Air Line Pilots Association’s Post

Some people are saying one pilot is enough. That’s like saying one wing is enough. Air travel in the U.S. is the safest mode of transportation because there are always two pilots on the flight deck. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eS4PQeEj #SafetyStartsWith2 EASA - European Union Aviation Safety Agency Airbus

According to data from Line Operational Safety Audits, pilots must intervene to manage aircraft malfunctions on 20 percent of normal flights. Pilots play a fundamental role in achieving safe outcomes when something goes wrong, and as a result of decisive action by pilots an estimated 99.9994 percent of malfunctions do not result in accidents. Learn more about the role of pilots in creating safety by reading our newest white paper: https://bit.ly/4d8aV3u #SafetyStartsWith2 #Automation #Airbus

Amelia Earhart's courage and pioneering spirit continue to inspire pilots around the world, including all of us at the Air Line Pilots Association. Her legacy lives on as a symbol of determination, adventure, and breaking boundaries in aviation. ️ Let's honor her memory this #AmeliaEarhartDay by reaching for new heights and continuing to make strides in aviation safety, innovation, and equality in the skies. #WomenInAviation

Decades of research by the FAA and NASA shows that two pilots working together is essential to air safety. In a recent ALPA poll, nearly 8 in 10 Americans said they would not feel safe flying on remotely operated planes. Yet some manufacturers are considering replacing pilots with automation. Learn what’s at risk: https://bit.ly/3WhzAgq #SafetyStartsWith2

Congratulations to our IALPA (Irish Airline Pilots' Association) colleagues for voting to accept a new pay proposal. Pilots around the world remain united for fair wages, better working conditions, and respect on the job, and as the world’s largest pilot's union we know that we are #StrongerTogether. #1U

This is a final call ahead of the July 31 deadline for eligible ALPA members to sign up for direct deposit to be able to accept and receive their dues return electronically. If you've already signed up, spread the word to your fellow ALPA members when you're in the crew room, commuting, or flying the line. Signing up is easy, fast, and safe. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3WwHUsR

#ICYMI: PAL Aerospace pilots have ratified their first-ever collective agreement after nearly four years of negotiations, and Western Global pilots recently requested mediation to facilitate contract negotiations. More on both: https://bit.ly/3XZv7jJ #MemberMonday #UnionStrong

Over 40 pilot negotiators from 16 ALPA member carriers and representatives from the Southwest Airlines Pilots Association participated in our Industry Bargaining Roundtable last week. The event provided attendees a chance to openly discuss the opportunities and challenges they recently encountered, or continue to experience, in the process of negotiating and implementing collective bargaining agreements. “We are more successful at the table when we work together and build on each other’s success, and that depends upon your active participation in events like this,” said Capt. Doug Grant (HAL), an ALPA executive vice president and Collective Bargaining Committee member, during his opening remarks. Grant shared roundtable moderator responsibilities with the Association’s Representation Department director Andrew Shostack and manager Jeff Loesel. “It’s important that we get together and find out what each other’s priorities are and the gains we continue to make with each new agreement,” remarked Capt. Jason Ambrosi, our president, who also welcomed the group. Ambrosi spoke about recent contract gains and highlighted the advantages of pattern bargaining. Following a comprehensive economic briefing from Economic & Financial Analysis director Kye Johanning, roundtable participants provided briefings about issues affecting their pilot group and answered questions about collective bargaining efforts at their respective properties. Participants included carriers that recently completed agreements, those just starting bargaining, and those that have been in bargaining for a number of years and are seeking to bring their negotiations to a close. The participants also joined a discussion about the negotiation and implementation of market-based cash-balance plans (MBCBP) and other emerging benefits programs across the industry. MBCBPs are intended to supplement current 401(k) plans, offering pilots the chance to shield a portion of their excess employer contributions from income taxes. The group reviewed recent challenges to flight-time duty-time practices and negotiated safety programs and also engaged in three sets of breakout sessions covering topics ranging from internal organizing to effective communications and social media strategies. See full coverage of the roundtable in the August 2024 issue of our magazine, Air Line Pilot. #MondayMotivation #ItsBetterInAUnion #StrongerTogether

We’re back at #OSH24! Stop by our outdoor Booth #329 and say hi! Every day, our pilots will be discussing all aspects of being a professional airline pilot. From tips for landing an aviation scholarship to learning what a day in the life of an airline pilot is like, these presentations will be a great opportunity to learn about many aspects of the piloting profession. Stop by our booth to get the full schedule or check out: https://bit.ly/4d7m5pr