Episodes

Tuesday Nov 21, 2023
The Flight Deck - A Leading Edge Podcast: Episode 14 - New Hire Captains
Tuesday Nov 21, 2023
Tuesday Nov 21, 2023
In this episode, System Schedule Committee Chair Capt. George Mladsi discusses many new provisions in UPA 23. Visit alpa.org/ual for more information.

Thursday Sep 14, 2023
The Flight Deck - A Leading Edge Podcast: Episode 13 - UPA23 Long-Term Disability
Thursday Sep 14, 2023
Thursday Sep 14, 2023
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.

Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
In this episode Negotiating Committee Vice Chair Capt. Andy Riggs discusses Trip Construction and Lineholder provisions. Visit UPA23.com for more information.

Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
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

Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
The Flight Deck - A Leading Edge Podcast: Episode 10 - UPA23 Sick Leave
Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
This episode has to do with sick leave. This is section 13 in our pilot agreement. For more information visit UPA23.com

Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
The Flight Deck - A Leading Edge Podcast: Episode 9 - UPA23 Extended Sick Bank
Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
In this episode MEC Treasurer Capt. Drew Minarcik and Retirement & Insurance Chair Capt. Fred Greene discuss something that's new in the UPA 23 called the Extended Sick Bank. Visit UPA23.com for more information.

Wednesday Jul 19, 2023
Wednesday Jul 19, 2023
MEC Chair Capt. Garth Thompson looks back through the process from his January election to the AIP reached last week. Visit www.UPA23.com for the latest information.

Wednesday Jul 19, 2023
The Flight Deck - A Leading Edge Podcast: Episode 7 - The FACT Team
Wednesday Jul 19, 2023
Wednesday Jul 19, 2023
This episode will focus on the Fact Team. F/O Dewey DuHadway sits down with Capt. Marty Miller to discuss the FACT Team, what it is, and when it will be deployed. Send questions to FactTeam@alpa.org or find the Fact Team on the pdr.alpa.org drop down menu.

Tuesday Jul 18, 2023
Tuesday Jul 18, 2023
The MEC Negotiating Committee reached an Agreement in Principle (AIP) with Company Management. In this brief episode, Communications Committee member F/O Michelle Arcamuzi explains what is next in the process. Visit UPA23.com for more information.

Wednesday Jun 21, 2023
The Flight Deck - A Leading Edge Podcast: Episode 5 - PDR Hotline
Wednesday Jun 21, 2023
Wednesday Jun 21, 2023
In episode 5, United MEC PDR hotline expert Capt. Scott Kinder explains his role in helping guide pilots to answers for any contract question. Capt. Kinder runs the contract PDR hotline.
Helpful Episode Links: PDR & Master DYK Document