The Leading Edge Podcast with United Pilots

Incoming United MEC Officers - The Leading Edge Podcast

The United Pilots welcome incoming MEC Officers: Capt. Mike Hamilton, Capt. Tom Murphy (third term), Capt. Mike Harrison, and First Officer Paul Ryder.

Outgoing United MEC Officers - The Leading Edge Podcast

Thank you to our outgoing MEC officers Capt. Todd Insler, Capt. Bill Neveu, and Capt. Rick Cameron

United Pilots Fly Afghanistan Rescue Missions: The Leading Edge Podcast

This episode of the Leading Edge Podcast includes an interview with United First Officer Jeff Godfrey. F/O Godfrey flies the 777 and he volunteered for the military charters that were part of the effort to evacuate Americans, allies, and refugees from the conflict in Afghanistan. Jeff and his crew were part of the beginning of the effort. The information he shared with flight operations helped to improve the service United Airlines offered the Department of Defense

Piloting Your Mind: Episode 12

In this episode, Capt. James Belton leads an interesting discussion with our guest, DJ Eidson - the co-founder and COO of Limitless Minds. The mission of Limitless Minds includes a strong emphasis on "a mindset without limits."

Listen to this final episode where we take resiliency and mindfulness thinking to another level - optimizing our daily performance.

Piloting Your Mind: Episode 11

Podcast host Capt. James Belton and SOAR Committee Chair Capt. Lynn Tatum talk with two firefighters from the Denver area about work stress and high-performance job demands.
 
These firefighters share their work lifestyles, training demands and requirements, and personal stories.

Women in Aviation: The Leading Edge Podcast

March 8 marked International Women's Day in the month that celebrates Women's history. The Leading Edge Podcast presents our Women in Aviation episode that showcases two of ALPA's strongest female advocates.

Piloting Your Mind: Episode 10 - Family Resilience

Today we sit down with a pair of United pilots who are also husband and wife. This United couple, along with their teenage daughter, share their extremely personal story surrounding significant mental health challenges, and the family dynamics associated. Their emotional journey aims to provide insight on some of the early warning signs that are often overlooked in similar stressful situations. This episode’s open discussions about mental well-being, mindfulness and parenting tips is heart-felt and honest. We hope you will join our United family’s testimony.

Piloting Your Mind: Episode 9 - Emotional Intelligence and Holiday Stress

In episode 9 of Piloting Your Mind, you can learn how to harness your emotional intelligence to cope with the stress and anxiety of life, both in and out of the airplane. The episode offers informative and practical tips on creating the best version of yourself through emotional intelligence -  so you start 2021 with a tailwind.

The podcast is produced by SOAR volunteers and the pilot development department at the Denver Flight Training Center. As always, the confidential SOAR program has peer volunteers who are ready to listen.

The Brief: LOA 20-05 First Class Deadhead Provisions Now in Effect

This audio reading is an excerpt from the Brief published by the UAL MEC Negotiating Committee on November 30, 2020.

Piloting Your Mind: Breathing Exercise - Pilot Nidra

This relaxation tool is released in conjunction with Episode 8 - Breathing Techniques part II.