PATH) Chair. Kandy discusses her background, her union experience, her role in bringing the PATH committee to FedEx pilots, what the PATH committee does, PATH training, why you should call PATH and how to call PATH.

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In this episode of our podcast, we talk with Captain Ben Douglas, R&I Committee Chairman. Ben discusses the upcoming Annual Open Enrollment window, the Memphis Benefits Fair and Benefits and Retirement Seminars in ANC, IND and LAX.

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In this episode of our podcast we talk with Captain Bill Hubbell, Strategic Preparedness Strike Committee (SPSC) Chairman. Bill discusses his background, his union experience, his role as LEC 79 (Anchorage) non-status representative and Secretary-Treasurer, the Strategic Plan, Contract 2021 preparations and volunteerism.

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In this episode of our podcast we talk with Captain Nick Bolander, LEC 7 Secretary Treasurer/Block 8 Representative. Nick discusses his background, his union experience, the pilot mentoring program, his role as Block 8 rep, Contract 2021 preparations, pilot input in negotiations, the PDR, engagement and unity.

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In this episode of our podcast we talk with Captain Kevin Biggins, Retirement & Insurance Committee Vice Chairman. Kevin discusses the Anthem Health rewards program.

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In this episode of our podcast we talk with Captain Ben Douglas, Retirement & Insurance Committee Chairman. Ben discusses the FedEx MEC Long Term Disability (LTD) plan.

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In this episode of our podcast we talk with Captain Vic Tansey, Membership Committee Chairman. Vic discusses his background, his lengthy union experience, pilot hiring, the retiree recognition program, the pilot mentoring program, volunteerism and unionism.

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In this episode of our podcast, we talk with Captain Pat Meagher, Family Awareness Committee Chairman, who discusses his background, his union experience, pilot mentoring, various family awareness events, building unity, volunteerism and unionism.

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In this episode of our podcast, we talk with Captain Bill Secord, Legislative Affairs Committee Chairman who discusses his background, educating lawmakers on pilot issues, the importance of Call to Actions and ALPA’s Political Action Committee (PAC).

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In this episode of our podcast, we talk with Captain Ben Douglas, Retirement & Insurance Committee Chairman, who discusses his background, the pilot volunteers and ALPA staff on his committee, Retirement Seminars, recent changes to our pharmacy benefit, annual benefit enrollment dates, and the Pilot Retirement Savings Plan (PRSP).

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In this episode of our podcast, we talk with Captain Chris Wood, Grievance Committee Chairman, who discusses the grievance process and various other topics related to his committee.

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In this episode of our podcast we talk with Captain Pat May, Negotiating Committee Chairman and discuss his background at FedEx and with ALPA. He also provides a brief introduction to the members of this important committee.

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In this episode of our podcast, we discuss various topics with MEC Vice Chairman Captain Dave Chase

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In this episode of our podcast, we discuss various topics with MEC Chairman, Captain Pete Harmon and MEC Secretary/Treasurer, First Officer Don Loepke.

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In this episode of our podcast we continue our conversation with Negotiating Committee Chairman Captain Pat May as he discusses negotiations related to Ongoing Implementation Measures (OIM), Training Activity Display (TAD) and Training Support (TSUP).

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Communications Committee Chairman Captain Chris Lee speaks with Negotiating Committee Chairman Captain Pat May for an update on the ongoing Retirement project in the first episode of the FDX ALPA Podcast series Fly By Night.

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