APA News Digest April 19, 2024 Editor’s note: Some links in this message will work best if you log in to AlliedPilots.org before clicking them. In This Edition ... Expedited Presidential Grievance: Enforcement of PBS MOU “Please Listen to the Pilots” Contract Compliance Committee: APA Contract Minute – Reserve Pilots Moving Days Off Contract Compliance Committee: Register for Contract Training at ORD Jumpseat/Non-Rev Committee: Two Issues to Keep on Your Radar Joint Implementation Action Committee:  New Jumpseat Reservation System (JRS) Hotel Committee: Calling for Your Transportation STOP Committee: APFA to Conduct Systemwide Picketing on May 9 Maintenance and Technical Analysis Committee: Pigs of the Week Membership Committee: APA Welcomes New Pilots Membership Committee: APA Welcomes Captains’ Leadership Class Membership Committee: Gone West Presidential Constitutional Interpretation Domicile Events DFW Domicile Election Week in Review Are You Willing to Serve? Professional Standards FAQ Longtime APA Employee Gets Surprise Sendoff Free PGA Tour Tickets for Military Personnel If You’re 50, Join The Grey Eagles Pilot Job Fairs and Future Pilot Seminars Expedited Presidential Grievance: Enforcement of PBS MOU In response to management’s mishandling of the May PBS awards, APA President CA Ed Sicher filed Expedited Presidential Grievance 24-083 today seeking enforcement of the PBS Memorandum of Understanding, financial compensation for pilots who are monetarily impacted, and penalties for not complying with the MOU timelines. APA is also seeking enhanced penalties to deter any future noncompliance with the timelines. Expedited Presidential Grievances are filed at the arbitration level and determined by a five-member System Board. APA has proposed three options for scheduling the arbitration. As CA Sicher acknowledged in his Wednesday update to the membership, management has previously failed to comply with the MOU timelines, but “this is far and away the most egregious instance.” CA Sicher likewise affirmed that APA “will not permit management to reinterpret binding contract language at will simply because it’s easier for them to do so. Instead, we will aggressively insist on full compliance.” “Please Listen to the Pilots” Last Saturday, the APA Safety Committee published a message called “ The Strongest Link in the Safety Chain ” that highlighted a significant spike in safety- and maintenance-related problems in our operation. Among the problematic trends we’re seeing: Tools left in wheel wells. An increasing number of collisions between aircraft being tugged or towed. Improperly closed out maintenance actions with repeat writeups (sometimes 20 or more in a row). That message warned pilots not to feel rushed or pressured into doing something that doesn’t pass the “smell test.” Just because it’s legal doesn’t make it safe. In a follow-up message on Monday, APA President CA Ed Sicher affirmed “we now have management’s full attention” regarding our safety concerns. “APA is squarely focused on finding solutions – which will require collaboration between the union and management – and management’s initial response to our concerns was encouraging.” The Safety Committee message also got the attention of the news media. Thanks to articles by Bloomberg News and the Associated Press , APA’s concerns received worldwide coverage. On Tuesday, CBS Mornings aired a story featuring APA spokesman CA Dennis Tajer: “We’re telling our pilots slow down, take your time, and watch for these potential errors, because they’re starting to increase across the system.” Before moving on to an unrelated story, CBS anchor Gayle King said this: “Please listen to the pilots.” CA Tajer had another opportunity to share our concerns during a Thursday interview with WGN-AM in Chicago. Host Lisa Dent punctuated that interview with this: “It’s people like him that I want flying my planes when I board.” APA Contract Minute – Reserve Pilots Moving Days Off This is a new message from the APA Contract Compliance Committee. CA Jason Saxer is back with another edition of the APA Contract Minute . This time around, CA Saxer discusses the two options Reserve pilots have for moving their days off within their schedules. Register for Contract Training at ORD This is a repeated message from the APA Contract Compliance Committee. The Contract Compliance Committee wants to do everything we can to ensure that all APA members are well acquainted with the 2023 Collective Bargaining Agreement. Join us on May 2 in ORD for a full day of training on the new CBA. This training will be conducted in hybrid fashion, with members welcome to participate in person at the Doubletree Hotel in Rosemont from 0900 to 1630 or virtually via Zoom. Additionally, in-person IMAX training is scheduled for May 1 from 0900 to 1200 at the Doubletree. If you plan to attend either session, RSVP so we have an accurate headcount for the food orders. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. IMAX training on May 1: Click here to RSVP for in-person attendance Contract training on May 2: Click here to RSVP for in-person attendance . Contract training on May 2 via Zoom: Click here to register . Please take a few moments before the training to familiarize yourself with the Electronic Document Index . You must be logged in to AlliedPilots.org for the links to be accessible. This Index connects you to a vast array of APA documents that we will reference. It is equally useful in the daily operation as a line pilot, so we recommend you retain the Index for future reference. During the training, it may be helpful to have two screens; one to run Zoom and one to reference these documents. Help us help you! The Contract Compliance Committee’s goal is for you – the membership – to be informed, educated, and knowledgeable. Every single pilot should strive to be a contract expert or, at the very least, strive for continued learning and engagement. Knowledge is power, and it will assist you in employing and being a watchdog of your negotiated work rules. Two Issues to Keep on Your Radar This is a new message from the APA Jumpseat/Non-Rev Committee. We have become aware of two issues affecting pilots: 1. Last night, we received several reports of pilots unable to secure a jumpseat reservation at 2000 Central, eight days prior to departure. The new Jumpseat Reservation System (JRS) responded with a “could not be confirmed for this pass type” alert. Pilots reported being able to make a listing about 15 minutes later in several cases. We have forwarded this information to be investigated. Please provide a Jumpseat Debrief if you encounter this or any other issues with the new JRS. 2. Several pilots have reported their non-revenue travel listings do not include the FDJ AA designation in the remarks section. Agents have been trained to never issue a 1W/2W, etc., if FDJ AA is not in the remarks. The company is investigating the source of this issue and working on a resolution. If this happens to you, please ask the agent to look at your travel profile to confirm eligibility to occupy the FDJ. If they are unable, then kindly ask the agent to contact the SSC desk to get the FDJ AA added back in. Finally, the JRS is a new system for pilots and agents, and there have been changes to the system since implementation this week. If an agent is unfamiliar with how to find the “FDJ list,” please advise the list appears in CTRL F3 Option 3, as described in the “Sunset of pilot IVR system” Airport Excellence Advisory. New Jumpseat Reservation System (JRS) The following is excerpted from a Joint Implementation Action Committee message published on April 10. The new Jumpseat Reservation System went live on Tuesday in the Jetnet Travel Planner. Please take time to review the three-page User Guide on AAPilots > Resources > Forms/User Guides and in Comply365 > Pilot User Guides. The new JRS: Automatically creates a PNR in the Jetnet Travel Planner that simultaneously reserves your spot on the jumpseat list (by time of reservation), while also creating the accompanying non-rev listing. Allows an unlimited number of pilots to list for the flight deck jumpseat. If a pilot ahead of you on the jumpseat list deletes his or her listing, you automatically move up on the list. Fixes the “time of check in” issue that pilots currently face when a “Primary” cancels a listing within 24 hours. Provides visibility of mainline jumpseat availability and listings, including full names of listed pilots directly in the Travel Planner. Name visibility and jumpseat availability are restricted to mainline pilots only. Introduces the functionality to reserve the jumpseat using a D1 to improve your position on the non-rev list. If accommodated in the cabin, normal D1 pass deduction rules will apply. If accommodated in the jumpseat, no D1 pass will be deducted. Your position on the jumpseat list will continue to be by “time of reservation”; D1 status does not have an impact on your position on the jumpseat list. Allows for a “PNR rollover” during a cancellation scenario that preserves your time of check in, maintains your pass status (D1/D2), and retains the “FDJ AA” note in your listing (so that you are automatically considered for the jumpseat). The pre-existing jumpseat reservation(s) are retained for the pilot(s) on the flight to which you are being rolled over; this ensures predictability and assurance when a pilot makes a jumpseat listing. Calling for Your Transportation This is a new message from the APA Hotel Committee. We are seeing an increasing number of airports that are not allowing hotel shuttles and third-party transportation to idle curbside while waiting for aircrew. Unfortunately, this is driving a higher number of debriefs because crews are understandably frustrated that they are having to wait for their pickup. Often, the response to the debrief is that the van did a “drive-by” when they thought the crew would be in place for pickup, and the crew was not there yet, so they had to circle back around. At large airports during peak hours, this can take a long time. We recommend that you call for pickup when all crew members taking the transportation to the hotel are off the aircraft and walking toward the exit. Tell the dispatcher you are on your way and try to give an accurate time for pickup if asked. If you are uncertain how long it will take, let them know that. While it’s tempting to try and arrange for the driver to beat you to the curb, giving them accurate information is often the quickest way to get to the hotel. Remember to check the APA Hotel Webpages for detailed information on transportation pickup for each airport. Please provide feedback on the webpage if you have details to add that could help fellow pilots. For more information, check out the recently updated QRH – Quick Reference Hotels document. This resource answers 99 percent of all hotel, transportation, and layover questions while providing helpful solutions. Suggestion: Download this QRH document to your AA iPad for easy access in the future. APFA to Conduct Systemwide Picketing on May 9 This is a repeated message from the APA Strike and Tactical Operations Planning Committee. The Association of Professional Flight Attendants will conduct systemwide picketing on May 9. We encourage you to show your solidarity with our flight attendants in their efforts to secure a suitable contract by joining them on the picket line. As we receive additional information about the picketing, we will pass it along. Pigs of the Week APA commends American Airlines’ hardworking aircraft maintenance technicians for their outstanding work. We believe they are the best in the business. When repetitive problems do arise, they’re often due to managerial decisions that fail to properly prioritize tasks and to management’s decision to outsource a significant portion of the airline’s maintenance to offshore, third-party repair stations. Since March 14, B777 aircraft 7AD has been written up 10 times and out of service four times for an ELMS (electrical load management system) P110 fault. It was most recently signed off on April 14. Since March 9, B737 aircraft 3FJ has been written up 10 times and been out of service nine times for a fuel imbalance. It was most recently signed off on April 18 and is restricted to Class 1 or 2 maintenance stations. UPDATE: Between Jan. 30 and Feb. 6, B737 aircraft 3RF  had been written up and out of service three times for speed trim fail. On Feb. 6, it entered an MBV (main base visit) at an MRO (maintenance, repair, and overhaul). It returned to service on March 6, but an FCF (functional check flight) was not accomplished. It has since been written up another 14 times and been out of service 11 times. After an FCF with an NRFO2 management crew, it was signed off for this issue on April 17 and is restricted to Class 1 maintenance stations. APA Welcomes New Pilots This is a new message from the APA Membership Committee. Click the image for a closer look. The APA Membership Committee welcomed the following pilots during a casual dinner on April 16: Aldo Alvarez Jr., Randall Atkinson Jr., Ruben Azambuja Filho, Ryan Bachman, Jordan Benedict, Robert Benton, Aaron Bruns, Chelsea Carlin, Nathan Cave, Ryan Crum, Joshua Dolan, Gregory Evans, James Fraser, Nelson Gaker, Jordan Goodman, Nore Habib, Charles Hildebrant, Joseph Jasiel Jr., Brantley Johansen, Myles Kleinfelter, Kyle KonKolics, Tavis Lipp, Joel Locke, Julius Mc Pherson, Aaron Miller, James Morris, Fabian Pallares, Callan Phillott, Javier Quintero Ruiz, Joshua Reborchick, William Rice, Juan Rivas, Jesus Rojas, Kenneth Sause, Juan Schick, Jesus Shafer, April Smail, Andrew Stetler, Christopher Stewart, Anna Timberlake, William Wilhite, and Edward Wolfe. APA Welcomes Captains’ Leadership Class This is a new message from the APA Membership Committee. Click the image for a closer look. On April 17, the APA Membership Committee hosted a casual dinner for the following pilots who were in Fort Worth for American Airlines’ Professionalism, Leadership, and Mentoring class: Matthew Baxley, Jonathan Bourne, Michael Chrzanowski, Michael Conrad, Jack Cronan, Roy Frazel III, David Gallas Jr., Christine Hamilton, Trevor Johnson, David Johnson, Kyle Lanthier, Anand Lulay, Robert Macdonald, Christopher Patrick, Matthew Schwartz, Robert Stadick, Robert Thompson, Bradley Toussaint, Binto Zacharias, and Jeffrey Ziemann. Gone West This is a new message from the APA Membership Committee. We extend our deepest sympathies to the loved ones of these pilots, whose deaths we learned of in March: John Nequist, 86, on Oct. 31; Steve Telepman, 83, on Dec. 2; Louis “Buck” Blake, 91, on Dec. 3; Robert Kozlowski, 75, on Jan. 25; George Vrla, 93, on Feb. 4; Charlie Kloac, 91, on Feb. 7; Rich Stofer, 75, on Feb. 7; Dan McLendon, 66, on Feb. 10; Harry Burchard, 85, on Feb. 11; Carl Huebner, 91, on Feb. 16; Ted Ramsey, 76, on Feb. 20; Bill Lynott, 95, on Feb. 23; Frank Lasota, 91, on Feb. 26; Ronald Oberhelman, 73, on March 1; Frank Ricketts, 75, on March 2; Ricky “TKO” Pierce, 58, on March 4; Gary “Inspector Clewseau” Clews, 71, on March 5; Kirk McFarland, 69, on March 6; Dave Harris, 89, on March 8; and Bill Spencer, 90, on March 17. Presidential Constitutional Interpretation Today, APA President CA Ed Sicher issued a constitutional interpretation as to the meaning of Article VII, Section 1.B.3 of the APA Constitution text-decoration: underline; background-color: transparent; transition: all 0.2s ease 0s; cursor: pointer; box-sizing: border-box;" target="_blank"> here . Domicile Events Visit AlliedPilots.org/Calendar to RSVP for any of these upcoming domicile events: BOS: Domicile Meeting on April 23 DCA: Retirement Party on June 29 DFW: Pilots For Kids Golf Tournament on May 20; Texas Rangers game on Aug. 6 LAX: Family Awareness event at Camas Airport on April 23; Family Awareness event at Boeing Museum of Flight on April 24; Family Awareness event at Rowland Freedom Center on April 25; Retirement Party on April 27; Family Awareness lunch in Thousand Oaks on May 8; Family Awareness lunch in Dana Point on May 9; IMAX and TTS Training at the San Diego Yacht Club on May 10; Family Awareness lunch in San Diego on May 14; Family Awareness lunch in Temecula on May 15 LGA: Refinery Rooftop Social on May 18; New York Mets game on Sept. 2 MIA: Air Dot Show at FLL on May 11 and 12 ORD: Domicile Meeting on May 1; IMAX Training on May 1; Contract Compliance Training on May 2; Galt Airport Fly-In and Pancake Breakfast on May 25 PHL: Philadelphia Phillies game on June 18 DFW Domicile Election Electronic voting for the Runoff Round of the DFW Domicile Election closes at 1200 Central on April 30. For more infomation, visit the Elections page on AlliedPilots.org. Week in Review Here are several recent messages you may have missed. Safety Committee: PBS Awards Error President: Presidential Grievance: PBS Awards Error Safety Committee: The Strongest Link in the Safety Chain President: Safety First. Safety Always. APA Information Hotline: APA Board of Directors Convenes Spring Meeting APA Information Hotline: APA Board of Directors Reconvenes Spring Meeting APA Information Hotline: APA Board of Directors Continues Spring Meeting APA Information Hotline: APA Board of Directors Resumes Spring Meeting APA Information Hotline: APA Board of Directors Concludes Spring Meeting Are You Willing to Serve? Each of these national committees or subcommittees has the indicated number of vacancies: Aeromedical Committee (0) Disabled Pilot Awareness Subcommittee (3) Human Intervention Motivation Study Subcommittee (2) Pilot Occupational Health Subcommittee (3) Project Wingman Subcommittee (3) Appeal Board (1) Captain’s Authority Committee (2) Communications Committee (0) National Communications Network (7) Flight Time/Duty Time Committee (1) Grey Eagles Liaison Committee (1) Scheduling Committee (5) Training Committee (5) Checkmate (1 on 777) If you would like to serve on one or more of these committees, visit the Member Engagement Portal . Professional Standards FAQs What happens with a management referral? When a Professional Standards volunteer and management member are both working the same issue, it is the responsibility of the volunteer to determine whether management intends to stay involved or is willing to hand the case over to Professional Standards. The volunteer and management will work together to determine if the issue could be completed through the Professional Standards process. If an agreeable resolution is not made, the parties are encouraged to elevate the issue to the national committee for resolution or guidance. In all cases, Professional Standards will not accept an issue if management remains involved. To read all of the FAQs, click here . Professional Standards’ 24/7 hotline: 817-402-2181 Longtime APA Employee Gets Surprise Sendoff After 10 years at APA, Administration Manager Natti Hogan will retire in May. During this week’s Board of Directors meeting, the National Officers, Domicile Officers, pilot volunteers, and staff lined the hallways of APA headquarters with long-stemmed roses to give her a surprise sendoff. Free PGA Tour Tickets for Military Personnel The PGA Tour’s Charles Schwab Challenge is scheduled for May 23-26 at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth. All active, reserve, and retired military personnel can get free tickets, a parking pass, and access to a hospitality tent for one day of the tournament. Click here for more information . If You’re 50, Join The Grey Eagles Are you a pilot for American Airlines, at least age 50, active or retired? Please join The Grey Eagles for food, fun, and fellowship. We offer cruises, conventions, monthly luncheons, retirement dinners, professional mentoring, and assistance to surviving spouses – all for a one-time lifetime fee. Pilot Job Fairs and Future Pilot Seminars Future text-decoration: underline; background-color: transparent; transition: all 0.2s ease 0s; cursor: pointer; box-sizing: border-box;" target="_blank"> Click here for more information . Industry News For more about what’s happening in the industry, be sure to visit the Industry News page on AlliedPilots.org . 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Presidential Grievance: PBS Awards Error As the Scheduling Committee affirmed in its membership update yesterday, we became aware that not all pilot Vacation Extension (VEX) days were respected upon publication of the PBS awards, with hundreds of trips issued in error. In related discussions with management this afternoon, the Scheduling Committee conveyed APA’s position that pilots who were affected by this error should have the option to drop the trips and be paid. Management refused, claiming they don’t have to issue PBS awards until the 18th of the month and indicated they would be rerunning and publishing the awards this evening. The Bidding Timeline in the PBS MOU clearly states that “PBS Bidding Closes” on the “13th day of month prior @ 12:00 HBT” and that "PBS Award Official Publication" is “NLT 16th day of month prior @ 12:00 HBT.” The PBS MOU also states the following: “A pilot’s final bid award shall be available for review in PBS upon award publication.” In response to management’s incorrect interpretation of the language in the PBS MOU, I am filing an Expedited Presidential Grievance seeking enforcement of the MOU, along with relief in the form of financial compensation for pilots who are monetarily impacted and penalties for not complying with the MOU timelines. We will also seek enhanced penalties to deter any future noncompliance with the timelines. While management has previously failed to comply with the MOU timelines, this is far and away the most egregious instance, and we will not permit management to reinterpret binding contract language at will simply because it’s easier for them to do so. Instead, we will aggressively insist on full compliance. CA Ed Sicher APA President

Safety First. Safety Always. By now, I trust most of you have had an opportunity to read the membership update the APA Safety Committee issued on Saturday detailing the adverse safety trends APA has been tracking. In response to my request, we met with senior management earlier this month to discuss the operational hazards we have identified. Thanks to the diligent efforts of the APA Safety Committee and Maintenance and Technical Analysis Committee, we now have management’s full attention. We secured management’s commitment to involve the union earlier in the safety risk assessment (SRA) process, and we are likewise seeking a commitment that APA will have a seat at the table for the entire quality assurance process. APA is squarely focused on finding solutions – which will require collaboration between the union and management – and management’s initial response to our concerns was encouraging. As APA presses forward with its efforts to protect and enhance the margin of safety at American Airlines, we will keep you apprised of our progress. In turn, thank you for continuing to keep us informed of safety- and maintenance-related issues by documenting them via an ASAP Report or Maintenance and Technical Analysis Debrief – your feedback is vital. The data you provide cannot be ignored or dismissed. We have a responsibility to ensure a safe operation, and it is a responsibility your union takes seriously. Thank you for you continued vigilance in protecting our passengers and crews. CA Ed Sicher APA President

The Strongest Link in the Safety Chain APA has been tracking a significant spike in safety- and maintenance-related problems in our operation. While United Airlines is currently under public and government scrutiny, it could just as easily be American Airlines. Among the problematic trends we’re seeing: Tools left in wheel wells. An increasing number of collisions between aircraft being tugged or towed. Improperly closed out maintenance actions with repeat writeups (sometimes 20 or more in a row). The removal of overnight maintenance checks unless the aircraft is written up or due scheduled maintenance. Pressure to return aircraft to line service to maintain on-time performance due to a lack of spares. Improperly issued Engineering Authorizations for damaged aircraft repositions. The absence of proper Special Flight Permits on international maintenance ferry flights. The abbreviation of Functional Check Flights when aircraft return to service after heavy maintenance or long-term storage. Increased intervals between routine aircraft inspections. An increasing number of items left in the safe area near jet bridges. Remember: Don’t rush, don’t be intimidated, and don’t be pressured into doing something that doesn’t pass the “smell test.” Just because it’s legal doesn’t make it safe. Be mindful of the hazards while operating on the ramps and taxiways in congested airports staffed with inexperienced controllers and ground personnel. Ferry flights and maintenance repositions have become especially problematic. Notably, the Flight Operations Manual, Chapter 22 under Non-Scheduled Flights, warns that “More than one quarter of turbine aircraft accidents happen during functional check, ferry and exhibition flights” (Source: SAFO 07-006). The Flight Safety Foundation echoed that statistic in an article . The FOM is clear: Captains must comply. In instances where foreign authorities may intercede, any pilot conducting Non-Scheduled Flight Operations must be able to vouch for proper documentation, including Engineering Authorizations, the application of MELs, and the tracking of repeat write-ups/troubleshooting. In certain categories of these flights – such as those operated under a Special Flight Permit – crews must physically possess and present the required documents confirming adherence to country and ICAO procedures, including proper Overflight Authorizations. While noncompliance in the United States presents certain risk to your career, noncompliance outside the United States presents a clear and present danger to your personal freedom. Recently, one of our crews had an in-flight emergency and recovery back into a foreign country. The foreign authorities gathered all documentation and meticulously inspected the aircraft status paperwork, interrogated the crew, and demanded they explain and justify the checklist procedures they conducted. Whenever you encounter a safety- or maintenance-related problem, document it via an ASAP Report and Maintenance and Technical Analysis Debrief . We all understand that aviation accidents are the result of a chain of events – often a series of errors – and catching just one of those errors could prevent a tragedy. As the last link in the safety chain, our passengers and crew depend on us to be the strongest link in that chain.

APA News Digest April 12, 2024 Editor’s note: Some links in this message will work best if you log in to AlliedPilots.org before clicking them. In This Edition ... Board Members to Host Town Halls During Spring Meeting Family Awareness Committee: APA Resources Highlighted at Sun ’n Fun National Communications Network: Thanks for the Conversations FAA Investigates Whistleblower’s Claims About 787 Senate Panel to Probe Boeing Next Week CEO’s Pay Package Grows to $31.4 Million Hotel Committee: Don’t Forget to Pay for Incidentals and Your Guests Contract Compliance Committee: APA Contract Minute – Reimbursements Contract Compliance Committee: Register for Contract Training at ORD STOP Committee: APFA to Conduct Systemwide Picketing on May 9 Maintenance and Technical Analysis Committee: Pigs of the Week Membership Committee: APA Welcomes New Pilots Membership Committee: APA Welcomes Captains’ Leadership Class Viral Eclipse Photo Includes AA Plane Domicile Events Week in Review Are You Willing to Serve? Professional Standards FAQ Supporting Our Nation’s Veterans If You’re 50, Join The Grey Eagles Pilot Job Fairs and Future Pilot Seminars Board Members to Host Town Halls During Spring Meeting The APA Board of Directors will convene at union headquarters in Fort Worth for its regularly scheduled spring meeting from April 15 to April 19. ( Click here for more details .) The Board is comprised of 20 Domicile Officers, many of whom will participate in a pair of town hall meetings next week. The ORD, PHL, and PHX Domicile Officers will host a joint town hall at 1715 Central on April 15. The BOS, CLT, DFW, and LGA Domicile Officers will host a joint town hall at 1800 Central on April 16. A few minutes before each town hall begins, all members in good standing from the participating bases should receive a call from Telephone Town Hall Meeting, the vendor that hosts many of APA’s town hall meetings. The number that will appear in your caller ID is 817-302-2171. We recommend adding this number to your contacts if you have not already done so. If you miss the outbound call, you will still be able to participate in the town hall by clicking a link on your domicile’s page on AlliedPilots.org. APA Resources Highlighted at Sun ’n Fun This is a new message from the APA Family Awareness Committee. CA Ben Lyndaker of the Critical Incident Response Program Subcommittee represented APA at Sun ’n Fun, as did Benefits Department staffers Ashley Kurtz and Joanne Goldfarb. This week, we have been hosting APA pilots and their families at the Sun ’n Fun Aerospace Expo, the biggest and best airshow in the southeastern United States. The event continues through Sunday, and you still have time to join us for dinner between 1700 and 1900 on Saturday in our air-conditioned flightline chalet with private restrooms. Our presence at Sun ’n Fun is about more than food and fellowship. APA President CA Ed Sicher and APA Vice President CA Chris Torres joined us to hear directly from members in good standing, as did several volunteers from a variety of national committees. Two employees from the APA Benefits Department – Joanne Goldfarb and Ashley Kurtz – are also on hand to answer questions about the supplemental benefit programs offered to members and their families, such as Pilot Mutual Aid and Pilot Occupational Disability. Additionally, APA employs a team of Medical Advisors who provide pilots with accurate and detailed information regarding the FAA medical clearance and American Airlines sick leave processes. This information is typically conveyed over the phone, but three of these registered nurses – Marsha Reekie, Tina Smith, and Cassie Bien – are at Sun ’n Fun to meet with pilots face-to-face. APA Family Awareness Committee Chair CA Jerry Gemma and Deputy Chair FO Melissa Monahan Up next on the Family Awareness calendar: a St. Louis Cardinals game on May 5 for STL commuters. Similar events are in the works for ATL and BNA. Thanks for the Conversations This is a new message from the National Communications Network. LGA Domicile Vice Chair CA Jim Scanlan, FO Jimmy Deragisch, and FO Howard Kwon talked to pilots at LGA on Wednesday. National Communications Network volunteers and Domicile Officers engaged with more than 150 pilots this week during Concourse Conversations held at DCA, DFW, LGA, and PHL. We appreciate all of the pilots who took the time to share their views on our union, airline, and industry. The next Concourse Conversations are scheduled for April 26 at LAX and PHX and May 3 at ORD. We look forward to talking with you then. DCA Domicile Chair-elect CA Chris Wachter and FO John Fisher talked to pilots at DCA on Tuesday. FAA Investigates Whistleblower’s Claims About 787 The FAA is investigating claims made by a Boeing engineer who says that sections of the fuselage of the 787 Dreamliner are improperly fastened together and could break apart mid-flight after thousands of trips. The engineer, Sam Salehpour, detailed his allegations in interviews with The New York Times and in documents sent to the FAA. Mr. Salehpour, who has worked at Boeing for more than a decade, said the problems stemmed from changes in how the enormous sections were fitted and fastened together in the assembly line. The plane’s fuselage comes in several pieces, all from different manufacturers, and they are not exactly the same shape where they fit together, he said. Mr. Salehpour and his lawyers spoke in a virtual news conference Tuesday. The Seattle Times quoted him as saying, “I literally saw people jumping on the pieces of the airplane to get them to align.” APA spokesman CA Dennis Tajer appeared on CNBC to discuss these reports: “Airplanes are not like Ikea furniture. You can’t just press them to fit and then jam in a securing bolt.” Senate Panel to Probe Boeing Next Week A Senate subcommittee will hold an April 17 hearing into Boeing’s safety culture, Politico reported, as the aerospace giant grapples with new allegations that another one of its premier aircraft may not be safe to fly. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) is spearheading next week’s hearing of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, dubbed, “Examining Boeing’s Broken Safety Culture: Firsthand Accounts.” A witness list was not immediately made public, but Boeing engineer Sam Salehpour said he has been providing information to Blumenthal. Sen. Blumenthal, alongside Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wisc.), requested information from both the FAA and Boeing last month after receiving information from Mr. Salehpour. The subcommittee said it has also asked Boeing CEO David Calhoun for materials ahead of the hearing and requested that he testify. CEO’s Pay Package Grows to $31.4 Million American Airlines CEO Robert Isom brought in a total of $31.4 million last year, according to a regulatory filing released Thursday and highlighted by The Dallas Morning News . Mr. Isom’s pay package for 2023 was made up of three components: a $16.5 million direct salary, a one-time $11 million bonus that was reported in September, and a one-time $3.9 million annual bonus that was paid in 2023 but earned in 2022. Previous CEO Doug Parker made $7.24 million in his final full year as CEO in 2021 and $10.6 million in 2022. Don’t Forget to Pay for Incidentals and Your Guests This is a new message from the APA Hotel Committee. This is a reminder to please remember to pay all incidentals you have charged to your room before you depart the hotel. Every month, the AA Hotel Contracts team spends hours chasing down crew members through their base Flight Offices to have them pay their incidentals. A good practice is to never charge to your room unless you already have a card on file and make sure you have no unpaid charges at checkout. Additionally, you can request a zeroed-out bill before you depart. If you are staying at a hotel that offers complimentary meals or services for crew members, please do not assume that these privileges extend to your guest if you are having someone join you on the layover. Check with the front desk to see whether guests must be registered with the hotel and are included in any complimentary meals or services. A hotel that offers crews a very nice complimentary breakfast has indicated they are considering a policy change because crews are not paying for their guests. Please don’t abuse this privilege and cause us to lose our complimentary breakfast! For more information, check out the recently updated QRH – Quick Reference Hotels document. This resource answers 99 percent of all hotel, transportation, and layover questions while providing helpful solutions. Suggestion: Download this QRH document to your AA iPad for easy access in the future. APA Contract Minute – Reimbursements This is a new message from the APA Contract Compliance Committee. CA Jason Saxer is back with another edition of the APA Contract Minute . This time around, CA Saxer highlights the enhanced provision covering meal reimbursements and the new contract language regarding reimbursements associated with obtaining your first-class medical. Register for Contract Training at ORD This is a new message from the APA Contract Compliance Committee. The Contract Compliance Committee wants to do everything we can to ensure that all APA members are well acquainted with the 2023 Collective Bargaining Agreement. Join us on May 2 in ORD for a full day of training on the new CBA. This training will be conducted in hybrid fashion, with members welcome to participate in person at the Doubletree Hotel in Rosemont from 0900 to 1630 or virtually via Zoom. Additionally, in-person IMAX training is scheduled for May 1 from 0900 to 1200 at the Doubletree. If you plan to attend either session, RSVP so we have an accurate headcount for the food orders. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. IMAX training on May 1: Click here to RSVP for in-person attendance Contract training on May 2: Click here to RSVP for in-person attendance . Contract training on May 2 via Zoom: Click here to register . Please take a few moments before the training to familiarize yourself with the Electronic Document Index . You must be logged in to AlliedPilots.org for the links to be accessible. This Index connects you to a vast array of APA documents that we will reference. It is equally useful in the daily operation as a line pilot, so we recommend you retain the Index for future reference. During the training, it may be helpful to have two screens; one to run Zoom and one to reference these documents. Help us help you! The Contract Compliance Committee’s goal is for you – the membership – to be informed, educated, and knowledgeable. Every single pilot should strive to be a contract expert or, at the very least, strive for continued learning and engagement. Knowledge is power, and it will assist you in employing and being a watchdog of your negotiated work rules. APFA to Conduct Systemwide Picketing on May 9 This is a new message from the APA Strike and Tactical Operations Planning Committee. This week, the Association of Professional Flight Attendants announced it will conduct systemwide picketing on May 9. We encourage you to show your solidarity with our flight attendants in their efforts to secure a suitable contract by joining them on the picket line. As we receive additional information about the picketing, we will pass it along. Pigs of the Week APA commends American Airlines’ hardworking aircraft maintenance technicians for their outstanding work. We believe they are the best in the business. When repetitive problems do arise, they’re often due to managerial decisions that fail to properly prioritize tasks and to management’s decision to outsource a significant portion of the airline’s maintenance to offshore, third-party repair stations. Since March 1, B-737 aircraft 3LU has been written up nine times and has been out of service five times for an intermittent fire warning bell/light. It most recently returned to service on April 11. In the last two weeks, B-737 aircraft 3JY has been written up 10 times and been out of service five times for a master caution light illuminating with no other associated system malfunction. It most recently returned to service April 12 and is restricted to Class 1 and 2 maintenance stations. Since March 4, A321 aircraft 189 ’s left engine fire loop “B” has been written up 13 times and has been out of service six times. At the time of this writing, it remained out of service. APA Welcomes New Pilots This is a new message from the APA Membership Committee. Click the image for a closer look. The APA Membership Committee welcomed the following pilots during a casual dinner on April 9: Brandon Barban, Antonios Batson, James Beard, Aaron Bronson, Brandon Cespedes, Charles Cox III, James DeVore, Alexandru Firescu, Joshua Hall, Matthew Haskins, Timothy Hurley Jr., Matthew Johnston, Jonathan Kalina, Donald Lewis, John Mannone Jr., Daniel Mercado-Delgado, Yuri Miller, Vince Moore, Rupert Nuttall-Smith, Stephen Pike, John Pilong, Henry Pintz, Jesse Politis, Kyle Rassmann, Eldad Reich, Philip Riera, Andrew Riley, Justin Schultz, Kenneth Shepherd Jr., Adam Shramek, Justin Snow, Jacob Strope, Colin Swanson, Gregory Szajer, Adam Tallarita, Cyle Toney, Christopher Verrill, Maneesha Weerakkody, and Michael Wright. APA Welcomes Captains’ Leadership Class This is a new message from the APA Membership Committee. Click the image for a closer look. On April 10, the APA Membership Committee hosted a casual dinner for the following pilots who were in Fort Worth for American Airlines’ Professionalism, Leadership, and Mentoring class: Thad Amundson, Kent Boettcher, Oscar Carrillo Jr., Alex Evans, Andrew Fayen, Henry Foltz, David Johnson, Jason Keen, Christopher Krick, Melissa McDonald, Diego McKnight, Marc Monbouquette, Cory Naddy, Ryan Parker, Peter Penn, Matthew Ramirez, Teo Salatino, Mark Williams, and Binto Zacharias. Viral Eclipse Photo Includes AA Plane Click the image for a closer look. Kendall Rust, an amateur photographer from Memphis, took this stunning photo of Monday’s solar eclipse while in Jonesboro, Ark. The photo went viral on social media, and NBC News talked to Ms. Rust about her experience. According to Flightradar24, the aircraft in the photo is American Airlines Flight 2246 between DFW and JFK. The NS says the pilots on that flight were CA Mike Siegel and FO Josh Piper. Domicile Events Visit AlliedPilots.org/Calendar to RSVP for any of these upcoming domicile events: DCA: Retirement Party on June 29 DFW: Pilots For Kids Golf Tournament on May 20; Texas Rangers game on Aug. 6 LAX: Family Awareness event at Camas Airport on April 23; Family Awareness event at Boeing Museum of Flight on April 24; Family Awareness event at Rowland Freedom Center on April 25; Retirement Party on April 27; Family Awareness lunch in Thousand Oaks on May 8; Family Awareness lunch at MYF on May 14 LGA: Refinery Rooftop Social on May 18; New York Mets game on Sept. 2 MIA: Air Dot Show at FLL on May 11 and 12 ORD: Domicile Meeting on May 1; IMAX Training on May 1; Contract Compliance Training on May 2; Galt Airport Fly-In and Pancake Breakfast on May 25 PHL: Philadelphia Phillies game on June 18 Week in Review Here are several recent messages you may have missed. Joint Implementation Action Committee: New Jumpseat Reservation System (JRS) Communications Committee: APA Board of Directors to Meet Next Week Membership Committee: Potential APA Members Safety Committee: Clean Ramp “Gotchas” Information Technology Steering Committee: APA Robocall is Moving to Global Preferences Secretary-Treasurer: Vote in DFW Runoff Round Secretary-Treasurer: Did You Misplace Your Voting PIN? Are You Willing to Serve? Each of these national committees or subcommittees has the indicated number of vacancies: Aeromedical Committee (0) Disabled Pilot Awareness Subcommittee (3) Human Intervention Motivation Study Subcommittee (2) Pilot Occupational Health Subcommittee (2) Project Wingman Subcommittee (3) Appeal Board (1) Captain’s Authority Committee (2) Communications Committee (0) National Communications Network (7) Flight Time/Duty Time Committee (1) Grey Eagles Liaison Committee (1) Scheduling Committee (5) Training Committee (5) Checkmate (1 on 777) If you would like to serve on one or more of these committees, visit the Member Engagement Portal . Professional Standards FAQs Can management continue with a traditional process after releasing a case to Professional Standards? No. Once an issue has been released to Professional Standards, management will not pursue action against an employee for actions contained in the referral. To read all of the FAQs, click here . Professional Standards’ 24/7 hotline: 817-402-2181 Supporting Our Nation’s Veterans 100 Vets Who Give a Damn supports veterans by donating to numerous organizations. The group’s next meeting is Thursday, April 18, beginning at 1800 Central at the C.R. Smith Museum in Fort Worth. If You’re 50, Join The Grey Eagles Are you a pilot for American Airlines, at least age 50, active or retired? Please join The Grey Eagles for food, fun, and fellowship. We offer cruises, conventions, monthly luncheons, retirement dinners, professional mentoring, and assistance to surviving spouses – all for a one-time lifetime fee. Pilot Job Fairs and Future Pilot Seminars Future text-decoration: underline; background-color: transparent; transition: all 0.2s ease 0s; cursor: pointer; box-sizing: border-box;" target="_blank"> Click here for more information . Industry News For more about what’s happening in the industry, be sure to visit the Industry News page on AlliedPilots.org . 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APA News Digest April 5, 2024 Editor’s note: Some links in this message will work best if you log in to AlliedPilots.org before clicking them. In This Edition ... APA’s Future: Listening to YOU “A More Transparent and Responsive Union” FAA’s Mental Health Committee Recommends Changes Duckworth Calls on FAA to Investigate Boeing Sully Highlights Trust Issues with Boeing Contract Compliance Committee: APA Contract Minute: Reassignments Compass Project Committee: YOUnion 101 on April 10 Maintenance and Technical Analysis Committee: Pigs of the Week Membership Committee: APA Welcomes Captains’ Leadership Class Domicile Events Week in Review Are You Willing to Serve? Professional Standards FAQ Supporting Our Nation’s Veterans Golf Tournament Funds Scholarships for Female Pilots If You’re 50, Join The Grey Eagles Pilot Job Fairs and Future Pilot Seminars APA’s Future: Listening to YOU Last month, APA volunteers and elected officials were in terminals nationwide, talking with pilots and gathering feedback. These were not isolated events. APA volunteers will continue to engage in Concourse Conversations across the system each month through the end of the year. You need timely information, you deserve transparency, and you need to be able to voice your concerns – and know that your union is listening and values your input. Now it’s time to highlight an important change for your union: The latest version of APA’s Strategic Plan is based on what we’ve heard from our members. The Strategic Plan is designed to codify APA priorities from year to year, integrate committee actions to make APA more efficient, and even help with resource allocation decisions – all to increase the value your union provides. Although the Strategic Plan has been revised, its overall goal remains the same – to establish American Airlines pilots as recognized leaders in U.S. commercial aviation. This requires aligning the union and the pilot group in a common direction with a shared sense of purpose, as well as establishing APA pilots as leaders and stewards of aviation as we shape the future of the industry. As the union representing the pilots of the world’s largest airline, APA should serve as a benchmark for best practices, guiding principles, and operational standards. Based on industry analysis and a deep dive into our own strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, the plan focuses on four primary areas: Organizational Structure – Grow into an adaptive, collaborative organization. Pilot Engagement and Support – Foster unity and solidarity within the pilot group. Professional Development – Develop standard-setting leaders, volunteers, and pilots. Influence Aviation Industry – Serve as primary advocates and consensus builders. We will address each of these areas and their defined objectives in future membership updates as we walk you through the revised Strategic Plan, and our National Communications Network volunteers will have additional information on each element of the plan during Concourse Conversations. In the coming weeks, please continue to send us your SoundOffs , provide your feedback to NCN volunteers in the terminals, and engage your domicile representatives. Your voice is our future. “A More Transparent and Responsive Union” LGA Domicile Chair CA Lawrence Cutler and DFW Domicile Vice Chair FO Jason Gustin are members of the Board Steering Committee. In this short video , they talk about how your elected representatives are working to improve APA where meaningful change can be made while continuing to do what the union does well. As a reminder, the APA Board of Directors will convene at union headquarters in Fort Worth for its regularly scheduled spring meeting on April 15. The agenda will include a 60-minute Membership text-decoration: underline; background-color: transparent; transition: all 0.2s ease 0s; cursor: pointer; box-sizing: border-box;">Click here for more details . FAA’s Mental Health Committee Recommends Changes In December, the FAA chartered the Mental Health margin-bottom: 1rem; box-sizing: border-box;"> Create a non-punitive pathway for disclosing mental health conditions and treatments. Ensure that aeromedical screening protocols and requirements are based on Safety Management System principles (i.e., proportionate, relevant, and risk-based) and appropriately communicated to applicants. Expand the use and promotion of peer support programs, such as Project Wingman. Increase mental health training and improve quality assurance for aviation medical examiners. Modernize the FAA's information management system. If you or someone you know needs help in any way, please don’t hesitate to reach a fellow pilot at Project Wingman by dialing 848-APA-CREW, option 1. Duckworth Calls on FAA to Investigate Boeing Sen. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois wants the FAA to take a closer look at how it responds to what she says is a pattern by Boeing of failing to disclose 737 MAX features to pilots. This week, the chair of the Senate’s Aviation Safety, Operations, and Innovation Subcommittee sent a letter to FAA Administrator Michael Whitaker, calling on him to investigate why Alaska Airlines pilots were unaware that the MAX’s flight-deck door was designed to automatically open during a rapid depressurization. That’s what happened during the January flight that lost a door plug at 16,000 feet. “Boeing’s failure to disclose this feature is chilling given its history of concealing 737 MAX information from pilots,” Sen. Duckworth wrote. Her letter was the subject of a report by CBS News , which turned to APA spokesman CA Dennis Tajer for your union’s perspective. “We agree with Senator Duckworth,” he said. “As a fellow pilot, she understands the importance of informing pilots about safety-critical designs and systems. This nondisclosure of the cockpit door design just adds to Boeing’s rap sheet of withholding information from pilots. The FAA has got to stop this bad behavior before tragedy strikes again.” Sully Highlights Trust Issues with Boeing Last week, APA spokesman CA Dennis Tajer appeared on CNBC to discuss the impending departure of Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun. CA Tajer said it’s going to take more than another round of musical chairs in Boeing’s C-suite to restore pilots’ trust in the manufacturer. “What I need to see is an airplane that’s been vetted, engineered, and properly assembled, so that I don’t have to run special checklists in an emergency,” CA Tajer said. “I just do my job and run the normal error trapping.” CA Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger highlighted the interview this week on his social media channels, where he wrote this: “Pilots and professionals throughout the aviation industry are sounding the alarm about Boeing. We are all counting on Boeing to put people before profits – safety before the bottom line.” APA Contract Minute: Reassignments This is a new message from the APA Contract Compliance Committee. CA Jason Saxer is back with another edition of the APA Contract Minute . This time around, CA Saxer touches on the reassignment premium that is available to all pilots, including reserves. YOUnion 101 on April 10 This is a new message from the APA Compass Project Committee. The Compass Project and APA Vice President CA Chris Torres will host a “YOUnion 101” meeting via Zoom at 1100 Central on Wednesday, April 10. YOUnion 101 is intended to be a “top off” for new hires, to explain the many services APA offers as well as opportunities to become involved in the union. 1100 Central on Wednesday, April 10 These Zoom meetings are intended for new pilots, but they include information that benefits all members. The information is presented by subject matter experts from several national committees. Click here to register for the April 10 meeting . Pigs of the Week APA commends American Airlines’ hardworking aircraft maintenance technicians for their outstanding work. We believe they are the best in the business. When repetitive problems do arise, they’re often due to managerial decisions that fail to properly prioritize tasks and to management’s decision to outsource a significant portion of the airline’s maintenance to offshore, third-party repair stations. Since March 23, A320 aircraft 123 has been written up five times for the left engine oil pressure. It had five rejected takeoffs in one week. It most recently returned to service on April 3 and is restricted to Class 1 and 2 maintenance stations. Since March 21, the alternate brakes on A320 aircraft 030 have been written up nine times, and it has been out of service seven times. It most recently returned to service on April 4 and is restricted to Class 1 and 2 maintenance stations. UPDATE: Between Jan. 30 and Feb. 6, B737 aircraft 3RF  had been written up and out of service three times for speed trim fail. On Feb. 6, it entered an MBV (Main Base Visit) at an MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul). It returned to service on March 6, but a functional check flight was not accomplished. It has since been written up another 12 times and been out of service nine times. At the time of this writing, it remained out of service. APA Welcomes Captains’ Leadership Class This is a new message from the APA Membership Committee. Click the image for a closer look. On April 3, the APA Membership Committee hosted a casual dinner for the following pilots who were in Fort Worth for American Airlines’ Professionalism, Leadership, and Mentoring class: Kenneth Asbridge III, Rob Blissett, Johannes Bruce, Martin Clarke, David Egner, Roy Frazel III, Mark Giles, Cristian Guardado, Juan Guardado Reyes, Demetrius Ingram, Jaison Joy, Dimitrios Karvounis, Scott Kulifay, Dawn Martinez, Christopher Miller, David Miller, Hector Palos Jasso, Joshua Rainwater, Marco Rincon, Jeremy Ryder, Frank Scelso III, Jonathan Walthers, and Eric Weber. Domicile Events Visit AlliedPilots.org/Calendar to RSVP for any of these upcoming domicile events: DCA: Retirement Party on June 29 DFW: Pilots For Kids Golf Tournament on May 20; Texas Rangers game on Aug. 6 LAX: Family Awareness lunch at MYF on April 9; Family Awareness lunch in Thousand Oaks on April 10; Family Awareness lunch in Dana Point on April 11; Family Awareness event at Camas Airport on April 23; Family Awareness event at Boeing Museum of Flight on April 24; Family Awareness event at Rowland Freedom Center on April 25; Retirement Party on April 27; Family Awareness lunch in Thousand Oaks on May 8; Family Awareness lunch at MYF on May 14 LGA: Refinery Rooftop Social on May 18; New York Mets game on Sept. 2 MIA: MSY Crawfish Boil on April 6; Air Dot Show Tour at FLL on May 11 and 12 ORD: Domicile Meeting on May 1; IMAX Traing on May 1; Contract Compliance Training on May 2; Galt Airport Fly-In and Pancake Breakfast on May 25 PHL: Philadelphia Phillies game on June 18 Week in Review Here are several recent messages you may have missed. Secretary-Treasurer: DCA Election Round Results Secretary-Treasurer: DFW Election Round Results Scheduling Committee: Important TTS Updates Scheduling Committee: Training Request Form and Vacation Options  Information Technology Steering Committee: My Open Time Beta is Now Available Are You Willing to Serve? Each of these national committees or subcommittees has the indicated number of vacancies: Aeromedical Committee (0) Disabled Pilot Awareness Subcommittee (3) Human Intervention Motivation Study Subcommittee (2) Pilot Occupational Health Subcommittee (2) Project Wingman Subcommittee (3) Appeal Board (1) Captain’s Authority Committee (2) Communications Committee (0) National Communications Network (7) Flight Time/Duty Time Committee (1) Grey Eagles Liaison Committee (1) Scheduling Committee (5) Training Committee (5) Checkmate (1 on 777) If you would like to serve on one or more of these committees, visit the Member Engagement Portal . Professional Standards FAQs Is management required to use Professional Standards? No. Management is not required to use Professional Standards. However, management is encouraged to refer issues that are most appropriately addressed at the peer-to-peer level. Since 2016, management has been regularly utilizing Professional Standards to assist in resolution of cases for every appropriate opportunity. To read all of the FAQs, click here . Professional Standards’ 24/7 hotline: 817-402-2181 Supporting Our Nation’s Veterans 100 Vets Who Give a Damn supports veterans by donating to numerous organizations. The group’s next meeting is Thursday, April 18, beginning at 1800 Central at the C.R. Smith Museum in Fort Worth. Golf Tournament Funds Scholarships for Female Pilots The third annual Francesca Norris Memorial Golf Scramble is scheduled for Oct. 25 at Sky Creek Ranch Golf Club in Keller, Texas. This event benefits the Francesca Norris Memorial Scholarship, which awards advanced flight rating scholarships to women who are trying to become airline pilots. Norris, the daughter of retired APA member CA Brian Norris, died at the age of 25 in 2019, when she was serving as a flight instructor on a Piper PA-34 that tried to land at the airport in Gainesville, Texas. If You’re 50, Join The Grey Eagles Are you a pilot for American Airlines, at least age 50, active or retired? Please join The Grey Eagles for food, fun, and fellowship. We offer cruises, conventions, monthly luncheons, retirement dinners, professional mentoring, and assistance to surviving spouses – all for a one-time lifetime fee. Pilot Job Fairs and Future Pilot Seminars Future text-decoration: underline; background-color: transparent; transition: all 0.2s ease 0s; cursor: pointer; box-sizing: border-box;" target="_blank"> Click here for more information . 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APA News Digest March 28, 2024 Editor’s note: Some links in this message will work best if you log in to AlliedPilots.org before clicking them. In This Edition ... Completing the Communications Loop Contract Compliance Committee: APA Contract Minute: Enhanced Sick Bank and LTD Hotel Committee: TDY Hotel Selection Process Maintenance and Technical Analysis Committee: Pigs of the Week Membership Committee: APA Welcomes Captains’ Leadership Class APA Holiday Schedule Government Affairs Committee: Do You Back the PAC? Domicile Elections Domicile Events Week in Review Are You Willing to Serve? Professional Standards FAQ Supporting Our Nation’s Veterans Retirement Seminar Scheduled for April 3 If You’re 50, Join The Grey Eagles Pilot Job Fairs and Future Pilot Seminars Completing the Communications Loop This is a new message from the APA Communications Committee. APA’s strategic communications plan is designed to complete the communications loop with you, the pilots we represent. You need transparency, you need relevant information in a timely manner, and you need to know you can voice your concerns to your elected representatives and be heard. Beginning on March 18, every domicile had volunteers and base representatives in the terminals listening to pilots and gathering feedback. This was not a one-off. Your input is vital in our ability to make meaningful progress outside the framework of Section 6 bargaining, and with that in mind, we have plotted out when volunteers will be working Concourse Conversations in each domicile each month through the end of the year. The most effective form of communication is face-to-face, and your engagement is key. A common concern we heard from you time and again is TTS. You told us you are frustrated that the system is locked down and trades don’t happen easily or at all, you suggested more batch runs, and you reminded us that trips are locked down and therefore not tradable. You also reminded us the trip pairings are built to the legal limits, the days are long, and you want transparency with the Red/Green lights. You made suggestions about how to improve the user interface. We have taken everything you shared with us and passed it along to your Scheduling Committee. When the committee meets with management, having tangible data is key as we work on improvements to the system. Another recurring theme from you: how we can further improve the APA Pilot app. Several of you suggested adding a link to union updates and adding a calendar sync function. APA IT is already working on both updates. Others had questions about a possible change in the retirement age to 67, shared concerns regarding maintenance and Right Start Flights, cited issues with medical reimbursements, voiced frustrations with hotel wait times, and had questions about jumpseat procedures. In each instance, we have forwarded your questions and feedback to the relevant subject-matter experts within APA. As we go forward, please continue to send Sound Offs , provide feedback when you see National Communications Network volunteers in the terminals, and engage with your domicile representatives. Your feedback is what matters the most as we focus on continuous improvements in how we serve you and in the collective bargaining agreement that binds us all. It is your voice, our future. APA Contract Minute: Enhanced Sick Bank and LTD This is a new message from the APA Contract Compliance Committee. APA Contract Compliance Committee Chair CA Jason Saxer is back with another edition of the Contract Minute. This time around, CA Saxer touches on the Enhanced Sick Bank provisions in our new contract, along with the changes to LTD. TDY Hotel Selection Process This is a new message from the APA Hotel Committee. TDY bidding will open late next week. We regularly get questions after the TDY bidding process is complete from pilots who missed their opportunity to select a long/short hotel or decline a hotel altogether. If you are considering bidding for a TDY or you are a junior pilot in your bid status who is vulnerable to a TDY assignment, please keep reading for a review of how the process works. All pilots who are awarded or assigned a TDY will receive a CCI message on the 7th of the month to notify them of the TDY for the following month. This CCI message will include a link to the ‘Pilot Hotel Preference and Waiver Page’ where pilots can preference their hotel option. Pilots can select ‘Airport/Short’, ‘Downtown/Long,’ or choose the ‘TDY Hotel Waiver,’ which pays the TDY pilot $2,000 in lieu of a company provided hotel room. This selection needs to be completed by 1200 Central on the 13th of the month prior to the TDY. AA is not able to wait until post PBS awards are published to make hotel assignments because allocations need to be accomplished prior to that point. If a pilot is awarded a TDY in a co-terminal location (i.e., JFK, LGA, EWR) the Fight Admin team will attempt to reach out to the pilot after the 18th to determine the most suitable option. APA’s PBS 3XP is a great tool to determine what kind of line or reserve schedule your seniority can hold in a particular bid status and can help you determine which hotel option is the best choice for you. If you bid for a TDY or are junior in a bid status with TDYs being offered, watch for a TDY assignment notification message in CCI on the 7th so you can properly preference for a hotel. For more information, check out the recently updated QRH – Quick Reference Hotels document. This resource answers 99 percent of all hotel, transportation, and layover questions while providing helpful solutions. Suggestion: Download this QRH document to your AA iPad for easy access in the future. Pigs of the Week APA commends American Airlines’ hardworking aircraft maintenance technicians for their outstanding work. We believe they are the best in the business. When repetitive problems do arise, they’re often due to managerial decisions that fail to properly prioritize tasks and to management’s decision to outsource a significant portion of the airline’s maintenance to offshore, third-party repair stations. In the last month, A321 aircraft 170 right engine bleed air has been written up eight times and out of service seven times. It was last returned to service on March 26 and is currently restricted to AA maintenance stations only. Update: B737 aircraft 3AM was returned to service in mid-October from storage. Since then, it has been written up 40 times, and has been out of service 21 times for the cabin temperature being uncontrollable. It recently operated under Special Flight Permit to a maintenance base for repairs. It remains out of service and is restricted to Class 1 maintenance stations only. APA Welcomes Captains’ Leadership Class This is a new message from the APA Membership Committee. Click the image for a closer look. On March 27, the APA Membership Committee hosted a casual dinner for the following pilots who were in Fort Worth for American Airlines’ Professionalism, Leadership, and Mentoring class: Nathan Alcantara, Daniel Ball, Aaron Bandy, Christina Carroll, Collin Clark, Cornell Eyde, Nicolo Fatai, Juan Guardado Reyes, Wendell Gutierrez, Matthew Honek, Landon LaBruto, Caleb McCullough, Adam Milnes, Mark Nolin, John Novak, Edwin Otero, Stephen Peckyno, Shanita Polk, James Saver, Jeremy Swicegood, Juan Vallejo, Dustin Wilmoth, and Vladimir Yesayan. APA Holiday Schedule APA headquarters, including Contract Administration, will close at 1700 Central today and will be closed tomorrow in observance of Good Friday. Contract Administration will be open from 0700 to 1900 Central on Saturday and Sunday. As always, your APA support team remains available 24/7. When Contract Administration is closed, calls will be forwarded to a phone service operated by Contract Compliance Committee and Flight Time/Duty Time Committee volunteers. Please note that call-back times may be longer than normal due to limited staffing. If your call is not urgent, we encourage you to wait until normal business hours resume. You may also want to consult the pilot volunteers on your domicile’s Contract Compliance Committee. Almost every domicile has one, and some of them have larger rosters than the national committee. Contact your local committee by visiting your domicile’s page on AlliedPilots.org and clicking the “Domicile Committee List” link. To reach a contract administrator, call APA HQ at 1-800-323-1470 and press Option 3. If you prefer to e-mail your question to the contract administrators, click here . For specific FAR 117/fatigue issues requiring immediate attention, you can also call the Emergency Help Line at 682-738-6670 manned 24/7 by Flight Time/Duty Time Committee volunteers. Do You Back the PAC? This is an updated message from the APA Government Affairs Committee. Your Government Affairs Committee maintains a constant presence in Washington, D.C., so we can talk to members of Congress about our legislative priorities . We are able to have direct access to members of Congress thanks to your voluntary contributions to the APA Political Action Committee. Last month, 6,128 pilots contributed to the APA PAC . That number represented 38.5 percent of APA’s active members. Click the image below for a closer look at each domicile’s PAC contribution rates in December, January, and February. Our Political Action Committee would be extremely well-funded if every APA member contributed as if his or her career depended on it – because it does. Click here to back the PAC . Domicile Elections Electronic balloting for the DCA and DFW domicile elections opened at 0000 Central on March 13. Pilots from those bases can vote for the following candidates through 1200 Central on April 2: DCA Chair FO Brandon Lightly CA Chris Wachter DCA Vice Chair CA Timothy Doreen Jr. FO Thomas Lawler DFW Chair CA Steven Pacheco CA Jon Sherrell CA Brian Smith DFW Vice Chair CA Drew Coleman FO Julio Gomez FO Jason Gustin For more details, visit the APA Elections webpage or review APA Secretary-Treasurer FO Pat Clark’s March 4 message: DCA and DFW Elections Electronic Balloting Update . Domicile Events Visit AlliedPilots.org/Calendar to RSVP for any of these upcoming domicile events: DCA: Retirement Party on June 29 DFW: Pilots For Kids Golf Tournament on May 20; Texas Rangers game on Aug. 6 LAX: Family Awareness lunch at MYF on April 9; Family Awareness lunch in Thousand Oaks on April 10; Family Awareness lunch in Dana Point on April 11; Family Awareness event at Camas Airport on April 23; Family Awareness event at Boeing Museum of Flight on April 24; Family Awareness event at Rowland Freedom Center on April 25; Retirement Party on April 27 LGA: New York Mets game on Sept. 2 MIA: MSY Crawfish Boil on April 6 ORD: Retirement Party on May 4 Week in Review Here are several recent messages you may have missed. Jumpseat/Non-Rev Committee: Jumpseat Indicators Not Appearing Benefits Department: Retirement Seminar Scheduled for April 3 Are You Willing to Serve? Each of these national committees or subcommittees has the indicated number of vacancies: Aeromedical Committee (2) Disabled Pilot Awareness Subcommittee (3) Human Intervention Motivation Study Subcommittee (1) Pilot Occupational Health Subcommittee (2) Project Wingman Subcommittee (3) Captain’s Authority Committee (2) Communications Committee (0) National Communications Network (7) Flight Time/Duty Time Committee (1) Grey Eagles Liaison Committee (1) Jumpseat/Non-Rev Committee (1) Scheduling Committee (5) Training Committee (4) Checkmate (1 on 777) If you would like to serve on one or more of these committees, visit the Member Engagement Portal . Professional Standards FAQs Is Professional Standards a step in the traditional discipline process (Section 21)? No. The Professional Standards program is an APA volunteer committee that does not involve discipline. A call to domicile Professional Standards volunteers should be considered as the first step: First call? Union first! Resolved issues submitted to the Professional Standards Committee cannot be used by management to support other disciplinary actions at any time in the future. The objective is to facilitate a change at the lowest possible level to prevent the need for a traditional discipline approach. To read all of the FAQs, click here . Professional Standards’ 24/7 hotline: 817-402-2181 Supporting Our Nation’s Veterans 100 Vets Who Give a Damn supports veterans through numerous veterans’ organizations. The group’s next meeting is Thursday, April 18, beginning at 1800 CDT at the C.R. Smith Museum in Fort Worth. Retirement Seminar Scheduled for April 3 American Airlines and APA will host a retirement information session from 1000 to 1200 Central on April 3 via Microsoft Teams. Future retirees are encouraged to attend. To ensure you get the most out of this seminar, click here to submit your questions in advance. How to log into the Microsoft Teams meeting: Click here from any device with Wi-Fi or cellular service. Enter the meeting ID: 283 423 147 987 Enter the meeting passcode: hnkJKH Click “Join a meeting.” Please note the speakers will be sharing their screens, so the recommendation is to use a device where you can view the presentations. If You’re 50, Join The Grey Eagles Are you a pilot for American Airlines, at least age 50, active or retired? Please join The Grey Eagles for food, fun, and fellowship. We offer cruises, conventions, monthly luncheons, retirement dinners, professional mentoring, and assistance to surviving spouses – all for a one-time lifetime fee. Pilot Job Fairs and Future Pilot Seminars Future text-decoration: underline; background-color: transparent; transition: 0.2s; cursor: pointer; box-sizing: border-box;" target="_blank"> Click here for more information . 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APA News Digest March 22, 2024 Editor’s note: Some links in this message will work best if you log in to AlliedPilots.org before clicking them. In This Edition ... Thank You for Sharing Your Views “Just Because It’s Legal Doesn’t Mean It’s Safe” Hotel Committee: Be Wary of Switching to a Short-Layover Property Government Affairs Committee: A Big Week in the Benton House Government Affairs Committee: Medical Certificate Backlog on Congress’ Radar Disabled Pilots Awareness Subcommittee: New Resources Can Help You Navigate LTD Professional Standards Committee: APA’s Newest Professional Standards Volunteers Flight Time/Duty Time Committee: APA Hosts Industry-Wide Fatigue Working Group Maintenance and Technical Analysis Committee: Pigs of the Week Membership Committee: APA Welcomes Captains’ Leadership Class Membership Committee: Congratulations to Newly Upgraded Captains Domicile Elections Domicile Events Week in Review Are You Willing to Serve? Professional Standards FAQ Retirement Seminar Scheduled for April 3 If You’re 50, Join The Grey Eagles Pilot Job Fairs and Future Pilot Seminars Thank You for Sharing Your Views BOS Chair CA Paul McFarland and BOS Vice Chair CA Gemma Meehan were among the APA leaders listening to line pilots this week. At the direction of the Board of Directors, the APA Strategic Planning and Communications committees have put together a plan to enhance transparency and be more responsive to the issues and concerns affecting our membership. APA is committed to delivering on its plan to make your union more transparent and responsive and to continue providing our members with the level of representation and services you deserve. As part of this effort, Concourse Conversations were scheduled at airports nationwide this week. Domicile Officers, members of our National Communications Network, and other APA volunteers listened to line pilots’ concerns about scheduling, contractual issues, and other aspects of their jobs. Thank you to everyone who took time to share their views this week. Similar events will be scheduled soon. CA Adrian Radosav, FO Mike Hughes, and CA Andrea Hoover participated in Concourse Conversations at ORD. “Just Because It’s Legal Doesn’t Mean It’s Safe” During an interview with NewsNation this week, APA spokesman CA Dennis Tajer emphasized the need for all airlines to take a close look at their safety cultures and maintenance practices: “We have watched airlines reduce checks and defer maintenance procedures that are all legal to do. But we have a saying in my cockpit – in all cockpits – just because it’s legal doesn’t mean it’s safe or smart.” Be Wary of Switching to a Short-Layover Property This is a new message from the APA Hotel Committee. According to the 2023 CBA, pilots shall be placed in short-layover properties for any layovers with ODLs of less than 13 hours, while pilots on layovers over 17 hours should be placed in long-layover properties. The Company has some flexibility for those layovers between 13 and 17 hours, depending on the market, but 15 hours should be used as the cutoff between long and short layovers. Sometimes crews are scheduled for a long layover and, due to delays, their layover time is reduced to below 13 hours. While it is acceptable to call and ask the Company to move you to a short property, APA does not always recommend doing so. We recommend you use caution when making the request, and first consider the drive time to the long-layover hotel. If it is not excessive, you are probably better off staying with your assigned hotel. Having the Hotel/Limo Desk change your hotel can take time, and sometimes you can be delayed getting into a new hotel in excess of the drive time saved. Additionally, most short-layover hotels do not have dedicated crew transportation, while most long-layover properties use third-party transportation, which tends to be timelier and more reliable. Additionally, you may be opening yourself up to a non-contracted hotel if our contracted short-layover hotels do not have availability. We often see pilots have the Hotel/Limo Desk change their hotel over a potential transit savings of 15 to 30 minutes, and it costs them more in the end because there is a much higher likelihood of issues with booking last-minute hotel rooms than with a normally allocated hotel. Your Hotel Committee provides this update to help you make the best choice for you and your crew the next time your layover is shortened! For more information, check out the recently updated QRH – Quick Reference Hotels document. This resource answers 99 percent of all hotel, transportation, and layover questions while providing helpful solutions. Suggestion: Download this QRH document to your AA iPad for easy access in the future. A Big Week in the Benton House This is a new message from the APA Government Affairs Committee. This was a very busy week at the Benton House on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., with 32 members of the House of Representatives attending five events. That equates to 7.4 percent of the entire House of Representatives. The focus this week in Congress has been on passing legislation to avoid a shutdown. None of this week’s legislation includes the FAA Reauthorization Bill; the FAA’s current funding was extended through May 10. The general sentiment among legislators is there has been progress in the “conference” process and another extension for FAA will likely not be necessary. Medical Certificate Backlog on Congress’ Radar This is a new message from the APA Government Affairs Committee. Many pilots employed by U.S. airlines are ready to return to active duty from long-term disability, but their recertifications are being held up by the FAA’s Office of Aerospace Medicine. We applaud Rep. Jack Bergman of Michigan, Rep. Jake Ellzey of Texas, and Rep. Pete Sessions of Texas, who issued a joint letter to FAA Administrator Michael Whitaker this week that includes several recommendations for modernizing the Office of Aerospace Medicine. Among their recommendations: Establish fair and reasonable time limits on certification decisions of ALL classes of medical applications. Adhere to a single set of published, transparent standards for the purpose of medical application decisions. Establish a transparent and timely process for appeal of medical certificate denials. With assistance from the APA Aeromedical Committee and the APA Medical Certificate Working Group Ad Hoc Committee, your Government Affairs Committee will continue to highlight this important issue during our meetings with members of Congress and other policy makers in Washington. New Resources Can Help You Navigate LTD This is a new message from the APA Disabled Pilots Awareness Subcommittee. We have made several changes to the Navigating LTD page on AlliedPilots.org, which you can locate by selecting “DPASC/Navigating LTD” on the Quick Links menu. Those changes include the introduction of a Long-Term Sick/Long-Term Disability Flowchart and a video called “LTD: A Pilot User Guide.” These new resources reflect the relevant provisions of the 2023 CBA. Check out what DPASC has made available BEFORE you need it! If you have questions, contact us at 848-APA-CREW, Option 5. APA’s Newest Professional Standards Volunteers This is a new message from the APA Professional Standards Committee. Click the image for a closer look. We trained our newest cadre of Professional Standards volunteers this week at union headquarters in Fort Worth, with committee Chair CA Pat McGinn, Deputy Chair CA Linda Wackerman, and committee members FO Zack Harris, FO Evan MacPhee, and FO Leslie Sanders conducting the training. The Professional Standards Committee would like to welcome the following volunteers and express its appreciation for their willingness to serve: DFW CA Clint Early, DFW CA Stoddard Finnie, CLT FO Chris Gatz, BOS CA David Hicks, CLT CA Jeff Higgins, DFW CA Mike Masters, PHL FO Jeremiah McBride, DCA CA Eric Overturf, CLT FO Jenna Pitcher, ORD FO Kristina Schmidt, LAX FO Drew Uhler, and BOS FO Ed Vanidestine. This week’s training also included Sky West FO Madeline Chuss, daughter of ORD CA Ed Chuss. The two are collaborating on a project with NASA and the FAA on how Professional Standards can serve as a conduit for addressing generational issues. The committee also held a one-day training session this week for volunteers from other APA committees, along with members of APFA, IAM, and SWAPA. If you ever find yourself in conflict with another pilot or another union-represented employee, and you don’t feel comfortable resolving the issue yourself, make Professional Standards your first call: 817-402-2181. APA Hosts Industry-Wide Fatigue Working Group This is a new message from the APA Flight Time/Duty Time Committee. Last year, the Commercial Aviation Safety Team (CAST) – a joint venture between the FAA, industry, and labor – convened a Pilot Fatigue Working Group to study lessons learned and current challenges for managing and mitigating fatigue in the U.S. airline industry. APA Flight Time/Duty Time Committee Chair CA David Currier is a sitting member of this working group and hosted its most recent meeting at APA headquarters on March 20 and 21. On hand were representatives from the FAA’s Civil Aerospace Medical Institute (CAMI), the NASA Ames Research Center, and fatigue risk management professionals and labor representatives from Delta, United, Southwest, JetBlue, Kalitta, Republic, USAJet, Atlas, UPS, and FedEx. The group has met on multiple occasions and is making good progress toward presenting the deliverables of the charter to CAST later this year. APA, through CA Currier’s participation, is one of the key contributors to this critical effort to refine best practices in the ever-evolving field of fatigue. We will provide further updates regarding the group’s progress as we are able. Pigs of the Week APA commends American Airlines’ hardworking aircraft maintenance technicians for their outstanding work. We believe they are the best in the business. When repetitive problems do arise, they’re often due to managerial decisions that fail to properly prioritize tasks and to management’s decision to outsource a significant portion of the airline’s maintenance to offshore, third-party repair stations. Since Jan. 27, A319 aircraft 029 has been written up 10 times for alternate brakes and has been out of service seven times. At the time of this writing, it was undergoing a maintenance check and was restricted to Class 1 and 2 maintenance stations. Between Jan. 30 and Feb. 6, B737 aircraft 3RF was written up and out of service three times for speed trim fail. It began a main base visit at a maintenance, repair, and overhaul station on Feb. 6, and it returned to service on March 6. A functional check flight was not accomplished. Since March 6, it has been written up another five times and been out of service four times. It was most recently signed off on March 21. APA Welcomes Captains’ Leadership Class This is a new message from the APA Membership Committee. Click the image for a closer look. On March 20, the APA Membership Committee hosted a casual dinner for the following pilots who were in Fort Worth for American Airlines’ Professionalism, Leadership, and Mentoring class: Javier Almanza Munoz, Michal Baranowski, Gregory Barrier, Larry Boodoosingh, Bryan Buckingham, Derek Chambers, Regis Collomp, Abdeljalil Douiki, Daniel Duerden, Bradley Eilertsen, Damien Gangadeen, Lloyd Hedges, Lauren Hensel, Mark Hollingsed, Michael Lovern, Sebastian McNally, Dennis Meyer, Michael Millard, David Miller, Joseph Monaco, Stephen Peckyno, Julian Ponce, Joseph Riley, Austin Robinson, Joan Saravia Ruiz, Floyd Shoemaker III, Morris Taylor, and Steven Zalewski. Congratulations to Newly Upgraded Captains This is a new message from the APA Membership Committee. We would like to recognize and congratulate the following pilots who upgraded to captain last month. They are listed by their post-upgrade base and equipment. BOS 737: Robert Thompson CLT 777: David Piotrowski CLT 737: Braden McCormack CLT 320: Jeremy Swicegood and Connor Walker DFW 777: Dennis Meyer, Joe Riley, and Thomas Wilson DFW 737: Nick Allen, Aaron Bandy, Joshua Daneault, Daniel Duerden, Daniel Housley, and Dustin Wilmoth DFW 320: Mark Hollingsed LAX 777: David Bakony LAX 737: Gregory Barrier, Howard Bohl, Christina Carroll, Derek Chambers, David Egner, Thomas Hanrahan, Lauren Hensel, Matthew Honek, Adam Milnes, Joe Monaco, Jeffrey Rubens, Holden Saunders, and Vladimir Yesayan LGA 777: John Novak LGA 737: Nathan Alcantara, David Athay, Bryan Buckingham, Natalie Butler, Collin Clark, Regis Collomp, Abdeljalil Douiki, Nathanael England, Nicolo Fatai, Damien Gangadeen, Paulo Goncalves, Cristian Guardado, Juan Guardado Reyes, Matthew Hauke, Jaison Joy, Landon LaBruto, Scott Lebovitz, Justin McKay, Mark Nolin, Jon Norman, Edwin Otero, Hector Palos Jasso, Stephen Peckyno, Shanita Polk, Justin Price, Christopher Prout, Joshua Rainwater, Marco Rincon, Floyd Shoemaker, Morris Taylor, Juan Vallejo, and Eric Weber MIA 777: Robert LeBlanc MIA 737: Stephen Adams, Javier Almanza Munoz, Akil Andrade, Larry Boodoosingh, Jaime Esteban, Rohaan Khullar, Michael Lovern, Caleb McCullough, Michael McElveen, Sebastian McNally, Michael Millard, Mario Patterson, Nicholas Petro, Ken Quinlan, Paulo Ramos da Silva Filho, Joan Saravia Ruiz, Don Smith, Joshua Smith, Cameron Springstun, Stephen Stark, and Adrian Tutein MIA 320: Spencer Day ORD 787: Keith McRonald, Michael Milazzo, and Ronald White ORD 737: Walter Adams, Thomas Anderson, Michael Carroll, Conn McCarthy, Nicholas Moritz, Richard Pond Jr., Jason Schwecke, Philip Sevenz, and Collis Wagner PHL 787: Bradley Eilertsen, Neal Geeting, Daniel Hable, Julian Ponce, Eric Robbins, and Jamie Weidner PHL 320: Johannes Bruce, Richard Healey, Maggie Linn, Austin Robinson, and David Smith PHX 320: Stephanie Ericksen, Cornell Eyde, Edward Goodman, and Stephen Riggs Domicile Elections Electronic balloting for the DCA and DFW domicile elections opened at 0000 Central on March 13. Pilots from those bases can vote for the following candidates through 1200 Central on April 2: DCA Chair FO Brandon Lightly CA Chris Wachter DCA Vice Chair CA Timothy Doreen Jr. FO Thomas Lawler DFW Chair CA Steven Pacheco CA Jon Sherrell CA Brian Smith DFW Vice Chair CA Drew Coleman FO Julio Gomez FO Jason Gustin For more details, visit the APA Elections webpage or review APA Secretary-Treasurer FO Pat Clark’s March 4 message: DCA and DFW Elections Electronic Balloting Update . Domicile Events Visit AlliedPilots.org/Calendar to RSVP for any of these upcoming domicile events: DCA: Retirement Party on June 29 DFW: Pilots For Kids Golf Tournament on May 20; Texas Rangers game on Aug. 6 LAX: Family Awareness lunch at MYF on April 9; Family Awareness lunch in Thousand Oaks on April 10; Family Awareness event at Camas Airport on April 23; Family Awareness event at Boeing Museum of Flight on April 24; Family Awareness event at Rowland Freedom Center on April 25; Retirement Party on April 27 LGA: New York Mets game on Sept. 2 MIA: MSY Crawfish Boil on April 6 ORD: Retirement Party on May 4 Week in Review Here are several recent messages you may have missed. Secretary-Treasurer: Vote in DCA and DFW Elections Scheduling Committee: April PBS Award Review Aeromedical Committee: Dengue Fever Outbreak in Brazil Communications Committee: “Positive Rate” Episode 22: A Seat at the Aviation Rulemaking Table Communications Committee: We Remember USAir Flight 405 Are You Willing to Serve? Each of these national committees or subcommittees has the indicated number of vacancies: Aeromedical Committee (2) Disabled Pilot Awareness Subcommittee (3) Human Intervention Motivation Study Subcommittee (1) Pilot Occupational Health Subcommittee (2) Project Wingman Subcommittee (3) Captain’s Authority Committee (2) Communications Committee (0) National Communications Network (7) Flight Time/Duty Time Committee (1) Grey Eagles Liaison Committee (1) Jumpseat/Non-Rev Committee (1) Scheduling Committee (5) Training Committee (4) Checkmate (1 on 777) If you would like to serve on one or more of these committees, visit the Member Engagement Portal . Professional Standards FAQs Will the other person know it’s me who made the call? Our cornerstones are: confidentiality, neutrality and transparency. We make every effort to protect the identity of the reporting party and, in most cases, anonymity is preserved. In a direct conflict between two parties there is little need for remaining anonymous. In a case involving observed behavior, maintaining anonymity is easier. To read all of the FAQs, click here . Professional Standards’ 24/7 hotline: 817-402-2181 Retirement Seminar Scheduled for April 3 American Airlines and APA will host a retirement information session from 1000 to 1200 Central on April 3 via Microsoft Teams. Future retirees are encouraged to attend. To ensure you get the most out of this seminar, click here to submit your questions in advance. How to log into the Microsoft Teams meeting: Click here from any device with Wi-Fi or cellular service. 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APA News Digest March 15, 2024 Editor’s note: Some links in this message will work best if you log in to AlliedPilots.org before clicking them. In This Edition ... We Want to Hear From You Presidential Grievance Filed Over Payments to Retirees APA President Meets With Key Senators “It Feels Like the Enemy is Within” Hotel Committee: Quick Reference Hotels Document Has Been Updated Jumpseat/Non-Rev Committee: Reciprocal Agreement Reached with Porter Airlines Family Awareness Committee: Make Plans to Join Us at Sun ’n Fun Maintenance and Technical Analysis Committee: Pigs of the Week Membership Committee: APA Welcomes Captains’ Leadership Class Domicile Elections Domicile Events Week in Review Are You Willing to Serve? Professional Standards FAQ Retirement Seminar Scheduled for April 3 If You’re 50, Join The Grey Eagles Pilot Job Fairs and Future Pilot Seminars We Want to Hear From You The following is excerpted from today’s Joint Leadership message. As we continue to experience life under our first new collectively bargained agreement in more than two decades, we are focused on improving our communications and engagement with the APA membership as we move toward Contract 2027. At the direction of the Board of Directors, our Strategic Planning and Communications committees have put together a plan to enhance transparency and be more responsive to the issues and concerns affecting our membership. We are committed to delivering on our plan to make APA more transparent and responsive and to continue providing our members with the level of representation and services you deserve. During the next several weeks, we will detail what this new approach means for APA and its members. That starts with us having face-to-face interactions and hearing directly from you. Next week, Board members and National Communications Network volunteers will be in airports nationwide to listen to YOU. We want to hear directly from as many pilots as we can. Ask questions, vent your frustrations, or just let us know what’s on your mind. Help us better understand what we are doing well and what we can do better. Click here to review next week’s Concourse Conversations schedule . Presidential Grievance Filed Over Payments to Retirees APA President CA Ed Sicher filed Presidential Grievance 24-071 on March 14. This grievance protests American’s violation of Letter of Agreement 23-001 (One-Time Supplemental Payment), which is attached to the 2023 Collective Bargaining Agreement . American has failed and refused to pay the One-Time Supplemental Payment as described in LOA 23-001 to those pilots who voluntarily opted to retire pursuant to LOA 20-007 (VOR) and LOA 21-001 (VORR2). Paragraph 6 of LOA 23-001 provides that “An eligible Pilot who has separated their employment from American Airlines (i.e., removed from the Pilot System Seniority List), regardless of reason , will receive the Supplemental One-Time Payment for any Eligible Earnings received during the Relevant Period.” Despite the clear language of LOA-23-001, American refuses to make the Supplemental One-Time Payment to those pilots who retired pursuant to VOR and VORR2 even when they meet all the conditions described to be eligible. The grievance seeks the following relief: An order directing American to immediately cease and desist refusing to pay the One-Time Supplemental Payment (per LOA 23-001) to those pilots who retired via LOA 20-007 (VOR) or LOA 21-001 (VORR2). An order directing American to immediately comply and maintain compliance with LOA 23-001, all other related sections of the Agreement, and past practices. An order directing American to pay the One-Time Supplemental Payment (per LOA 23-001) to those pilots who retired via LOA 20-007 (VOR) or LOA 21-001 (VORR2). Any other appropriate relief. The next step is to schedule the appeal hearing before the Vice President of Flight. We expect to schedule that hearing in late March or early April. APA will continue using every tool at our dispoal to fight for our members – whether they’re active or retired – to ensure that American complies with all contractual provisions and letters of agreement. APA President Meets With Key Senators APA President CA Ed Sicher and Sen. Tammy Duckworth. APA President CA Ed Sicher was in Washington, D.C., this week to meet with key members of the U.S. Senate. Along with Government Affairs Committee member CA Eric Jeppson and APA spokesman CA Dennis Tajer, CA Sicher met with Sen. Maria Cantwell of Washington, who chairs the Senate Committee on Science, Commerce, and Transportation. They discussed aviation safety issues of importance to our membership and the traveling public. A second meeting was with Sen. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois, who chairs the Aviation Safety, Operations, and Innovation Subcommittee. They were joined by Government Affairs Committee member CA Tim Knutson for a discussion about progress on the FAA reauthorization bill and related topics. “It Feels Like the Enemy is Within” Alaska Airlines said Tuesday its 2024 capacity estimates are "in flux" due to federal scrutiny of Boeing. United Airlines said it asked Boeing to stop building planes not yet certified by the FAA. Southwest Airlines said it cut its capacity forecast, citing fewer Boeing deliveries than expected. With the plane manufacturer’s numerous issues affecting the rest of the industry, CNBC’s Last Call contacted APA spokesman CA Dennis Tajer for a second interview in as many weeks. “Boeing airplanes saved my tail many times in combat. The enemy was outside the airplane,” CA Tajer said Tuesday. “Now it feels like the enemy is within.” Last Saturday, the body of Boeing whistleblower John Barnett was found in a vehicle parked outside a Holiday Inn in Charleston, S.C. Mr. Barnett, who had retired to Louisiana, was in South Carolina last week to testify in a deposition related to problems he identified at Boeing’s plant there. A coroner said he died from “what appears to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound,” but police are investigating. His death prompted News Nation to book CA Tajer for an interview . “Every day is a new disclosure and a new shock to us,” CA Tajer said. “We’ll never cease being shocked, but we’ll also never cease to fight to protect our passengers.” Quick Reference Hotels Document Has Been Updated This is a new message from the APA Hotel Committee. Version 2.0 of the QRH – Quick Reference Hotels document is live. This resource answers 99 percent of all hotel, transportation, and layover questions while providing helpful solutions. You can find the QRH link at the top of each Hotel Webpage on AlliedPilots.org and within the Hotels section of the APA Pilot app. Suggestion: Download this QRH document to your AA iPad for easy access in the future. Please send any QRH feedback or questions to hotel.chair@alliedpilots.org . Reciprocal Agreement Reached with Porter Airlines This is a new message from the APA Jumpseat/Non-Rev Committee. Porter: American Airlines has reached a reciprocal jumpseat agreement with Porter Airlines, which flies to BOS, EWR, IAD, LAX, MDW, and MIA, plus other airports in the U.S. and Canada. Book a jumpseat via this page on the Porter website. For more details, see the Reciprocal Jumpseat Agreements list on our committee’s webpage . JetBlue: We have been advised that JetBlue management has had issues with accommodating jumpseaters on weight-restricted flights. If you encounter an issue, please file a Jumpseat Debrief . Make Plans to Join Us at Sun ’n Fun This is a repeated message from the APA Family Awareness Committee. CA Tim Dick, FO Natalie Anagnostou, FO Tim Jackson, CA Jerry Gemma, and FO Melissa Monahan The Sun ’n Fun Aerospace Expo , the biggest and best airshow in the southeastern United States, is coming up in April. We plan to serve two lunches and two dinners in our air-conditioned flightline chalet with private restrooms. Please bring your family! The code for discounted tickets is APA995. Besides the food and fellowship, there will be significant information passed along. You can expect to break bread with APA’s elected officials as well as volunteers from national committees. As you make plans to join us in Lakeland, Fla., please RSVP for each meal separately so we can be sure to order enough food. Dinner from 1700 to 1900 on April 10 . Tent will be open from 1000 to 2100, with water available all day. Lunch from 1200 to 1400 on April 11 . Tent will be open from 1000 to 1700, with water available all day. Lunch from 1200 to 1400 on April 12 . Tent will be open from 1000 to 1700, with water available all day. Dinner from 1700 to 1900 on April 13 . Tent will be open from 1000 to 2100, with water available all day. Pigs of the Week APA commends American Airlines’ hardworking aircraft maintenance technicians for their outstanding work. We believe they are the best in the business. When repetitive problems do arise, they’re often due to managerial decisions that fail to properly prioritize tasks and to management’s decision to outsource a significant portion of the airline’s maintenance to offshore, third-party repair stations. Since Feb. 21, A321 aircraft 170 has been written up nine times for right engine bleed air. It has been on MEL and out of service four times. It was most recently signed off on March 9. Since March 3, the flight management computer/inertial reference system on B737 aircraft 3FB has been written up 14 times for items such as “it doesn’t allow a pilot to enter aircraft position” or “it fails inflight.” Also, erroneous alert messages occur in the scratch pad, and speeds disappear during takeoff. It was most recently signed off on March 12 and is restricted to Class 1 or 2 maintenance stations. APA Welcomes Captains’ Leadership Class This is a new message from the APA Membership Committee. Click the image for a closer look. On March 13, the APA Membership Committee hosted a casual dinner for the following pilots who were in Fort Worth for American Airlines’ Professionalism, Leadership, and Mentoring class: Stephen Adams, Akil Andrade, David Athay, David Bakony, Howard Bohl Jr., Johannes Bruce, Natalie Butler, Jaime Esteban, Neal Geeting, Paulo Goncalves, Zachary Green, Thomas Hanrahan, Matthew Hauke, Rohaan Khullar, Maggie Linn, Braden McCormack, Justin McKay, Mario Patterson III, Nicholas Petro, Richard Pond Jr., Christopher Prout, Paulo Ramos da Silva Filho, Stephen Riggs Jr., Eric Robbins, Jeffrey Rubens, Holden Saunders, Joshua Smith, Cameron Springstun, Stephen Stark, Adrian Tutein, and Connor Walker. Domicile Elections Electronic balloting for the DCA and DFW domicile elections opened at 0000 Central on March 13. Pilots from those bases can vote for the following candidates through 1200 Central on April 2: DCA Chair FO Brandon Lightly CA Chris Wachter DCA Vice Chair CA Timothy Doreen Jr. FO Thomas Lawler DFW Chair CA Steven Pacheco CA Jon Sherrell CA Brian Smith DFW Vice Chair CA Drew Coleman FO Julio Gomez FO Jason Gustin For more details, visit the APA Elections webpage or review APA Secretary-Treasurer FO Pat Clark’s March 4 message: DCA and DFW Elections Electronic Balloting Update . Domicile Events Visit AlliedPilots.org/Calendar to RSVP for any of these upcoming domicile events: DCA: Retirement Party on June 29 DFW: Pilots For Kids Golf Tournament on May 20; Texas Rangers game on Aug. 6 LAX: Family Awareness lunch at MYF on April 9; Family Awareness lunch in Thousand Oaks on April 10; Family Awareness event at Camas Airport on April 23; Family Awareness event at Boeing Museum of Flight on April 24; Family Awareness event at Rowland Freedom Center on April 25; Retirement Party on April 27 LGA: New York Mets game on Sept. 2 MIA: Domicile Meeting on March 18; MSY Crawfish Boil on April 6 ORD: Retirement Party on May 4 Week in Review Here are several recent messages you may have missed. Joint Leadership: We Want to Hear From You President: 1995 Just Called – America West Wants its Business Model Back Scheduling Committee: September 2024 Vacancy Bid Captain’s Authority Committee: New CBA, Same AA Culture – Misbehaving Agents/CSMs  Communications Committee: Gone West: Captain David E. Harris Communications Committee: “Positive Rate” Episode 21: Coalition of Airline Pilots Associations Communications Committee: APA Board of Directors Spring Meeting Scheduled for April 15-19 Are You Willing to Serve? Each of these national committees or subcommittees has the indicated number of vacancies: Aeromedical Committee (2) Disabled Pilot Awareness Subcommittee (3) Human Intervention Motivation Study Subcommittee (1) Pilot Occupational Health Subcommittee (2) Project Wingman Subcommittee (3) Captain’s Authority Committee (2) Communications Committee (0) National Communications Network (7) Flight Time/Duty Time Committee (1) Grey Eagles Liaison Committee (1) Jumpseat/Non-Rev Committee (1) Scheduling Committee (5) Training Committee (4) Checkmate (1 on 777) If you would like to serve on one or more of these committees, visit the Member Engagement Portal . Professional Standards FAQs When I make a call, am I “turning someone in” to Professional Standards? No! When you call Professional Standards, you are utilizing fellow pilots, who are trained in handling peer-to-peer conflict, to resolve an issue that you are not comfortable resolving yourself. One of the first questions a volunteer will ask you is: “Have you tried to resolve this issue yourself?“ While resolving the issue between the two parties is truly resolution at the lowest possible level, many people are not comfortable with this scenario and utilize Professional Standards. To read all of the FAQs, click here . Professional Standards’ 24/7 hotline: 817-402-2181 Retirement Seminar Scheduled for April 3 American Airlines and APA will host a retirement information session from 1000 to 1200 Central on April 3 via Microsoft Teams. Future retirees are encouraged to attend. To ensure you get the most out of this seminar, click here to submit your questions in advance. How to log into the Microsoft Teams meeting: Click here from any device with Wi-Fi or cellular service. 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1995 Just Called – America West Wants its Business Model Back American Airlines management has been busy for the past few weeks. For the first time in seven years, management hosted an “Investor Day” on March 4, using it to unveil portions of their updated business plan. The Investor Day and the J.P. Morgan Industrials Conference that followed gave us a peek into the company’s strategy and how it may affect our future flying. Unfortunately, the news isn’t good from our pilots’ perspective. Chief Executive Officer Robert Isom sees future profitability as dependent on growth opportunities in underserved domestic markets, with the crux of his business plan revolving around these marginal locations. In other words, the airline management team responsible for producing profit margins that badly lag those of Delta and United believes that opportunity beckons by taking on Southwest Airlines and the ultra low-cost carriers. Not mentioned once: defending the cornerstone cities that American Airlines’ historical business plan was built on, which produced a revenue premium. In his Investor Day remarks, Chief Commercial Officer Vasu Raja emphasized that “short haul is the foundation of value for customers and investors.” The importance of the Sun Belt, upgauging the airline (flying larger airplanes to smaller cities), and improving the domestic network were his primary focus. He mentioned “opportunities in El Paso” more than a dozen times. At least there’s good news if you happen to live in El Paso. But where are the legitimate opportunities for future growth that produce profits? Vasu remarked that long haul will be used “only when demand peaks,” signaling an intention to revert to the regional operation this America West management team cut its teeth on, albeit on a larger scale. Chief Operating Officer David Seymour followed up with an emphasis on operational reliability improvements and the airline’s ability to recover from IROPS “better than anyone else,” but he made little mention of how his original schedule construction will change to build robustness into the system from the get-go, thus avoiding the need to put the operation back together in the first place. He also didn’t address our persistently high reserves head count that far exceeds the industry average. American Airlines puts thousands of pilots on reserve who could be holding lines and flying more predictable, profitable, and efficient schedules. Our average reserve pilot flies approximately 55 hours each month, while the average lineholder flies more than 85 hours. Efficiency takes a back seat to reliability as long as David chases on-time metrics and emphasizes reliability while leaving thousands of reserve “firemen” on the schedule to put out the inevitable fires when his computer-generated schedules fall apart. Boeing recently relearned the hard way that ignoring input from its most valuable resource, its employees, is not in a company’s best interests. Yet American Airlines management seems intent on doing the same things over and over while expecting different results. Our schedules have been broken since before emerging from the pandemic. Narrowbody trips continue getting longer and more onerous. Average line values have not moved down appreciably, our trips haven’t been broken up into more manageable pieces that our pilots can pick up between large chunks of flying, and our trip trade lights have remained stubbornly red since David locked them down in September of 2022. Despite the promises, we’ve witnessed little if any actual improvement. Management’s “new” business plan doesn’t include a focus on improving operational efficiencies and instead centers on future short-haul revenue opportunities that may or may not produce profits. As we have seen from the recent foray into Austin, these well-intentioned plans are typically money-losers. The profits are almost never in line with our competition at Delta and United, which see the benefit of catering to the premium, business, and international customers that American Airlines appears to be abandoning. There is another problem with the new business plan. The increased emphasis on short-haul domestic flying also leaves the company on an inevitable collision course with our Scope clause. Section 1 of our contract is the foundation of our flying agreement, capping management’s ability to fly regional jets while also limiting their ability to fly from non-hub cities to other non-hub cities with RJs (spoke-to-spoke). This was the source of the most recent Scope violation that we arbitrated in February, with the arbitrator’s decision pending. The only ways out of this “square corner” the new business plan creates are absorbing one or more of the wholly owned operations, putting RJs on our seniority list, or attempting to renegotiate our Scope clause, and the latter will most certainly be met with virulent opposition. Investors didn’t like what management had to say, with American’s stock dropping while Delta’s touched a year-to-date high. It’s unclear why management wants to play in the ULCCs’ sandbox and try to compete for their price-conscious customers instead of fortifying and defending the strong hubs we once had in cities like New York that historically produced a revenue premium. If our paltry profit-sharing checks are any indication of the plan’s efficacy, we’re in trouble. The decisions made in the front office don’t bode well for those of us who thought we were being hired by a mainline flag-carrying airline that would provide us with widebody long-haul opportunities and remain solvent in the next inevitable downturn. America West 2.0? As your advocates, we will continue voicing our concerns to management about their stated plans. While we don’t run the airline, we possess a tremendous amount of institutional knowledge thanks to serving as the airline’s frontline leadership. We see firsthand what works and what doesn’t, and we understand what’s in our best interests as pilots. We are convinced American Airlines needs a significant course correction, and we stand ready to help make that happen by working collaboratively with management, provided management is willing to work with us. CA Ed Sicher APA President

APA News Digest March 8, 2024 Editor’s note: Some links in this message will work best if you log in to AlliedPilots.org before clicking them. In This Edition ... Majority of Members Happy with Contract and APA American Orders Limited to Narrowbody and Regional Aircraft Mainline Fleet Total and Widebody Percentage Comparison Analysts React to AAL’s Investor Day FAA Needs “Boots on the Ground” at Maintenance Facilities HBO’s John Oliver Skewers Boeing Flight Time/Duty Time Committee: Remember to Account for Daylight Saving Time Safety Committee: Learning and Improvement Team Coming to ORD Family Awareness Committee: Make Plans to Join Us at Sun ’n Fun Maintenance and Technical Analysis Committee: Pigs of the Week Membership Committee: APA Welcomes New Pilots Membership Committee: APA Welcomes Captains’ Leadership Classes Domicile Events Week in Review Are You Willing to Serve? Professional Standards FAQ Retirement Seminar Scheduled for April 3 If You’re 50, Join The Grey Eagles Pilot Job Fairs and Future Pilot Seminars Majority of Members Happy with Contract and APA Using statistically valid random sampling across all bid statuses to ensure accuracy, the University of New Hampshire interviewed several hundred APA members between Feb. 5 and Feb. 16. During a special Board of Directors meeting conducted via Zoom today, pollster Phil Comstock summarized the interview results: 87 percent of respondents rated their current pilot contract as “good” or “very good.” 65 percent of respondents rated APA’s effort during Section 6 negotiations as “good” or “very good.” 60 percent of respondents had a “positive” or “very positive” view of APA. Click here to download a copy of the executive summary of the poll. A recording of Mr. Comstock’s briefing to the Board of Directors will be posted soon at AlliedPilots.org/Videos . American Orders Limited to Narrowbody and Regional Aircraft On Monday, American Airlines management announced new mainline narrowbody and regional airline aircraft orders, including 85 Airbus A321neo, 85 Boeing 737 MAX 10, and 90 Embraer E175 aircraft. The orders include options and purchase rights for an additional 193 aircraft. Despite what some media outlets speculated last week, management’s announcement did NOT include any additional widebody aircraft. Your Scope and SMART (Seniority, Merger, and Retirement Transition Ad Hoc) Committees will continue to analyze the details of Monday’s announcement to ensure that any actions taken by management are compliant with our Collective Bargaining Agreement, to include but not limited to our Scope provisions. Additionally, your Training Committee will closely monitor any potential new requirements that may impact how pilots are trained on variants of future aircraft. Mainline Fleet Total and Widebody Percentage Comparison The following is based on the most recent filings by American, Delta, and United. Total Mainline Fleet   2023 2024 2025 American 965 994 1,029 Delta 958 1,004 1,065 United 945 1,033 1,097 Percentage of Widebody Aircraft to Mainline Fleet   2023 2024 2025 American 13.1% 13.3% 13.3% Delta 16.9% 17.5% 17.6% United 23.3% 22.5% 23.4% Analysts React to AAL’s Investor Day Management announced its new aircraft order immediately before hosting the company’s first Investor Day in seven years. Airline analysts, investors and the media were invited to New York to hear about management’s plans for American Airlines. Here is the updated aircraft delivery schedule management filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission: The following comments are excerpted from the notes that Wall Street analysts provided to investors: JP Morgan “American … leaned more heavily than we anticipated into smaller market opportunities, which was obviously emphasized by the announced E175 order.” “Smaller, regional markets unexpectedly received disproportionate emphasis relative to both what we expected and versus what we typically hear from Delta and United.” “Note that as part of the agreement with Boeing, AAL negotiated financial protection given MAX 10 certification uncertainty as well as 321 neo options that could be exercised if Boeing fails to deliver as scheduled.” TD Cowen “American set targets through 2026 for EBITDAR margins and FCF, as well as a longer- term debt paydown goal. The airline aims to expand adjusted EBITDAR margins from 14% in 2024 to a range of 15% to 18% in 2026, generate FCF of over $3bn in 2026, and reduce total debt below $35bn by year-end 2028. Management estimates that every 1pt of EBITDAR margin improvement drives $500 MM in FCF.” “Investors we spoke with were encouraged, but wanted more detail quantifying specific revenue and cost drivers.” “Fleet Flexibility. American is excited about the long-haul opportunities it will have as it adds 787s and A321XLRs into its fleet. The team can pivot each aircraft type between various markets depending on demand and seasonality. For example, it can fly its 787s over the Atlantic in the summer and then to LatAm in the winter months. Its large regional fleet allows it to connect smaller markets to its hubs as its 76-seat RJs have a 60% cost advantage vs mainline narrowbodies.” Melius “American’s margin shortfall to the industry has been more of a revenue problem and that’s where the focus is shifting with an emphasis on connectivity, premium products, and loyalty, all of which are supportive of margin improvement. What is apparent now is the company very much knows who they are, laying out achievable targets to change the perception of the company by the investment community.” “Productivity will be very interesting to follow as we’ve yet to see it materialize since the return of travel.” “It seems unlikely you walked away from the investor day blown away as the messaging here was more evolutionary than revolutionary.” Click here to review the Investor Day recording and supporting materials. FAA Needs “Boots on the Ground” at Maintenance Facilities On Thursday, a Boeing 777 operated by United Airlines lost a wheel shortly after it took off from SFO. CNBC’s Last Call then asked APA spokesman CA Dennis Tajer to discuss the latest in a series of troubling incidents for Boeing. “We’ve implored the FAA to put boots on the ground — like they did with Boeing — with the airlines, to include their maintenance shops,” CA Tajer said. After host Brian Sullivan said, “It was a miracle that nobody was injured,” CA Tajer noted that “miracle” was also used to describe the lack of injuries on the Alaska Airlines 737 that lost a door plug during a January flight. “We’ve got to stop counting on miracles and be the creator of a safe industry, and that starts on the assembly-line floor, out to the maintenance shops, and on my flight deck,” he said. HBO’s John Oliver Skewers Boeing Finding yourself featured in the main story on HBO’s Last Week Tonight with John Oliver is rarely good news. This week, it was Boeing’s turn. This irreverent but thoroughly researched breakdown of Boeing’s recent issues includes archival footage of former APA President CA Dan Carey plus archival audio of former APA Safety Committee Chair CA Mike Michaelis and current APA Safety Committee Chair CA Todd Wissing. Remember to Account for Daylight Saving Time This is a new message from the APA Flight Time/Duty Time Committee. At 0200 on March 10, most of the United States will transition from Standard Time to Daylight Saving Time. Because we are “springing forward,” this is the one that can cause an issue with regulatory rest periods. While FOS is properly programmed to account for this change, it pays to be aware of our own legalities in the event of a data entry error or FOS outage. When confirming FAR or contractual rest periods that commence prior to the time change and end after, remember to account for the loss of one hour due to the setting forward of the clocks in those locations that observe DST. Learning and Improvement Team Coming to ORD This is a new message from the APA Safety Committee. Members of the AA/APA Learning and Improvement Team will be at ORD on Sunday, March 10, and Monday, March 11, to discuss how you, the members of APA, keep operations safe at this challenging airport. LIT would love to hear from any pilot transiting ORD on those days, ORD-based or not. LIT navigators, in uniform and wearing APA safety lanyards, will be asking pilots questions about ORD operations. Additionally, navigators can also be located in the following areas: At the center of the “Y” near K4 The hallway between H and K Splitting time between ops and the “Y” at the end of K (near K12) Starbucks, Dunkin’ Donuts, or the food court Thank you for your participation, and we look forward to talking with you. Make Plans to Join Us at Sun ’n Fun This is a repeated message from the APA Family Awareness Committee. CA Tim Dick, FO Natalie Anagnostou, FO Tim Jackson, CA Jerry Gemma, and FO Melissa Monahan The Sun ’n Fun Aerospace Expo , the biggest and best airshow in the southeastern United States, is coming up in April. We plan to serve two lunches and two dinners in our air-conditioned flightline chalet with private restrooms. Please bring your family! The code for discounted tickets is APA995. Besides the food and fellowship, there will be significant information passed along. You can expect to break bread with APA’s elected officials as well as volunteers from national committees. As you make plans to join us in Lakeland, Fla., please RSVP for each meal separately so we can be sure to order enough food. Dinner from 1700 to 1900 on April 10 . Tent will be open from 1000 to 2100, with water available all day. Lunch from 1200 to 1400 on April 11 . Tent will be open from 1000 to 1700, with water available all day. Lunch from 1200 to 1400 on April 12 . Tent will be open from 1000 to 1700, with water available all day. Dinner from 1700 to 1900 on April 13 . Tent will be open from 1000 to 2100, with water available all day. Pigs of the Week APA commends American Airlines’ hardworking aircraft maintenance technicians for their outstanding work. We believe they are the best in the business. When repetitive problems do arise, they’re often due to managerial decisions that fail to properly prioritize tasks and to management’s decision to outsource a significant portion of the airline’s maintenance to offshore, third-party repair stations. Since Jan. 14, the left engine thrust reverser on A321 aircraft 975 has been written up 11 times, has been on MEL four times, and has been out of service eight times. At the time of this writing, it remained on MEL. UPDATE: Since Feb. 6, B737 aircraft 3NG has been written up 15 times for cabin pressurization, has been on MEL three times, and has been out of service seven times. It failed a functional check flight on March 7. At the time of this writing, it was out of service and restricted to Class 1 maintenance stations. APA Welcomes New Pilots This is a new message from the APA Membership Committee. Click the image for a closer look. The APA Membership Committee welcomed the following pilots during a casual dinner on March 5: Eric Abordo, Kevin Ardis, Justin Bradford, Ryan Brenner, Joseph Brown, Jason Bushnell, Jacob Cummins, Charles Eller Jr., Andres Galvez, Ryan Games, Robert Geiger, Matthew Gray, Gray Guthrie, Ethan Hall, Thomas Hudson II, Steven Huls, Jermaine Jackson, Andrew Kenny, Dmitriy Kheyfets, Joseph Lamb, Ashley Lampe, Kyle Luken, Ross Myers, Holden Nardini, Derek Needham, Matthew Neff, William Nichol, Rodney Nickel, Charles Ozanian, Brian Radler, Alex Rossmanith, Travis Sayers, Dustin Schraud, Richard Selby, Mason Sherwood, Gregory Sivers, James Taylor, Ryan Thomas, Jordan Urbanczuk, Austin Vance, Jason Whitehead, Bradly Winans, and Michael Yim. APA Welcomes Captains’ Leadership Class This is a new message from the APA Membership Committee. Click the image for a closer look. On March 6, the APA Membership Committee hosted a casual dinner for the following pilots who were in Fort Worth for American Airlines’ Professionalism, Leadership, and Mentoring class: Thomas Anderson, James Ashworth, Troy Buford, Frank Concepcion, Joshua Daneault, Alex Evans, Rondeau Flynn, Zachary Green, Richard Healey, Robert Leblanc, Michael McElveen, Keith McRonald, Dennis Meyer, David Piotrowski, Matthew Poisson, Kenneth Quinlan III, Eric Robbins, Jason Schwecke, and Don Smith Jr. Domicile Events Click the image for a closer look. More than 50 ORD pilots and guests enjoyed a Chicago Blackhawks hockey game last Saturday. Visit AlliedPilots.org/Calendar to RSVP for any of these upcoming domicile events: DCA: Retirement Party on June 29 DFW: Pilots For Kids Golf Tournament on May 20; Texas Rangers game on Aug. 6 LAX: Family Awareness lunches at MYF on March 12 and April 9; Family Awareness event at Camas Airport on April 23; Family Awareness event at Boeing Museum of Flight on April 24; Family Awareness event at Rowland Freedom Center on April 25; Retirement Party on April 27 LGA: New York Mets game on Sept. 2 MIA: MSY Crawfish Boil on April 6 ORD: Retirement Party on May 4 Week in Review Here are several recent messages you may have missed. Secretary-Treasurer: DCA and DFW Elections Electronic Balloting Update Benefits Department: SMP Rate Adjustment Effective April 1, 2024 Membership Committee: Potential APA Members APA Information Hotline: APA Board of Directors Convenes Special Meeting Press Release: Allied Pilots Association: “Perceived Pilot Shortage is Over” Are You Willing to Serve? Each of these national committees or subcommittees has the indicated number of vacancies: Aeromedical Committee (2) Disabled Pilot Awareness Subcommittee (3) Human Intervention Motivation Study Subcommittee (1) Pilot Occupational Health Subcommittee (2) Project Wingman Subcommittee (3) Captain’s Authority Committee (2) Communications Committee (0) National Communications Network (7) Flight Time/Duty Time Committee (1) Grey Eagles Liaison Committee (1) Jumpseat/Non-Rev Committee (1) Scheduling Committee (5) Training Committee (4) Checkmate (1 on 777) If you would like to serve on one or more of these committees, visit the Member Engagement Portal . Professional Standards FAQs Does Professional Standards only handle pilot-to-pilot issues? No! We support our pilots in the performance of their duties and interaction with many other entities. Almost every person with whom a pilot engages during day-to-day operations enjoys union representation. We have established relationships for working through issues with gate agents (CWA/IBT), flight attendants (APFA), dispatchers (PAFCA), and maintenance (TWU/IAM). In addition, we also work closely with ALPA, NATCA (air traffic controllers), SWAPA, USAOA (Cathay Pacific), and all of our regional carriers. In collaboration with the APA Jumpseat/Non-Rev committee, we also handle cases that arise between pilots of other carriers. In a nutshell: if you face a challenge with another employee, let us be your first call. To read all of the FAQs, click here . Professional Standards’ 24/7 hotline: 817-402-2181 Retirement Seminar Scheduled for April 3 American Airlines and APA will host a retirement information session from 1000 to 1200 Central on April 3 via Microsoft Teams. Future retirees are encouraged to attend. To ensure you get the most out of this seminar, click here to submit your questions in advance. 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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Capt. Dennis Tajer, 847-902-8481/Gregg Overman, 817-302-2250 Allied Pilots Association: “Perceived Pilot Shortage is Over” FORT WORTH, Texas (March 8, 2024) – The Allied Pilots Association (APA), representing the 16,000 pilots of American Airlines, cited the slowdown in hiring as further evidence that the U.S. pilot supply is sufficient to meet forecast demand and that the mandatory retirement age for pilots should stand at 65. “The perceived pilot shortage is over, eliminating any further need for policymakers to consider changing the retirement age,” said APA President Capt. Ed Sicher. American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines all recently announced plans to slow or halt pilot hiring for the remainder of 2024. In an investor note this week, TD Cowen said this: “We now believe the demand is fulfilled and expect hiring to normalize in 2024.” “Safety considerations drove the establishment of the current international standard of age 65 mandatory retirement for pilots. Before making any change to this standard, we need data demonstrating the margin of safety would remain intact,” Capt. Sicher said. “No such data exists, and considering any change to pilot retirement age in the absence of supporting data would be ill-advised. Fortunately, there is no longer any perceived urgency.” Founded in 1963, the Allied Pilots Association — the largest independent pilots union in the United States — is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas. APA represents the 16,000 pilots of American Airlines, including several hundred pilots on full-time military leave of absence serving in the armed forces. The union’s website is AlliedPilots.org.

 APA News Digest March 1, 2024 Editor’s note: Some links in this message will work best if you log in to AlliedPilots.org before clicking them. In This Edition ... Professional Standards Committee: “I Don’t Discuss That at Work” Communications Committee: FAA Gives Boeing 90 Days to Fix Quality-Control Issues IT Steering Committee: New Tools Designed to Make Scheduling Easier Compass Project Committee: New Papyrus Tool Helps Manage APA Documents Hotel Committee: Non-Contracted Hotels Jumpseat/Non-Rev Committee: Resolving Issues with A12 and A1 Travel Project Wingman: “Everyone Struggles With Mental Health”  Contract Compliance Committee: Next Contract Training Set for March 6-7 Family Awareness Committee: Make Plans to Join Us at Sun ’n Fun Maintenance and Technical Analysis Committee: Pigs of the Week Membership Committee: APA Welcomes New Pilots Membership Committee: APA Welcomes Captains’ Leadership Classes Membership Committee: Gone West Domicile Events Week in Review Are You Willing to Serve? Professional Standards FAQ If You’re 50, Join The Grey Eagles Pilot Job Fairs and Future Pilot Seminars “I Don’t Discuss That at Work” This is a new message from the APA Professional Standards Committee. Would you accept a fellow pilot trying to convince you to change political parties or religions in flight? Or course not. Currently, a segment of our pilot group believes that changing union representation will benefit us. There is a place for that discussion and debate. It is not in the flight deck. When you operate an airliner, your sole responsibility is to ensure the safe movement of that aircraft. It is unprofessional, unwise, and unsafe to lead your fellow pilot into discussing issues that could generate conflict. If your fellow pilot is addressing something that you find inappropriate for in-flight discussion, you have an obligation to respectfully end that discussion. There is no excuse for allowing even well-intended discussion to put the crew in the yellow. “I don’t discuss that at work.” It’s that simple. If you are flying with a pilot who is using questionable judgment in the topics they bring up, please contact Professional Standards at 817-402-2181 for confidential, non-punitive assistance. FAA Gives Boeing 90 Days to Fix Quality-Control Issues This is a new message from the APA Communications Committee. The FAA announced on Wednesday that Boeing has 90 days to come up with a plan to fix its quality-control issues. Two days earlier, the agency published a report from a panel of outside experts that found a “disconnect’ with respect to safety between Boeing’s management and the rest of the organization. One of the experts on that panel was APA Government Affairs Committee Chair CA Harvey Meek, who represented the Coalition of Airline Pilots Associations. This week, APA spokesman CA Dennis Tajer told National Public Radio’s “ All Things Considered ” that he can fly the 737 MAX safely, but he’s lost patience with Boeing. “Right now, we don’t trust ’em. It’s led us to ask, ‘What else ya got?’ Because every time something pops up, we learn that it has tangled roots deep down into the dysfunction of Boeing,” CA Tajer said. That NPR report and an article published by The Air Current both include CA Tajer’s picture of the Post-it Note he places on the 737 MAX instrument panel as a reminder to turn off its anti-ice system. “Easy to get distracted with other duties and miss turning it off,” he told The Air Current. “That’s why I use a decades-old technique.” New Tools Designed to Make Scheduling Easier This is a new joint message from the Information Technology Steering Committee and the Operational Analysis Committee. APA has made scheduling improvements a priority, and we are working hard on establishing applications and alerts that will enable members to schedule more effectively, despite the reluctance of management to institute these changes contractually. Our committees continue to improve the APA Sentinel app, providing a robust platform for contract monitoring and enforcement. The team is planning to release the following features soon: Reassignment pay associated with March sequences (100% premium in subsequent days reassigned). Pay posted engine will alert you for pay events that have not posted or are not the correct values on your HI1. Reserve pay forecasting. LC to SC conversion. Reserve flown into a DFP. Sequence protection. The ITSC continues to rapidly deploy and improve the APA suite of pilot-facing tools to fill the feature gap that exists in today’s IT offerings from AA. Expect additional standalone communication soon from the ITSC. In the meantime, check out OAC Chair FO John Wickham’s updates on The Line this week regarding the Commute Info and My Open Time tools. You can read them in the “Forum Technical Support and Announcements” section of The Help Desk. He also posted these updates in The AArena group on Facebook. New Papyrus Tool Helps Manage APA Documents The APA Compass Project Committee sent the following message to all menbers via the APA Pilot app on Tuesday. Introducing Papyrus, our new go-to tool for storing and managing APA documents. The name Papyrus is steeped in meaning: Papyrus was the writing material used in ancient Egypt, representing the dawn of recorded information and “symbolizing the enduring power of knowledge.” Our Papyrus tool does the same thing digitally, keeping our files accessible and organized. Papyrus was a versatile material, and our Papyrus tool offers similar versatility, supporting various file formats for our diverse needs and search capabilities. Papyrus symbolizes wisdom and communication. Papyrus allows APA members to store, search, and sync seamlessly, even while in flight with no Wi-Fi. Currently, only the Compass Documents folder is accessible due to the beta phase of Papyrus. Stay tuned for future updates regarding the storage of information for other committees. Non-Contracted Hotels This is a new message from the APA Hotel Committee. When there is no APA Hotel Webpage for your assigned hotel, it is a good indicator that you are staying at a non-contracted hotel. We create a webpage for a new hotel once AA has signed a contract with the hotel and an official CCI announcement has been made. If there is no webpage, then APA and AA, most likely, have not vetted this hotel. We see this often in our pop-up and overflow markets, in IROPs situations, and with off-schedule flights, as our contracted hotels may not have availability to accommodate additional rooms. We also see this during relocations, which can happen for a myriad of reasons. Can the company put you at a non-contracted hotel in these situations? Yes. Should you be concerned if you are at a non-contracted hotel? Not necessarily. Often these hotels are very good, but sometimes they are not. One of the concerns the Hotel Committee has with non-contracted hotels (and the source of many Hotel Debriefs on these properties) is that the hotel may not understand crew. When AA signs a contract with a hotel, the market specialist coaches the hotel on how to handle crew. Additionally, this occurs when we conduct a site review. There are many nuances for hotels to plan for when accommodating crew, like room placement and abnormal check-in/checkout times. When you check in to a non-contracted hotel, we recommend you take more caution. Is there a quieter side of the hotel you can request? Request a non-adjoining room if this is important to you. Do they have a late checkout annotated properly if your show time is after the hotel’s normal checkout? Please also understand that there will most likely not be a negotiated discount. Just like a layover at a contracted hotel, you can contact the Hotel/Limo Desk and/or the Duty Pilot to be relocated if you have issues. If you are unable to solve a problem, sometimes a quick call from the Hotel/Limo Desk to the hotel can help. Please debrief issues at non-contracted hotels so we can have AA look into the root cause of the issue or poor selection of the hotel. Sometimes we ask the company to move these hotels to a “do not use” list after receiving your debriefs. Resolving Issues with A12 and A1 Travel This is a new message from the APA Jumpseat/Non-Rev Committee. Attention, TDY and other A12 listing pilots: Your APA Jumpseat/Non-Rev Committee is aware of issues with confirming A12 travel for TDY pilots and anyone self-listing via CCI, Sabre, or AAPilots. Several affected pilots reported they were not assigned seats even though the required “E” inventory showed available. AA Flight has identified the reason these bookings were not confirmed. We have been advised the issue has been resolved, so pilots making A12 bookings should be confirmed if “E” inventory is showing available. If you have made A12 bookings and did not receive a confirmed seat AND “E” inventory shows at least one seat available, please cancel your listing and relist. Please refer to the Compass Project’s Deadheading guide for steps to verify flight inventory availability. A1: For pilots with allocated sequences with DH in the March 2024 contractual month – AA has advised there is an error in some listings that restricts pilots from importing their DH flight PNR. AA has identified the issue and will be applying a fix to affected sequences today. “Everyone Struggles With Mental Health” This is a new message from Project Wingman. When it comes to mental fitness, even Sylvester Stallone has something to say: If you or someone you know needs help in any way, please don’t hesitate to reach a fellow pilot at Project Wingman by dialing 848-APA-CREW, option 1. Next Contract Training Set for March 6-7 This is a repeated message from the APA Contract Compliance Committee. The Contract Compliance Committee wants to do everything we can to ensure that all APA members are well acquainted with the 2023 Collective Bargaining Agreement. Join us on March 7 in PHL for a full day of training on the new CBA. This training will be conducted in hybrid fashion, with members welcome to participate in person or virtually via Zoom. It will be preceded by a four-hour IMAX session on March 6 with no Zoom component. Please take a few moments before the training to familiarize yourself with the Electronic Document Index . You must be logged in to AlliedPilots.org for the links to be accessible. This Index connects you to a vast array of APA documents that we will reference. It is equally useful in the daily operation as a line pilot, so we recommend you retain the Index for future reference. During the training, it may be helpful to have two screens; one to run Zoom and one to reference these documents. Contract training on March 7 in PHL: Click here to RSVP for in-person attendance . Contract training on March 7 via Zoom:  Click here to register . IMAX training on March 6 in PHL:  Click here to RSVP for in-person attendance . Help us help you! The Contract Compliance Committee’s goal is for you – the membership – to be informed, educated, and knowledgeable. Every single pilot should strive to be a contract expert or, at the very least, strive for continued learning and engagement. Knowledge is power, and it will assist you in employing and being a watchdog of your negotiated work rules. Make Plans to Join Us at Sun ’n Fun This is an updated message from the APA Family Awareness Committee. CA Tim Dick, FO Natalie Anagnostou, FO Tim Jackson, CA Jerry Gemma, and FO Melissa Monahan The Sun ’n Fun Aerospace Expo , the biggest and best airshow in the southeastern United States, is coming up in April. We plan to serve two lunches and two dinners in our air-conditioned flightline chalet with private restrooms. Please bring your family! NEW: The code for discounted tickets is APA995. Besides the food and fellowship, there will be significant information passed along. You can expect to break bread with APA’s elected officials as well as volunteers from national committees. As you make plans to join us in Lakeland, Fla., please RSVP for each meal separately so we can be sure to order enough food. Dinner from 1700 to 1900 on April 10 . Tent will be open from 1000 to 2100, with water available all day. Lunch from 1200 to 1400 on April 11 . Tent will be open from 1000 to 1700, with water available all day. Lunch from 1200 to 1400 on April 12 . Tent will be open from 1000 to 1700, with water available all day. Dinner from 1700 to 1900 on April 13 . Tent will be open from 1000 to 2100, with water available all day. Swamp Cabbage Fly-In: APA President CA Ed Sicher and MIA Domicile Chair CA Thomas Copeland were among the pilots who gathered in LaBelle, Fla., last Saturday for the inaugural Swamp Cabbage Fly-In. CA JD DeBoskey and his newly hired son, FO Drew DeBoskey, provided rides in their T-34, while CA Brian Vitale took people up in his helicopter. Pigs of the Week APA commends American Airlines’ hardworking aircraft maintenance technicians for their outstanding work. We believe they are the best in the business. When repetitive problems do arise, they’re often due to managerial decisions that fail to properly prioritize tasks and to management’s decision to outsource a significant portion of the airline’s maintenance to offshore, third-party repair stations. Since Jan. 17, the alternate brakes on A319 aircraft 029 have been written up nine times and been out of service five times. It was most recently signed off on Feb. 28. Since Feb. 6, B737 aircraft 3NG as been written up 12 times for cabin pressurization, has been on MEL three times, and has been out of service four times. It was most recently signed off on March 1 and is restricted to Class 1 and 2 maintenance stations. APA Welcomes New Pilots This is a new message from the APA Membership Committee. Click the image for a closer look. The APA Membership Committee welcomed the following pilots during a casual dinner on Feb. 27: Eric Alden, Justin Barnes, Jeremy Campbell, Matthew Catchings, John Chesnut, James Cox, Marcelo Da Costa, William Dove Jr., Benjamin Elkins, Daniel Farmer, Tyson Frost, Michael Gansmann, Michael Gemma, Brian Gerstel, James Halliwell, Eric Hernandez, Brian Hollenbeck, Jozsef Jonas, Brock Jones, Donald Kelly Jr., Ravi Khullar, Joshua Kirkland, Timothy Larson, Michael Linger, Matthew MacKenzie, Sean Meagher, Jon-Michael Miller, William Morris, Christian Olsen, David Orrego, Adam Pastor, George Quevedo Santamaria, Nathan Samson, Brandon Schultz, Nerieda Scott, Brian Sharpe, Cesar Soto, Curtis Spaugh, Derek St. John, Joseph Sterbenz, John Taher-Mugavin, Andrew Velkoff, Joseph Walker, and Robert Williams. APA Welcomes Captains’ Leadership Class This is a new message from the APA Membership Committee. Click the image for a closer look. On Feb. 28, the APA Membership Committee hosted a casual dinner for the following pilots who were in Fort Worth for American Airlines’ Professionalism, Leadership, and Mentoring class: Garrett Aubry, Robert Baker, Fernando Bonet, Michele Cortese, Spencer Day, Nathanael England, Edward Goodman, Daniel Hable, Mohamed Helal, Benjamin Huffines, Mark Jespersen, Eric Johnson, Franchesca Kiel, Matthew Kiss, Thomas Kudlek, Scott Lebovitz, Jacobie Sanders, Robert Santos, Tyler Schmidt, Jean Solano Badilla, Tony Sparacino Jr., Collis Wagner, Thomas Waidlich, and Jonathan Walthers. Gone West This is a new message from the APA Membership Committee. We extend our deepest sympathies to the loved ones of these pilots, whose deaths we learned of in February: Dorwin Blair, 88, on Jan. 3; Kip Gordon, 73, on Jan. 5; Byron Cohron, 91, on Jan. 18; Ed Bassett, 81, on Jan. 19; Jim Davis, 90, on Jan. 19; Dave Bradt, 83, on Jan. 24; Vic Foli, 93, on Jan. 24; Carl Saunders, 90, on Jan. 24; Larry “Woody” Woodcock, 83, on Jan. 25; Steve Houtari, 74, on Feb. 2; and Andy Rolfsen, 90, on Feb. 12. Domicile Events Visit AlliedPilots.org/Calendar to RSVP for any of these upcoming domicile events: DCA: Retirement Party on June 29 DFW: Pilots For Kids Golf Tournament on May 20; Texas Rangers game on Aug. 6 LAX: Family Awareness event at Camas Airport on April 23; Family Awareness event at Boeing Museum of Flight on April 24; Family Awareness event at Rowland Freedom Center on April 25; Retirement Party on April 27 LGA: New York Mets game on Sept. 2 MIA: MSY Crawfish Boil on April 6 ORD: Retirement Party on May 4 PHL: Domicile Meeting on March 6; IMAX Training on March 6; Contract Compliance Training on March 7 Are You Willing to Serve? Each of these national committees or subcommittees has the indicated number of vacancies: Aeromedical Committee (2) Disabled Pilot Awareness Subcommittee (3) Human Intervention Motivation Study Subcommittee (1) Pilot Occupational Health Subcommittee (2) Project Wingman Subcommittee (3) Captain’s Authority Committee (2) Communications Committee (0) National Communications Network (7) Flight Time/Duty Time Committee (1) Grey Eagles Liaison Committee (1) Jumpseat/Non-Rev Committee (1) Scheduling Committee (5) Training Committee (4) Checkmate (1 on 777) If you would like to serve on one or more of these committees, visit the Member Engagement Portal . Professional Standards FAQs Will Professional Standards handle issues with Crew Scheduling/Crew Tracking? Absolutely! As you should be well aware, every call to Crew Scheduling/Crew Tracking (CS/CT) is recorded from the time you are connected until you hang up – even when you are on hold. While cases with CS/CT are rare, they do occur. There is a protocol for handling issues that arise with our colleagues in CS/CT: Conversations are reviewed jointly by Professional Standards and the CS/CT manager for resolution. To read all of the FAQs, click here . Professional Standards’ 24/7 hotline: 817-402-2181 If You’re 50, Join The Grey Eagles Are you a pilot for American Airlines, at least age 50, active or retired? Please join The Grey Eagles for food, fun, and fellowship. We offer cruises, conventions, monthly luncheons, retirement dinners, professional mentoring, and assistance to surviving spouses – all for a one-time lifetime fee. Pilot Job Fairs and Future Pilot Seminars Future text-decoration: underline; background-color: transparent; transition: all 0.2s ease 0s; cursor: pointer; box-sizing: border-box;" target="_blank"> Click here for more information . Industry News For more about what’s happening in the industry, be sure to visit the Industry News page on AlliedPilots.org . 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APA News Digest Feb. 23, 2024 Editor’s note: Some links in this message will work best if you log in to AlliedPilots.org before clicking them. In This Edition ... APA President and NTSB Chair Discuss Investigation Procedures Coalition of Airline Pilots Associations: APA’s Force Multiplier on Capitol Hill Don’t Forget Your Post-it Notes, MAX Pilots Safety Committee: Experts to Answer Questions About eAML Retirement and Benefits Committee:  Review Percentages Before Profit-Sharing Payout Hotel Committee: Help Keep Our Hotel Webpages Updated Contract Compliance Committee: Next Contract Training Set for March 6-7 Family Awareness Committee: Make Plans to Join Us at Sun ’n Fun Maintenance and Technical Analysis Committee: Pigs of the Week Membership Committee: APA Welcomes New Pilots Membership Committee: APA Welcomes Captains’ Leadership Classes Domicile Events Week in Review Are You Willing to Serve? Professional Standards FAQ Foundation Aims to Support Pilots’ Spouses If You’re 50, Join The Grey Eagles Pilot Job Fairs and Future Pilot Seminars APA President and NTSB Chair Discuss Investigation Procedures APA President CA Ed Sicher and National Transportation Safety Board Chair Jennifer Homendy met this week in Washington, D.C., to discuss accident investigation procedures. Among the topics at hand: the chilling effect that identity disclosure has on the ability to collect critical safety information, with both parties agreeing to support protections against any unnecessary disclosure of documents that do not in any way advance aviation safety. Coalition of Airline Pilots Associations: APA’s Force Multiplier on Capitol Hill The Coalition of Airline Pilots Associations (CAPA) plays a vital role for our membership in Washington, D.C. As the world’s largest professional pilot trade association, CAPA focuses primarily on advancing safety initiatives for its member unions. “CAPA is critical to its members. It puts them on an equal labor footing when participating at the highest levels of government,” CAPA President CA Larry Rooney said. “Along with the APA Government Affairs Committee, CAPA is there to advance our pilots’ safety, security, legislative, and regulatory priorities.” Click here to learn more about CAPA . Don’t Forget Your Post-it Notes, MAX Pilots Because the consequences are too grave to simply rely on memory, APA spokesman CA Dennis Tajer puts Post-it Notes on the Boeing 737 MAX instrument panel as a reminder to turn off its anti-ice system. “This is what happens when you try to exempt your way to selling an Apollo-era airplane in a SpaceX world,” he told Christine Negroni for a recent New York Post article on the MAX’s problems. “You get inconsistent procedures and an airplane riddled with … points of failure.” Read more in “ How airlines, passengers and Boeing are dealing with the 737 MAX crisis .” A few days after that article was published, Boeing announced that it was replacing the head of its 737 MAX program. CNBC has more details . Experts to Answer Questions About eAML This is a new message from the APA Safety Committee. The electronic Aircraft Maintenance Logbook (eAML) was introduced to the 737 fleet in October, and the A320 fleet’s conversion to the eAML began last month. Your APA Safety Committee will host a panel discussion about the eAML via Zoom at 1200 Central on March 1. This event will include experts from APA, Tech Ops, MOC, and the Flight Department. Viewers will be able to ask questions live or submit them in advance by emailing dedwards@alliedpilots.org . Click here to register for the March 1 panel discussion . A recording will be posted at AlliedPilots.org/Videos as soon as possible. Review Percentages Before Profit-Sharing Payout This is a new message from the APA Retirement and Benefits Committee. The APA Retirement and Benefits Committee recommends reviewing your special election contribution percentages before 1500 Central on Monday, Feb. 26. The special contribution percentages in place at that time will be applied to your profit-sharing payout. You can review and update your special election contribution percentages on Fidelity NetBenefits or by calling the American Airlines Service Center at Fidelity at 800-354‑3412. Representatives are available Monday through Friday from 0730 to 2300 Central (excluding all New York Stock Exchange holidays except Good Friday). Contributions from your profit-sharing payout will post to your Fidelity 401(k) account on March 6 and will be visible to you on March 7. Help Keep Our Hotel Webpages Updated This is a new message from the APA Hotel Committee. Don’t forget to check the APA Hotel Webpages before your next layover! The Hotel Committee maintains a page for each AA-contracted hotel, and our pages have more information than the HIDIR/CCI Hotel Info. If APA does not have a webpage for your assigned hotel, that’s a good indicator that you are staying at a non-contracted hotel. APA and AA have probably not vetted this hotel. Do not expect a discount, as there is no contract in place. We see this often in our pop-up and overflow markets, IROPs, and with off-schedule flights, as our contracted hotels may not have room availability.  Please continue to send Hotel Debriefs if you have an issue in one of these non-contracted hotels. (We’ll have more information on non-contracted hotels in next week’s News Digest.) Our Hotel Webpages feature tips from fellow pilots, including recommended restaurants and activities as well as suggestions about rooms to avoid. Don’t hesitate to add your recommendations via the “Feedback” links on each webpage, and please also use these links if you need to report outdated information on the webpages. We rely on our pilots to help us keep the webpages relevant, useful, and up to date. Changes to pick-up locations are often sent to us from a pilot ahead of company notification, and we can update the webpages quickly. Thank you to those of you who contribute! For more information on our Hotel Webpages, see the QRH – Quick Reference Hotels document, which should answer 99 percent of all hotel and transportation questions while providing helpful solutions. Suggestion: Download this QRH document to your AA iPad for easy access in the future. Next Contract Training Set for March 6-7 This is a repeated message from the APA Contract Compliance Committee. The Contract Compliance Committee wants to do everything we can to ensure that all APA members are well acquainted with the 2023 Collective Bargaining Agreement. Join us on March 7 in PHL for a full day of training on the new CBA. This training will be conducted in hybrid fashion, with members welcome to participate in person or virtually via Zoom. It will be preceded by a four-hour IMAX session on March 6 with no Zoom component. Please take a few moments before the training to familiarize yourself with the Electronic Document Index . You must be logged in to AlliedPilots.org for the links to be accessible. This Index connects you to a vast array of APA documents that we will reference. It is equally useful in the daily operation as a line pilot, so we recommend you retain the Index for future reference. During the training, it may be helpful to have two screens; one to run Zoom and one to reference these documents. Contract training on March 7 in PHL: Click here to RSVP for in-person attendance . Contract training on March 7 via Zoom: Click here to register . IMAX training on March 6 in PHL: Click here to RSVP for in-person attendance. Help us help you! The Contract Compliance Committee’s goal is for you – the membership – to be informed, educated, and knowledgeable. Every single pilot should strive to be a contract expert or, at the very least, strive for continued learning and engagement. Knowledge is power, and it will assist you in employing and being a watchdog of your negotiated work rules. Make Plans to Join Us at Sun ’n Fun This is a repeated message from the APA Family Awareness Committee. CA Tim Dick, FO Natalie Anagnostou, FO Tim Jackson, CA Jerry Gemma, and FO Melissa Monahan The Sun ’n Fun Aerospace Expo , the biggest and best airshow in the southeastern United States, is coming up in April. We plan to serve two lunches and two dinners in our air-conditioned flightline chalet with private restrooms. Please bring your family! Besides the food and fellowship, there will be significant information passed along. You can expect to break bread with APA’s elected officials as well as volunteers from national committees. As you make plans to join us in Lakeland, Fla., please RSVP for each meal separately so we can be sure to order enough food. Dinner on April 10 Lunch on April 11 Lunch on April 12 Dinner on April 13 Meanwhile, don’t forget about the Swamp Cabbage Fly-In , which will be held from 0900 to 1600 Eastern on Feb. 24 at X14, the airport in LaBelle, Fla., in conjunction with the annual LaBelle Swamp Cabbage Festival. The fly-in, which was organized by APA pilots, will feature static displays of warbird and vintage aircraft, food/beverages, and guests from Miami Air Traffic Control. This is a great event for the whole family! If you have questions, send them to swampcabbageflyin@gmail.com . Pigs of the Week APA commends American Airlines’ hardworking aircraft maintenance technicians for their outstanding work. We believe they are the best in the business. When repetitive problems do arise, they’re often due to managerial decisions that fail to properly prioritize tasks and to management’s decision to outsource a significant portion of the airline’s maintenance to offshore, third-party repair stations. Since Jan. 14, the left engine thrust reverser on A321 aircraft 975 has been written up nine times, has been on MEL three times, and has been out of service five times. At the time of this writing, it remained on MEL. In the last month, B737 aircraft 3DG has been written up six times for cabin pressurization. At the time of this writing, it was restricted to Class 1 maintenance stations. APA Welcomes New Pilots This is a new message from the APA Membership Committee. Click the image for a closer look. The APA Membership Committee welcomed the following pilots during a casual dinner on Feb. 20: Travis Barnhart, Tevin Belasco, Gerald Bragg, Aaron Briggs, Donald Burrell, Charles Canavan III, Johan Carlestav, Shelby Clay Jr., Joshua Cornic, Joseph DeBoskey, Conner Dempsey, Taylor Faircloth, Kyle German, James Guiry, Colburn Helppie-Schmieder, Marc Hepburn, Joshua Hill, Christopher Hill, Souhaib Kherif, Richard Kidd, Sean Kirker, Canaan Klaassen, Chadburn Lawrence, Brandon Morris, Sammie Perez, Regan Plath, Jared Powell, Alex Pretextat-Lecomte, Hieu Quach, Roberto Ramirez Irias, Maegan Ribera, Clark Roda, Brenda Romero Lopez, Matthew Rowden, Ryan Smith, Paul Smith II, Cory Southern, Meaghan Strickland, Colby Sutterfield, David Thomas, Adam Unruh, Serge Vandam, Thomas Watts, and Scott Wilson. APA Welcomes Captains’ Leadership Class This is a new message from the APA Membership Committee. Click the image for a closer look. On Feb. 21, the APA Membership Committee hosted a casual dinner for the following pilots who were in Fort Worth for American Airlines’ Professionalism, Leadership, and Mentoring class: Andrew Angelo III, Kathryn Bini, Michael Carroll, Christopher Carter, James Deatherage, Tarah Ernest, James Hogg, Sean Irwin, Robert Jackson, Thomas Kielty, Jeremy Mullins, George Nelson, Kyle Ozi, Travis Posey, Philip Sevenz, John Steinberg, Chad Stephens, Juan Villegas Rojas, Stephen Volpe, Jamie Weidner, Ronald White, and Joseph Wright III. Domicile Events Visit AlliedPilots.org/Calendar to RSVP for any of these upcoming domicile events: DCA: Retirement Party on June 29 DFW: Domicile Meeting on Feb. 27; Pilots For Kids Golf Tournament on May 20; Texas Rangers game on Aug. 6 LAX: Family Awareness event at Camas Airport on April 23; Family Awareness event at Boeing Museum of Flight on April 24; Family Awareness event at Rowland Freedom Center on April 25; Retirement Party on April 27 LGA: New York Mets game on Sept. 2 MIA: MSY Crawfish Boil on April 6 ORD: Concourse Conversations on March 1; Chicago Blackhawks game on March 2; Retirement Party on May 4 PHL: Domicile Meeting on March 6; IMAX Training on March 6; Contract Compliance Training on March 7 Week in Review Here is a recent message you may have missed. Scheduling Committee: March 2024 PBS Review Summary Are You Willing to Serve? Each of these national committees or subcommittees has the indicated number of vacancies: Aeromedical Committee (2) Disabled Pilot Awareness Subcommittee (3) Human Intervention Motivation Study Subcommittee (1) Pilot Occupational Health Subcommittee (2) Project Wingman Subcommittee (3) Captain’s Authority Committee (2) Communications Committee (0) National Communications Network (7) Flight Time/Duty Time Committee (1) Grey Eagles Liaison Committee (1) Jumpseat/Non-Rev Committee (1) Scheduling Committee (5) Training Committee (4) Checkmate (1 on 777) If you would like to serve on one or more of these committees, visit the Member Engagement Portal . Professional Standards FAQs Is Professional Standards suitable for conduct issues or performance issues? It may be suited for both. The program is designed to promote and maintain professionalism. It is well suited for any case, conduct, or performance when professionalism may be an issue. To read all of the FAQs, click here . Professional Standards’ 24/7 hotline: 817-402-2181 Foundation Aims to Support Pilots’ Spouses The Air to Heart Foundation is a 501(c)(3) that was created last year to provide social, educational, charitable, and recreational opportunities for the spouses and domestic partners of American Airlines pilots. “We understand the opportunities and challenges of the travel industry, and if we have learned anything, it is that you can never have too many resources for support or opportunities to show appreciation,” the foundation’s president, Maria Perkins, said in a statement on its website. The Air to Heart Foundation will host two Zoom meetings on Feb. 29 to explain its initiatives in more detail. Membership is not required to learn more. Click here to RSVP for the meeting at 1100 Central on Feb. 29 . Click here to RSVP for the meeting at 1900 Central on Feb. 29 . If You’re 50, Join The Grey Eagles Are you a pilot for American Airlines, at least age 50, active or retired? Please join The Grey Eagles for food, fun, and fellowship. We offer cruises, conventions, monthly luncheons, retirement dinners, professional mentoring, and assistance to surviving spouses – all for a one-time lifetime fee. Pilot Job Fairs and Future Pilot Seminars Future text-decoration: underline; background-color: transparent; transition: all 0.2s ease 0s; cursor: pointer; box-sizing: border-box;" target="_blank"> Click here for more information . Industry News For more about what’s happening in the industry, be sure to visit the Industry News page on AlliedPilots.org . Connect with Us: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | TikTok | YouTube Contact Us: Phone - 817.302.2272 | Website - AlliedPilots.org

APA News Digest Feb. 16, 2024 Editor’s note: Some links in this message will work best if you log in to AlliedPilots.org before clicking them. In This Edition ... Negotiating Committee: Contract Comparison 2024 Hotel Committee: Hotel Survey Auto Pop-Up Contract Compliance Committee: Next Contract Training Set for March 6-7 Family Awareness Committee: Make Plans to Join Us at Sun ’n Fun Maintenance and Technical Analysis Committee: Pigs of the Week Membership Committee: APA Welcomes New Pilots Membership Committee: APA Welcomes Captains’ Leadership Classes APA Holiday Schedule Domicile Events Week in Review Are You Willing to Serve? Professional Standards FAQ If You’re 50, Join The Grey Eagles Pilot Job Fairs and Future Pilot Seminars Contract Comparison 2024 This is a new message from the APA Negotiating Committee. The newly updated Contract Comparison is designed to provide factual comparisons on key contractual provisions between the 2023 Collective Bargaining Agreement and similar key contractual provisions in pilot agreements at Delta, United, Southwest, Alaska, Frontier, JetBlue, and Spirit. It does not include unratified improvements of any TA or CBA. We have broken this comparison into eight major sections: Pilot Statistics and Contract Durations Pay Rates, Per Diem, and Profit Sharing Other Pay Provisions Sick Leave and Vacation Work Rules Other Quality of Work Life Issues Scope Benefits The Contract Comparison was developed with the assistance of the APA Economic box-sizing: border-box;">We also add our thanks to the countless committee volunteers, subject-matter experts, and staff who contributed to the content and accuracy of this comparison. Although extensive effort has been made to provide clear and concise descriptions of certain contract provisions, this comparison should not be considered a primary source of contract language, interpretation, or valuation, and is provided for educational purposes only. This comparison focuses on key areas of the contract and is not a comprehensive review of every term contained within the collective bargaining agreement. Thank you in advance for taking the time to stay informed on your collective bargaining agreement. Hotel Survey Auto Pop-Up This is a new message from the APA Hotel Committee. Survey data is very important to our committee’s work. Thank you to the many of you who fill out a Hotel Survey after each layover. If the survey no longer pops up automatically when you open the APA Pilot app following a layover, follow these easy steps: Tap the settings icon (cog). Tap “Manage notifications.” Expand “Survey.” Tap the settings for “Hotel Survey.” Tap the switch next to “Notifications.” Tap the “x” or tap outside the dialog box. Tap “Save.” Please reach out to the IT Helpdesk at helpdesk@alliedpilots.org if these steps do not solve the problem. Thank you again for your time filling out hotel surveys! For more information, see the QRH – Quick Reference Hotels document, which should answer 99 percent of all hotel and transportation questions while providing helpful solutions. Suggestion: Download this QRH document to your AA iPad for easy access in the future. Next Contract Training Set for March 6-7 This is a repeated message from the APA Contract Compliance Committee. The Contract Compliance Committee wants to do everything we can to ensure that all APA members are well acquainted with the 2023 Collective Bargaining Agreement. Join us on March 7 in PHL for a full day of training on the new CBA. This training will be conducted in hybrid fashion, with members welcome to participate in person or virtually via Zoom. It will be preceded by a four-hour IMAX session on March 6 with no Zoom component. Please take a few moments before the training to familiarize yourself with the Electronic Document Index . You must be logged in to AlliedPilots.org for the links to be accessible. This Index connects you to a vast array of APA documents that we will reference. It is equally useful in the daily operation as a line pilot, so we recommend you retain the Index for future reference. During the training, it may be helpful to have two screens; one to run Zoom and one to reference these documents. Contract training on March 7 in PHL: Click here to RSVP for in-person attendance . Contract training on March 7 via Zoom:  Click here to register . IMAX training on March 6 in PHL:  Click here to RSVP for in-person attendance. Help us help you! The Contract Compliance Committee’s goal is for you – the membership – to be informed, educated, and knowledgeable. Every single pilot should strive to be a contract expert or, at the very least, strive for continued learning and engagement. Knowledge is power, and it will assist you in employing and being a watchdog of your negotiated work rules. Make Plans to Join Us at Sun ’n Fun This is a repeated message from the APA Family Awareness Committee. CA Tim Dick, FO Natalie Anagnostou, FO Tim Jackson, CA Jerry Gemma, and FO Melissa Monahan The Sun ’n Fun Aerospace Expo , the biggest and best airshow in the southeastern United States, is coming up in April. We plan to serve two lunches and two dinners in our air-conditioned flightline chalet with private restrooms. Please bring your family! Besides the food and fellowship, there will be significant information passed along. You can expect to break bread with APA’s elected officials as well as volunteers from national committees. As you make plans to join us in Lakeland, Fla., please RSVP for each meal separately so we can be sure to order enough food. Dinner on April 10 Lunch on April 11 Lunch on April 12 Dinner on April 13 Meanwhile, don’t forget about the Swamp Cabbage Fly-In , which will be held from 0900 to 1600 Eastern on Feb. 24 at X14, the airport in LaBelle, Fla., in conjunction with the annual LaBelle Swamp Cabbage Festival. The fly-in, which was organized by APA pilots, will feature static displays of warbird and vintage aircraft, food/beverages, and guests from Miami Air Traffic Control. This is a great event for the whole family! If you have questions, send them to swampcabbageflyin@gmail.com . Pigs of the Week APA commends American Airlines’ hardworking aircraft maintenance technicians for their outstanding work. We believe they are the best in the business. When repetitive problems do arise, they’re often due to managerial decisions that fail to properly prioritize tasks and to management’s decision to outsource a significant portion of the airline’s maintenance to offshore, third-party repair stations. In the last month, B737 aircraft 3SS has been written up seven times and out of service four times for the left engine generator. It was most recently signed off on Feb. 13 and is restricted to Class 1 and 2 maintenance stations. Since Jan. 11, the left engine thrust reverser on A321 aircraft 975 has been written up eight times and out of service five times. It most recently returned to service on Feb. 16. APA Welcomes New Pilots This is a new message from the APA Membership Committee. Click the image for a closer look. The APA Membership Committee welcomed the following pilots during a casual dinner on Feb. 13: Matthew Abbott, Michael Anderson, Jose Avendano Jr., Brandon Badders, Milenko Bandur, Nathan Bearden, Casey Cardwell, Gustavia Cartwright, William Coggan, Joshua Crowell, Adam Dentinger, Michael Emmert, Emily Farris, Cameron Ford, Ariel Goldshmidt, Paul Goossen, Daniel Haines, Joshua Hartig, Bud Heath, Jonathan Holland, Craig Hollis, Cody Hudock, Benjamin Keefe, John King, Andrew LaBrecque, Alex Larson, Jon Lee, Pooja Lucas, David Meyer, Allison Miller, Charles Mohler II, Keith Moran, Jack Mullen, Gregory Norman, Kevin Parker, Nathan Pochomis, Nathaniel Redden, Jason Redlin, Corey Reed, Alexander Rhodes, Ryan Rockafellow, James Ryan, Abanoub Shehata, David Shnipes, Jeffrey Souza, David Sprick, Jeffrey Sternberg, Sean Tingley, Tyler Tracy, Anthony Tran, Jarrod Vines, Shane Ward, Christopher Weston, and Michael Williams. APA Welcomes Captains’ Leadership Class This is a new message from the APA Membership Committee. Click the image for a closer look. On Feb. 14, the APA Membership Committee hosted a casual dinner for the following pilots who were in Fort Worth for American Airlines’ Professionalism, Leadership, and Mentoring class: Justin Burby, Shelton Carpenter, Stephen Conley, Clayton Curnutte, Ashraf Dakwar, Yuhan Feng, Evan Gall, Jeffrey Gordon, Jon Gunlock, Renee Hudspeth, Alan Jagiello, Erwin Jocson, David Klein, Thomas Kudlek, Joseph Lagrone, Garrett Michel, Michael Milazzo, Christopher Miller, Bradley Mills, Nicholas Moritz, Kyle Ozi, Philip Sevenz, David Smith, Ryan Vellanoweth, and Richard Williams. APA Holiday Schedule APA headquarters, including Contract Administration, will be closed on Monday in observance of Washington’s Birthday, aka Presidents Day. Contract Administration will be open from 0700 to 1900 Central on Saturday and Sunday. As always, your APA support team remains available 24/7. When Contract Administration is closed, calls will be forwarded to a phone service operated by Contract Compliance Committee and Flight Time/Duty Time Committee volunteers. Please note that call-back times may be longer than normal due to limited staffing. If your call is not urgent, we encourage you to wait until normal business hours resume. You may also want to consult the pilot volunteers on your domicile’s Contract Compliance Committee. Almost every domicile has one, and some of them have larger rosters than the national committee. Contact your local committee by visiting your domicile’s page on AlliedPilots.org and clicking the “Domicile Committee List” link. To reach a contract administrator, call APA HQ at 1-800-323-1470 and press Option 3. If you prefer to e-mail your question to the contract administrators, click here . For specific FAR 117/fatigue issues requiring immediate attention, you can also call the Emergency Help Line at 682-738-6670 manned 24/7 by Flight Time/Duty Time Committee volunteers. Domicile Events Visit AlliedPilots.org/Calendar to RSVP for any of these upcoming domicile events: DCA: Retirement Party on June 29 DFW: Domicile Meeting on Feb. 27; Pilots For Kids Golf Tournament on May 20; Texas Rangers game on Aug. 6 LAX: Family Awareness event at Camas Airport on April 23; Family Awareness event at Boeing Museum of Flight on April 24; Family Awareness event at Rowland Freedom Center on April 25; Retirement Party on April 27 LGA: New York Mets game on Sept. 2 ORD: Concourse Conversations on March 1; Chicago Blackhawks game on March 2; Retirement Party on May 4 PHL: Domicile Meeting on March 6; IMAX Training on March 6; Contract Compliance Training on March 7 Week in Review Here are several recent messages you may have missed. Scope Committee: Scope Arbitration Update Joint Implementation Action Committee: 2023 CBA Implementation Update – Feb. 16 Membership Committee: Potential APA Members Benefits Department: WebTPA Security Incident Are You Willing to Serve? Each of these national committees or subcommittees has the indicated number of vacancies: Aeromedical Committee (2) Disabled Pilot Awareness Subcommittee (3) Human Intervention Motivation Study Subcommittee (1) Pilot Occupational Health Subcommittee (2) Project Wingman Subcommittee (3) Captain’s Authority Committee (2) Communications Committee (0) National Communications Network (7) Flight Time/Duty Time Committee (1) Grey Eagles Liaison Committee (1) Jumpseat/Non-Rev Committee (1) Scheduling Committee (5) Training Committee (4) Checkmate (1 on 777) If you would like to serve on one or more of these committees, visit the Member Engagement Portal . Professional Standards FAQs Why isn’t management part of the Professional Standards Committee? This is a peer-to-peer program. Correcting behavior through peer engagement and awareness offers a potentially permanent solution. Management fully supports the work of the Professional Standards Committee by providing vast resources and thoughtful input toward improving the process. To read all of the FAQs, click here . Professional Standards’ 24/7 hotline: 817-402-2181 If You’re 50, Join The Grey Eagles Are you a pilot for American Airlines, at least age 50, active or retired? Please join The Grey Eagles for food, fun, and fellowship. We offer cruises, conventions, monthly luncheons, retirement dinners, professional mentoring, and assistance to surviving spouses – all for a one-time lifetime fee. Pilot Job Fairs and Future Pilot Seminars Future text-decoration: underline; background-color: transparent; transition: all 0.2s ease 0s; cursor: pointer; box-sizing: border-box;" target="_blank"> Click here for more information . 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WebTPA Security Incident On Dec. 28, 2023, WebTPA, the third-party administrator for the APA Voluntary Supplemental Medical Plan (SMP), detected evidence of suspicious activity on its network and immediately launched an investigation. While their investigation is not yet complete, WebTPA recently notified APA that it appears an unauthorized actor accessed information on WebTPA’s network. WebTPA is still uncertain as to the extent of the security incident and whether it affected any APA members. We will keep you apprised as we learn more from WebTPA. What we have been told is that certain WebTPA files containing eligibility information such as name, contact information, date of birth, gender, Social Security number, member identification number, and subscriber identification number may have been accessed. While we do not know for certain whether information relating to any APA members has been impacted by this cybersecurity incident, given the nature of the information involved, we encourage all members who are or have been enrolled in the APA Voluntary Supplemental Medical Plan (SMP) to remain vigilant in checking their financial statements, credit reports, and any communications related to their health care for suspicious activity. WebTPA has assured APA that it promptly initiated measures to mitigate the threat and further secure its network. The industry-leading cyber response team WebTPA retained has determined the incident is now contained and WebTPA’s information systems are secured. APA has also secured a commitment from WebTPA that it will provide credit monitoring and identity theft protection services, at no cost, to any members who may be determined to have been impacted by this incident. Once again, we will update you on this situation as we learn more from WebTPA. In the meantime, please direct any questions to WebTPA at webtpa.compliance@webtpa.com or 1-800-758-0989.

APA News Digest Feb. 9, 2024 Editor’s note: Some links in this message will work best if you log in to AlliedPilots.org before clicking them. In This Edition ... Family Awareness Committee: Make Plans to Join Us at Sun ’n Fun Compass Project Committee: YOUnion 101 on Feb. 13 Contract Compliance Committee: Next Contract Training Set for March 6-7 Security Committee: Don’t Forget to File KCM Random Screening Reports Safety Committee: Weight Restrictions Flowchart STOP Committee: Flight Attendants Need Our Support on Feb. 13 Maintenance and Technical Analysis Committee: Pigs of the Week Membership Committee: APA Welcomes New Pilots Membership Committee: APA Welcomes Captains’ Leadership Classes Membership Committee: Gone West Domicile Events Week in Review Executive Director Details Changes at Headquarters Are You Willing to Serve? Professional Standards FAQ If You’re 50, Join The Grey Eagles Pilot Job Fairs and Future Pilot Seminars Make Plans to Join Us at Sun ’n Fun This is a new message from the APA Family Awareness Committee. CA Tim Dick, FO Natalie Anagnostou, FO Tim Jackson, CA Jerry Gemma, and FO Melissa Monahan The Sun ’n Fun Aerospace Expo , the biggest and best airshow in the southeastern United States, is coming up in April. We plan to serve two lunches and two dinners in our air-conditioned flightline chalet with private restrooms. Please bring your family! Besides the food and fellowship, there will be significant information passed along. You can expect to break bread with APA’s elected officials as well as volunteers from national committees. As you make plans to join us in Lakeland, Fla., please RSVP for each meal separately so we can be sure to order enough food. Dinner on April 10 Lunch on April 11 Lunch on April 12 Dinner on April 13 Meanwhile, don’t forget about the Swamp Cabbage Fly-In , which will be held from 0900 to 1600 Eastern on Feb. 24 at X14, the airport in LaBelle, Fla., in conjunction with the annual LaBelle Swamp Cabbage Festival. The fly-in, which was organized by APA pilots, will feature static displays of warbird and vintage aircraft, food/beverages, and guests from Miami Air Traffic Control. This is a great event for the whole family! If you have questions, send them to swampcabbageflyin@gmail.com . YOUnion 101 on Feb. 13 This is a new message from the APA Compass Project Committee. The Compass Project and APA Vice President CA Chris Torres will host a “YOUnion 101” meeting via Zoom at 1100 Central on Tuesday, Feb. 13. YOUnion 101 is intended to be a “top off” for new hires, to explain the many services APA offers as well as opportunities to become involved in the union. 1100 Central on Tuesday, Feb. 13 These Zoom meetings are intended for new pilots, but they include information that benefits all members. The information is presented by subject matter experts from several national committees. Click here to register for the Feb. 13 meeting . Next Contract Training Set for March 6-7 This is a repeated message from the APA Contract Compliance Committee. The Contract Compliance Committee wants to do everything we can to ensure that all APA members are well acquainted with the 2023 Collective Bargaining Agreement. Join us on March 7 in PHL for a full day of training on the new CBA. This training will be conducted in hybrid fashion, with members welcome to participate in person or virtually via Zoom. It will be preceded by a four-hour IMAX session on March 6 with no Zoom component. Please take a few moments before the training to familiarize yourself with the Electronic Document Index . You must be logged in to AlliedPilots.org for the links to be accessible. This Index connects you to a vast array of APA documents that we will reference. It is equally useful in the daily operation as a line pilot, so we recommend you retain the Index for future reference. During the training, it may be helpful to have two screens; one to run Zoom and one to reference these documents. Contract training on March 7 in PHL: Click here to RSVP for in-person attendance . Contract training on March 7 via Zoom:  Click here to register . IMAX training on March 6 in PHL:  Click here to RSVP for in-person attendance. Help us help you! The Contract Compliance Committee’s goal is for you – the membership – to be informed, educated, and knowledgeable. Every single pilot should strive to be a contract expert or, at the very least, strive for continued learning and engagement. Knowledge is power, and it will assist you in employing and being a watchdog of your negotiated work rules. Don’t Forget to File KCM Random Screening Reports This is a new message from the APA Security Committee. The Security Committee would like to remind you of the KCM Random Screening Report . This valuable tool for gathering data is available via the APA Pilot app and our committee’s page on AlliedPilots.org. We have received a high volume of emails about KCM. Some things to remember: Pilots strongly advocated for the KCM program. Before KCM, crewmembers were subject to 100% screening. Also, the random rate is determined by TSA headquarters, not the checkpoint or the airport. You are not personally being “targeted.” When at the KCM checkpoint, it is important that the bar code on the KCM card is scanned, as that it the only proper way the random rate is implemented and documented by TSA. If you are directed to secondary screening by a TSO without having scanned the barcode, please indicate such in the comments section of the KCM Random Screening Report. When you scan the barcode, try to see what color is displayed on the TSO’s laptop. You may politely ask what color it is as well. If it is green, but the TSO directs you to screening, please note that in the comments section of the KCM Random Screening Report. Despite what is displayed on the TSA computer, the TSO does have discretion to direct you to secondary screening. The KCM program will soon be taken over by TSA completely and renamed the Expedited Crew Access (ECA) program. The TSA has engaged the APA Security Committee – along with representatives from CAPA, SWAPA, IPA, ALPA, and other labor groups – in its development. Weight Restrictions Flowchart This is a new message from the APA Safety Committee. The APA/AA Learning and Improvement Team (LIT) has published a flowchart that can be used as a tool for navigating weight-restricted flights. This chart incorporates suggestions and strategies shared by line pilots who routinely face weight restrictions. It is intended to help transfer that knowledge and experience to those who encounter weight-restriction scenarios less frequently. Use of this chart can aid in accommodating as many non-revenue passengers and jumpseaters as possible, as well as revenue passengers and cargo. The chart is located in Comply365 > Publications > Fleet Type > Flight Safety Folder. It can also be found by searching for “weight restrictions flowchart” in the search anywhere bar in Comply365, and it is discussed further in the APA Compass Project Captain Strategy Guide. Flight Attendants Need Our Support on Feb. 13 This is a repeated message from the APA Strike and Tactical Operations Planning Committee. APA President CA Ed Sicher, APFA National President Julie Hedrick, and APA Vice President CA Chris Torres The Association of Professional Flight Attendants will conduct informational picketing at more than 30 airports on Feb. 13. This event has been billed as the Worldwide Flight Attendant Day of Action . If your schedule allows, please make plans to stand with them that day. Pigs of the Week APA commends American Airlines’ hardworking aircraft maintenance technicians for their outstanding work. We believe they are the best in the business. When repetitive problems do arise, they’re often due to managerial decisions that fail to properly prioritize tasks and to management’s decision to outsource a significant portion of the airline’s maintenance to offshore, third-party repair stations. In the last two weeks, A321 aircraft 850 has been written up and out of service six times for the right engine number 4 bearing having high oil pressure. At the time of this writing, it was out of service at a non-AA maintenance station. Since October, B737 aircraft 3HA has been written up 17 times and has been out of service 13 times for an L2 door air leak. It was recently operated under a special flight permit to a maintenance station for repairs. At the time of this writing, it remained out of service. APA Welcomes New Pilots This is a new message from the APA Membership Committee. Click the image for a closer look. The APA Membership Committee welcomed the following pilots during a casual dinner on Feb. 6: Kathleen Andrews, Robert Barlow, Benjamin Batey, Ramdhane Belhabchia, Craig Blitzer, Richard Bowers, Terrence Braddock, Christopher Branning, Jacqueline Cantrell, Brian Courchesne, Adam Crain, Stephen Davenport, Benjamin Denis, William Deveson, Jeremy Downs, Shane Dunn, Adam Endres, Vladimir Garcia, Jason Garner, Nicole Grenier, Paul Hale, Keith Hernandez, Zachary Huff, John Jaques III, Peter Kassing, David King, Ravi Kooma, Michael Landrum, Steven LeBlanc, Loren Marburg, Timur Mashurov, Warren Mays II, Ryan Nibbe, Edmond Niemann III, Miguel Perez Albarran, Sean Reagin, Blake Riggins, Lucas Riggins, David Schlener, Fumiya Shigematsu, Yuweng Shipek, Ryan Stack, Caleb Voss, Jason White, and Francisco Zurlo Redi. APA Welcomes Captains’ Leadership Class This is a new message from the APA Membership Committee. Click the image for a closer look. On Feb. 7, the APA Membership Committee hosted a casual dinner for the following pilots who were in Fort Worth for American Airlines’ Professionalism, Leadership, and Mentoring class: Walter Adams, Ricademus Breitwieser, Ayoub El Khoudiri, Stephanie Ericksen, Evan Gall, Justie Golay, Jeffrey Gordon, James Govin, Frederick Hill, Terry Hoeppner, Jeffrey Johnson, Adam Jolly, Franchesca Kiel, Conn McCarthy, Dorothy Norkus, Kenneth Orr II, Kristopher Prince, James Rathke, Nicklaus Richley, Paul Rutledge, Christopher Wachter, Jonathan Walker, and Thomas Wilson. Gone West This is a new message from the APA Membership Committee. We extend our deepest sympathies to the loved ones of these pilots, whose deaths we learned of in December and January: Bruce “Dutch” Schmidt, 75, on Feb. 2, 2022; Ken Dooley, 89, on Oct. 31, 2022; Dick Larsen, 88, on Sept. 23; Bob Smith, 96, on Oct. 3; Curt Powell, 84, on Oct. 20; Pete Dodd, 73, on Oct. 29; Lorus McElyea, 102, on Nov. 6; Ken McKibban, 77, on Nov. 7; Frank Wnek, 74, on Nov. 11; Chuck Van Cleve, 92, on Nov. 18; Harry Cousins, 89, on Nov. 20; Larry Shaw, 76, on Nov. 23; Jesse Roseberry, 73, on Nov. 25; Jack Myles, 84, on Nov. 27; Bob Mahala, 90, on Dec. 2; Ron Mayhew, 86, on Dec. 5; Gerald Raymer, 87, on Dec. 6; Larry Vihtelic, 81, on Dec. 6; Paul Heinrich, 76, on Dec. 9; Bob Newfield, 86, on Dec. 11; Earl Polenz, 75, on Dec. 12; Mike Bode, 88, on Dec. 19; Andis Luters, 62, on Dec. 22; Barry Landers, 81, on Dec. 23; Billy Branom, 91, on Dec. 24; Bob Hoch, 86, on Dec. 25; Ralph Van Kerkhove, 99, on Jan. 1; Jerry McDonald, 87, on Jan. 10. Domicile Events Visit AlliedPilots.org/Calendar to RSVP for any of these upcoming domicile events: DFW: IMAX Training on Feb. 15; Domicile Meeting on Feb. 27 LAX: SAN Family Awareness Lunch on Feb. 13; Family Awareness event at Camas Airport on April 23; Family Awareness event at Boeing Museum of Flight on April 24; Family Awareness event at Rowland Freedom Center on April 25; Retirement Party on April 27 ORD: Concourse Conversations on March 1; Chicago Blackhawks game on March 2; Retirement Party on May 4 PHL: Domicile Meeting on March 6; IMAX Training on March 6; Contact Compliance Training on March 7 Week in Review Here are several recent messages you may have missed. Government Affairs Committee: Update on FAA Reauthorization Scheduling Committee: Vacation Bidding 2024-2025 – Slide and VEX Secretary-Treasurer: DFW Domicile Election Update Benefits Department: WebTPA Contribution and Billing Errors Family Awareness Committee: Critical Pilot Response – California Storms Family Awareness Committee: JAX Family Day on March 3 Executive Director Details Changes at Headquarters APA Executive Director Andrea Duff recently announced some changes to the staff at union headquarters: • Administration Manager Natti Hogan will retire in May after 10 years at the helm of the Administration Department, and Benefits Manager of Group Health and Life Plans Penny Belew has been promoted to Acting Administration Manager. Ms. Belew will train with Ms. Hogan during the next few months. • Labor Attorney Wes Meyer has been promoted to STSAP General Manager. In this newly created role, he will work closely with STSAP Director Ray Duke on issues related to Safety, Training, Security, Aeromedical, and Professional Standards. • Amie Aronhalt has rejoined the Legal Department as a Senior Paralegal. Ms. Aronhalt was hired by APA as a Paralegal in 2011. She was subsequently the Senior Executive Assistant to the National Officers and, more recently, Document Information Administrator in the Information Technology Department. • Senior LTD Administrator Tamara Elery has transferred from the STSAP Department to the Benefits Department. This move will consolidate pilot benefits and disability within one department and allow for close coordination and cross-training. Are You Willing to Serve? Each of these national committees or subcommittees has the indicated number of vacancies: Aeromedical Committee (2) Disabled Pilot Awareness Subcommittee (3) Human Intervention Motivation Study Subcommittee (1) Pilot Occupational Health Subcommittee (2) Project Wingman Subcommittee (3) Captain’s Authority Committee (2) Communications Committee (0) National Communications Network (7) Flight Time/Duty Time Committee (1) Grey Eagles Liaison Committee (1) Jumpseat/Non-Rev Committee (1) Scheduling Committee (5) Training Committee (4) Checkmate (1 on 777) If you would like to serve on one or more of these committees, visit the Member Engagement Portal . Professional Standards FAQs What records are kept for Professional Standards? None. There are no individual case files kept, nor are there any records in an employee’s Permanent Employment History (PEH). Only non-specific, de-identified logs are kept to maintain generic trends and reliability of the program. To read all of the FAQs, click here . Professional Standards’ 24/7 hotline: 817-402-2181 If You’re 50, Join The Grey Eagles Are you a pilot for American Airlines, at least age 50, active or retired? Please join The Grey Eagles for food, fun, and fellowship. We offer cruises, conventions, monthly luncheons, retirement dinners, professional mentoring, and assistance to surviving spouses – all for a one-time lifetime fee. Pilot Job Fairs and Future Pilot Seminars Future text-decoration: underline; background-color: transparent; transition: all 0.2s ease 0s; cursor: pointer; box-sizing: border-box;" target="_blank"> Click here for more information . Industry News For more about what’s happening in the industry, be sure to visit the Industry News page on AlliedPilots.org . Connect with Us: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | TikTok | YouTube Contact Us: Phone - 817.302.2272 | Website - AlliedPilots.org

Update on FAA Reauthorization  Fellow APA pilots,  Your Government Affairs Committee is on the ground in Washington, D.C., monitoring the latest developments regarding the reauthorization of the FAA. This morning, the Senate’s Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee voted on the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023 (S. 1939), which is the Senate’s version of the FAA reauthorization bill. The House passed their version in July 2023. During today’s hearing, an amendment to the bill that would have raised the mandatory pilot retirement age to 67 was rejected on a 14-13 vote. The committee then unanimously approved a version of the bill that did not include any changes to the retirement age. The mandatory retirement age has been a hot topic in the aviation community. APA, in concert with ALPA and SWAPA, opposes a change to the mandatory retirement age. While today’s Senate committee vote is a significant development, the debate to raise the age is still not over. Once S.1939 reaches the Senate floor for a vote, this provision could be offered again as an amendment to the bill. Additionally, the Senate bill’s differences with the House bill will need to be reconciled in what is called a “conference.” The House of Representatives has included the increase to age 67 in their version. Although the retirement age issue has not been fully settled yet, there are many wins in S.1939 that your Government Affairs Committee has been tirelessly advocating for on your behalf. These advances have had broad bipartisan support. They include: Strengthening FAA oversight of foreign repair stations working on U.S. aircraft to ensure one level of safety and support for U.S.-certified mechanics. Improving a cabin air safety provision to advance rules for airlines to provide training and reporting for fume events. Expanding and increasing funding for the FAA Aviation Workforce Development Grant program to support the education and recruitment of pilots. We will continue to keep you updated on further developments as this bill reaches the Senate floor and is conferenced with the House. If you have further questions, please reach out to your Government Affairs Committee at CMTE-GAC@alliedpilots.org .

APA News Digest Feb. 3, 2024 Editor’s note: Some links in this message will work best if you log in to AlliedPilots.org before clicking them. In This Edition ... Telephone Polling – We Need Your Input Under Pressure, Boeing Withdraws MAX 7 Exemption Request Former CEO Crandall: “What the Captain Just Said is Correct” Laser Attacks Hit Record High – Increase by 41% Concourse Conversations at CLT on Feb. 8 Contract Compliance Committee: Next Contract Training Set for March 6-7 CIRP Subcommittee: Training Offered for CIRP Volunteers Safety Committee: Soliciting Data on Cabin Crew Complements Hotel Committee: Hotel Preferences for TDY Pilots Family Awareness Committee: Join Us at the Swamp Cabbage Fly-In Maintenance and Technical Analysis Committee: Pigs of the Week Membership Committee: APA Welcomes New Pilots Membership Committee: APA Welcomes Captains’ Leadership Classes Domicile Events CLT Domicile Election Week in Review Are You Willing to Serve? Professional Standards FAQ If You’re 50, Join The Grey Eagles Pilot Job Fairs and Future Pilot Seminars Telephone Polling – We Need Your Input In accordance with Section 4.07.A of the APA Policy Manual, APA will conduct telephone polling this month to continue to actively solicit your feedback. We will continue to poll the membership through a mix of methods (e.g., telephone polling and web surveys) in order to produce accurate results that are statically representative of all our members. The poll will be conducted by the University of New Hampshire, who will interview a number of randomly selected pilots across the system. Calls will occur from Monday, Feb. 5, through Friday, Feb. 16. Your input is important! If you receive a call, please take the time to answer and respond to the questions. Responses will be anonymous. Please look for the following information if a call comes in: All calls will come from 603-397-0660. Caller ID on landlines will indicate “UNH Surv Ctr.” Caller ID on cell phones will indicate “NH Call.” Call times will be between 0900 and 2100 (time zone appropriate). If the call is missed, UNH will attempt to call you back if additional sampling is needed. As more and more telephone carriers add “spam blocking” technology, some pilots may (dependent on carrier) see a message that says “spam likely” when the call comes through. This message may be generated based on the volume of calls the polling company makes. To avoid receiving this message, you may want to consider adding the number to your contacts. If you don’t receive a call from UNH in these next two weeks, you may be called in a future poll. We will continue to solicit feedback on a regular basis so that we can accurately gauge our members’ concerns and target our resources toward the continuous improvement of APA. Under Pressure, Boeing Withdraws MAX 7 Exemption Request This week, The Seattle Times published an article (“ Under pressure, Boeing drops request for a 737 MAX 7 safety exemption ”) that detailed how Boeing withdrew its request for an exemption for the 737 MAX 7 certification requirement to repair the engine anti-ice risk of catastrophic engine failure. APA spokesman CA Dennis Tajer told the newspaper that Boeing’s decision to withdraw is “good news for MAX airplanes not yet certified, but we’ve got miles to go before we rest. There are hundreds of airplanes flying with this same exposure, dependent on pilot memory to avoid a failure . We need the engine anti-ice issue resolved on the hundreds of MAX airplanes that are flying today.” Sen. Maria Cantwell of Washington – who chairs the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation – echoed CA Tajer’s reaction. “This is good news,” she said in a statement. “I hope this means [Boeing] can quickly develop a compliant design across other MAX planes.” NOTE: An FAA Airworthiness Directive (highlighted in last week’s News Digest) details the risk and limitation placed on all 737 MAX aircraft. Also this week, The New York Times published an article (“ Boeing faces tricky balance between safety and financial performance ”) that covered the recent call by many to review the executive leadership at Boeing. Those expressing increasing frustration with Boeing and its repeated safety problems include airline executives, federal regulators, and APA. “Lately, Boeing appoints CEOs that seem more focused on stock price and dividends than on flight safety and production quality,” CA Tajer told The New York Times . Former CEO Crandall: “What the Captain Just Said is Correct” Fox Business recently asked former American Airlines CEO Bob Crandall to react to APA spokesman CA Dennis Tajer’s harsh critique of Boeing: “What the captain just said is correct, and the pilots and the flight attendants and the mechanics are all part of that culture of safety. And I think that that is what Dave Calhoun and the rest of the Boeing people have to do, is they have to rebuild that understanding of safety.” Click here to watch the interview . Laser Attacks Hit Record High – Increase by 41% The FAA reported a record number of laser strikes on airplanes in 2023. There were 13,304 incidents last year, compared to 9,457 in 2022. The previous record was 9,723 in 2021. NBC News covered the FAA’s report and turned to APA spokesman CA Dennis Tajer, who once landed a plane during a laser strike, for his perspective: “When you point a laser at a cockpit to blind the pilots, you’re not attacking two pilots. You’re attacking every person on that airplane. It’s a big deal.” “It comes quick. It’s a little bit of a shock. You can’t believe that you’re being laser attacked, and then you get back to doing a job of flying the airplane. Moments after that, it sinks in, and you frankly want to go return the favor.” “You don’t have to be a pilot to understand how if a pilot is blinded during landing that bad things could happen.” Concourse Conversations at CLT on Feb. 8 APA’s National Communications Network will be at CLT from 1100 to 1700 on Feb. 8 for another round of Concourse Conversations. If you will be at CLT that day, look for them in the food court on the B Concourse side nearest to the new KCM access point. These volunteers will be eager to hear from members in good standing so they can relay your feedback to APA leadership. Next Contract Training Set for March 6-7 This is an updated message from the APA Contract Compliance Committee. The Contract Compliance Committee wants to do everything we can to ensure that all APA members are well acquainted with the 2023 Collective Bargaining Agreement. Join us on March 7 in PHL for a full day of training on the new CBA. This training will be conducted in hybrid fashion, with members welcome to participate in person or virtually via Zoom. It will be preceded by a four-hour IMAX session on March 6 with no Zoom component. Please take a few moments before the training to familiarize yourself with the Electronic Document Index . You must be logged in to AlliedPilots.org for the links to be accessible. This Index connects you to a vast array of APA documents that we will reference. It is equally useful in the daily operation as a line pilot, so we recommend you retain the Index for future reference. During the training, it may be helpful to have two screens; one to run Zoom and one to reference these documents. Contract training on March 7 in PHL: Click here to RSVP for in-person attendance . Contract training on March 7 via Zoom: Click here to register . IMAX training on March 6 in PHL: Click here to RSVP for in-person attendance. Help us help you! The Contract Compliance Committee’s goal is for you – the membership – to be informed, educated, and knowledgeable. Every single pilot should strive to be a contract expert or, at the very least, strive for continued learning and engagement. Knowledge is power, and it will assist you in employing and being a watchdog of your negotiated work rules. Training Offered for CIRP Volunteers This is a new message from the APA Critical Incident Response Program Subcommittee. Are you a good listener? Would you like to assist other pilots? The Critical Incident Response Program (CIRP) wants you! CIRP volunteers talk to pilots after they experience a critical incident. If you are interested in becoming a CIRP volunteer, please consider attending a training session scheduled for Feb. 20-22 at APA headquarters in Fort Worth. We use the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation (ICISF) Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) model. This session is for volunteers who have not been trained in this model or just want a refresher on previous training. Training will be from 0800 to 1630 daily. If you do not live near DFW, plan on traveling prior to Feb. 20 and returning home late on Feb. 22. Training materials (electronic book), certificate (upon completion), A12 travel to/from, hotel, and most meals will be provided. If you are interested in volunteering, or if you have questions, contact FO Jim Woodke at jwoodke@alliedpilots.org or 847-331-8409. Soliciting Data on Cabin Crew Complements This is a new message from the APA Safety Committee. During the pandemic, management reduced the number of flight attendants on some aircraft types. If you have experienced any issues regarding the number of available flight attendants, please let us know via safety-chair@alliedpilots.org . Hotel Preferences for TDY Pilots This is an updated message from the APA Hotel Committee. TDY bidding will open early next week. All pilots who are awarded or assigned a TDY will receive a CCI message on the 7th of the month to notify them of the TDY for the following month. This CCI message will include a link to the “Pilot Hotel Preference and Waiver Page,” where pilots can preference their hotel option. Pilots can select a “Airport/Short,” “Downtown/Long,” or the “TDY Hotel Waiver” option, which pays the TDY pilot $2,000 in lieu of a company-provided hotel room. This selection needs to be completed by 1200 Central on the 13th of the month prior to the TDY. AA is not able to wait until PBS awards are published to make hotel assignments, because allocations need to be accomplished prior to that point. If a pilot is awarded a TDY in a co-terminal location (i.e., JFK, LGA, EWR) the Flight Admin team will attempt to reach out to the pilot after the 18th to determine the most suitable option. APA’s PBS 3XP is a great tool to determine what kind of line or reserve schedule your seniority can hold in a particular bid status and can help you determine which hotel option is the best choice for you. If you bid for a TDY or are junior in a bid status with TDYs being offered, watch for a TDY assignment notification message in CCI on the 7th so you can properly preference for a hotel. For more information, see the QRH – Quick Reference Hotels document, which should answer 99 percent of all hotel and transportation questions while providing helpful solutions. Suggestion: Download this QRH document to your AA iPad for easy access in the future. Join Us at the Swamp Cabbage Fly-In This is a new message from the APA Family Awareness Committee. The Swamp Cabbage Fly-In will be held from 0900 to 1600 Eastern on Feb. 24 at X14, the airport in LaBelle, Fla., in conjunction with the annual LaBelle Swamp Cabbage Festival. The fly-in, which was organized by APA pilots, will feature static displays of warbird and vintage aircraft, food/beverages, and guests from Miami Air Traffic Control. This is a great event for the whole family! If you have questions, send them to swampcabbageflyin@gmail.com . Pigs of the Week APA commends American Airlines’ hardworking aircraft maintenance technicians for their outstanding work. We believe they are the best in the business. When repetitive problems do arise, they’re often due to managerial decisions that fail to properly prioritize tasks and to management’s decision to outsource a significant portion of the airline’s maintenance to offshore, third-party repair stations. In the last week, A321 aircraft 546 has been written up nine times for alternate brakes and has been out of service five times. It was most recently signed off on Feb. 2 and is restricted to Class 1 maintenance stations. In mid-October, B737 aircraft 3AM returned to service from storage. Since then, it has been written up 30 times for the aft cabin temperature being uncontrollable and has been out of service 15 times. At the time of this writing, it was on MEL and restricted to Class 1 maintenance stations. APA Welcomes New Pilots This is a new message from the APA Membership Committee. Click the image for a closer look. The APA Membership Committee welcomed the following pilots during a casual dinner on Jan. 30: Matthias Anderson, Shaun Asaro, Timothy Bean, Chad Brezina, Marius Caloianu, Robert Cawby, Byung Choi, Domonick Colletti, John Davis, Reginald Davis Jr., John Earle, Ethan Ehlers, Jacqulyn Greentree, James Hadrava III, Yann Irlinger, Darwin Justice Jr., Michael Kaveny, Thomas Kershul, Robert Krause, Shelby LaFerney, Nathaniel Lightfoot, Frank Madero Lindsey, Jose Maldonado Machuca, Robert Marshall, Andy Melo, Shlomo Menashi, Ohan Merguerian, Nelson Mogollon Castro, Stephen Morrison, Marcelo Novak, Brandon O’Neil, David Page, Benjamin Pietrowski, Brian Relin, Oscar Rodriguez Bolano, Brandon Smith, David Sparks, Matthew Thompson, William Tiefenbrun, Steven Vlasic, Derrick Watson, Bryan Wetzel, and Stefan Winkfield. APA Welcomes Captains’ Leadership Class This is a new message from the APA Membership Committee. Click the image for a closer look. On Jan. 31, the APA Membership Committee hosted a casual dinner for the following pilots who were in Fort Worth for American Airlines’ Professionalism, Leadership, and Mentoring class: Stephen Anim, Jarod Biehn, Claus-Martin Birkigt, Carlos Bonano Perez, Gary Bruyns, Sean Clark, Michael Crass, Brian Culver, Bobby Dahlquist, Mark Davies, Renard Davis, Constantinos Felios, Aaron Gajewski, Andrew Gawrilow, Karl Goerke, Nathaniel Haddox, Kevin Heartwell, Pierce Homsey, Cory Jeffers, Erwin Jocson, John Kapost, Frank Kletecka, Glenn Kohan, Stephanie Layman, Francis Lessett, Billy Mercader, Timothy Miller, Nathan Mooney, Howard Mooney, Kevan Nanton, Isai Ortiz Rosario, Brian Paddock, Scott Parrish, Janet Patton, Norman Reyes Celis, Neil St. Hill, Rhett Thompson, and Garin Wenninghoff. Domicile Events Click the image for a closer look. The LGA Family Awareness Committee hosted a “Winter Warmer” event on Jan. 26 at Long Island’s Cradle of Aviation Museum and Education Center. See more photos on our Facebook page. Visit AlliedPilots.org/Calendar to RSVP for any of these upcoming domicile events: CLT: Concourse Conversations on Feb. 8 DFW: IMAX Training on Feb. 15; Domicile Meeting on Feb. 27 LAX: Domicile Meeting at SoFi Stadium on Feb. 7; SAN Family Awareness Lunch on Feb. 13 ORD: Chicago Blackhawks game on March 2 PHL: Domicile Meeting on March 6; IMAX Training on March 6; Contact Compliance Training on March 7 CLT Domicile Election APA Secretary-Treasurer FO Pat Clark sent the following message to all CLT members on Wednesday. The following results of the CLT Election Round have been certified by the American Arbitration Association: CLT Domicile Chair FO Russ Blackwell FO Erik Knauff CA Dan Scola 153 160 330 Congratulations to CA Scola, who will serve as CLT Domicile Chair through Oct. 31. Thank you to FO Blackwell and FO Knauff for your willingness to serve. Week in Review Here are several recent messages you may have missed. Communications Committee: CA Johnathan Benton – A Life Well Lived  Communications Committee: Honoring One of Our Own: “The Father of ASAP” Communications Committee: USAir Flight 1493-SkyWest Flight 5569 Safety Committee: The Operation on the Ground: Pilots’ Biggest Concern Check Pilot Committee: CBA 6.F.1 Secretary-Treasurer: Opening Ceremony for DFW Domicile Election  Are You Willing to Serve? Each of these national committees or subcommittees has the indicated number of vacancies: Aeromedical Committee (2) Disabled Pilot Awareness Subcommittee (3) Human Intervention Motivation Study Subcommittee (1) Pilot Occupational Health Subcommittee (2) Project Wingman Subcommittee (3) Captain’s Authority Committee (2) Communications Committee (0) National Communications Network (7) Flight Time/Duty Time Committee (1) Grey Eagles Liaison Committee (1) Jumpseat/Non-Rev Committee (1) Scheduling Committee (5) Training Committee (4) Checkmate (1 on 777) If you would like to serve on one or more of these committees, visit the Member Engagement Portal . Professional Standards FAQs Do committee volunteers receive any kind of training? New committee volunteers receive an extensive two-day training course that includes more than 16 hours of classroom instruction. The training includes modules such as Conflict Resolution, Mediation, Mentoring, Pilot Personality, Generational Issues Affecting Cockpit Performance, Resources, and Communication Skills. Committee members also receive instruction on the Professional Standards process, the APA Policy Manual, and the importance of confidentiality. These concepts are reinforced through multiple role-play scenarios. To read all of the FAQs, click here . Professional Standards’ 24/7 hotline: 817-402-2181 If You’re 50, Join The Grey Eagles Are you a pilot for American Airlines, at least age 50, active or retired? Please join The Grey Eagles for food, fun, and fellowship. We offer cruises, conventions, monthly luncheons, retirement dinners, professional mentoring, and assistance to surviving spouses – all for a one-time lifetime fee. 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APA News Digest Jan. 26, 2024 Editor’s note: Some links in this message will work best if you log in to AlliedPilots.org before clicking them. In This Edition ... The Line Forums to Return at 1100 Central on Monday B737 Pilots, Beware – FAA AD on MAX Engine Anti-Ice Limitation “FAA Has Just Got to Stop This Madness” Compass Project Committee: Mentors Get Rave Reviews From New Hires Compass Project Committee: You Have Questions; We Have Answers Hotel Committee: How to Look Up an Open Time Hotel Assignment Flight Time/Duty Time Committee: Data Collection Opportunity for DEL AMOC Pairings Maintenance and Technical Analysis Committee: Pigs of the Week Membership Committee: APA Welcomes New Pilots Membership Committee: APA Welcomes Captains’ Leadership Classes Membership Committee: Retirements in November and December Save the LAX Employee Cafeteria Domicile Events CLT Domicile Election Week in Review Are You Willing to Serve? Professional Standards FAQ FAA Seeks 737 Pilots for Study in OKC FlightSafety Seeks New Instructors If You’re 50, Join The Grey Eagles Pilot Job Fairs and Future Pilot Seminars The Line Forums to Return at 1100 Central on Monday This week, the APA Board of Directors approved a motion to restore “The Line” discussion forums. The APA IT Department is in the process of restoring the forums, with a targeted completion of 1100 Central on Monday, Jan. 29. As a reminder, the Board suspended The Line last fall so changes to the Constitution and Bylaws could take effect following the required 100-day abeyance period. In addition to changes to the C text-decoration: underline; background-color: transparent; transition: all 0.2s ease 0s; cursor: pointer; box-sizing: border-box;" target="_blank"> R2023-47 , modifications were made to the Policy Manual and Acceptable Use Policy via R2023-48 that address reported posts, forum moderation, and member suspension. Members should read the new Acceptable Use Policy . B737 Pilots, Beware – FAA AD on MAX Engine Anti-Ice Limitation Recent media coverage has highlighted reaction to an FAA Airworthiness Directive (AD) that addresses a design flaw on the B737 MAX 8’s engine anti-ice system. Management has sent a CCI message regarding the new limitation, but you may find the FAA AD narrative helpful as you process and comply with the FAA-directed limitation. Here are a couple of excerpts from FAA AD 2023-15-05 : “This AD was prompted by a report indicating that use of engine anti- ice (EAI) in dry air for more than five minutes during certain environmental and operational conditions can cause overheating of the engine inlet inner barrel beyond the material design limit, resulting in failure of the engine inlet inner barrel and severe engine inlet cowl damage.” “This condition as previously described, if not addressed, could result in departure of the inlet and potential fan cowl failure and departure from the airplane. The departure of the inlet may cause fuselage and/or window damage, potentially resulting in decompression and hazard to window-seated passengers aft of the wing and/or impact damage to the wing, flight control surfaces, and/or empennage, which could result in loss of control of the airplane. Inlet loss also causes significantly increased aerodynamic drag and asymmetric lift due to wing blanking, which risks fuel exhaustion on certain flights, resulting in a forced off-airport landing and injury to passengers.” The Seattle Times has been investigating the situation. While these articles’ headlines focus on Boeing’s certification exemption request for the MAX 7, the engine anti-ice design flaw and FAA AD direction apply to all B737 MAX aircraft. Jan. 5: “ Boeing wants FAA to exempt MAX 7 from safety rules to get it in the air ” Jan. 25: “ Opposition grows to Boeing 737 MAX 7 safety exemption ” “FAA Has Just Got to Stop This Madness” This has been a bad month for Boeing. In addition to the problems with the MAX 8’s engine anti-ice system, the company has received plenty of negative attention for a variety of other issues, most notably the door plug that fell off an Alaska Airlines Max 9 during a revenue flight. Two television networks turned to APA spokesman CA Dennis Tajer this week for his perspective on Boeing’s troubles. “Boeing is failing right now to produce a reliable and most importantly safe product on a consistent basis,” he told News Nation . “This airplane, the MAX, is built on executive excuses and exemptions from rules that other airplanes have to have to fly safe. And the FAA has just got to stop this madness.” During an appearance on Fox Business , CA Tajer said, “They’ve got to get their act together. Stop acting like a company that builds airplanes and be one.” CA Tajer used these television appearances as opportunities to drive home APA’s point that single-pilot operations will not fly in commercial aviation. “We’re currently flying with an aircraft that’s depending on the memory of two pilots that don’t have to remember this on any airplane to keep us from having such horrific things possibly happen,” he told News Nation. “Two experienced and trained pilots can make the difference between life and death, and they did on that Alaska flight,” CA Tajer told Fox Business, “so we’ve got to make sure that the federal government doesn’t mess with that minimum level as well.” Mentors Get Rave Reviews From New Hires This is a new message from the APA Compass Project Committee. The Communications Committee recently highlighted the importance of being a Compass Project mentor for new hire pilots. These volunteers dedicate their valuable time to help new pilots navigate life at American Airlines for the better part of their first year. The Compass Project sends out a survey to these new hire pilots for them to share their experiences with our mentors, documents, and guides. The overwhelmingly positive feedback we receive almost weekly affirms the impact mentors have on our new hire pilots. Words like “supportive,” “attentive,” “knowledgeable,” “proactive,” and “outstanding” are often used to describe our mentors and the program. Here are three examples of feedback we received in 2023: “Sponsor was absolutely critical to my transition to AA. I have no idea how I would have figured out how everything works on the line without him, very grateful. Always took the time to explain things to me and told me all the important things I need to know that aren't taught in training. Thank you!” “Frank is an excellent mentor and was there for me when I had a question or just to talk about my transition from cargo to passenger airline flying! I am deeply appreciative of his guidance and mentoring! Knowing I have someone to turn to when I have a question makes a world of difference. Thank you!” “Outstanding program sets up the foundation for you to become a successful American Airlines pilot.” The Compass Project would not be what it is today if it weren’t for all the volunteers who dedicate their time to share experiences, knowledge, and guidance. Mentors have had such a positive impact that they have inspired new hire pilots to become sponsors themselves. If you would like to be part of this rewarding and fulfilling program, please visit the Compass Project webpage or click here to sign up . We are always looking for volunteers to be part of this special program. The APA Compass Project is an industry-leading pilot mentoring and support program. Compass offers one-on-one support from experienced line-pilot sponsors, as well as tutorial videos and an extensive database of stage-based documents covering a number of helpful topics that are beneficial to all pilots. Click here for more information . You Have Questions; We Have Answers This is a new message from the APA Compass Project Committee. Over the last two weeks, Compass Project Committee volunteers have seen an increase in questions from our pilot group regarding certain DECS entries, especially how to move, drop or delete Duty Free Periods (DFPs). Fortunately, we can refer to our robust library of documents to find the answers we are looking for. Searching for material on AlliedPilots.org is easy. The How to Search guide explains, with examples, how to search by content or by a document’s name. The Trip Trading guide contains everything you need to know about the Trip Trading System, Pilot to Pilot trades, and a link with instructions on how to move, drop, or delete DFPs. Tools and Ballots is a brief description, with links to more information, of some of the many tools available to pilots to enhance their monthly schedules, post and drop trips, open time, Reserve Preference Ballots (RPB), and others. If you want to be notified of trips that pop into open time, read the Set Up Notification Alerts guide. It will give you step-by-step instructions on how to set up open time notifications that will be delivered to the APA Pilot app on your mobile device. The APA Pilot app itself has an FAQ section with more details on how to manage notifications. Finally, the Decoding Guide contains most, if not all, FOS codes, acronyms, and abbreviations used at American Airlines. This is a very useful tool when trying to figure out what a code means in your schedule or HI10. There will be another great tool available next month. As championed by the Compass Project Committee, Papyrus will allow pilots a customized APA document storage platform, supporting search, offline viewing, and hands-free synchronization to ensure you always have the most up-to-date documents. To learn more about the latest developments and upgrades to the new APA Pilot app, read the latest message from the APA Information Technology Steering Committee. If you would like to learn more about the different resources available to you, visit the Compass Project webpage. Please contact our volunteers via email compassproject@alliedpilots.org , or call 817-302-2401 with any questions you may have. How to Look Up an Open Time Hotel Assignment This is a new message from the APA Hotel Committee. Have you ever thought about picking up a trip in open time but wanted to confirm the hotel assignment first? This is easy to do in the new mobileCCI app. Open mobileCCI and click on the “Search” function at the bottom right corner (1). Select the “Input Required” command (2). Select “CREW HOTEL LIMO INFO” (3). You will be prompted for the flight number, date, departure station, and arrival station of the layover you are looking up. Once you input this information, click “View” at the top right corner to display the Crew Hotel Limo information (4). Data Collection Opportunity for DEL AMOC Pairings This is a new message from the APA Flight Time/Duty Time Committee. Your Flight Time/Duty Time Committee would like to remind you of the data collection opportunity associated with the Delhi AMOC. Volunteer pilots will be asked to wear a watch that records arm movement to calculate sleep quantity and quality, as well as to complete a series of sleep logs and reaction time/workload tests. The study covers two days pre-trip, the footprint of the DEL FRMS AMOC pairing, and two more days post-trip. Data collection will be compensated at $50 per day. If you are planning to fly the JFK-DEL-JFK pairing and are interested in participating in this study, please contact FRMS@aa.com for further guidance. Data collection is critical to the ongoing validation process for this AMOC, and we encourage participation from interested members of our pilot group. Pigs of the Week APA commends American Airlines’ hardworking aircraft maintenance technicians for their outstanding work. We believe they are the best in the business. When repetitive problems do arise, they’re often due to managerial decisions that fail to properly prioritize tasks and to management’s decision to outsource a significant portion of the airline’s maintenance to offshore, third-party repair stations. In the last two weeks, B737 aircraft 3NN has been written up seven times for cabin pressurization and has failed three functional check flights. At the time of this writing, it remained out of service. Since Nov. 29, the right source light on B737 aircraft 3SY has been written up nine times and been out of service four times. It was most recently signed off on Jan. 25. APA Welcomes New Pilots This is a new message from the APA Membership Committee. Click the image for a closer look. The APA Membership Committee welcomed the following pilots during a casual dinner on Jan. 23: Robert Ayala, Wolfgang Baer, Georges Barnes, Jonathan Benne, Roy Beville Jr., Justin Brown, Colby Crowther, Sergio Diaz Medina, Ryan Durgarian, Eric Joeben Estandarte, Phillip Ford, Jack Fredricks, Daniel Fredrickson, Jakob Fritz, Kelli Gallagher, Eric Geertz, Jason Harding, Richard Hom, DeVonne Johnson, Alex Judd, Asem Khlaifat, Matthew Lynch, Steven McGill, Patrick Melton, Samuel Mezzell, David Nicol, Jason Peters, David Plavan, Barry Plemmons, Matthew Plicque, Robert Podolinski, Ryan Prestera, Benjamin Price, Collin Pyle, Christopher Reid, Michael Salviano, Peter Sheppard, Jordan Sturm, Robert Tobin Jr., and Christopher Willenborg. APA Welcomes Captains’ Leadership Class This is a new message from the APA Membership Committee. Click the image for a closer look. On Jan. 24, the APA Membership Committee hosted a casual dinner for the following pilots who were in Fort Worth for American Airlines’ Professionalism, Leadership, and Mentoring class: Rosemary Albrecht, Thomas Albright, Chad Anthony, Michael Barsema, Sean Bruce-Rennick, Kenneth Compher, Jeffrey Dempsey, Nathan Denman, Robert Dobbins III, Adam Flowers, Todd Hetrick, Michael Holdcroft, Daniel Ipson, Franchesca Kiel, Edmund Knetig, Jason Krueger, Steven Lanzer, Chase Manson, Brian Marshall, Gordon Moss, Isai Ortiz Rosario, John Poole, Jonathan Rios, Ryan Ross, Neil St Hill, Alexander Teta, Brett Thomas, Chad Voiland, and David Wiggins. Retirements in November and December This message from the APA Membership Committee has been updated to include pilots who retired on disability. We would like to recognize and congratulate these pilots who retired in November and December. BOS: CA Mark Beatty and CA Forrest Bornkessel CLT: CA Cynthia Abbott, CA John Anderson, FO James Augspurger, CA Campbell Barnett, CA Charles Boswell III, CA Jeffrey Cairns, CA Jeffrey Charlton, FO Alan Corey, CA Glen Dominy, CA William Dye, CA John Gowdy, CA Timothy Hartney, CA Steven Heinz, CA Christopher James, CA Brian Johnson, CA Arlington Johnson III, CA Randy Keever, CA Garry Kessler, FO John Kinneer, CA David Kratzer, FO Kelvin Peterson, CA Kenneth Potts, CA Jeffery Rausch, CA Mark Schoonover, CA James Tatum, CA Troy Wheeler, and CA Kevin Young DCA: CA Robert Cameron, FO Peter Lewis, CA Bryan Pullen, and CA Rand Wickham DFW: CA Daniel Alexander, CA Christopher Allen, CA Timothy Barrett, CA Richard Bennett, CA Dwight Bouck, CA Mike Brown, CA Kerry Burklow, FO Randall Campbell, CA Anthony Chapman, FO Mark Chapman, CA Dale Churchill, FO Scott Corns, CA David Davis, CA Brad Dusenbery, CA Martin Engelsen, CA Robert Etter, CA Howell Finch, CA Jeff Fisher, FO William Hopmeier, FO J.J. Jackson, CA Douglas Jacobs, CA Gary Kaup, FO Kimberley Lowe, FO Russell Mading, CA Christopher Mortensen, CA Glenton Murdock, CA Richard Nelson, CA Brian Olson, CA David Perfetti, CA James Rabun, FO Jonathon Reibach, FO Douglas Robertson, FO Raiford Rustin, FO Ernest Seiffert, CA Guy Shellhouse, FO Charles Smith, CA David Strickland, CA Bruce Walls, CA Thomas Westbrook, CA Philip White, and CA Kenneth Wood LAX: CA Marc Bingham, FO William Boyd, CA John Bruhn, CA Michael Chase, CA Bernard Clerx, CA Keith Daill, FO James David, CA Kevin Hart, CA William Kaufer, CA Craig Kronfeld, CA Hugh Malone, CA John Morgan, FO Christopher Nordeen, CA Henry Putek, CA Robert Ray, CA David Stromswold, FO Richard Van Tassell, and FO Twain West LGA: CA Larry Arken, CA David Ciabattoni, CA Larry Coleman, CA Michael Danley, CA Ronald Emerson, CA Walter Gershoff, CA Gregg LaPoint, CA James Myers, CA Kevin Reeves, CA Thomas Smith, and CA Brian Tighe MIA: CA Frank Aichelmann, CA Bjorn Andreassen, CA Donald Bishop, CA Douglas Causey, CA John Dahl, CA Tim Demetris, FO Swen Ekstrom, CA Paul Hutchinson, CA Jok Jevizian, FO John Martell, CA Antonio Ochagavia, CA Gary Ogle, CA Anthony Palhete, CA Jon Patrick, CA William Reed, CA Orestes Reina, FO Jeffrey Sturmthal, CA Richard Thiele, CA Tug Tura, and CA Ed Walker ORD: FO Thomas Calcagno, CA Paul Carrubba, CA Andrew Caudill, CA Kenneth Compere, FO Maria Eberle, CA Timothy Eilts, CA Joseph Garinger, CA Linda Kuhn, CA Steven Petersen, CA John Reed, and CA Maralyn Wilchynski PHL: CA Jeffrey Brough, CA Richard Burrus, CA Charles Fern, CA James Harrison, CA Terence Nyquist, CA David Ray, FO Michael Rhea, CA Jeffrey Ryan, FO Richard Scherer, FO Rinaldo Vivarelli, and CA Jeffrey Yanus PHX: CA William Brumitt, CA Paul Esterly, FO Timothy Hubbell, CA Patrick Lang, CA Paula McKinnon, CA Christopher McMillin, CA Donald Pelava, CA Mark Schulte, CA Nancy Wendel, CA John Wood, and FO Richard Woodward Save the LAX Employee Cafeteria The following is excerpted from a recent message from the LAX Domicile Officers. Six months ago, we learned American Airlines does not intend to offer a space in the new expanded terminal for the employee cafeteria. This has been a staple of LAX for decades, not just for our crews, but crews around the system, agents, mechanics, ramp employees, TSA, Customs, LAX Police, and other airport employees. We were told by the company this decision was made in 2018 by AA Corporate Real Estate. We made a flyer with a QR code to email those in charge at LAX and corporate real estate. Front-line employees sent hundreds of emails. Meanwhile, construction on Terminal 4 continues, and the last we’ve heard from management is the cafeteria is set to close in January 2025. If you’ve enjoyed the friendly staff, fresh sandwiches and wraps, salads, breakfast, and their other daily specials at a good price over the decades, and would like it to remain in the new expanded terminal, voice your opinion. Even if you haven’t had the opportunity to enjoy the food, the staff, or the convenience of the cafeteria, we still need you to let management know this ill-advised decision that affects so many of our LAX employees should be reversed. Click here to email those at AA who can right this bad decision . Let them know what this means for you and our front-line coworkers. Your email will go to: Robert Isom, Chief Executive Officer Brady Byrnes, Senior Vice President, Inflight and Premium Guest Services CA Russell Moore, Vice President, Flight-Line Operations Katherine Goudreau, Managing Director, Corporate Real Estate Facilities Radney Robertson, Managing Director, LAX Operations Andrew Masiello, LAX Senior Base Manager LAX Chief Pilots LAX Domicile Officers Domicile Events Nearly 400 pilots and guests enjoyed an evening at the Fort Worth Stock Show text-decoration: underline; background-color: transparent; transition: all 0.2s ease 0s; cursor: pointer; box-sizing: border-box;" target="_blank"> Facebook page. Visit AlliedPilots.org/Calendar to RSVP for any of these upcoming domicile events: DCA: Contract Compliance training on Feb. 1; IMAX training on Feb. 2 LAX: Domicile Meeting at SoFi Stadium on Feb. 7 CLT Domicile Election Election Round ballots listing the following pilots in alphabetical order were mailed to all CLT members on Jan. 9: CLT Domicile Chair FO Russ Blackwell FO Erik Knauff CA Dan Scola They will be tallied on Jan. 31. The winner will serve as Interim CLT Domicile Chair through Oct. 31. If you have any questions, contact the APA Elections Department via 817-302-2175 or elections@alliedpilots.org . Week in Review Here are several recent messages you may have missed. President: The Line Forums to be Restored Joint Implementation Action Committee: Joint Implementation Action Committee Update Information Technology Steering Committee: APA IT Update Safety Committee: Electronic AML Conversion for A32F Begins Next Week  Family Awareness Committee: Critical Pilot Response: DFW Pilot in Need Information Hotline: APA Board of Directors Convenes Winter Meeting Information Hotline: APA Board of Directors Reconvenes Winter Meeting Information Hotline: APA Board of Directors Continues Winter Meeting Information Hotline: APA Board of Directors Concludes Winter Meeting Are You Willing to Serve? Each of these national committees or subcommittees has the indicated number of vacancies: Aeromedical Committee (1) Disabled Pilot Awareness Subcommittee (3) Human Intervention Motivation Study Subcommittee (2) Pilot Occupational Health Subcommittee (2) Project Wingman Subcommittee (3) Captain’s Authority Committee (2) Communications Committee (0) National Communications Network (7) Grey Eagles Liaison Committee (1) Jumpseat/Non-Rev Committee (1) Retirement ">Scheduling Committee (5) Training Committee (3) Checkmate (1 on 777 and 1 on 320) If you would like to serve on one or more of these committees, visit the Member Engagement Portal . Professional Standards FAQs What is the process for handling issues that occur repeatedly? As human beings, it is expected that behavior changes slowly and, as such, some pilots will always behave as their personality dictates. The Professional Standards process should not be expected to “change” a personality, but more thought of as an opportunity to share how a certain behavior affects peers and colleagues. There will also be the possibility of an employee exhibiting the same behavior because they have yet to be informed there is a different expectation. If an issue has been referred to a committee member, and an employee exhibits the same issue, please be patient and give the committee the opportunity to re-address the issue. As a submitter, if you are concerned, you have the option of updating the committee volunteer on observed progress. If at any time you are concerned with the time needed to process any submission, contact any national deputy or your elected Domicile Officer for resolution. To read all of the FAQs, click here . Professional Standards’ 24/7 hotline: 817-402-2181 FAA Seeks 737 Pilots for Study in OKC The FAA is looking for 16 Boeing 737 captains with greater than 100 hours of HUD time and 30-day HUD currency to participate in a study of head-worn equipment. Pilots must be current and qualified in the B-737. Dates are Feb. 8, 12-15, and 20-22. Location is Oklahoma City. Duty day is eight hours starting at 0730. Captains from the same airline will be paired as a crew. Compensation is $1,000 plus hotel reimbursement of $110 per night, daily per diem of $48, and mileage reimbursement between 25 and 250 miles. Interested pilots should send an email to btaeronautical@gmail.com . FlightSafety Seeks New Instructors FlightSafety International is seeking experienced pilots to work as flight instructors at its Dallas North Learning Center at DFW. A hiring event has been scheduled from 1100 to 1700 Central on Feb. 1. Click here to register . If You’re 50, Join The Grey Eagles Are you a pilot for American Airlines, at least age 50, active or retired? Please join The Grey Eagles for food, fun, and fellowship. We offer cruises, conventions, monthly luncheons, retirement dinners, professional mentoring, and assistance to surviving spouses – all for a one-time lifetime fee. Pilot Job Fairs and Future Pilot Seminars Future text-decoration: underline; background-color: transparent; transition: all 0.2s ease 0s; cursor: pointer; box-sizing: border-box;" target="_blank"> Click here for more information . Industry News For more about what’s happening in the industry, be sure to visit the Industry News page on AlliedPilots.org . Connect with Us: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | TikTok | YouTube Contact Us: Phone - 817.302.2272 | Website - AlliedPilots.org

APA News Digest Jan. 19, 2024 Editor’s note: Some links in this message will work best if you log in to AlliedPilots.org before clicking them. In This Edition ... APA Board of Directors to Meet Next Week New Parents Can Count on Our Family Navigation Team Retirement and Benefits Committee: Check Out Our Updated Resources Contract Compliance Committee: Next Contract Training Set for Feb. 1 Maintenance and Technical Analysis Committee: Pigs of the Week Membership Committee: APA Welcomes New Pilots Membership Committee: APA Welcomes Captains’ Leadership Classes Membership Committee: Retirements in November and December Domicile Events CLT Domicile Election Week in Review Are You Willing to Serve? Professional Standards FAQ FAA Seeks 737 Pilots for Study in OKC FlightSafety Seeks New Instructors If You’re 50, Join The Grey Eagles Pilot Job Fairs and Future Pilot Seminars APA Board of Directors to Meet Next Week The APA Board of Directors will be at union headquarters next week for its winter meeting. The meeting is scheduled to convene at 0900 Central on Monday, Jan. 22, and continue through midday on Thursday, Jan. 25. Click here to review the agenda , which calls for the Board to consider resolutions on Tuesday and Wednesday. In accordance with Section 2.01.E of the APA Administrative Manual, “The Executive Office staff shall ensure the membership is notified of all pending resolutions, with a link to the resolution page on the APA website.” The 29 open resolutions can be reviewed on the Resolutions webpage (Quick Links > Board Meeting Information > APA Board Resolutions). New Parents Can Count on Our Family Navigation Team This is the latest in a series of articles highlighting the work done by APA’s national committees. Read the rest on our Armed With the Facts webpage. With so many new pilots joining the ranks at American Airlines, we are seeing more need for information about family planning. While adding to your family is a very exciting time, it can also be stressful. That’s why the Compass Project Committee is here to help each step of the way. The Compass Project features a Family Navigation Team whose goal is to reassure pilots with young children that they have support at this stage of life. The Family Navigation Team is led by FO Kailey Gonzalez. “My primary role is to ensure our pilot group has the resources needed to answer their questions and concerns,” FO Gonzalez says. “I help find ways to bring awareness to our pilot group that not only do we exist, but to also let them know that they have options, and they are not alone as they navigate those options.” Click here to review some of the specific ways the Family Navigation Team can assist new parents . Check Out Our Updated Resources This is a new message from the APA Retirement and Benefits Committee. Your Retirement and Benefits Committee has updated several documents and tools to assist pilots in planning for the new year: The Pre-Retirement Checklist has been updated with new links and health care information. The LTD Monthly Income Calculator has been updated with the new pay rates effective Jan. 1, 2024. The 401(k) Limits article has been expanded to include scenarios for pilots of various ages and seats. These can all be found on the top of the Retirement and Benefits Committee’s page on AlliedPilots.org. Help wanted: The Retirement and Benefits Committee is actively looking to add volunteers. Although all pilots are welcome to apply, we are seeking those with a Certified Financial Planner© or Accredited Investment Fiduciary© designation and experience. Those interested can apply through the Member Engagement Portal . Next Contract Training Set for Feb. 1 This is a repeated message from the APA Contract Compliance Committee. The Contract Compliance Committee wants to do everything we can to ensure that all APA members are well acquainted with the 2023 Collective Bargaining Agreement. Join us on Feb. 1 in DCA for a full day of training on the new CBA. This training will be conducted in hybrid fashion, with members welcome to participate in person or virtually via Zoom. Please take a few moments before the training to familiarize yourself with the Electronic Document Index . You must be logged in to AlliedPilots.org for the links to be accessible. This Index connects you to a vast array of APA documents that we will reference. It is equally useful in the daily operation as a line pilot, so we recommend you retain the Index for future reference. During the training, it may be helpful to have two screens; one to run Zoom and one to reference these documents. Feb. 1 in DCA: Click here to RSVP for in-person attendance . Feb. 1 via Zoom: Click here to register . Help us help you! The Contract Compliance Committee’s goal is for you – the membership – to be informed, educated, and knowledgeable. Every single pilot should strive to be a contract expert or, at the very least, strive for continued learning and engagement. Knowledge is power, and it will assist you in employing and being a watchdog of your negotiated work rules. Pigs of the Week APA commends American Airlines’ hardworking aircraft maintenance technicians for their outstanding work. We believe they are the best in the business. When repetitive problems do arise, they’re often due to managerial decisions that fail to properly prioritize tasks and to management’s decision to outsource a significant portion of the airline’s maintenance to offshore, third-party repair stations. In the last month, the elevator and aileron computers on A320 aircraft 647 have been written up nine times, been on MEL twice, and been out of service seven times. At the time of this writing, it remained out of service. In the last three weeks, the flight management guidance computer on A321 aircraft 182 has been written up seven times and has been out of service four times. It was most recently signed off on Jan. 14. In the last month, the digital flight data recorder on A319 aircraft 737 has been written up 12 times, been on MEL four times, and been out of service six times. It was most recently signed off on Jan. 16. APA Welcomes New Pilots This is a new message from the APA Membership Committee. Click the image for a closer look. The APA Membership Committee welcomed the following pilots during a casual dinner on Jan. 16: Javier Abalo Pineiro, Cody Anderson, Edi Avdic, John Balestrine Jr., Andrew Bradley, Dominik Buszek, Thomas Byrd, Justin Cedarleaf, Gregory Chase, Stephen Ching, Alexander Crew, Steven Dembkowski, Zachary Derkatch, James Dolson, Brystal Duppstadt, Stefan Edmiston, Ruben Gamero Aleman, Benjamin Gillian, Rafael Giraldo, Dasia Gorbea, Ajay Grover, Clark Hall, Joseph Hall, Nicholas Hargraves, Joseph Heintz, Steven Henderson, Daniel Holliday, Sky Lesh, Mark Lier Jr., John Lohr Jr., Timothy Miller, Ryan Mitchell, Norman Montgomery Jr., Ricardo Morales Jr., David Nickels, Luis Ortega, Michael Parrish Jr., Charles Paul, Christopher Rusciano, German Schindler, Casey Shotwell, Gavin Singh, Matthew Sinibaldi, Elliot Smith, Kevin Smith, Ananya Tafesse, Jeremy Taylor, Erik Van Osten, Brandon Vanderschaaf, Jessica Velasquez, Casey Walker, and Joshua Yeaste. APA Welcomes Captains’ Leadership Class This is a new message from the APA Membership Committee. Click the image for a closer look. On Jan. 17, the APA Membership Committee hosted a casual dinner for the following pilots who were in Fort Worth for American Airlines’ Professionalism, Leadership, and Mentoring class: Anthony August, Alessandro Baretta, Jarod Biehn, Mark Cameron, Martin Clarke, Kenneth Compher, Allen Dallas II, Frederick Evans, Lewis Gillett IV, David Gray, Derrick Harris, Jaime Hernandez, Cory Jeffers, Keaton Johnson, Thomas Kovac, Bradley Mertes, Camilo Monroy, Heather Morsie, Robert Neff III, Gregory Nix, Robert Norris, Eduardo Soto, Colin Stepney, Russell Wippenbeck, and James Woodburne. Retirements in November and December This is a new message from the APA Membership Committee. We would like to recognize and congratulate these pilots who retired in November and December. BOS: CA Mark Beatty and CA Forrest Bornkessel CLT: CA Cynthia Abbott, CA John Anderson, FO James Augspurger, CA Campbell Barnett, CA Jeffrey Cairns, CA Glen Dominy, CA William Dye, CA John Gowdy, CA Timothy Hartney, CA Steven Heinz, CA Christopher James, CA Brian Johnson, CA Arlington Johnson III, CA Randy Keever, FO John Kinneer, CA David Kratzer, CA Kenneth Potts, CA Jeffery Rausch, CA James Tatum, CA Troy Wheeler, and CA Kevin Young DCA: CA Robert Cameron, FO Peter Lewis, and CA NB Pullen DFW: CA Daniel Alexander, CA Christopher Allen, CA Timothy Barrett, CA Dwight Bouck, CA Mike Brown, CA Kerry Burklow, FO Randall Campbell, former APA Vice President CA Tony Chapman, FO Mark Chapman, CA Dale Churchill, CA David Davis, CA Brad Dusenbery, CA Martin Engelsen, CA Robert Etter, CA Howell Finch, CA Jeff Fisher, FO William Hopmeier, CA Gary Kaup, FO Kimberley Lowe, FO Russell Mading, CA Christopher Mortensen, CA Glenton Murdock, CA Richard Nelson, CA Brian Olson, CA David Perfetti, CA James Rabun, FO Jonathon Reibach, FO Ernest Seiffert, CA Guy Shellhouse, FO Charles Smith, CA David Strickland, CA Bruce Walls, former APA Vice President and DFW Domicile Chair CA Tom Westbrook, and CA Philip White LAX: CA John Bruhn, CA Michael Chase, CA Bernard Clerx, CA Keith Daill, CA Kevin Hart, CA William Kaufer, CA Craig Kronfeld, CA Hugh Malone, CA John Morgan, FO Christopher Nordeen, CA Henry Putek, CA Robert Ray, CA David Stromswold, FO Richard Van Tassell, and FO Twain West LGA: CA Larry Arken, CA David Ciabattoni, CA Larry Coleman, CA Michael Danley, CA Ronald Emerson, CA Walter Gershoff, CA Gregg LaPoint, CA James Myers, CA Kevin Reeves, CA Thomas Smith, and CA Brian Tighe MIA: CA Frank Aichelmann, CA Bjorn Andreassen, CA Donald Bishop, CA Douglas Causey, CA John Dahl, FO Swen Ekstrom, CA Paul Hutchinson, CA Jok Jevizian, FO John Martell, CA Antonio Ochagavia, CA Jon Patrick, CA William Reed, CA Orestes Reina, FO Jeffrey Sturmthal, CA Richard Thiele, CA Tug Tura, and CA Ed Walker ORD: FO Thomas Calcagno, CA Paul Carrubba, CA Andrew Caudill, CA Kenneth Compere, FO Maria Eberle, CA Timothy Eilts, CA Joseph Garinger, CA Linda Kuhn, CA John Reed, and CA Maralyn Wilchynski PHL: CA Jeffrey Brough, CA Richard Burrus, CA Charles Fern, CA James Harrison, CA David Ray, FO Michael Rhea, CA Jeffrey Ryan, FO Rinaldo Vivarelli, and CA Jeffrey Yanus PHX: CA William Brumitt, CA Paul Esterly, FO Timothy Hubbell, CA Paula McKinnon, CA Christopher McMillin, CA Donald Pelava, CA Mark Schulte, CA Nancy Wendel, CA John Wood, and FO Richard Woodward Domicile Events Visit AlliedPilots.org/Calendar to RSVP for any of these upcoming domicile events: BOS: Telephone Town Hall Meeting on Jan. 23 DCA: Contract Compliance training on Feb. 1; IMAX training on Feb. 2 DFW: Fort Worth Stock Show "> LAX: Domicile Meeting at SoFi Stadium on Feb. 7 LGA: Telephone Town Hall Meeting on Jan. 23; Winter Warmer event at the Cradle of Aviation Museum on Jan. 26 PHX: Domicile Meeting on Jan. 26 CLT Domicile Election Election Round ballots listing the following pilots in alphabetical order were mailed to all CLT members on Jan. 9: CLT Domicile Chair FO Russ Blackwell FO Erik Knauff CA Dan Scola They will be tallied on Jan. 31. The winner will serve as Interim CLT Domicile Chair through Oct. 31. If you have any questions, contact the APA Elections Department via 817-302-2175 or elections@alliedpilots.org . Week in Review Here are a few recent messages you may have missed. Membership Committee: Potential New Members of APA Joint Implementation Action Committee: 2023 CBA Implementation Update – Jan. 18 Scheduling Committee: February 2024 PBS Review Summary Contract Compliance and Hotel Committees: Prepare for Possible IROPs/BizHero is a NO-GO Are You Willing to Serve? Each of these national committees or subcommittees has the indicated number of vacancies: Aeromedical Committee (1) Disabled Pilot Awareness Subcommittee (3) Human Intervention Motivation Study Subcommittee (2) Pilot Occupational Health Subcommittee (2) Project Wingman Subcommittee (3) Captain’s Authority Committee (2) Communications Committee (0) National Communications Network (7) Grey Eagles Liaison Committee (1) Jumpseat/Non-Rev Committee (1) Retirement ">Scheduling Committee (5) Training Committee (3) Checkmate (1 on 777 and 1 on 320) If you would like to serve on one or more of these committees, visit the Member Engagement Portal . Professional Standards FAQs How do we add and who selects committee members? The Domicile Officers are responsible for determining the number of and selecting the candidates for the domicile Professional Standards committees. Typical volunteers possess qualities such as maturity, empathy, peer respect, tact, and strict adherence to standard operating procedures and protocols. The APA President selects the national committee members from an approved list of recommended candidates. To read all of the FAQs, click here . Professional Standards’ 24/7 hotline: 817-402-2181 FAA Seeks 737 Pilots for Study in OKC The FAA is looking for 16 Boeing 737 captains with greater than 100 hours of HUD time and 30-day HUD currency to participate in a study of head-worn equipment. Pilots must be current and qualified in the B-737. Dates are Feb. 8, 12-15, and 20-22. Location is Oklahoma City. Duty day is eight hours starting at 0730. Captains from the same airline will be paired as a crew. Compensation is $1,000 plus hotel reimbursement of $110 per night, daily per diem of $48, and mileage reimbursement between 25 and 250 miles. Interested pilots should send an email to btaeronautical@gmail.com . FlightSafety Seeks New Instructors FlightSafety International is seeking experienced pilots to work as flight instructors at its Dallas North Learning Center at DFW. A hiring event has been scheduled from 1100 to 1700 Central on Feb. 1. Click here to register . If You’re 50, Join The Grey Eagles Are you a pilot for American Airlines, at least age 50, active or retired? Please join The Grey Eagles for food, fun, and fellowship. We offer cruises, conventions, monthly luncheons, retirement dinners, professional mentoring, and assistance to surviving spouses – all for a one-time lifetime fee. Pilot Job Fairs and Future Pilot Seminars Future text-decoration: underline; background-color: transparent; transition: all 0.2s ease 0s; cursor: pointer; box-sizing: border-box;" target="_blank"> Click here for more information . Industry News For more about what’s happening in the industry, be sure to visit the Industry News page on AlliedPilots.org . 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New Parents Can Count on Our Family Navigation Team This is the latest in a series of articles highlighting the work done by APA’s national committees. Read the rest on our Armed With the Facts webpage. With so many new pilots joining the ranks at American Airlines, we are seeing more need for information about family planning. While adding to your family is a very exciting time, it can also be stressful. That’s why the Compass Project Committee is here to help each step of the way. The Compass Project features a Family Navigation Team whose goal is to reassure pilots with young children that they have support at this stage of life. The Family Navigation Team is led by FO Kailey Gonzalez. “My primary role is to ensure our pilot group has the resources needed to answer their questions and concerns,” FO Gonzalez says. “I help find ways to bring awareness to our pilot group that not only do we exist, but to also let them know that they have options, and they are not alone as they navigate those options.”  If you are expecting, contact the Family Navigation Team through their joint email address: FamilyNav@alliedpilots.org . Even if you are only in the planning stages, this group of volunteers is available to help. “There are many benefits, like fertility coverage and childcare coverage for example, that some pilots may be interested in learning more about,” FO Gonzalez says. The Family Navigation Team also assists pilots who are adopting a child. CA Marc Needham is the Family Navigation Team’s lead volunteer regarding parental leave support, which includes the ins and outs of the Family and Medical Leave Act. Pilots who adopt are eligible for leave under that federal law, allowing them the time they need to handle legal paperwork as well as bond time with their new child. “Starting or growing a family can be both challenging and stressful,” CA Needham says. “Reach out to Family Navigation early on so we can help you make informed decisions early.” Those decisions can include: How to bid for vacation to ensure the most time off around birth. Whether to delay bidding for a vacancy. Whether to switch bases to take advantage of your seniority. How to access state programs that offer paid leave and other options. “Let us help you understand the benefits and drawbacks in choices,” CA Needham says.  Pilots who are planning to have or adopt a child will often start their research on the company’s website, but the Compass Project has all the information such pilots will need. While our flight offices have very helpful administrators, our team of APA volunteers will make certain that you are getting all of the benefits available as well as the necessary information to make informed decisions.  The Compass Project’s Family Navigation Team always welcomes new volunteers who want to participate and help our peers in a very exciting time of their lives. “The time commitment is minimal, but the impact is huge,” CA Needham says. Reach out to the Compass Project Committee if you would like to be get involved as a sponsor: compassproject@alliedpilots.org or 817-302-2401.

APA News Digest Jan. 12, 2024 Editor’s note: Some links in this message will work best if you log in to AlliedPilots.org before clicking them. In This Edition ... APA President Addresses State of the Union If You’re on TDY, Let Compass be Your Guide YOUnion 301: Captains’ Development Seminar Contract Compliance Committee: Next Contract Training Set for Feb. 1 Hotel Committee: How to Handle an Unsuitable Room Family Awareness Committee: Bringing APA to Commuter Cities Professional Standards and Aeromedical Committees: Don’t Come to Work Sick Professional Standards and Compass Project Committees: Hands-Free Undergarment Breast Pumps STOP Committee: Flight Attendants Need Our Support on Feb. 13 Maintenance and Technical Analysis Committee: Pigs of the Week Membership Committee: APA Welcomes Captains’ Leadership Classes APA Holiday Schedule Domicile Events CLT Domicile Election Week in Review Are You Willing to Serve? Professional Standards FAQ If You’re 50, Join The Grey Eagles FlightSafety Seeks New Instructors Pilot Job Fairs and Future Pilot Seminars APA President Addresses State of the Union In this short video update , APA President CA Ed Sicher acknowledges the recent progress our profession has made and enumerates APA’s priorities for 2024, which include protecting the margin of safety and increasing our pilots’ scheduling flexibility. CA Sicher also addresses the need for APA to be prepared for the unknown, including a potential merger with American’s wholly owned regional carriers and a possible change in pilot retirement age. “Certainly, 2024 is likely to present its share of challenges, and we must be prepared to act decisively and nimbly,” he said. “To that end, we always welcome volunteers who want to make this the best union it can become.” If You’re on TDY, Let Compass be Your Guide This is the latest in a series of articles highlighting the work done by APA’s national committees. Read the rest on our Armed With the Facts webpage. During our careers at American Airlines, many of us will change bases and equipment. Some will sit on reserve, and some will hold lines. We may also find ourselves doing TDY, either voluntarily or involuntary. With all the new changes in the contract, there is a lot to learn quickly if you find yourself awarded TDY. Our Compass Project Committee has an entire team of volunteers dedicated to just this topic, and they are here to help you as you plan for a month at a different base. “With the ratification of our new CBA, there have been numerous changes to policies and interpretations,” said FO Scott Newman, who maintains the Compass Project’s TDY Guide . “It’s our job to have the most current information available to the pilot group before TDY bidding opens each month.” He added that many pilots mistakenly assume the company will handle all the logistics for you. “If you are awarded TDY, you will need to schedule your travel. With the APA Pilot app, it is very simple to enter your deadheads to and from your home base.” FO Newman said it is important for pilots know what has changed regarding TDY as a result of the 2023 CBA. Click here for the highlights . YOUnion 301: Captains’ Development Seminar The Compass Project and APA Vice President CA Chris Torres will host a 45-minute “YOUnion 301” meeting via Zoom at 1100 Central on Jan. 17. This “Captains’ Development Seminar” is intended to help new captains and soon-to-be captains understand the possible hazards and resources of their new roles. Click here to register for the Jan. 17 seminar . Next Contract Training Set for Feb. 1 This is an updated message from the APA Contract Compliance Committee. The Contract Compliance Committee wants to do everything we can to ensure that all APA members are well acquainted with the 2023 Collective Bargaining Agreement. Join us on Feb. 1 in DCA for a full day of training on the new CBA. This training will be conducted in hybrid fashion, with members welcome to participate in person or virtually via Zoom. Please take a few moments before the training to familiarize yourself with the Electronic Document Index . You must be logged in to AlliedPilots.org for the links to be accessible. This Index connects you to a vast array of APA documents that we will reference. It is equally useful in the daily operation as a line pilot, so we recommend you retain the Index for future reference. During the training, it may be helpful to have two screens; one to run Zoom and one to reference these documents. Feb. 1 in DCA: Click here to RSVP for in-person attendance . Feb. 1 via Zoom: Click here to register . Help us help you! The Contract Compliance Committee’s goal is for you – the membership – to be informed, educated, and knowledgeable. Every single pilot should strive to be a contract expert or, at the very least, strive for continued learning and engagement. Knowledge is power, and it will assist you in employing and being a watchdog of your negotiated work rules. How to Handle an Unsuitable Room This is an updated message from the APA Hotel Committee. Is your hotel room “unsuitable”? If you arrive to your layover hotel and find that it is unsuitable due to location, noise, food availability, your inability to get FAR 117-required rest, etc., you have options available. The following guidance reflects the official position of the APA Hotel Committee: If there are issues with your hotel room , request a change of room from hotel management. If there are issues with the hotel itself , speak directly with the Hotel/Limo Desk and request a change of hotel. If you require further assistance or can’t get through to the Hotel/Limo Desk, call your Chief Pilot (normal business hours) or the IOC Duty Chief (after-hours telephone number is 682-315-4333). There is no requirement to wait for extended periods on hold. If you are in an off-schedule (IROPS) event , and/or you have not been assigned a hotel in a timely manner, our contract provides the provision for pilots to secure reasonable accommodations and expense them to the company. If transportation to/from the hotel is not available , or it is not timely, secure transportation and expense it. If you are unable to obtain required rest , call in fatigued. Please provide feedback early and often . Submit APA Hotel Debriefs, CERS Reports, and Fatigue Reports. (Remember, you don’t have to call in fatigued to file a Fatigue Report.) Sometimes, while suitable upon arrival, the suitability of your room changes during the stay. For example, the water or power may go out. In these cases, the process does not change. If the hotel cannot move you to an acceptable room, call the company and ask to be relocated. We have had crews need to be relocated in the morning for a couple of hours so they could get ready with water/power available. Typically, reaching out earlier is best, as the hotel is often not aware of when the utilities will be up and running again, and you take the brunt of a “rolling delay”! While not a contractual part of a flight duty period, the time spent securing accommodations and transportation should be factored in when assessing one’s rest requirements and subsequent fitness for duty. For more information, see Section 5 of the QRH – Quick Reference Hotels document, which should answer 99 percent of all hotel and transportation questions while providing helpful solutions. Suggestion: Download this QRH document to your AA iPad for easy access in the future. Bringing APA to Commuter Cities This is a new message from the APA Family Awareness Committee. This week, your national Family Awareness Committee hosted events in two commuter cities so that pilots and their families can get to know their neighbors better while learning more about what the union provides. On Sunday, we threw a Kansas City Chiefs watching party at a Topgolf near MCI (above). On Thursday, we hosted a gathering at a restaurant called Easy Tiger near AUS (below). If you have suggestions for which commuter cities we should visit next, please email c mte-familyaware@alliedpilots.org . Don’t Come to Work Sick This is a joint message from the APA Professional Standards and Aeromedical committees. Tis the season … the cold/flu/RSV/COVID season. We have a year-round professional obligation to report “Fit for Duty” – that means we shouldn’t come to work sick. The CBA provides for the inevitable by having the sick pay provision; use it when necessary. There has been an uptick in pilots reaching out to Professional Standards about coworkers being sick on the flight deck or in the cabin. Our coast-to-coast workspace exposes us to the cold/flu “hot zones,” no matter where we live. Be personally accountable and respectful of others by keeping the bugs at home. Don’t come to work sick!   Most of us are not medical professionals, so how do you have the polite conversation with coworkers who present with symptoms? As always, professionalism is the obligation of a professional. For additional info, see the following resources: FAA’s I’M SAFE Checklist I – Illness (Do I have an illness or any symptoms of an illness?) M – Medication (Have I been taking prescription or over-the-counter drugs?) S – Stress (Am I under psychological pressure? Worried?) A – Alcohol (Have I been drinking within eight hours? Within 24 hours?) F – Fatigue (Am I tired and not adequately rested?) E – Eating (Am I adequately nourished?) COVID Letters of Agreement between APA and American CDC’s Flu View Map Hands-Free Undergarment Breast Pumps This a joint message from the APA Professional Standards Committee and the APA Compass Project Committee’s Family Navigation team. The recent FOM revision includes a provision confirming our pilots’ ability to help effectively navigate their family planning. This new provision allows the accommodation of nursing mothers to use hands-free, undergarment breast pumps worn under a uniform shirt while on duty and on the flight deck. This new FOM provision formally addresses an important physiological need for pilots who are new mothers and allows women to continue to breastfeed after returning to work, which has presented a significant challenge in the past. These devices are worn under a pilot’s clothing. In most cases, these devices will not be noticeable by other pilots on the flight deck. This FOM provision establishes acceptable device criteria and use parameters to ensure a safe flight. The provision does not require a pilot to disclose to the rest of the flight crew that they will be utilizing this device. The provision is also designed to maintain the professionalism expected of each crew member and to promote healthy and respectful working relationships amongst the crew. The policy can be found in FOM 3.g.6.5 under Personal Electronic Devices (PEDs): If you have any questions about this policy, please feel free to reach out to the APA Compass Project Committee’s Family Navigation team via familynav@alliedpilots.org . Flight Attendants Need Our Support on Feb. 13 This is a new message from the APA Strike and Tactical Operations Planning Committee. The Association of Professional Flight Attendants will conduct informational picketing at more than 30 airports on Feb. 13. This event has been billed as the Worldwide Flight Attendant Day of Action . If your schedule allows, please make plans to stand with them that day. Pigs of the Week APA commends American Airlines’ hardworking aircraft maintenance technicians for their outstanding work. We believe they are the best in the business. When repetitive problems do arise, they’re often due to managerial decisions that fail to properly prioritize tasks and to management’s decision to outsource a significant portion of the airline’s maintenance to offshore, third-party repair stations. Since October, B737 aircraft 3HA has been written up 10 times and has been out of service eight times for an L2 door air leak. It was most recently signed off on Jan. 11. Since Jan. 1, A321 aircraft 579 has been written up and out of service four times for the left engine bleed air. It was most recently signed off on Jan. 6 and is restricted from all ETOPS. APA Welcomes Captains’ Leadership Class This is a new message from the APA Membership Committee. Click the image for a closer look. On Jan. 10, the APA Membership Committee hosted a casual dinner for the following pilots who were in Fort Worth for American Airlines’ Professionalism, Leadership, and Mentoring class: Thomas Ahonen, Manfred Arias, Peggy Cavanaugh, David Daugherty, Jeffrey Geeding, Lewis Gillett IV, Bogac Guney, Justin Holt, Francis Hoskin, Jared Johnson, Garrett Keaough, Kenneth Kovac, Stephen Lopez, Russell Mainor, Ryan Michon, Andrew Moore, Ronald Murtha Jr., John Owens, Carl Pachmayer, John Pavlock, Roland Redfield, John Rempe, Stephen Sims, Daniel Skelskey, Tami Smith, Aleksandar Stefoski, David Stroup, Christopher Tang, and Scott Watsey. APA Holiday Schedule APA headquarters, including Contract Administration, will be closed on Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Contract Administration will be open from 0700 to 1900 Central on Saturday and Sunday. As always, your APA support team remains available 24/7. When Contract Administration is closed, calls will be forwarded to a phone service operated by Contract Compliance Committee and Flight Time/Duty Time Committee volunteers. Please note that call-back times may be longer than normal due to limited staffing. If your call is not urgent, we encourage you to wait until normal business hours resume. You may also want to consult the pilot volunteers on your domicile’s Contract Compliance Committee. Almost every domicile has one, and some of them have larger rosters than the national committee. Contact your local committee by visiting your domicile’s page on AlliedPilots.org and clicking the “Domicile Committee List” link. To reach a contract administrator, call APA HQ at 1-800-323-1470 and press Option 3. If you prefer to e-mail your question to the contract administrators, click here . For specific FAR 117/fatigue issues requiring immediate attention, you can also call the Emergency Help Line at 682-738-6670 manned 24/7 by Flight Time/Duty Time Committee volunteers. Domicile Events Visit AlliedPilots.org/Calendar to RSVP for any of these upcoming domicile events: BOS: Telephone Town Hall Meeting on Jan. 23 DCA: Washington Capitals game on Jan. 16; Contract Compliance training on Feb. 1; IMAX training on Feb. 2 DFW: Fort Worth Stock Show "> LAX: Domicile Meeting at SoFi Stadium on Feb. 7 LGA: Telephone Town Hall Meeting on Jan. 23; Winter Warmer event at the Cradle of Aviation Museum on Jan. 26 PHX: Domicile Meeting on Jan. 26 CLT Domicile Election Election Round ballots listing the following pilots in alphabetical order were mailed to all CLT members on Jan. 9: CLT Domicile Chair FO Russ Blackwell FO Erik Knauff CA Dan Scola They will be tallied on Jan. 31. The winner will serve as Interim CLT Domicile Chair through Oct. 31. If you have any questions, contact the APA Elections Department via 817-302-2175 or elections@alliedpilots.org . Week in Review Here are a few recent messages you may have missed. Secretary-Treasurer: Electronic Balloting in DCA and DFW Elections Information Technology Steering Committee: APA Pilot App Highlights Safety Committee: Safety: Off-Limits to Politics Military Affairs Committee: Military Affairs Update – China Widebody Flying Scheduling Committee: Vacation for Retiring Pilots Scheduling Committee: Vacation Bidding for Round 1 Closes Tomorrow Check Pilot and Negotiating Committees: Pay Calculator and Section 12 Implementation Communications Committee: Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 Are You Willing to Serve? Each of these national committees or subcommittees has the indicated number of vacancies: Aeromedical Committee (1) Disabled Pilot Awareness Subcommittee (3) Human Intervention Motivation Study Subcommittee (2) Pilot Occupational Health Subcommittee (2) Project Wingman Subcommittee (3) Captain’s Authority Committee (2) Communications Committee (0) National Communications Network (7) Grey Eagles Liaison Committee (1) Jumpseat/Non-Rev Committee (1) Retirement ">Scheduling Committee (5) Training Committee (3) Checkmate (1 on 777 and 1 on 320) If you would like to serve on one or more of these committees, visit the Member Engagement Portal . Professional Standards FAQs How long are terms for committee members? There is no set term. Due to the length of time it takes to train and release a volunteer to handle cases individually, we encourage a minimum one-year commitment. The current volunteer longevity average is seven years; some have been volunteering for more than 25 years. To read all of the FAQs, click here . Professional Standards’ 24/7 hotline: 817-402-2181 If You’re 50, Join The Grey Eagles Are you a pilot for American Airlines, at least age 50, active or retired? Please join The Grey Eagles for food, fun, and fellowship. We offer cruises, conventions, monthly luncheons, retirement dinners, professional mentoring, and assistance to surviving spouses – all for a one-time lifetime fee. FlightSafety Seeks New Instructors FlightSafety International is seeking experienced pilots to work as flight instructors at its Dallas North Learning Center at DFW. A hiring event has been scheduled from 1100 to 1700 Central on Feb. 1. Click here to register . Pilot Job Fairs and Future Pilot Seminars Future text-decoration: underline; background-color: transparent; transition: all 0.2s ease 0s; cursor: pointer; box-sizing: border-box;" target="_blank"> Click here for more information . 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If You’re on TDY, Let Compass be Your Guide This is the latest in a series of articles highlighting the work done by APA’s national committees. Read the rest on our Armed With the Facts webpage. During our careers at American Airlines, many of us will change bases and equipment. Some will sit on reserve, and some will hold lines. We may also find ourselves doing TDY, either voluntarily or involuntary. With all the new changes in the contract, there is a lot to learn quickly if you find yourself awarded TDY. Our Compass Project Committee has an entire team of volunteers dedicated to just this topic, and they are here to help you as you plan for a month at a different base. “With the ratification of our new CBA, there have been numerous changes to policies and interpretations,” said FO Scott Newman, who maintains the Compass Project’s TDY Guide . “It’s our job to have the most current information available to the pilot group before TDY bidding opens each month.” He added that many pilots mistakenly assume the company will handle all the logistics for you. “If you are awarded TDY, you will need to schedule your travel. With the APA Pilot app, it is very simple to enter your deadheads to and from your home base.” FO Newman said it is important for pilots know what has changed regarding TDY as a result of the 2023 CBA. “Per diem is now a flat rate for the month,” he said. “No more having to calculate when the clock starts and stops, and it was different whether you were awarded versus assigned. Another change is regarding hotels. You now have the option to opt out of the company hotel in exchange for $2,000. Also you no longer have to make that decision when you bid. The company is giving pilots until the 13th of the month to decide on long layover, short layover, or the no-hotel option.” This gives pilots the flexibility to make TDY work for their personal needs and to make it as seamless as possible. The majority of our pilots are awarded TDY through proffer requests. However, some find themselves forced into TDY. FO Newman advises those pilots to visit the Compass Project page on AlliedPilots.org. The TDY Guide on that page has the most up-to-date information about TDY as well as frequently asked questions. The Compass Project Committee wants to make sure that our pilots are prepared for TDY if they find themselves temporarily assigned to a different base. As our pilots navigate the transition between TDY and home base, the Compass Project Committee is ready to assist and answer any questions our pilots have. If you’re still unsure about something after reviewing the TDY Guide, send an email to TDY@alliedpilots.org or call the Compass Hotline at 817-302-2401.

APA News Digest Jan. 5, 2024 Editor’s note: Some links in this message will work best if you log in to AlliedPilots.org before clicking them. In This Edition ... APA President Hosts National Town Hall Compass Project Points Pilots in Right Direction “Positive Rate” Episode 20: Compass Project Committee YOUnion 301: Captains’ Development Seminar Report on Mental Health Highlights Project Wingman “You Get Our Attention When You Say People Might Get Killed” Jan. 12 Deadline: Ratification Bonus (LOA 23-002) and Your 401(k) Elections Participate in Concourse Conversations in January Hotel Committee: The Hotel Selection Process Professional Standards Committee: Deadhead Travel: FOM Prohibition on Alcohol Consumption Applies Contract Compliance Committee: Get Educated About Our New Contract Maintenance and Technical Analysis Committee: Pigs of the Week Membership Committee: APA Welcomes Captains’ Leadership Classes Domicile Events CLT Domicile Election DCA Domicile Election DFW Domicile Election Week in Review Are You Willing to Serve? Professional Standards FAQ If You’re 50, Join The Grey Eagles Pilot Job Fairs and Future Pilot Seminars APA President Hosts National Town Hall On Wednesday, APA President CA Ed Sicher hosted a national town hall, which included these briefings: Secretary-Treasurer FO Pat Clark on the union’s transition to electronic balloting. Grievance Resolution Committee Chair CA Sean Clarke on that committee’s ongoing efforts. Scheduling Committee Deputy Chair CA Andy Weingram on the status of trip trading. Joint Implementation Action Committee Chair FO Matt Stanley on implementation of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The town hall also featured a wide-ranging question-and-answer session with members at large. Thanks to all who took the time to participate – your engagement is vital to APA’s success. If you missed the town hall, you can watch a recording of it at AlliedPilots.org/Videos . Compass Project Points Pilots in Right Direction This is the latest in a series of articles highlighting the work done by APA’s national committees. Read the rest on our  Armed With the Facts  webpage. When it comes to APA committees, there is one that nearly every new hire is familiar with. Not only is the Compass Project one of our largest committees, it’s also among the most necessary. The importance of this committee and what they provide for our pilots cannot be overstated. From their stockpile of documents to the one-on-one mentorship they provide, we can all agree that the pilots who volunteer for Compass are making a positive impact on all of us. Our Compass Mentors ensure that our new pilots learn how to navigate their new careers at American Airlines. As FO Josh Daneault says, “The main role of Compass Project Mentors is really summed up in our name: mentors. We are there for new hires, providing mentorship and a pathway to success for new hires through training.” The mentors assist our newest pilots with bidding for their monthly schedules or vacations, and they help find any of the documents a new hire may need in our system. “The biggest issue our new hires face is the amount of different systems needed to become familiar and proficient with flying at American,” FO Daneault says. “Beginning with TMS, and continuing on to finishing OE, becoming familiar with our Reserve system, looking at Open Time, understanding DOTC, TTS, TTS-RT, PBS, DECS and FOS, HI1s, 3s, and 5s, pay statements – the list really goes on and can become overwhelming. The team at Compass has put together great documentation to cover all of this, which is not only relevant to helping facilitate our new hires’ learning period but provides great reference material long after the first year.” Even after year one, there is so much we can learn, and the Compass Project is an asset we should all utilize. Click here to learn more . “Positive Rate” Episode 20: Compass Project Committee In the latest episode of our “ Positive Rate ” podcast, Communications Committee Deputy Chair FO Tami McBride and committee member CA Chris Ferguson speak with Compass Project Committee Chair CA Mark Erickson about how Compass supports APA members at every stage of their career as American Airlines pilots. Each episode of “Positive Rate” features various APA leaders and the subject-matter experts working on the membership’s behalf. The podcast is available through popular streaming services, including Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify – you can search for “Positive Rate” or “Allied Pilots Association” on your platform of choice to subscribe and download. Your first opportunity to listen will be via AlliedPilots.org/Podcasts . We welcome your feedback on this format. If you have a question or a comment, please send it to Communications Director Gregg Overman via goverman@alliedpilots.org . YOUnion 301: Captains’ Development Seminar The Compass Project and APA Vice President CA Chris Torres will host a 90-minute “YOUnion 301” meeting via Zoom at 1100 Central on Jan. 17. This “Captains’ Development Seminar” is intended to help new captains (and pilots who are about to upgrade) understand the possible hazards and resources of their new roles. Click here to register for the Jan. 17 seminar . Report on Mental Health Highlights Project Wingman CA Mike Doyle and FO Pete Gillespie talked to Scripps News about Project Wingman. In the wake of the October incident on a Horizon Air flight, news media outlets continue to focus on pilots’ mental health. This week, Scripps News aired a report that featured two Project Wingman volunteers . FO Pete Gillespie, the APA Aeromedical Committee’s Deputy Chair overseeing Project Wingman, said some pilots still have a hard time getting over the stigma attached to mental-health issues. “It’s in a pilot’s best interest to ‘not poke the bear,’” he said. “You know, a pilot almost doesn’t want to know what they have, because they inherently don’t want to deal with the FAA side of that equation.” CA Mike Doyle said he got involved as a Project Wingman volunteer after receiving so much support from his peers while dealing with his young daughter’s illness. “There became a need for me and a desire to pay it back,” he said. The Scripps News report also featured National Transportation Safety Board Chair Jennifer Homendy, who said not all pilots are able to benefit from programs like Project Wingman. “That doesn’t exist everywhere in the aviation industry,” she said. “There’s an entire group of general aviation pilots and others that don’t have access to peer-to-peer training programs.” “You Get Our Attention When You Say People Might Get Killed” In late December, Boeing petitioned the FAA for an exemption from key safety standards for the 737 MAX 7’s engine anti-ice system due to a defect with potentially catastrophic consequences. APA Communications Committee Chair CA Dennis Tajer said the pilot procedure the FAA approved as an interim solution is inadequate given the serious potential danger. “You get our attention when you say people might get killed,” he told The Seattle Times . “We’re not interested in seeing exemptions and accommodations that depend on human memory.” Read more from the Times : “ Boeing wants FAA to exempt MAX 7 from safety rules to get it in the air ” Jan. 12 Deadline: Ratification Bonus (LOA 23-002) and Your 401(k) Elections This article originally appeared in last week’s edition. The second installment of the Ratification Bonus (RB2) is on track for payment no later than Jan. 24. This bonus will include 17% Company non-elective contributions. The deadline for modifying your 401(k) employee and/or employer contributions on Fidelity NetBenefits is 1500 Central on Jan. 12. If you do not make any changes to your special election 401(k) contribution percentages before then, your existing special election percentages on file at Fidelity will be applied to your lump sum cash payout. If you have not done so already, we recommend consulting with your financial planner and tax advisor to make any desired adjustments. One of the more frequent questions the APA Retirement and Benefits Committee receives is how various Internal Revenue Code regulatory limits interrelate to affect pilots’ 401(k) personal planning. Click here for an explanation of how the 2024 limits can assist with your 401(k) planning. As American Airlines highlighted in its recent update on this topic , the IRS limits the amount of compensation that is eligible for 401(k) contributions. The compensation limit for 2024 is $345,000. Once an individual receives $345,000 in eligible compensation during the year, no further employee or employer contributions can be made to your 401(k) account. Participate in Concourse Conversations in January This is an updated version of an article that originally appeared in last week’s edition. MIA Chair CA Thomas Copeland and MIA Vice Chair CA Anne Witcher talked to pilots on Thursday. APA’s National Communications Network is hosting four editions of Concourse Conversations in January. On Thursday, they were at MIA along with Domicile Chair CA Thomas Copeland and Domicile Vice Chair CA Anne Witcher. Here is the rest of the schedule: DFW on Jan. 9 from 0800 to 1500, across from C24 next to Pinkberry JFK on Jan. 11 from 1500 to 2100, near the elevators by Starbucks LGA on Jan. 12 from 0500 to 1200, at the bottom of the escalators in the AA terminal These volunteers, along with your National Officers and Domicile Officers, will be in the terminals to gather feedback from the pilot group. They look forward to meeting with as many pilots as possible. If you’re scheduled to be at one of these airports on the listed dates, please take a few minutes to stop by and talk. The Hotel Selection Process This is a new message from the APA Hotel Committee. We often get questions such as “Why aren’t we at that nice hotel across the street?” or “How did we end up in this hotel?” To offer transparency, we wanted to explain the process. A lot of effort goes into the company securing a contract with a hotel in a market. American Airlines has a department that handles all the markets we lay over in, and they break up the markets among five hotel specialists. Those specialists are the ones who source the market and are responsible for securing contracts with the hotels. A contract between AA and a hotel typically lasts two years. As contracts are nearing expiration, AA must source the market again and select new hotels or chose to renew with the incumbent property. About four months before needing a new contract, the AA specialist will reach out to APA and APFA to see if we are interested in renewing with the incumbent or resourcing the market. Sometimes, we are not given a choice – the market must be resourced due to a vast rate increase or because the hotel is not interested in renewing. In these cases, the market specialist will send out requests for bids to other hotels, and APA will also request to add additional hotels to the sourcing we feel would be good for our membership. Often, more than 30 hotels are sourced for one market. Unfortunately, hotels often do not respond to the requests for bids or say they are not interested in crew business. Click here to find out why . Deadhead Travel: FOM Prohibition on Alcohol Consumption Applies This is a new message from the APA Professional Standards Committee. Your APA Professional Standards Committee would like to remind you that the FOM prohibits consumption of alcoholic beverages while on duty, which includes deadhead travel to and from work. Also, a pilot traveling nonrev cannot occupy the jumpseat if they consumed any alcohol in the terminal before the flight. Please reference FOM 20.6. New contract provisions provide upgrades to pilots traveling on A-1 and A-3 listings. Although alcoholic beverages are an amenity in business- and first-class seats, the restrictions of the FOM nevertheless apply. With that in mind, please be sure to remain in compliance with the FOM while traveling to and from training. Get Educated About Our New Contract This is a repeated message from the APA Contract Compliance Committee. The Contract Compliance Committee wants to do everything we can to ensure that all APA members are well acquainted with the 2023 Collective Bargaining Agreement. Join us on Jan. 11 in LAX for a full day of training on the new CBA. This training will be conducted in hybrid fashion, with members welcome to participate in person or virtually via Zoom. Please take a few moments before the training to familiarize yourself with the Electronic Document Index . You must be logged in to AlliedPilots.org for the links to be accessible. This Index connects you to a vast array of APA documents that we will reference. It is equally useful in the daily operation as a line pilot, so we recommend you retain the Index for future reference. During the training, it may be helpful to have two screens; one to run Zoom and one to reference these documents. Jan. 11 in LAX: Click here to RSVP for in-person attendance . Jan. 11 via Zoom: Click here to register . Help us help you! The Contract Compliance Committee’s goal is for you – the membership – to be informed, educated, and knowledgeable. Every single pilot should strive to be a contract expert or, at the very least, strive for continued learning and engagement. Knowledge is power, and it will assist you in employing and being a watchdog of your negotiated work rules. Pigs of the Week APA commends American Airlines’ hardworking aircraft maintenance technicians for their outstanding work. We believe they are the best in the business. When repetitive problems do arise, they’re often due to managerial decisions that fail to properly prioritize tasks and to management’s decision to outsource a significant portion of the airline’s maintenance to offshore, third-party repair stations. In the last month, B737 aircraft 3AW ’s cabin temperature control has been written up nine times and has been out of service five times. It was most recently signed off on Jan. 5. UPDATE: After more than three years in storage, B737 aircraft 3AM returned to service in mid-October. It has been written up 25 times, been on MEL eight times, and been out of service nine times for the aft cabin temperature being uncontrollable. It most recently returned to service on Jan. 5 and is restricted to Class 1 maintenance stations. APA Welcomes Captains’ Leadership Class This is a new message from the APA Membership Committee. Click the image for a closer look. On Jan. 3, the APA Membership Committee hosted a casual dinner for the following pilots who were in Fort Worth for American Airlines’ Professionalism, Leadership, and Mentoring class: Thomas Addison, Paul Ascher, Jason Baker, Jonathan Birdwell, Michael Bixler, Randall Black, Gary Bowles, Brian Campbell, Joel Chambers, Michael Costas, Michael Cranston, Sean Creech, Michael DeWalt, George Goldthwaite, Jeffrey Gordon, Cole Hatch, Benjamin Holland, James Howell, Marshall Huisman, Cassandra Johnson, Adam Jolly, Gerardo Juarez, Jon Kalberer, James Loewen, Jonathan Norman, Wayne Oetinger, Kenneth Orr II, Mark Pebler, Lex Ramsey, George Reazer, Samuel Ross, Robert Senft, Laurin Siivonen-Rowand, Tom Ten Haken, Timothy Wagner, Jonathan Walker, Jacob Wingers, Brian Wood, Tanya Woodall, Jeffrey Yeaton, and Bradley Zimmerman. Domicile Events Visit AlliedPilots.org/Calendar to RSVP for any of these upcoming domicile events: BOS: Telephone Town Hall Meeting on Jan. 23 DCA: Washington Capitals game on Jan. 16; Contract Compliance training on Feb. 1 DFW: AUS Family Awareness dinner on Jan. 11; Fort Worth Stock Show "> LAX: SAN Family Awareness lunch on Jan. 9; IMAX training on Jan. 10; Contract Compliance training on Jan. 11; Domicile Meeting at SoFi Stadium on Feb. 7 LGA: Telephone Town Hall Meeting on Jan. 23; Winter Warmer event at the Cradle of Aviation Museum on Jan. 26 PHX: Domicile Meeting on Jan. 26 CLT Domicile Election Election Round ballots listing the following pilots in alphabetical order will be mailed to all CLT members on Jan. 9 and tallied on Jan. 31: CLT Domicile Chair FO Russ Blackwell FO Erik Knauff CA Dan Scola The winner will serve as Interim CLT Domicile Chair through Oct. 31. If you have any questions, contact the APA Elections Department via 817-302-2175 or elections@alliedpilots.org . DCA Domicile Election The following individuals have been placed into consideration for nomination and have indicated a willingness to serve, if elected. In alphabetical order, they are: DCA Domicile Chair FO Brandon Lightly FO Chris Wachter DCA Domicile Vice Chair CA Timothy Doreen Jr. FO Thomas Lawler CA Aaron Webb The candidates’ resumes will be emailed to DCA members on Feb. 6, when they will also be posted on the Elections page on AlliedPilots.org. Election Round voting will begin at 0100 Eastern on March 13 and end at 1300 Eastern on April 2. If necessary, Runoff Round voting would begin at 0100 Eastern on April 10 and end at 1300 Eastern on April 30. The winners will begin their two-year terms on May 1. If you have any questions, contact the APA Elections Department via 817-302-2175 or elections@alliedpilots.org . DFW Domicile Election The following individuals have been placed into consideration for nomination and have indicated a willingness to serve, if elected. In alphabetical order, they are: DFW Domicile Chair CA Drew Coleman CA William Coogan CA Bradley Donner CA James Magee CA Kenneth Marczak CA Steven Pacheco CA Jon Sherrell CA Brian Smith DFW Domicile Vice Chair CA Drew Coleman CA William Coogan CA Bradley Donner FO Julio Gomez FO Jason Gustin CA James Magee CA Kenneth Marczak CA Andrew O’Hara CA Steven Pacheco CA Brian Smith The candidates’ resumes will be emailed to DFW members on Feb. 6, when they will also be posted on the Elections page on AlliedPilots.org. When there are four or more candidates for a single position, the APA Constitution and Bylaws call for a Nomination Round that narrows the field to three. Nomination Round voting will begin at 0000 Central on Feb. 10 and end at 1200 Central on March 1. Election Round voting will begin at 0000 Central on March 13 and end at 1200 Central on April 2. If necessary, Runoff Round voting would begin at 0000 Central on April 10 and end at 1200 Central on April 30. The winners will begin their two-year terms on May 1. If you have any questions, contact the APA Elections Department via 817-302-2175 or elections@alliedpilots.org . Week in Review Here are a few recent messages you may have missed. Scheduling Committee: Vacation Bidding for 2024-2025 is Open Communications Committee: Seniority Merger and Retirement Transition (SMART) Ad Hoc Committee Communications Committee: Accident at Tokyo Haneda Airport Family Awareness Committee: Chiefs Watching Party on Jan. 7  Are You Willing to Serve? Each of these national committees or subcommittees has the indicated number of vacancies: Aeromedical Committee (1) Disabled Pilot Awareness Subcommittee (3) Human Intervention Motivation Study Subcommittee (2) Pilot Occupational Health Subcommittee (2) Project Wingman Subcommittee (3) Captain’s Authority Committee (2) Communications Committee (0) National Communications Network (7) Grey Eagles Liaison Committee (1) Jumpseat/Non-Rev Committee (1) Retirement ">Scheduling Committee (5) Training Committee (3) Checkmate (1 on 777 and 1 on 320) If you would like to serve on one or more of these committees, visit the Member Engagement Portal . Professional Standards FAQs Can a previous, resolved submission to Professional Standards be referenced in a future action? No. A resolved issue cannot be used to support other disciplinary actions. An agreement exists with management that Professional Standards referrals are never part of an employee’s permanent record. Professional Standards volunteers will never be asked to relate any case information in the employee discipline process. Confidentiality rules apply to management also. Once an issue is released to the Professional Standards program, it is as if management “forgets“ the issue ever occurred. To read all of the FAQs, click here . Professional Standards’ 24/7 hotline: 817-402-2181 If You’re 50, Join The Grey Eagles Are you a pilot for American Airlines, at least age 50, active or retired? Please join The Grey Eagles for food, fun, and fellowship. We offer cruises, conventions, monthly luncheons, retirement dinners, professional mentoring, and assistance to surviving spouses – all for a one-time lifetime fee. Pilot Job Fairs and Future Pilot Seminars Future text-decoration: underline; background-color: transparent; transition: all 0.2s ease 0s; cursor: pointer; box-sizing: border-box;" target="_blank"> Click here for more information . 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Compass Project Points Pilots in Right Direction This is the latest in a series of articles highlighting the work done by APA’s national committees. Read the rest on our Armed With the Facts webpage. When it comes to APA committees, there is one that nearly every new hire is familiar with. Not only is the Compass Project one of our largest committees, it’s also among the most necessary. The importance of this committee and what they provide for our pilots cannot be overstated. From their stockpile of documents to the one-on-one mentorship they provide, we can all agree that the pilots who volunteer for Compass are making a positive impact on all of us. Our Compass Mentors ensure that our new pilots learn how to navigate their new careers at American Airlines. As FO Josh Daneault says, “The main role of Compass Project Mentors is really summed up in our name: mentors. We are there for new hires, providing mentorship and a pathway to success for new hires through training.” The mentors assist our newest pilots with bidding for their monthly schedules or vacations, and they help find any of the documents a new hire may need in our system. “The biggest issue our new hires face is the amount of different systems needed to become familiar and proficient with flying at American,” FO Daneault says. “Beginning with TMS, and continuing on to finishing OE, becoming familiar with our Reserve system, looking at Open Time, understanding DOTC, TTS, TTS-RT, PBS, DECS and FOS, HI1s, 3s, and 5s, pay statements – the list really goes on and can become overwhelming. The team at Compass has put together great documentation to cover all of this, which is not only relevant to helping facilitate our new hires’ learning period but provides great reference material long after the first year.” Even after year one, there is so much we can learn, and the Compass Project is an asset we should all utilize. Understanding what our union provides the membership is pivotal to a successful career. Another program that is provided is YOUnion 101. YOUnion 101 is about educating all pilots on all aspects of APA membership, and the benefits APA provides YOU. Compass is in place to ensure the success for each pilot as they navigate through different times in their career. The committee is about to offer its first YOUnion 301 seminar for new captains. FO Benixavier Perez, who is a documentation specialist for Compass, said the compilation of documents is the committee’s bread and butter. This is where pilots go when they have questions about anything. But the documents aren’t the only thing that Compass offers. Thanks to the committee’s roster of experts in different niches, our pilots can get the answers to just about anything related to this job. “Like a compass, it will always be there to guide you. Compass will grow, evolve, and learn as people, contracts, and the pilot group changes,” FO Daneault says. “We’re always here to provide reliable knowledge, references, and support to not only new hires, but we’re committed to ensuring ALL of our pilots can always find a way back to a ‘true north,’ so to speak. It is so important to us as volunteers that our pilots know we are here for them from the day they set foot on property to well into their retirement.” The Compass Project Committee is the go-to source when pilots need answers. As such, the committee is always looking for new volunteers. If you are interested, please send them an email: compassproject@alliedpilots.org .

Accident at Tokyo Haneda Airport APA extends its heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of the five crew members who died on board a Japan Coast Guard Dash-8 that collided with Japan Airlines Flight 516 at HND on Tuesday. We also commend the outstanding response by the crew and ground personnel for safely evacuating all 379 passengers and crew on board the JAL A350, and we are hopeful for a full recovery by those who sustained injuries. APA stands ready to assist any APA member who has been affected by this tragic accident, and we extend that same offer of assistance to the broader aviation community. We look forward to learning all we can from what happened at HND to prevent any recurrence. APA’s robust team of safety subject-matter experts remains committed to preserving and enhancing the margin of safety throughout commercial aviation.

APA News Digest Dec. 29, 2023 Editor’s note: Some links in this message will work best if you log in to AlliedPilots.org before clicking them. In This Edition ... “Positive Rate” Episode 19: APA Vice President CA Chris Torres Jan. 12 Deadline: Ratification Bonus (LOA 23-002) and Your 401(k) Elections National Town Hall Meeting Set for Jan. 3 Participate in Concourse Conversations in January APA Holiday Schedule Contract Compliance Committee: Get Educated About Our New Contract Maintenance and Technical Analysis Committee: Pig of the Week Membership Committee: APA Welcomes Captains’ Leadership Classes Domicile Events Domicile Elections Week in Review Are You Willing to Serve? Professional Standards FAQ If You’re 50, Join The Grey Eagles Pilot Job Fairs and Future Pilot Seminars “Positive Rate” Episode 19: APA Vice President CA Chris Torres In the latest episode of our “ Positive Rate ” podcast, Communications Committee Deputy Chair FO Tami McBride speaks with APA Vice President CA Chris Torres about the status of “The Line” discussion forums and the efforts of the Governance and Reform Ad Hoc Committee. Each episode of “Positive Rate” features various APA leaders and the subject-matter experts working on the membership’s behalf. The podcast is available through popular streaming services, including Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify – you can search for “Positive Rate” or “Allied Pilots Association” on your platform of choice to subscribe and download. Your first opportunity to listen will be via AlliedPilots.org/Podcasts . We welcome your feedback on this format. If you have a question or a comment, please send it to Communications Director Gregg Overman via goverman@alliedpilots.org . Jan. 12 Deadline: Ratification Bonus (LOA 23-002) and Your 401(k) Elections The Company has confirmed that the second installment of the Ratification Bonus (RB2) will be paid on Jan. 24 by day’s end. This bonus will include 17% Company non-elective contributions. The deadline for modifying your 401(k) employee and/or employer contributions on Fidelity NetBenefits is 1500 Central on Jan. 12. If you do not make any changes to your special election 401(k) contribution percentages before then, your existing special election percentages on file at Fidelity will be applied to your lump sum cash payout. If you have not done so already, we recommend consulting with your financial planner and tax advisor to make any desired adjustments. One of the more frequent questions the APA Retirement and Benefits Committee receives is how various Internal Revenue Code regulatory limits interrelate to affect pilots’ 401(k) personal planning. Click here for an explanation of how the 2024 limits can assist with your 401(k) planning. As American Airlines highlighted in its recent update on this topic , the IRS limits the amount of compensation that is eligible for 401(k) contributions. The compensation limit for 2024 is $345,000. Once an individual receives $345,000 in eligible compensation during the year, no further employee or employer contributions can be made to your 401(k) account. National Town Hall Meeting Set for Jan. 3 The APA Communications Committee sent the following message to all members on Thursday. Your APA National Officers will host a National Town Hall Meeting via Zoom at 1600 Central on Wednesday, Jan. 3. Click here to register for the Jan. 3 meeting . The following committees will be among the presenters: The Grievance Resolution Committee will provide a summary of the recent grievance caucus that resolved nearly 50 grievances worth more than $800,000. The Negotiating Committee and Joint Implementation Action Committee will provide an update on Collective Bargaining Agreement implementation. The Scheduling Committee will provide an update on efforts to improve TTS functionality. For those unable to participate live, we plan to upload a recording of the town hall to AlliedPilots.org/Videos after the meeting. If your schedule permits, we strongly encourage you to make plans now to join us on Wednesday afternoon. As the outcome of our Section 6 negotiations so clearly demonstrated, membership engagement is critical to our success as a pilot group. Participate in Concourse Conversations in January FO Jimmy Deragisch, FO Howard Kwon, and FO John Fisher of the National Communications Network APA’s National Communications Network will host four editions of Concourse Conversation in January. MIA on Jan. 4 from 0800 to 1600, by La Caretta and D38 DFW on Jan. 9 from 0800 to 1500, across from C24 next to Pinkberry JFK on Jan. 11 from 1500 to 2100, near the elevators by Starbucks LGA on Jan. 12 from 0500 to 1200, at the bottom of the escalators in the AA terminal These volunteers, along with your National Officers and Domicile Officers, will be in the terminals to gather feedback from the pilot group. They look forward to meeting with as many pilots as possible. If you’re scheduled to be at one of these airports on the listed dates, please take a few minutes to stop by and talk. APA Holiday Schedule APA headquarters, including Contract Administration, will be closed on New Year’ Day. Contract Administration will be open from 0700 to 1900 Central on Saturday and from 0700 to 1700 Central on New Year’ Eve. As always, your APA support team remains available 24/7. When Contract Administration is closed, calls will be forwarded to a phone service operated by Contract Compliance Committee and Flight Time/Duty Time Committee volunteers. Please note that call-back times may be longer than normal due to limited staffing. If your call is not urgent, we encourage you to wait until normal business hours resume. You may also want to consult the pilot volunteers on your domicile’s Contract Compliance Committee. Almost every domicile has one, and some of them have larger rosters than the national committee. Contact your local committee by visiting your domicile’s page on AlliedPilots.org and clicking the “Domicile Committee List” link. To reach a contract administrator, call APA HQ at 1-800-323-1470 and press Option 3. If you prefer to e-mail your question to the contract administrators, click here . For specific FAR 117/fatigue issues requiring immediate attention, you can also call the Emergency Help Line at 682-738-6670 manned 24/7 by Flight Time/Duty Time Committee volunteers. Get Educated About Our New Contract This is a repeated message from the APA Contract Compliance Committee. The Contract Compliance Committee wants to do everything we can to ensure that all APA members are well acquainted with the 2023 Collective Bargaining Agreement. Join us on Jan. 11 in LAX for a full day of training on the new CBA. This training will be conducted in hybrid fashion, with members welcome to participate in person or virtually via Zoom. Please take a few moments before the training to familiarize yourself with the Electronic Document Index . You must be logged in to AlliedPilots.org for the links to be accessible. This Index connects you to a vast array of APA documents that we will reference. It is equally useful in the daily operation as a line pilot, so we recommend you retain the Index for future reference. During the training, it may be helpful to have two screens; one to run Zoom and one to reference these documents. Jan. 11 in LAX: Click here to RSVP for in-person attendance . Jan. 11 via Zoom: Click here to register . Help us help you! The Contract Compliance Committee’s goal is for you – the membership – to be informed, educated, and knowledgeable. Every single pilot should strive to be a contract expert or, at the very least, strive for continued learning and engagement. Knowledge is power, and it will assist you in employing and being a watchdog of your negotiated work rules. Pig of the Week APA commends American Airlines’ hardworking aircraft maintenance technicians for their outstanding work. We believe they are the best in the business. When repetitive problems do arise, they’re often due to managerial decisions that fail to properly prioritize tasks and to management’s decision to outsource a significant portion of the airline’s maintenance to offshore, third-party repair stations. Since September, B737 aircraft 3HW has been written up eight times for “all lavatories will not flush.” It has been out of service eight times for the same reason. It was recently operated under a special flight permit to a maintenance base for repairs, where it remained out of service at the time of this writing. It is restricted to Class 1 maintenance stations. APA Welcomes Captains’ Leadership Class This is a new message from the APA Membership Committee. Click the image for a closer look. On Dec. 27, the APA Membership Committee hosted a casual dinner for the following pilots who were in Fort Worth for American Airlines’ Professionalism, Leadership, and Mentoring class: Robert Anderson, Stephen Anim, Brandon Chaloupka, Jeffrey Davis, Ryan Fletcher, Matthew Hall, Derrick Harris, Daniel Helberg, Jonathan Hudson, Erwin Jocson, Brian Lee Jr., Arthur Lotz, Steven Monteiro, Brigido Natera, Steven Schulze, Sergio Taborda, Andre Turner, and Russell Vanhoozer. Domicile Events Click the image for a closer look. A group of pilots who are based at BOS or reside in New England – or both – gathered at Hill Street Cemetery in Hampton, N.H., on Dec. 16 for a Wreaths Across America ceremony. Other BOS pilots and their families laid wreaths at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne. APA members participated in Wreaths Across America ceremonies in cemeteries near all 10 of our domicile cities, plus BNA and STL. You can see more photos on APA’s Facebook page. Visit AlliedPilots.org/Calendar to RSVP for any of these upcoming domicile events: BOS: Telephone Town Hall Meeting on Jan. 23 DCA: Washington Capitals game on Jan. 16; Contract Compliance training on Feb. 1 DFW: Fort Worth Stock Show "> LAX: IMAX training on Jan. 10; Contract Compliance training on Jan. 11 LGA: Telephone Town Hall Meeting on Jan. 23; Winter Warmer event at the Cradle of Aviation Museum on Jan. 26 PHX: Domicile Meeting on Jan. 26 Domicile Elections Election Round ballots listing the following pilots will be mailed to all CLT members on Jan. 9 and tallied on Jan. 31: CLT Domicile Chair FO Russ Blackwell FO Erik Knauff CA Dan Scola The winner will serve as Interim CLT Domicile Chair through Oct. 31. The deadline to submit pilots’ names for the regularly scheduled DCA and DFW Domicile Elections was 0001 Central on Dec. 26. Pilots whose names were submitted have until 0001 Central on Jan. 2 to confirm that they are seeking nomination. Nomination Round voting will begin at 0000 Central on Feb. 10 and end at 1200 Central on March 1. If you have any questions, contact the APA Elections Department via 817-302-2175 or elections@alliedpilots.org . Week in Review Here are a few recent messages you may have missed. Negotiating Committee: Updates on Reserve Reschedule and Sit Time Benefits Review and Appeals Board: Current Status of PMA and POD  Are You Willing to Serve? Each of these national committees or subcommittees has the indicated number of vacancies: Aeromedical Committee (1) Disabled Pilot Awareness Subcommittee (3) Human Intervention Motivation Study Subcommittee (2) Pilot Occupational Health Subcommittee (2) Project Wingman Subcommittee (3) Captain’s Authority Committee (2) Communications Committee (0) National Communications Network (7) Grey Eagles Liaison Committee (1) Hotel Committee (3) Jumpseat/Non-Rev Committee (1) Retirement ">Scheduling Committee (5) Training Committee (3) Checkmate (1 on 777 and 1 on 320) If you would like to serve on one or more of these committees, visit the Member Engagement Portal . Professional Standards FAQs Since the program is voluntary, can a person choose not to be a part of the program? The Professional Standards Program is completely voluntary. If you are approached by a committee volunteer, it is your choice whether to participate. However, please remember the choice to not participate may lead to the company resolving the issue at their sole discretion. To read all of the FAQs, click here . Professional Standards’ 24/7 hotline: 817-402-2181 If You’re 50, Join The Grey Eagles Are you a pilot for American Airlines, at least age 50, active or retired? Please join The Grey Eagles for food, fun, and fellowship. We offer cruises, conventions, monthly luncheons, retirement dinners, professional mentoring, and assistance to surviving spouses – all for a one-time lifetime fee. Pilot Job Fairs and Future Pilot Seminars Future text-decoration: underline; background-color: transparent; transition: all 0.2s ease 0s; cursor: pointer; box-sizing: border-box;" target="_blank"> Click here for more information . Industry News For more about what’s happening in the industry, be sure to visit the Industry News page on AlliedPilots.org . 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APA News Digest Dec. 22, 2023 Editor’s note: Some links in this message will work best if you log in to AlliedPilots.org before clicking them. In This Edition ... Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Armed With the Facts Global Grievance Caucus Update: Returning More than $800,000.00 to APA Members National Town Hall Meeting Set for Jan. 3 Southwest Pilots to Vote on Tentative Agreement FAA Expected to Name Mental Health Panel APA Holiday Schedule Flight Time/Duty Time Committee: Let Us Review Your Fatigue Narrative Hotel Committee: Hotel Survey is Available Again Contract Compliance Committee: Get Educated About Our New Contract Maintenance and Technical Analysis Committee: Pig of the Week Membership Committee: APA Welcomes Captains’ Leadership Classes Domicile Events Domicile Elections Week in Review Are You Willing to Serve? Professional Standards FAQ Sharing the Holiday Spirit with Christmas Epaulets If You’re 50, Join The Grey Eagles Pilot Job Fairs and Future Pilot Seminars Merry Christmas and Happy New Year This is a new message from APA President CA Ed Sicher. APA Pilots, On behalf of my fellow APA National Officers, I would like to wish you and your loved ones the very best for the coming year. As we look toward 2024, APA remains committed to protecting and advancing your interests in everything we do, including preserving and enhancing the margin of safety, timely and correct implementation of our Collective Bargaining Agreement, ensuring you get the training you need, and expediting your return to the cockpit following a medical-related absence. During this often-hectic time of year, please keep in mind the many member support services your union provides and do not hesitate to contact us for assistance. APA’s dedicated team of subject-matter experts is here for you 24/7. Stay safe, watch out for one another, and remember – we are all in this together . As the outcome of our Section 6 negotiations so aptly demonstrated, membership unity is a potent force for good. In closing, thank you for the opportunity to serve as APA President. It is one of the great honors of my life. All the best, Ed Armed With The Facts Make sure you are fully armed with the facts regarding APA and the value it provides to our members, and why any move to change representation would be a mistake. The Armed With The Facts webpage, readily accessible via the AlliedPilots.org member home page, features helpful background material posted on Nov. 28, Dec. 12, and Dec. 20 regarding the advantages of APA representation. Be sure to visit the page regularly for the latest updates, and also be sure to check out the latest video: Global Grievance Caucus Update: Returning More than $800,000.00 to APA Members This is a new message from APA Legal. APA President CA Ed Sicher, Vice President CA Chris Torres, members of the Grievance Resolution Committee, and APA Legal met with management this week to continue discussing some of the pending Presidential Grievances and Domicile Grievances. The parties were able to reach resolution on approximately 50 grievances, which will return more than $800,000.00 to the affected pilots. APA Legal will email the affected pilots with an update regarding the outcome of each grievance next week and APA will provide additional details on the caucus in the coming days. This was a good way to wrap up 2023 and we are looking forward to continued discussions of the remaining Presidential Grievances in January 2024. National Town Hall Meeting Set for Jan. 3 Your National Officers will host a National Town Hall Meeting via Zoom at 1600 Central on Wednesday, Jan. 3. Click here to register for the Jan. 3 meeting . Email  townhall@alliedpilots.org to submit your questions in advance – the deadline for submitting questions is 2359 Central on Jan. 2. Pre-submitted questions will be addressed during the call, with live questions taken as time permits. For those unable to participate live, we plan to upload a recording of the town hall to  AlliedPilots.org/Videos after the meeting. Southwest Pilots to Vote on Tentative Agreement The Southwest Airlines Pilots Association Board of Directors voted on Wednesday to send a Tentative Agreement to its membership for consideration. “We know that the last few years have been difficult for our pilots as well as our customers, but we believe that this TA rewards our pilots as well as improving reliability for our passengers,” SWAPA President Captain Casey Murray said in a press release . Ratification voting will open on Jan. 8 and conclude on Jan. 22. Meanwhile, the American Airlines passenger service agents represented by the CWA-IBT Association began voting on a TA on Thursday. Their voting period will end on Jan. 8. FAA Expected to Name Mental Health Panel Before December ends, the FAA is expected to appoint aviation and medical experts to a committee that will study the mental health of pilots and air traffic controllers and make recommendations. “We’ve got to make sure that when the FAA gets these recommendations, they actually institute them,” APA Communications Committee Chair CA Dennis Tajer told Fox News . “Don’t cherry-pick.” APA Holiday Schedule APA headquarters, including Contract Administration, will be closed on Christmas Day. Contract Administration will be open from 0700 to 1900 Central on Saturday and from 0700 to 1700 Central on Christmas Eve. As always, your APA support team remains available 24/7. When Contract Administration is closed, calls will be forwarded to a phone service operated by Contract Compliance Committee and Flight Time/Duty Time Committee volunteers. Please note that call-back times may be longer than normal due to limited staffing. If your call is not urgent, we encourage you to wait until normal business hours resume. You may also want to consult the pilot volunteers on your domicile’s Contract Compliance Committee. Almost every domicile has one, and some of them have larger rosters than the national committee. Contact your local committee by visiting your domicile’s page on AlliedPilots.org and clicking the “Domicile Committee List” link. To reach a contract administrator, call APA HQ at 1-800-323-1470 and press Option 3. If you prefer to e-mail your question to the contract administrators, click here . For specific FAR 117/fatigue issues requiring immediate attention, you can also call the Emergency Help Line at 682-738-6670 manned 24/7 by Flight Time/Duty Time Committee volunteers. Let Us Review Your Fatigue Narrative This is a new message from the APA Flight Time/Duty Time Committee. If you have a fatigue event, we recommend you send your draft narrative to us prior to submitting through the reporting system. The report should be sent to fatigue@alliedpilots.org , as that is the only email address that will route your draft to the appropriate reviewers. Thanks for sending us your drafts. We are usually able to reply within a few hours if you use that email address. Hotel Survey is Available Again This is a new message from the APA Hotel Committee. Make sure you have downloaded the new APA Pilot app to your smartphone or AA iPad. Once you have done so, the Hotel Survey should automatically appear on your device after your layover, approximately one hour prior to departure. If the survey is not completed then, it will be stored in your APA Pilot app inbox to fill out later. This survey is one of the most important items each pilot can complete to improve layovers. With the survey data on hotels and transportation, your Hotel Committee can address problems you are facing on your layovers. That data has helped us get out of RED/unsuitable hotels and has also facilitated us in keeping some great hotels even though hotel rates were rising. Since March 2017, your Hotel Committee has collected data from the Hotel Survey. The old version of “green, yellow, red” served its purpose, but we now need more concise data. The new survey gives us details on multiple categories of your layover, including climate control, noise, food options, location, safety, fatigue, etc. Transportation pickup and return each have one question with the option to select your experience as great, +15-minute wait, no show, “walked” to a different hotel, etc. This more-detailed survey lets us drill down deeper, identify issues, and allows us to find resolution. As an example, recent survey data showed a consistent problem with the LAX Renaissance hotel shuttle, which we addressed with the AA Hotel Contracts department. There is now third-party transportation provided to help pilots start their layovers and get pilots back to the airport on time. Thanks to all of you who took the time highlight the problem via the survey. If you have any problems with the Hotel Survey, send an email to hotel.chair@alliedpilots.org . For more information, see the QRH – Quick Reference Hotels document, which should answer 99 percent of all hotel and transportation questions while providing helpful solutions. Suggestion: Download this QRH document to your AA iPad for easy access in the future. Get Educated About Our New Contract This is a repeated message from the APA Contract Compliance Committee. The Contract Compliance Committee wants to do everything we can to ensure that all APA members are well acquainted with the 2023 Collective Bargaining Agreement. Join us on Jan. 11 in LAX for a full day of training on the new CBA. This training will be conducted in hybrid fashion, with members welcome to participate in person or virtually via Zoom. Please take a few moments before the training to familiarize yourself with the Electronic Document Index . You must be logged in to AlliedPilots.org for the links to be accessible. This Index connects you to a vast array of APA documents that we will reference. It is equally useful in the daily operation as a line pilot, so we recommend you retain the Index for future reference. During the training, it may be helpful to have two screens; one to run Zoom and one to reference these documents. Jan. 11 in LAX: Click here to RSVP for in-person attendance . Jan. 11 via Zoom: Click here to register . Help us help you! The Contract Compliance Committee’s goal is for you – the membership – to be informed, educated, and knowledgeable. Every single pilot should strive to be a contract expert or, at the very least, strive for continued learning and engagement. Knowledge is power, and it will assist you in employing and being a watchdog of your negotiated work rules. Pig of the Week APA commends American Airlines’ hardworking aircraft maintenance technicians for their outstanding work. We believe they are the best in the business. When repetitive problems do arise, they’re often due to managerial decisions that fail to properly prioritize tasks and to management’s decision to outsource a significant portion of the airline’s maintenance to offshore, third-party repair stations. After reactivation following more than three years in storage, B737 aircraft 3AM was returned to service in mid-October. Since then, it has been written up 20 times, been on MEL six times, and out of service eight times for the aft cabin temperature being uncontrollable. It was last signed off on Dec. 20 and is currently restricted to Class 1 maintenance stations. APA Welcomes Captains’ Leadership Class This is a new message from the APA Membership Committee. Click the image for a closer look. On Dec. 20, the APA Membership Committee hosted a casual dinner for the following pilots who were in Fort Worth for American Airlines’ Professionalism, Leadership, and Mentoring class: Bryan Allen, Matthew Bossert, Kane Cairncross, Charles Churchville, Gary Davis, Erik DeWinne, Edward Fong, Robert Forrester, Bryan Francis, Angel Gonzalez-Zeno, Kevaughn Hammond, Alejandro House, Jared Jacobs, Christopher Lavelle, Taylor Lee, John Llano, William Lockhart, Timothy Lunsford, Erin McWhorter, Matthew Miller, Robert Schindlar, Tami Smith, Michael Tice, Kevin Wilburn, James Wilson IV, and Daniel Winebrenner. Domicile Events Click the image for a closer look. Nearly 200 pilots and guests converged at Topgolf in Fort Worth last Saturday for the DFW Holiday Party. You can see more photos on APA’s Facebook page. Visit AlliedPilots.org/Calendar to RSVP for any of these upcoming domicile events: BOS: Telephone Town Hall Meeting on Jan. 23 DCA: Washington Capitals game on Jan. 16; Contract Compliance training on Feb. 1 DFW: Fort Worth Stock Show "> LAX: IMAX training on Jan. 10; Contract Compliance training on Jan. 11 LGA: Telephone Town Hall Meeting on Jan. 23; Winter Warmer event at the Cradle of Aviation Museum on Jan. 26 PHX: Domicile Meeting on Jan. 26 Domicile Elections The following CLT pilots have been placed into consideration for nomination as Interim Domicile Chair and have indicated a willingness to serve, if elected: CLT Domicile Chair FO Russ Blackwell FO Ryan Cianciolo CA Casey Granger FO Erik Knauff CA Dan Scola The candidates’ resumes were mailed to all CLT pilots on Dec. 5. Nomination Round ballots were mailed on Dec. 6, and they will be tallied on Dec. 28. The three candidates with the most votes will advance to the Election Round. Pilots’ names can be submitted for the regularly scheduled DCA and DFW Domicile Elections until 0001 Central on Dec. 26. Submissions can be made on the APA Elections webpage. If you have any questions, contact the APA Elections Department via 817-302-2175 or elections@alliedpilots.org . Week in Review The following messages were sent since the previous News Digest was published on Dec. 15. Communications Committee: Brazilian Visa: Do Not Apply as a Crewmember Communications Committee: PMA, POD, and the Welfare Benefit Trust: The Facts Communications Committee: We Remember American Airlines Flight 965 Are You Willing to Serve? Each of these national committees or subcommittees has the indicated number of vacancies: Aeromedical Committee (1) Disabled Pilot Awareness Subcommittee (3) Human Intervention Motivation Study Subcommittee (2) Pilot Occupational Health Subcommittee (2) Project Wingman Subcommittee (3) Captain’s Authority Committee (2) Communications Committee (0) National Communications Network (7) Grey Eagles Liaison Committee (1) Hotel Committee (3) Jumpseat/Non-Rev Committee (1) Retirement ">Scheduling Committee (5) Training Committee (3) Checkmate (1 on 777 and 1 on 320) If you would like to serve on one or more of these committees, visit the Member Engagement Portal . Professional Standards FAQs What issues are not appropriate for Professional Standards? Professional Standards will not normally address CBA disagreements, substance/alcohol abuse, and any immediate threat to safety of flight. The program is not designed to address issues related to security violations; legal, medical, or criminal issues; or gross negligence. Professional Standards is not able to address issues arising from “The Line” forums, nor should PS volunteers post to “The Line“ forums. However, if you are in doubt about which APA committee is best suited to handle your needs, all Professional Standards volunteers are familiar with the vast network of support offered at APA and through the company. Call Your Union First! To read all of the FAQs, click here . Professional Standards’ 24/7 hotline: 817-402-2181 Sharing the Holiday Spirit with Christmas Epaulets Aero Crew News recently published an article by CA Tim Knutson about how his family got involved in the annual Christmas epaulets effort. This popular, long-running program benefits the families of our nation’s fallen heroes and young people seeking ways to further their education. CA John Knutson – U.S. Army veteran and a pilot for North Central, Republic, and Northwest Airlines – lost his battle with cancer in 1997 at age 56. To honor his memory, John’s widow, Mary, decided to start making Christmas epaulets. Mary originally directed all proceeds to the Chetek-Weyerhaeuser Scholarship Foundation, since John was a 1959 graduate of Chetek High School. In an acknowledgement of John’s love of country, the proceeds have been shared between the Gary Sinise Foundation/Snowball Express and the Chetek-Weyerhaeuser Scholarship Foundation in recent years. You may buy your epaulets  here for $20 plus $5.50 for shipping and handling. They’re also available at Crew Outfitters stores at DFW and IAH. If you have any questions, please contact CA Tim Knutson via  info@christmasepaulets.com . Thank you for supporting this worthy cause. If You’re 50, Join The Grey Eagles Are you a pilot for American Airlines, at least age 50, active or retired? Please join The Grey Eagles for food, fun, and fellowship. We offer cruises, conventions, monthly luncheons, retirement dinners, professional mentoring, and assistance to surviving spouses – all for a one-time lifetime fee. Pilot Job Fairs and Future Pilot Seminars Future text-decoration: underline; background-color: transparent; transition: all 0.2s ease 0s; cursor: pointer; box-sizing: border-box;" target="_blank"> Click here for more information . Industry News For more about what’s happening in the industry, be sure to visit the Industry News page on AlliedPilots.org . Connect with Us: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | TikTok | YouTube Contact Us: Phone - 817.302.2272 | Website - AlliedPilots.org

From Hiring to Retiring, the Membership Committee Looks Out for Pilots This is the latest in a series of articles highlighting the work done by APA’s national committees. Read the rest on our Armed With the Facts webpage. When we’re new hires, we submit applications to join the Allied Pilots Association. Our membership with the union protects us. It gives us access to APA’s aeromedical resources as well as the union’s incredible benefits plans. Our membership also gives us a voice in Washington, D.C. And while it may be as easy as submitting a quick application for us, there’s a lot going on behind the scenes of that application. That’s where the Membership Committee comes in. “It’s a lot of busy work,” Deputy Chair CA James Marberry says. “It’s not necessarily the glamorous work, but it’s a necessary part of structuring a union.” Membership Committee Chair CA Steve Pacheco (shown at left, hard at work) says the committee’s primary focus is taking care of new hires. “We monitor their progression from being a non-member, to being an apprentice member, to then a full member,” he says. “We’re working with new hires until they get their Compass mentors.” The process to becoming an APA member starts at the new hires’ Meet and Greet, which was recently moved up to day one of InDoc so pilots – and their families – know from the start that APA is available to support them. “We come over and introduce ourselves, and then invite them to a dinner at APA to help inform and guide them through the ins and outs of not only employment at American, but what the union has to offer,” CA Pacheco says. “We try to emphasize the importance of professionalism and being proud of our profession.” The Membership Committee hosted nearly 40 such dinners for new hires in 2023. The committee hosts similar dinners for captains who are in Fort Worth for American Airlines’ Professionalism, Leadership, and Mentoring class. “We also support new captains,” CA Pacheco says. “We strive to answer any questions they may have and provide support in any way we can.” This is just one of the dozens of new-hire classes the Membership Committee hosted this year. Supporting pilots and their families is a huge undertaking for the Membership Committee, especially if a pilot is returning from long-term disability or facing furlough. CA Marberry got involved with the committee just before the COVID-induced furloughs of 2020. “We wanted to take care of our pilots,” he says. “We put together a video to help our pilots prepare for furlough, get their financials in order, and any other ways we can help.” For CA Marberry, this is a personal cause, because he was furloughed in 2002. “At that point, it was just, ‘Turn your stuff in. We’re sorry.’ But now we’re helping give you information and support. We want our members to know that we’re still here for you, you’re still a member, and you still have APA resources, which is part of why we did Zoom calls,” he says. “There was a lot of really good information, but really, the biggest part was that the people that attended the Zoom calls knew that they weren’t on an island by themselves.” The Membership Committee’s efforts extend to retiring pilots, who are offered a personalized poster featuring their aircraft of choice. “In essence, Membership is a start-to-finish committee dedicated to supporting pilots for the entirety of their careers,” CA Pacheco says. “I want members to know that whenever they have an issue, there’s someone they can call at APA to get an answer. You can start with us, and we’ll help you figure it out. We are available to help answer questions regarding anything from IT support to directing members to appropriate departments for assistance with whatever information they may need.” CA Marberry echoes that sentiment: “We answer a lot of membership questions. We’re proud to support the pilot group. We get to help our pilots. I love doing that. It makes me feel really good.”