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In this episode of the Straight & Level podcast, Chicago 737 Captain Pete Rogers discusses his 24 years experience at AA from a former military pilot perspective. He details the challenges facing AA pilots in a world where technology is advancing at an eye-watering pace, such as single pilot operations and assaults on aviation safety, and the importance of securing ALPA pilot representation to protect AA pilot careers moving forward.
"We’re going to have the opportunity to join ALPA and make it 100,000 pilots strong. We will have access to resources that eclipse what APA is capable of providing us on day 1. Our pilots absolutely deserve the right to make an educated decision as to the risks they see going forward with APA or ALPA for the longevity of their careers. It’s a crucial decision for our pilots and they absolutely need to have a voice."
Many long-time AA pilots are signing and collecting cards, passionate about pilots of American Airlines having an informed choice in representation.
Take an action that matters: Collect signed cards from your fellow pilots and send them to us via expedited shipping methods ASAP.
The following full street address must be used when utilizing FedEx or UPS services to our P.O. Box:
AA Pilots for ALPA
10926 Quality Drive
PO Box 38509
Charlotte, NC 28278
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In this episode of the Straight & Level podcast, DFW 787 Captain Josie Wales discusses his experience serving on APA’s Board of Directors and the decisions that led to him collecting cards in the terminal. Listen to his perspective here.
“When our merger committee came back, and had the recommendation that we continue to discuss a merger with ALPA, the Board of Directors shut them down,” Wales said. “Basically we got 20 people that are sitting there saying that the pilots don’t have a right to get facts from ALPA and facts from APA to compare apples and oranges and to make an educated decision. At the end of the day, we need to get the facts. We need to make the decision. We’re a very intelligent group of people. And the Board of Directors is not allowing us to do this.”
Many long-time AA pilots are signing and collecting cards, passionate about pilots of American Airlines having an informed choice in representation.
Print, Sign, and Mail a Card: https://files.constantcontact.com/ad763251901/392a8c99-e851-41a7-9964-6af8e4f1c4aa.pdf?rdr=true
APA-ALPA Merger Exploratory Committee's Report: https://storage.googleapis.com/production-constantcontact-v1-0-3/583/1295583/3ovvC4NI/ab3cc0b01e3f44889524ae6508cf3b87?fileName=APA-ALPA%20Merger%20Exploratory%20Committee%20Report%20No%20Attachments.pdf
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In this episode of the Straight & Level podcast, ORD B737 First Officer Matt Skowron discusses signing a card while on probation. Listen to his perspective here
Many newer AA pilots inquire whether they can sign a card and what signing a card means. As a reminder:
Probationary pilots are eligible to join the call for AA vote through The Pilots’ Choice for representation. Signing a card will not jeopardize your future at American; it's your right protected by federal law and is confidential. Signing a card is a petition for AA vote. Signing a card IS NOT a vote for ALPA or a vote to decertify APA. It also does not remove union representation from our pilot group, nor does it change our contract or accompanying agreements. Triggering AA vote with a strong majority of cards provides an opportunity for you to make a business decision for your career. Hearing directly from both ALPA and our current union will allow us to collectively decide which union provides the best representation, value, and future for our professional airline pilot careers.If you meet a probationary pilot who is interested in having an opportunity for AA vote, then you can let them know this survey will provide a card mailed to their house with return postage.
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Listen to DFW Vice Chair candidate Captain Drew Coleman's podcast episode to find out why he is running, why he signed a card, and why he deserves your vote.
You can vote electronically here or request a mail ballot here .
To vote electronically, you will need a pin that should have been mailed to your address on file with APA several weeks ago. If you never received a pin, then check your address on file with APA and request another pin from APA Election Coordinator Kathy Lazenby at 817-302-2175 .
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Listen to DFW Chair candidate Captain Brian Smith's podcast episode to find out why he is running, why he signed a card, and why he deserves your vote.
You can also listen to his first podcast episode discussing his time in terminals here: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-r4en2-15177a4
You can vote electronically here or request a mail ballot here .
To vote electronically, you will need a pin that should have been mailed to your address on file with APA several weeks ago. If you never received a pin, then check your address on file with APA and request another pin from APA Election Coordinator Kathy Lazenby at 817-302-2175 .
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Listen to DCA Vice Chair candidate First Officer Tom Lawler's podcast episode to find out why he is running, why he signed a card, and why he deserves your vote.
You can vote electronically here or request a mail ballot here .
To vote electronically, you will need a pin that should have been mailed to your address on file with APA several weeks ago. If you never received a pin, then check your address on file with APA and request another pin from APA Election Coordinator Kathy Lazenby at 817-302-2175 .
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Listen to DCA Chair candidate First Officer Brandon Lighty's podcast episode to find out why he is running, why he signed a card, and why he deserves your vote.
You can learn more about him by visiting his website: http://Brandonlighty4dca.info
You can vote electronically here or request a mail ballot here .
To vote electronically, you will need a pin that should have been mailed to your address on file with APA several weeks ago. If you never received a pin, then check your address on file with APA and request another pin from APA Election Coordinator Kathy Lazenby at 817-302-2175 .
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We recently sent a large number of American Pilots this information with cards and return postage to ensure as many pilots as possible have an opportunity to add their voice to our petition for a representation vote. Listen to this podcast episode for more information.
If you have any doubt whether your first card made it to our PO Box, then please send us this one. Postage is already included!
Line pilots like you funded the data marketing research, postage, envelopes, flier, and cards in these mailers. Thank you for your continued support!
Please consider additional contributions to ensure we show the strongest unity possible for AA vote.
Fund Mailers for Your Fellow Pilots: https://donorbox.org/pilots-choice
You can find my form "Want a Card? Request One Here" at: https://form.jotform.com/232675272521051
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As we continue toward 100% of American Pilots signing cards, one question continues to bubble up: what happens once we are ready to submit the cards to the National Mediation Board?
AA Pilots for ALPA’s lead organizer, Jeff Kerr, discusses what the next steps will look like for our pilot group.
“We’re seeing really strong support on the line. I have no doubt that we’re going to have an election. We’re going to have an opportunity to vote on ALPA representation. The closer we get to 100% sends a very strong message to our current representation and to the company about our pilots being ready to have a choice moving forward. I challenge every single pilot: don’t think about it as 50% +1, think about it as 100%. Let's vote, and let’s put this issue to bed, so we can move forward as a united pilot group.”
In this episode, Jeff and Garrett discuss the details of the National Mediation Board process. They also set expectations for an apples-to-apples education process so AA pilots can choose which group can best represent their interests as professional airline pilots.
Want a Card? Send Us Your Address: https://form.jotform.com/232675272521051
We Need Your Help to Get to 100%! Sign up here to be an advocate for a vote for more professional representation. https://form.jotform.com/231586809135159
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We’re back with more Tales from the Terminal, one of our most popular segments on the Straight & Level podcast.
This week we’re in Charlotte with Captain Heather Boulanger, who shares her “lessons learned” collecting cards and training advocates in AA terminals: listen to our pilots’ journey.
“I think a lot of people here at American now have such varied backgrounds as to where they have come from and because of that, their journey to where they are now has been really different. What I try to do is listen to what that journey was because I think it’s important that they’re heard. And then I explain to them that we’re asking for people to sign a card to petition the National Mediation Board for a representation election, and most of the time, they don’t have any further questions. They say, ‘I think it’s a good idea that the pilots get that choice.’” - Captain Heather Boulanger, CLT 320
As a lead organizer for AA Pilots for ALPA, Heather brings valuable experience to other pilots as we build momentum to bring the AA pilots a vote.
Listen to her experience for quick tips, including the easiest ice breaker ever and how pilots can easily spot you in terminals. Follow and share our pilots’ experiences by spreading the word on social, listening to the podcast, and discovering just how easy it is to help out the cause.
Send us your card-collecting stories.
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We’re back with more Tales from the Terminal with the interim Charlotte rep candidate Dan “drop the Captain, call me Dan” Scola.
He shares why he’s stepping up for CLT rep consideration: He wants to ensure AA pilots have the opportunity to choose their representation moving forward.
“Right now, signing a card is the only opportunity you have to vote. The board took away that opportunity with the byproduct of the Merger Exploratory Committee back last summer when they elected not to move forward with Phase II. They all but challenged the pilot group and said, ‘hey, you know, we don’t believe that this is something that’s real.’ The only way you’ve got, right now, to express yourself is to fill out a card, cast that vote. That way, we can find out whether or not the majority of the pilots are interested in having a true say as to whether or not they want to have APA continue as their representation, or some other representation body going forward.” - Captain Dan Scola, CLT 777
Dan brings valuable APA and ALPA union experience to the table. He identifies the issues with APA’s governance structure and highlights the decisions facing AA pilots today. Listen to his take, including how AA pilots have the opportunity to become the biggest voice in the industry.
Send us your card-collecting stories at https://form.jotform.com/232685361721053
CLT pilots, don’t forget to send in your interim CLT Chairman Election ballots!
Need a card? Request one here: https://form.jotform.com/232675272521051
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We’re back with more Tales from the Terminal, with a junior American pilot collecting cards for the pilots’ choice.
Today we’re in ORD with First Officer Jon Norman, who shares his take on what American pilots really want: a voice.
“I discovered that the pilot group is really engaged, want to understand the issues at hand here, and want to make sure they have a voice in who represents them. I’d say probably about 95 percent of the pilots I’ve approached have either already signed a card or are willing to sign a card right there on the spot, which was really surprising for me. Again, I thought there would be a little more apprehension from the pilot group, but everyone seems really excited about the choice that we have in front of us.” - First Officer Jon Norman, ORD 737
Jon’s excited to learn from his conversations with AA pilots. Listen to how he approaches AA pilots and what he’s gaining from volunteering his airport appreciation time.
Follow and share our pilots’ experiences by spreading the word on social, listening to the podcast, and discovering just how easy it is to help out the cause.
Send us your card-collecting stories here.
Hot Topics
Want a Card? We Will Mail You One
Want Some SWAG? Tell Us When You Will Be in an Airport
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We’re back with more Tales from the Terminal, with an American pilot collecting cards for the future pilots of the airline.
Today we’re in LAX with Captain Eric Edwards, who shares his “why” in becoming an AA for ALPA Pilots Advocate: for American pilots to be represented in the same manner as their peers.
“I find that a lot of the older pilots often tell me that they’re old, on their way out and don’t really get involved in ‘that stuff’ too much, to which I normally respond: look at me. I’m just like you. We still have some time left here and I know what ALPA can accomplish. I was part of a local council some years back and I would like to see all the younger set that are coming on to the airline here be represented in the same manner that their peers are over at the Deltas, Uniteds and Alaskas out there, doing the same thing we’re doing every day. I like to talk to the older guys and encourage them to sign the card too, which–for the most part–they always do.” - Captain Eric Edwards, LAX 737
Eric brings a relatable value to interactions with AA pilots. Listen to how he figures most AA pilots are real approachable and what he’s experienced in LAX and PHX terminals.
Follow and share our pilots’ experiences by spreading the word on social, listening to the podcast, and discovering just how easy it is to help out the cause.
Send us your card-collecting stories here.
Hot Topics
Want a Card? We Will Mail You One
Want Some SWAG? Tell Us When You Will Be in an Airport
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Tune into our podcast to meet American pilots like you collecting cards in our latest series, called Tales from the Terminal. We’ll share their experiences, review lessons learned and discover just how easy it is to help out the cause.
We stay in Dallas with Captain Brad Donner, who shares his “why” for collecting cards: leveraging his experience to leave it better than how he found it.
“We have pilots who are at the end of their career and they have spent, in many cases, three decades or more at American Airlines. Their experience means a lot to them, and they absolutely want to leave it better than how they found it. And particularly with the latest contract, that we just recently ratified, they look at how we’re doing in comparison with their peers and even the ones who supported APA now see that we’re simply coming up short. And that we need to change. We have young people who are arriving here - I just flew with one - she will have four decades at American Airlines. Her tenure at American Airlines will represent approximately 50% of her natural life. The union that represents her is a consequential thing.” - Captain Brad Donner, DFW 320
Listen to his experience and learn how to collect signatures when you find yourself in an airport.
What’s your why? Send us your stories here!
Hot Topics: https://www.aapilots4alpa.info/hot-topics
Want a Card? We Will Mail You One: https://form.jotform.com/232675272521051
Want Some SWAG? Tell Us When You Will Be in an Airport: https://form.jotform.com/233322964989168
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Tune into our podcast to meet American pilots like you collecting cards in our latest series, called Tales from the Terminal. We’ll share their experiences, review lessons learned and discover just how easy it is to help out the cause.
We kick off the series in Dallas with Captain Brian Smith, a long-time APA volunteer, who shares his “why” for collecting cards: ensuring AA pilots have an opportunity to vote.
“I’ve got one contract left. I’ve been here for 23 years. I’ve never had an industry-leading contract and this one’s not either. At some point, I’d like to have the opportunity to have an industry-leading contract and I’d like an apples-to-apples comparison to decide who should be sitting at the table representing me in the last contract negotiations I’ll probably ever be a part of.”
- Captain Brian Smith, DFW 320
Listen to his experience and learn how to collect signatures when you find yourself in an airport.
What’s your why? Send us your stories at https://form.jotform.com/232685361721053
Want Some SWAG? Tell Us When You Will Be in an Airport: https://form.jotform.com/233322964989168
Hot Topics: https://www.aapilots4alpa.info/hot-topics
Want a Card? We Will Mail You One: https://form.jotform.com/232675272521051
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AA Pilots for ALPA has a Strategic Plan that prepares our pilot group for a better future. This Strategic Plan has three phases:
An AA Pilot-Led Transition to ALPA RepresentationThe Addition of the AA Pilots’ Voice to the World’s Largest Pilot UnionAn AA Pilot-Driven and ALPA Staff-Supported Preparation for BargainingWe are ready to move forward. We need your help. Treat every American Pilot you see as the “+1” required to have a representation vote. Ask them to sign a card. Signing a card simply initiates an election for our pilot group to make an informed choice about our future.
Alaska's Contract with Assistance of ALPA's Resources: https://www.aapilots4alpa.info/alaska
Alaska MEC's Strategic Planning Document Discussed: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-ku8xc-b51e65
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After a month, AA Pilots for ALPA collected several thousand cards. Advocates continue collecting cards and show no sign of stopping. Listen to hear more!
Mail us your collected cards (FedEx/UPS friendly):
AA Pilots for ALPA
10926 Quality Drive
PO Box 38509
Charlotte, NC 28278
Print a card: www.aapilots4alpa.info
Have you signed a card? https://form.jotform.com/232225265072146
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Our most recent podcast episode had a misspeak. This short podcast episode clarifies the facts. We will update last episode's content as our line-flying schedules permit.
Sign the Card: https://www.aapilots4alpa.info/
Read about the committee’s investigation into Elected Leadership Training difference between APA and ALPA by reading pages 7-9 of the APA-ALPA Merger Exploratory Committee’s Report: https://storage.googleapis.com/production-constantcontact-v1-0-3/583/1295583/3ovvC4NI/ab3cc0b01e3f44889524ae6508cf3b87?fileName=APA-ALPA%20Merger%20Exploratory%20Committee%20Report%20No%20Attachments.pdf
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In this episode, host Garrett Page again interviews APA-ALPA Merger Exploratory Committee member Robert Hamilton about more of the misinformation published by our in-house union following the June 1 presentation.
Sign the Card: https://www.aapilots4alpa.info/
Be an Advocate: https://form.jotform.com/232045269874160
Invest in Our Future: https://donorbox.org/pilots-choice
Have you signed a card? https://form.jotform.com/232225265072146
Flying the Line Podcast: https://podcast.app/flying-the-line-p620266/
Hot Topics: https://www.aapilots4alpa.info/hot-topics
Card Drive QRG: https://storage.googleapis.com/production-constantcontact-v1-0-3/583/1295583/3ovvC4NI/f2ada2f57e28408aaf6dd8fc874ba9ea?fileName=Card%20Drive%20QRH%20FINAL.pdf
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Host Garrett Page speaks with Lead Organizer Jeff Kerr and Pilot Engagement Coordinator Heather Boulanger for an update on the card drive after the first week and how the American Pilots can help trigger an informed choice for ALPA representation.
Website: www.aapilots4alpa.info
Hot Topics: https://www.aapilots4alpa.info/hot-topics
Card Drive Quick Reference Guide: https://storage.googleapis.com/production-constantcontact-v1-0-3/583/1295583/3ovvC4NI/f2ada2f57e28408aaf6dd8fc874ba9ea?fileName=Card%20Drive%20QRH%20FINAL.pdf
Sign the Card: https://storage.googleapis.com/production-constantcontact-v1-0-3/583/1295583/3ovvC4NI/db44048c2c9a45dc9213a07e50642c91?fileName=Card%20to%20Sign%20and%20Mail.pdf
Invest in Our Future: https://donorbox.org/pilots-choice
Have You Signed a Card? https://form.jotform.com/232225265072146
Be an Advocate: https://form.jotform.com/232045269874160
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