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The Leading Edge podcast is produced by the United ALPA MEC Communications Committee. We focus on topics that impact United Pilots and help improve the airline pilot profession, including providing updates during contract negotiations.
The Leading Edge podcast is produced by the United ALPA MEC Communications Committee. We focus on topics that impact United Pilots and help improve the airline pilot profession, including providing updates during contract negotiations.
Episodes

Thursday Nov 21, 2024
The Flight Deck - Around the System Series: Episode 8 - Council 34 (San Francisco)
Thursday Nov 21, 2024
Thursday Nov 21, 2024
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.
This episode we are joined by our Reps from Council 34 (SFO). Captain Don Gorman, First Officer Aaron Lancaster, and First Officer Chris Mathews. Stay tuned as we make our way Around the System! More at alpa.org/ual

Tuesday Nov 19, 2024
Tuesday Nov 19, 2024
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.
This episode comes from Council 11 (DCA), where we hear Captain Dewey DuHadway, Captain Tony DiCarlo, and First Officer Matthew Jordan. Stay tuned as we make our way Around the System! More at alpa.org/ual

Thursday Nov 14, 2024
The Flight Deck - Around the System Series: Episode 6 - Council 57 (Los Angeles)
Thursday Nov 14, 2024
Thursday Nov 14, 2024

Friday Nov 08, 2024
Friday Nov 08, 2024
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 three elected representatives from Orlando C150 joined us last week: Captain Stephen Day, Captain Al Lane, and Captain Stephen Weaver. We spoke about how they approached standing up a brand new council and how they hope to maintain their high level of local pilot involvement. More at alpa.org/ual

Wednesday Nov 06, 2024
The Flight Deck - Around the System Series: Episode 4 - Council 153 (Las Vegas)
Wednesday Nov 06, 2024
Wednesday Nov 06, 2024
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 three elected representatives from Las Vegas C153 joined us last week: Captain Brian Bunkers, Captain David Yao, and Captain Becca Woods. We spoke about how they approached standing up a brand new council and how they hope to maintain their high level of local pilot involvement. More at alpa.org/ual

Thursday Oct 24, 2024
The Flight Deck - Around the System Series: Episode 3 - Council 173 (Guam)
Thursday Oct 24, 2024
Thursday Oct 24, 2024
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 three elected representatives from our favorite island sat down with us in Rosemont last week: Captain Chad Bruch, First Officer Trent Woodworth, and First Officer Lawrence Howard. We spoke about the unique merits and issues that come with being a small council almost 6,000 miles from the next nearest domicile and how they hope to maintain their high level of local pilot involvement leading into the next contract negotiations. More at alpa.org/ual

Thursday Oct 24, 2024
The Flight Deck - Around the System Series: Episode 2 - Council 5 (Newark)
Thursday Oct 24, 2024
Thursday Oct 24, 2024

Thursday Oct 17, 2024
The Flight Deck - Around the System Series: Episode 1 - Council 171 (Houston)
Thursday Oct 17, 2024
Thursday Oct 17, 2024

Tuesday Sep 03, 2024
Tuesday Sep 03, 2024
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.

Monday Jul 29, 2024
The Flight Deck - A Leading Edge Podcast: Episode 22 - C11 (DCA) Reps pt. 2
Monday Jul 29, 2024
Monday Jul 29, 2024
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.
