The Leading Edge Podcast with United Pilots

The Flight Deck - Around the System Series: Episode 1 - Council 171 (Houston)

In Around the System, we interview each Local Executive Council's (LEC) elected representatives and discuss a wide variety of topics ranging from pertinent domicile updates and how to get involved locally, to how different representatives ensure the line pilot's voice is heard during quarterly MEC Meetings and the Biennial Board of Directors (BOD) Meeting.

 

The first in the series comes from Council 171 (IAH), where we hear Captain Mark Crissman and Captain Steve Barlow speak candidly about their time as Houston's voice in the MEC and how they envision the future success of Council 171. Stay tuned as we make our way Around the System! More at alpa.org/ual

The Flight Deck - A Leading Edge Podcast: Episode 23 - P2P Deployment & Family Awareness

Our P2P Chair and Vice Chair join this episode to detail the upcoming deployment Sept. 6-9. Please take a few minutes to hear from our committee volunteers on how you can participate and help your union. Also, be sure to listen for details on upcoming Family Awareness Committee events.

The Flight Deck - A Leading Edge Podcast: Episode 22 - C11 (DCA) Reps pt. 2

Recently-elected C11 Secretary-Treasurer First Officer Matt Jordan joins the C11 (DCA) Reps. Captains Dewey Duhadway & Tony DiCarlo to discuss the latest happenings in the council. Visit the C11 webpage, including how to contact your Reps, here.

The Flight Deck - A Leading Edge Podcast: Episode 21 - Reserve Guide pt. 2

The Flight Deck, a Leading Edge Podcast welcomes back a System Schedule Committee volunteer to discuss many of the new reserve rules in effect for the August 2024 bid period. The emphasis is on ALPA Reserve Guide for United Pilots (ARGUP) Volume 4 that deals with assignment ladders and the new Reserve Availability Display (RAD) on CCS. ARGUP Volumes 1 through 4 can be found here. The podcast covering ARGUP Volumes 1 through 3 can be found here. The next Reserve Guide podcast will cover ARGUP volumes 5 and 6 to close out the series.

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.