The Leading Edge Podcast with United Pilots

The Flight Deck - A Leading Edge Podcast: Episode 20 - Reserve Guide

MEC Communications Committee member F/O Maggie is joined by two captains from the System Schedule Committee. This podcast is first in a series of three. It explains the newly published ALPA Reserve Guide for United Pilots (ARGUP) Volumes 1 through 3 that go into effect for the August 2024 bid period. The SSC has countless incredible volunteers working to help educate the pilot group and oversee the contractual portions dealing with scheduling and staffing. Visit UPA23.com/reserve for more information. The next podcast will cover ARGUP Volume 4. The final podcast in the series will cover ARGUP Volumes 5 and 6.

The Flight Deck - A Leading Edge Podcast: Episode 19 - C11 (DCA) Reps

In this episode we introduce you to the Council 11 (DCA) Reps Capt. Dewey Duhadway & Capt. Tony DiCarlo. They share their background and how they go into doing ALPA work as well as their vision to lead the C11 pilots.

The Flight Deck - A Leading Edge Podcast: Episode 18 - MEC Chair Capt. Anne Worster

In this episode, meet the new MEC Chair Capt. Anne Worster. Capt. Worster begins her term today, March 1, 2024. Some of the topics discussed include Capt. Worster's aviation background and some of her goals as she begins her service as MEC Chair.

The Flight Deck - A Leading Edge Podcast: Episode 17 - Next Steps 6

In this episode, Communications Committee Chair Capt. Michael Wilson speaks to Negotiating Committee Vice Chair Capt. Andy Riggs about some of the new items that will be implemented in UPA23 in March. Visit UPA23.com for more information and updates.

The Flight Deck - A Leading Edge Podcast: Episode 16 - Next Steps 4

In this episode, Communication Committee Chair Capt. Michael Wilson is joined by Negotiating Committee Vice Chair Capt. Andy Riggs and System Schedule Committee Chair Capt. George Mladsi. The group discusses Next Steps 4 and the new UPA items being implemented this month. This includes the new bidding window. Visit UPA23.com for more information.

The Flight Deck - A Leading Edge Podcast: Episode 15 - Next Steps 3

In this episode, Negotiating Committee Vice Chair Capt. Andy Riggs provides an overview of the Next Steps 3 document found on UPA23.com. Many new items within the contract will be implemented in the month of December. File a PDR if you have any questions.

The Flight Deck - A Leading Edge Podcast: Episode 14 - New Hire Captains

In this episode, System Schedule Committee Chair Capt. George Mladsi discusses many new provisions in UPA 23. Visit alpa.org/ual for more information.

The Flight Deck - A Leading Edge Podcast: Episode 13 - UPA23 Long-Term Disability

In this episode we talk about long-term disability. This is an insurance product ultimately that's going to apply to every pilot in our pilot group. Visit UPA23.com for more information.

The Flight Deck - A Leading Edge Podcast: Episode 12 - UPA23 Lineholders & Trip Construction

In this episode Negotiating Committee Vice Chair Capt. Andy Riggs discusses Trip Construction and Lineholder provisions. Visit UPA23.com for more information.

The Flight Deck - A Leading Edge Podcast: Episode 11 - UPA23 Market-Based Cash Balance Plan

In this episode MEC Treasurer Capt. Drew Minarcik joins Retirement & Insurance Committee Chair Capt. Fred Greene for a discussion on the Market-Based Cash Balance Plan in UPA23.com