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The Air Line Pilot Podcast provides news and information for pilots to stay up to date on what is happening in their union and across the industry. Through discussions about labor relations, tips for pilots, and aviation news, the podcast brings together pilot leaders, industry experts, policy makers, and more to keep ALPA members informed. Hosted by Corey Kuhn and Dan Bristol, the Air Line Pilot Podcast is a product of the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l.
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- 4 days ago34 min
ALPA’s History Through the Voices of Past Presidents
As we reflect on 25 years since 9/11 and 95 years of ALPA, we examine ALPA’s history through the voices of past presidents: Capt. Randy Babbit, Capt. Duane Woerth, and Capt. John Prater. Their perspective on unity, safety, and resilience speaks directly to where we are now and where we are headed.
- 3 weeks ago13 min
Exploring the Dangers of Lithium Ion Batteries
In-flight fires caused by lithium-ion batteries are increasing in frequency, which is a serious threat to flight safety. In this episode, ALPA president Capt. Jason Ambrosi speaks with Capt. Dave Schlichting (FedEx Express), head of ALPA’s Dangerous Goods program, about what pilots need to know about the risks of lithium-ion batteries and how to mitigate them.
- Aug 3, 202618 min
Legislating for Safety: Rep. Val Hoyle
During the ALPA Legislative Summit, ALPA President Capt. Jason Ambrosi spoke Rep. Val Hoyle from Oregon about the work she is doing on Capitol Hill to advance safety, security, and workers’ rights. Hoyle came to Congress after serving as Labor Commissioner in Oregon and is a true champion for working people, the labor movement, and aviation safety. She serves on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
- Aug 3, 202623 min
Legislating for Safety: Rep. Rob Bresnahan
During the ALPA Legislative Summit, ALPA President Capt. Jason Ambrosi spoke Rep. Rob Bresnahan from Pennsylvania about the work he is doing on Capitol Hill to advance safety, security, and workers’ rights. In addition to being a helicopter pilot, Bresnahan serves on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and is a committed ally on several aviation safety priorities in Congress.
- Jul 16, 202629 min
ALPA President Talks Safety And Potential New Laws
Flipping the script from our usual format, this episode features ALPA President Capt. Jason Ambrosi as the guest, in conversation with Aviation Week's Karen Walker on the Window Seat Podcast. In a broad discussion that includes ALPA’s safety priorities and recent advocacy, Ambrosi covers his career as a pilot, ALPA’s work to pass COVID payroll support, the importance of pilots at the center of aircraft safety systems, and the ongoing efforts to urge the House and Senate to enact new law and technologies based on the lessons learned in the fatal midair collision near Washington, DC, last year.
- Apr 30, 202624 min
How AMAS Helps ALPA Members Stay Healthy and Flying
ALPA’s Aviation Medicine Advisory Service (AMAS) has provided free medical consultations to U.S. ALPA members since 1969. ALPA president Capt. Jason Ambrosi welcomes Dr. Quay Snyder, ALPA aeromedical advisor and AMAS president/CEO, to explain the role of AMAS in advising pilots on how to stay healthy and compliant with medical certificate requirements. Snyder covers common pilot questions about whether specific medications are compatible with flying and how to accurately meet medical reporting requirements.
- Mar 17, 202638 min
Drones and Commercial Aviation: The Growing Threat and Counter-UAS Solutions
How do we protect commercial aircraft from the threat of unmanned aerial systems? ALPA president Capt. Jason Ambrosi talks with Col. Bill Edwards, director of counter-unmanned aerial systems operations at ENSCO, about the rapidly growing drone threat to commercial aviation and what it will take to counter it. Edwards discusses the evolution of small UAS driven by global conflicts, the scale of drone detections near U.S. airports, and how limited detection and mitigation authorities have constrained responses. He outlines detection methods (radar, radio frequency, optical, acoustic) and mitigation options suited for domestic use.
- Feb 12, 202642 min
Mergers, Growth, and Negotiations: Pilot Groups and Canada Update
Joined by leaders from several ALPA pilot groups and ALPA Canada, ALPA president Capt. Jason Ambrosi discusses key developments within the union. Guests include Capt. Larry Payne (Hawaiian Airlines) and Capt. Will McQuillen (Alaska Airlines), both chairs of their respective MECs, who provide updates on their ongoing merger. Capt. Brian Smith (Porter Airlines) shares insights from the recent organizing effort at Porter, and Capt. Brad Small (Air Transat) discusses his pilot group’s contract negotiation. Additionally, Capt. Wayne Scales (JetBlue) and Capt. Andy Nelson (Spirit) discuss issues affecting their pilots, including contract enforcement and support through Spirit’s financial uncertainty. Finally, ALPA Canada president Capt. Tim Perry discusses the Association’s priorities in Canada.
About Air Line Pilot Podcast
The Air Line Pilot Podcast provides news and information for pilots to stay up to date on what is happening in their union and across the industry. Through discussions about labor relations, tips for pilots, and aviation news, the podcast brings together pilot leaders, industry experts, policy makers, and more to keep ALPA members informed. Hosted by Corey Kuhn and Dan Bristol, the Air Line Pilot Podcast is a product of the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l.
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