APA News Digest Feb. 14, 2025 Editor’s note: Some links in this message will work best if you log in to AlliedPilots.org before clicking them. In This Edition ... Positive Rate Episode 43: Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting APA Medical Minute – Injury on Duty Compass Project Committee: We’ve Compiled Frequently Used Forms Hotel Committee: Use ECS for Hotel/Limo Needs APA Holiday Schedule Delta Profit Sharing 2024 Membership Committee: APA Welcomes New Pilots Membership Committee: APA Welcomes Leadership Class Concourse Conversations at LAX and ORD LAX Domicile Election Domicile Events Are You Willing to Serve? Week in Review Professional Standards FAQ If You’re 50, Join The Grey Eagles Pilot Job Fairs and Future Pilot Seminars Positive Rate Episode 43: Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting In the latest episode of our “ Positive Rate ” podcast, Communications Committee Deputy Chair FO Melissa Monahan talks with Battalion Chief James Bailey of the DFW Airport Fire Department about firefighters’ priorities when responding to medical emergencies and how pilots can make first responders’ difficult jobs easier. They also discuss why all requests for water-cannon salutes cannot be accommodated. Each episode of “Positive Rate” features APA subject-matter experts working on the membership’s behalf. The podcast is available through popular streaming services, including Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify. You can search for “Positive Rate” or “Allied Pilots Association” on your platform of choice to subscribe and download. Your first opportunity to listen will be via AlliedPilots.org/Podcasts . We welcome your feedback on this format. If you have a question or comment, please send it to Communications Director Gregg Overman via goverman@alliedpilots.org . APA Medical Minute – Injury on Duty In the latest edition of the APA Medical Minute , APA Medical Advisors Manager Marsha Reekie explains what you need to know if you sustain an injury on duty. You can watch previous Medical Minute videos on APA’s YouTube channel. We’ve Compiled Frequently Used Forms This is a new message from the APA Compass Project Committee. Our volunteers at the Compass Project frequently answer questions regarding how to find information on jury duty, passport renewals, and meal reimbursement, among others. To help answer some of these questions, and point our pilots in the right direction, we have created a new guide titled “ Frequently Used Forms .” This new guide is a summary of some of the most frequently used and asked about forms that pilots use. There is a description of the form, where to find it, and additional information with links to other resources to help the pilot fill out and submit the form as well as get most questions answered. Visit the Compass Project webpage and navigate to the “Pilot and Personal” section to find this new document. You could also use our search feature, Papyrus. It is easily accessible through the APA Pilot app in your mobile device. To find this or any other guide, type a few keywords of the subject you are searching for in the search box; documents containing those keywords will soon be at your fingertips. With the integrated auto-synchronization, Papyrus ensures that you always have the most up-to-date documents. And all Papyrus content is available offline! We encourage you to take advantage of this great resource. If you would like to learn more about the different resources available to you, visit the Compass Project webpage. Please contact our volunteers via email compassproject@alliedpilots.org or call 817-302-2401 with any questions you may have. The APA Compass Project is an industry-leading pilot mentoring and support program. Compass offers one-on-one support from experienced line-pilot sponsors, as well as tutorial videos and an extensive database of stage-based documents covering a number of helpful topics that are beneficial to all pilots. Click here for more information . Use ECS for Hotel/Limo Needs This is an updated message from the APA Hotel Committee. With the potential for IROPs over the next week, please remember the Electronic Communication System (ECS) provides a tool for pilots to reach the Hotel/Limo Desk without waiting on hold. By pressing the blue “Contact AA” button and selecting the “Hotel/Limo” option at the bottom of the menu, you can send the Hotel/Limo Desk notification of a problem such as no assigned hotel and/or limo. You also can inform them that your transportation is late or request a day room. If you would like to speak with a Hotel/Limo agent about a more complicated issue, there is a feature that puts you in the queue for a call back, versus having to wait on hold. Most options will ask for flight number, station, and how many people on your crew require assistance. Only one member from the crew needs to complete the request. We do not recommend you or members of your crew make an ECS request and call the desk simultaneously. You will receive an acknowledgement message and a message that the action is complete in the “All Messages” function of the ECS app. If you have requested a call back, it will come from the AA VIP Crew Line, which is the same phone number that Crew Scheduling and Crew Tracking use when they call pilots. If you have any issues related to ECS and the Hotel/Limo Desk, please submit a Hotel Debrief so we can address with the company. For more information, check out the QRH – Quick Reference Hotels document. This resource answers 99 percent of all hotel, transportation, and layover questions while providing helpful solutions. Suggestion: Download this QRH document to your AA iPad for easy access. APA Holiday Schedule APA headquarters, including Contract Administration, will be closed on Monday, Feb. 17, in observance of Presidents Day. Contract Administration will be open from 0700 to 1900 Central on Saturday and Sunday. As always, your APA support team remains available 24/7. When Contract Administration is closed, calls will be forwarded to a phone service operated by Contract Compliance Committee and Flight Time/Duty Time Committee volunteers. Please note that call-back times may be longer than normal due to limited staffing. If your call is not urgent, we encourage you to wait until normal business hours resume. You may also want to consult the pilot volunteers on your domicile’s Contract Compliance Committee. Almost every domicile has one, and some of them have larger rosters than the national committee. Contact your local committee by visiting your domicile’s page on AlliedPilots.org and clicking the “Domicile Committee List” link. To reach a contract administrator, call APA HQ at 1-800-323-1470 and press Option 3. If you prefer to e-mail your question to the contract administrators, click here . For specific FAR 117/fatigue issues requiring immediate attention, you can also call the Emergency Help Line at 682-738-6670 manned 24/7 by Flight Time/Duty Time Committee volunteers. Delta Profit Sharing 2024 Today, Delta paid out its 2024 profit sharing to employees. The Delta press release provided the following details: “ Delta employees will receive $1.4 billion as their share of the airline’s 2024 profits, a timely reminder that our people are fundamental to our culture as Delta celebrates its centennial anniversary.”  “On the company’s Profit Sharing Day – aptly falling on Feb. 14, Valentine’s Day – eligible employees across Delta will receive an estimated payout of 10% of their eligible earnings, representing an average five weeks in additional pay .”  In his Jan. 23 message to the membership , APA President FO Nick Silva highlighted the disparity between Delta’s profit-sharing program and American’s. The following is a comparison of disclosed 2024 pilot profit-sharing percentages: APA Welcomes New Pilots This is a new message from the APA Membership Committee. Click the image for a closer look. On Feb. 11, the APA Membership Committee hosted a casual dinner for the following new-hire pilots: Daniel Atkins, Jennifer Barber, Ismail Benhyaddouch, Harold Black Jr., Nathan Burt, Ernesto Camaraza Alfaro, Anthony Cassino, Jeffrey Chang, Kevin Cheng, Marcus Cooper, Joel Furr, Pablo Garcia Mangino, Joseph Gemma III, Ryan Handwerk, Julie Harding, Joseph Hazlett, Sean Hoang, Gareth Huffington May, Mark Huntoon, Coy Incaprera, Ethan Jarrell, Gregory Kigar, Trevin King, Brenden Kung, Alejandro Mendoza, Bradley Miles, Will Morgan, Shawn Niessner, Steven Nieto, Raj Patel, Derek Price, Danie Saaiman, Solar Schultze, Matthew Stafford, Scott Sulich, Clyde Vickery Jr., Robert Walker, Brett Walter, Dalton Wilson, and Seth Wilson. APA Welcomes Leadership Class This is a new message from the APA Membership Committee. Click the image for a closer look. On Feb. 12, the APA Membership Committee hosted a casual dinner for the following pilots who were in Fort Worth for American Airlines’ Professionalism, Leadership, and Mentoring class: James Achord, Dean Avary, Paul Barrett, Peter Bendzlowicz III, Calvin Fought III, Ryan Frost, Timothy Grote, Jahn King, Steven Lipstraw, Jessica Montiel, Joao Pereira, Jenna Pitcher, Katja Selchow, Ameer Siddiqui, Harkeerat Singh, Michael Spytkowski, Shawn Towne, and Andrew Volk. Concourse Conversations at LAX and ORD FO Tom Mann, CA Erik DeWinne, FO Alice Novatnak, CLT Chair CA Heather Boulanger, and CLT Vice Chair FO Hickory Ham were among the volunteers participating in Concourse Conversations at CLT on Jan. 15. These events hosted by APA’s National Communications Network (NCN) allow union leadership to hear directly from line pilots and vice versa. NCN will host Concourse Conversations at LAX from 0800 to 1100 and from 1500 to 1700 on Feb. 17; they will also be at ORD from 0700 to 1200 on Feb. 21. If you will be at either airport in those timeframes, please stop by to chat. LAX Domicile Election When there are four or more candidates for a domicile position, the APA Constitution and Bylaws call for a Nomination Round that narrows the field to three. The following pilots are seeking nomination: LAX Vice Chair CA Timothy Dick FO Cort Keithley FO Tom Price Jr. FO Gaston Valdovinos Nomination Round voting opened at 0000 Central on Feb. 6, and it will close at 0001 Central on Feb. 28. For more information, see the Elections page on AlliedPilots.org. Domicile Events Attention, MSY commuters: Mark your calendars for this event. Visit AlliedPilots.org/Calendar to RSVP for the crawfish boil or any of these upcoming domicile events: BOS: Domicile Meeting on Feb. 18 ; Retirement Party on March 21 CLT: Domicile Meeting on March 4 LAX: Concourse Conversations on Feb. 17 ; Temecula Lunch on Feb. 19 MIA: Swamp Cabbage Air Show Domicile Meeting on March 5 ORD: Concourse Conversations on Feb. 21 ; Chicago Blackhawks game on March 30 Are You Willing to Serve? Each of these national committees or subcommittees has the indicated number of vacancies: Aeromedical Committee (0) Critical Incident Response Program Subcommittee (1) Disabled Pilot Awareness Subcommittee (3) Human Intervention Motivational Study Subcommittee (1) Pilot Occupational Health Subcommittee (2) Captain’s Authority Committee (2) Communications Committee (0) National Communications Network (2) Grey Eagles Liaison Committee (1) International Alliance Committee (1) Professional Standards Committee (1) Retirement and Benefits Committee (1)* Scheduling Committee (1) Training Committee (1) Checkmate (1 on 777) * Seeking volunteer with financial services experience and possible AIF®, CFP®, or related designations. If you would like to serve on one or more of these committees, visit the Member Engagement Portal . Week in Review Here are some recent messages you may have missed. Contract Compliance Committee: Prepare for Possible IROPs Due to Storms Family Awareness Committee: Make Plans to Join Us at Sun ’n Fun Training and Safety Committees: BQ: Consider Requesting a Check Pilot Professional Standards FAQs Will the other person know it’s me who made the call? Our cornerstones are: confidentiality, neutrality, and transparency. We make every effort to protect the identity of the reporting party and, in most cases, anonymity is preserved. In a direct conflict between two parties there is little need for remaining anonymous. In a case involving observed behavior, maintaining anonymity is easier. To read all of the FAQs, click here . Professional Standards’ 24/7 hotline: 817-402-2181 If You’re 50, Join The Grey Eagles Are you a pilot for American Airlines, at least age 50, active or retired? Please join The Grey Eagles for food, fun, and fellowship. We offer cruises, conventions, monthly luncheons, retirement dinners, professional mentoring, and assistance to surviving spouses – all for a one-time lifetime fee. Pilot Job Fairs and Future Pilot Seminars The Future text-decoration: underline; background-color: transparent; transition: 0.2s; cursor: pointer; box-sizing: border-box;" target="_blank"> Click here for more information . Industry News For more about what’s happening in the industry, be sure to visit the Industry News page on AlliedPilots.org . Connect with Us: Facebook | X | Instagram | YouTube Contact Us: Phone - 817.302.2272 | Website - AlliedPilots.org

APA News Digest Feb. 7, 2025 Editor’s note: Some links in this message will work best if you log in to AlliedPilots.org before clicking them. In This Edition ... National Officers Election Aviation Coalition Underscores Commitment to Safety Positive Rate Episode 42: How Compass Supports Pilots from Day One Until Retirement Compass Project Committee: Join Us For YOUnion 101 on Feb. 12 Contract Compliance Committee: Vacation Payout Professional Standards Committee: Productive Conversation in PHL Hotel Committee: Overage and Pop-Up Market Hotels for February Membership Committee: APA Welcomes New Pilots Membership Committee: APA Welcomes Leadership Class Membership Committee: Gone West LAX Domicile Election Domicile Events Are You Willing to Serve? Week in Review Professional Standards FAQ If You’re 50, Join The Grey Eagles Pilot Job Fairs and Future Pilot Seminars National Officers Election APA Secretary-Treasurer FO Pat Clark sent the following message to all members on Thursday. Members in good standing will elect a President, Vice President, and Secretary-Treasurer to serve from July 1, 2025, until June 30, 2028. The following pilots were submitted for nomination and have indicated a willingness to serve:  President CA Bill Evans FO Alex Gutierrez CA Jim Scanlan CA Edward Sicher FO Nick Silva Vice President CA Chris Torres FO Scott Yancy Secretary-Treasurer CA Clint Early FO Tim Hamel FO Philip Johnson CA Andrew O’Hara Nomination Round voting will open at 0000 Central on March 10 and close at 0001 Central on March 31. Each domicile’s top three candidates for each office will advance to the Election Round. (Because there are only two candidates for Vice President, that office will be excluded from the Nomination Round.) Election Round voting will open at 0000 Central on April 8 and close at 0001 Central on April 30. If necessary, Runoff Round voting would open at 0000 Central on May 7 and close at 0001 Central on May 29. Aviation Coalition Underscores Commitment to Safety  APA is a member of the Coalition of Airline Pilots Associations (CAPA). CA Harvey Meek, a longtime member of the APA Government Affairs Committee, also serves as CAPA’s President. CAPA is one of several aviation organizations that issued a joint statement this week to underscore our commitment to safety and urge policymakers to ensure that the National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration have the staffing and resources they need. Positive Rate Episode 42: How Compass Supports Pilots from Day One Until Retirement In the latest episode of our “ Positive Rate ” podcast, Communications Committee Deputy Chair FO Melissa Monahan talks with Compass Project Committee Chair FO Erik Knauff about the variety of ways in which Compass supports APA members throughout their careers. Compass provides custom-tailored programs for new-hire pilots, new Captains, return-to-work pilots, and pilot families, and the committee adheres to the primacy principle that “what is learned first is best remembered.” Each episode of “Positive Rate” features APA subject-matter experts working on the membership’s behalf. The podcast is available through popular streaming services, including Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify. You can search for “Positive Rate” or “Allied Pilots Association” on your platform of choice to subscribe and download. Your first opportunity to listen will be via AlliedPilots.org/Podcasts . We welcome your feedback on this format. If you have a question or comment, please send it to Communications Director Gregg Overman via goverman@alliedpilots.org . Join Us For YOUnion 101 on Feb. 12 This is a new message from the APA Compass Project Committee. The Compass Project hosts a series of YOUnion webinars to educate pilots about various stages of their careers. YOUnion 101 is designed for newly hired pilots with little-to-no Part 121 experience. The next session of YOUnion 101 is scheduled for 1100 Central on Feb. 12 via Zoom. Register in advance for this webinar . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar from Exec_Assistant@Zoom.com . Send your feedback to YOUnion@alliedpilots.org . Vacation Payout This is a new message from the APA Contract Compliance Committee. The 2023 CBA modified the Vacation Year to run from the April contractual month through the March contractual month of the following year. As a result, any vacation hours remaining in a pilot’s Vacation Bank on March 1 will be paid out in the March pay period, per the language in Section 9.F.1.f. Those hours should be visible on your March 14 Pay Statement/Details Report. Productive Conversation in PHL This is a new message from the APA Professional Standards Committee. Click the image for a closer look. On Jan. 16, Professional Standards volunteers from the national and PHL committees held a base meeting with the PHL Chief Pilots and the PHL Domicile Officers to discuss ongoing topics. We were able to share experiences with management and discuss ways to improve pilot relations moving forward. Attendees included … Flight Offices: PHL Director of Flight CA Tim Airey, PHL Chief Pilot CA Adrienne Wooley, DCA Chief Pilot CA Sam Omari, and CA Matthew Caruso Domicile Officers: PHL Chair FO Michael Drost and PHL Vice Chair CA Brian Sweep APA Professional Standards Committee: Chair CA Linda Wackerman PHL Professional Standards Committee: Chair CA Matthew Hawkins, Deputy Chair FO Trent McPhail, Deputy Chair FO Yvonne Pappas, FO Dave Caribardi, FO Renato Depaoli, FO Russ O’Dell, and FO Kurt Stein Professional Standards is a unique union resource that handles conflict resolution amongst pilots and other work groups at the lowest level. As always, we ask our pilots to contact us first if you have any issues or concerns with anything or anybody. We have volunteers trained to handle any matter that arises at anytime, anywhere, via our hotline: 817-402-2171. Overage and Pop-Up Market Hotels for February This is a new message from the APA Hotel Committee. Below is the list of overage hotels and pop-up market hotels that will be utilized this contractual month. If you are scheduled to stay at one of these properties, we recommend you review this article . As a reminder, APA typically does not create webpages for temporary hotels. BGI: Courtyard Bridgetown Marriott DFW: Holiday Inn South and Marriott North FLL: Courtyard Marriott Airport LBB: The Overton and Staybridge PLS: Alexandria Resort and Club Med SFO: Hilton Union Square SVD: Blue Lagoon Hotel and Marina UVF: Zoetry Marigot Bay For more information, check out the QRH – Quick Reference Hotels document. This resource answers 99 percent of all hotel, transportation, and layover questions while providing helpful solutions. Suggestion: Download this QRH document to your AA iPad for easy access. APA Welcomes New Pilots This is a new message from the APA Membership Committee. Click the image for a closer look. On Feb. 4, the APA Membership Committee hosted a casual dinner for the following new-hire pilots: Bengt Andersson, Brian Bertka, Mary Bird, Richard Bolton, Andrew Booe, Ryan Broderick, Alexander Camacho, Zachary Chiavaroli, Maximilian Clukey, Robert Coleman, Eric Dewaele, Raul D’Souza, Christopher Geer, Jeffrey Gibson, William Hafker, Brayan Herrera Valencia, Adam Houseman, Douglas Howard, Scott Kelly, Andrew Kim, Reece Kinkade, Blake Kroll, Shenouda Labib, Daniel Ligon, Scott Mall, William Martin, Michael McKee, Maarten Milders, Kevin Miller, Phillip Newman II, Coen Nijsen, Jullian Owers-Hacker, Raul Perez, David Pessing, Leonardo Pineda Flores, Garrett Robinson, Deven Romain, Logan Sanders, Ricardo Alberto Sepulveda Rosa Pires, Joseph Silver, Darian Sotomi Jr., Megyn-Lea Thompson, John Tonkovich, Andrew Van Keuren, Gregg Van Splunder, David Williams, Christopher Wills, and William Wirstrom. APA Welcomes Leadership Class This is a new message from the APA Membership Committee. Click the image for a closer look. On Feb. 5, the APA Membership Committee hosted a casual dinner for the following pilots who were in Fort Worth for American Airlines’ Professionalism, Leadership, and Mentoring class: Tuomas Ahola, Michael Bernard, Jon Brigance, William Broman III, Clifford Bruder, Chase Bugni, Jorge Cortes Mejia, Derrick Erickson, Alessandro Fossaghi, David Goodman, Christian Henrickson, Michael Johnson, James Shawn, Robert Simmons, Pamela Sperry, Jeffrey Speth, Brendan Stephen-Fowler, James Threadgill Jr., and Brent Watts. Gone West This is a new message from the APA Membership Committee. We extend our deepest sympathies to the loved ones of these pilots, whose deaths we learned of in January: Gregg Haefner, 61, on Nov. 26; Ken Lape, 87, on Dec. 2; Ed Bagby, 81, on Dec. 8; Jim Bohanan, 77, on Dec. 8; Brev Hankins, 70, on Dec. 16; Don Meyer, 86, on Dec. 23; Bob Hirsch, 71, on Dec. 24; Tom Brown, 90, on Dec. 25; Gary Stephens, 82, on Dec. 29; Lemuel Dougherty, 82, on Dec. 30; Bob Terbet, 89, on Dec. 30; Dan Hartman, 68, on Jan. 4; Bill Chaney, 90, on Jan. 12; Joe Taylor, 90, on Jan. 12; and Brian Lapworth, 80, on Jan. 14. LAX Domicile Election When there are four or more candidates for a domicile position, the APA Constitution and Bylaws call for a Nomination Round that narrows the field to three. The following pilots are seeking nomination: LAX Vice Chair CA Timothy Dick FO Cort Keithley FO Tom Price Jr. FO Gaston Valdovinos Nomination Round voting opened at 0000 Central on Feb. 6, and it will close at 0001 Central on Feb. 28. For more information, see the Elections page on AlliedPilots.org. Domicile Events Visit AlliedPilots.org/Calendar to RSVP for these upcoming domicile events: BOS: Domicile Meeting on Feb. 18 ; Retirement Party on March 21 CLT: Domicile Meeting on March 4 LAX: San Diego Lunch on Feb. 11 ; Dana Point Lunch on Feb. 13 ; Concourse Conversations on Feb. 17 ; Temecula Lunch on Feb. 19 MIA: Domicile Meeting on March 5 ORD: Chicago Blackhawks game on March 30 Are You Willing to Serve? Each of these national committees or subcommittees has the indicated number of vacancies: Aeromedical Committee (0) Critical Incident Response Program Subcommittee (1) Disabled Pilot Awareness Subcommittee (3) Human Intervention Motivational Study Subcommittee (1) Pilot Occupational Health Subcommittee (2) Captain’s Authority Committee (2) Communications Committee (0) National Communications Network (2) Economic and Financial Analysis Committee (1) Grey Eagles Liaison Committee (1) International Alliance Committee (1) Professional Standards Committee (1) Retirement and Benefits Committee (1)* Scheduling Committee (1) Training Committee (1) Checkmate (1 on 777) * Seeking volunteer with financial services experience and possible AIF®, CFP®, or related designations. If you would like to serve on one or more of these committees, visit the Member Engagement Portal . Week in Review Here are some recent messages you may have missed.s Benefits Department: POD and SMP Rate Adjustments Committee for the Armed Defense of the Cockpit: Gone West: CA Jonathan Campos Communications Committee: Aviation Safety: Our Highest Priority  Communications Committee: Telephone Polling – We Need Your Input Membership Committee: Potential APA Members Professional Standards FAQs When I make a call, am I “turning someone in” to Professional Standards? No! When you call Professional Standards, you are utilizing fellow pilots, who are trained in handling peer-to-peer conflict, to resolve an issue that you are not comfortable resolving yourself. One of the first questions a volunteer will ask you is: “Have you tried to resolve this issue yourself?” While resolving the issue between the two parties is truly resolution at the lowest possible level, many people are not comfortable with this scenario and utilize Professional Standards. To read all of the FAQs, click here . Professional Standards’ 24/7 hotline: 817-402-2181 If You’re 50, Join The Grey Eagles Are you a pilot for American Airlines, at least age 50, active or retired? Please join The Grey Eagles for food, fun, and fellowship. We offer cruises, conventions, monthly luncheons, retirement dinners, professional mentoring, and assistance to surviving spouses – all for a one-time lifetime fee. Pilot Job Fairs and Future Pilot Seminars The Future text-decoration: underline; background-color: transparent; transition: 0.2s; cursor: pointer; box-sizing: border-box;" target="_blank"> Click here for more information . Industry News For more about what’s happening in the industry, be sure to visit the Industry News page on AlliedPilots.org . Connect with Us: Facebook | X | Instagram | YouTube Contact Us: Phone - 817.302.2272 | Website - AlliedPilots.org

Aviation Coalition Underscores Commitment to Safety Our country is mourning after the unthinkable loss of the passengers and crews of Flight 5342, PAT 25, and Med Jets Flight 056. The entire aviation community is united in our grief and our commitment to taking action to ensure accidents like these never happen again. We never take safety for granted, and we never will. Aviation remains the safest mode of transportation in the world. Nearly 50,000 flights take off and land safely each day in the U.S., and our National Airspace System remains the gold standard of safety. “We have the safest skies in the whole world,” Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has said. “Traveling by air is the safest mode of transportation.” National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Chair Jennifer Homendy echoed that, saying, “I assure you that the safest mode of transportation is air travel. It is incredibly safe.” We are confident that the NTSB, working with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT), Department of Defense (DOD), and other parties, will identify root causes and issue recommendations for the aviation industry and the U.S. military to prevent future accidents. The work of Chair Homendy, NTSB Board Member Todd Inman, other NTSB Members, and the NTSB staff is critical for responding to these accidents and making our system even safer. As Member Inman recited days ago, “Through tragedy, we draw knowledge to improve the safety for us all.” We strongly support this important work and urge policymakers to ensure that the NTSB and the FAA have the staffing and resources needed to ensure that the U.S. aviation system is safe and efficient and can continue to innovate. We will find out what caused the terrible tragedies last week. We will learn from them. We will undoubtedly make changes. And by making an incredibly safe system even safer, we will honor the passengers, crew members, and U.S. servicemembers who have been lost. Aeronautical Repair Station Association Air Line Pilots Association, International Air Traffic Control Association Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Airlines for America Airports Council International – North America Association of Flight Attendants-CWA American Association of Airport Executives Association of Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International Aviation Technical Education Council Cargo Airline Association Coalition of Airline Pilots Associations Experimental Aircraft Association Inc. General Aviation Manufacturers Association Global Business Travel Association International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers International Council of Air Shows National Agricultural Aviation Association National Air Carrier Association National Air Traffic Controllers Association National Air Transportation Association National Association of State Aviation Officials National Business Aviation Association Professional Aviation Safety Specialists, AFL-CIO Recreational Aviation Foundation Regional Airline Association Travelers United U.S. Travel Association Vertical Aviation International Vertical Flight Society

APA News Digest Jan. 31, 2025 Editor’s note: Some links in this message will work best if you log in to AlliedPilots.org before clicking them. In This Edition ... Outgoing Board Members Recognized Telephone Polling Begins Monday 10 Arbitration Slots Scheduled Aeromedical Committee: Aeromedical Volunteer of the Year Aeromedical Committee: Our Recommended Reading List Jumpseat/Non-Rev Committee: JRS Multi-Segment Booking – Mainline Flights ONLY Membership Committee: APA Welcomes New Pilots Membership Committee: APA Welcomes Leadership Class APA Medical Minute – BPPV National Election LAX Domicile Election Concourse Conversations at LAX Domicile Events Senior Contract Administrator Says Farewell Are You Willing to Serve? Week in Review Professional Standards FAQ If You’re 50, Join The Grey Eagles Pilot Job Fairs and Future Pilot Seminars Outgoing Board Members Recognized This morning, on the final day of the APA Board of Directors’ winter meeting, President FO Nick Silva and Vice President CA Chris Torres recognized BOS Chair CA Paul McFarland and BOS Vice Chair CA Gemma Meehan, whose terms will end in April, as well as CA Erik DeWinne, whose term as CLT Vice Chair ended in October. CA Chris Torres, CA Paul McFarland, and FO Nick Silva CA Gemma Meehan addresses the Board and staff. CA Chris Torres, CA Erik DeWinne, and FO Nick Silva Proving that service to the membership is a hard habit to break, all three pilots will keep volunteering on a national level: CA DeWinne is a member of the Communications Committee’s National Communications Network Subcommittee. CA McFarland will continue to serve on the Financial Audit Committee after his term as BOS Chair ends, and he plans to become the BOS Coordinator for the Aeromedical Committee’s Disabled Pilots Awareness Subcommittee. CA Meehan will continue to serve on the Benefits Review and Appeals Board after her term as BOS Vice Chair ends. FO Silva and CA Torres also lauded the APA Benefits Department for successful completing multiple major initiatives simultaneously “with integrity, passion, and a professional attitude.” You can read more about the Board’s winter meeting in the Week in Review section of this News Digest, but here are a few highlights: The Board heard remarks from ALPA President CA Jason Ambrosi and also directed FO Silva to invite SWAPA President CA Jody Reven to speak at the spring meeting. The Board authorized expenditures that will make it possible for APA to join the International Federal of Air Line Pilots’ Associations. The Board expanded the Negotiating Committee’s roster by appointing FO Alice Novatnak and FO Patrick Zeller as new members. In accordance with R2016-10, we are providing a synopsis reflecting all main motions and resolutions that the Board addressed today. In accordance with R2024-33, video footage of the open portions of the Board meeting is available here . Telephone Polling Begins Monday In accordance with Section 4.07.A of the APA Policy Manual, APA will conduct telephone polling next month to continue to actively solicit your feedback. We will continue to poll the membership through a mix of methods (e.g., telephone polling and web surveys), in order to produce reliable and relevant results. The poll will be conducted by University of New Hampshire employees, who will interview a number of randomly selected pilots across the system. Calls will occur from Monday, Feb. 3, through Wednesday, Feb. 12. Your input is important! If you receive a call, please take the time to answer and respond to the questions. Responses will be anonymous. Please look for the following information if a call comes in: All calls will come from 603-397-0660. Caller ID on landlines will indicate “UNH Surv Ctr.” Caller ID on cell phones will indicate “NH Call.” Call times will be between 0900 and 2100 (time zone appropriate). If the call is missed, UNH will attempt to call you back if additional sampling is needed. As more and more telephone carriers add “spam blocking” technology, some pilots may (dependent on carrier) see a message that says “spam likely” when the call comes through. This message may be generated based on the volume of calls UNH makes. To avoid receiving this message, you may want to consider adding 603-397-0660 to your contacts. Thank you in advance for devoting your time and for providing candid input. 10 Arbitration Slots Scheduled APA and management recently scheduled 10 arbitration slots throughout 2025:   Feb. 25-27 – P-09-24 (24-083) Sicher Presidential (May PBS Bid Award) March 17-19 – P-24-19 (18-106) Carey Presidential (Travel for Training ">May 7-9 – P-21-24 (24-077) Sicher Presidential (Flight Deck Jumpseat) June 24-26 – P-22-24 (24-090) Sicher Presidential (LTD Calculation) July 15-17 – A termination grievance will be presented. July 22-24 – TBD Aug. 19-21 – 03Q2025 Rocket Docket Sept. 16-18 – P-14-22 (21-040) Ferguson Presidential (COVID Pay Protections) Nov. 18-20 – TBD Dec. 10-12 – TBD For more information, see the Grievances, Arbitrations, and Litigation page on AlliedPilots.org. Aeromedical Volunteer of the Year This is a new message from the APA Aeromedical Committee. CA Chris Torres, CA Eric Stevenson, FO Nick Silva, and CA Rondeau Flynn Pilots of a certain age will remember Sy Sperling’s commercials for the Hair Club for Men. He always closed with this line: “I’m not only the Hair Club president, but I’m also a client.” CA Eric Stevenson referenced that line during this week’s Board of Directors meeting, when he was recognized as Aeromedical Volunteer of the Year. Not only did CA Stevenson oversee the Human Intervention Motivational Study Subcommittee, his first involvement with the HIMS program was when he reached out for help. That phone call was the result of what he called a “bad day” in 2012. “It saved my life, because I was rapidly drinking myself to death,” CA Stevenson said. “In addition, it saved my career. It saved my familial relationships. It saved my friendships.” His engagement with the HIMS program also made all of his subsequent assistance to other pilots possible. CA Stevenson became a HIMS sponsor in 2016, and he was the Aeromedical Committee’s HIMS Deputy Chair from December of 2021 until March of 2024, a period of significant activity for the subcommittee due to pandemic-induced stress. “There are some pilots here who are here because of Eric,” Aeromedical Committee Chair CA Rondeau Flynn told the Board. “They’re alive because of Eric. Their families thank Eric.” CA Stevenson said HIMS is a collaboration between APA and American Airlines that treats addiction as a disease. Pilots who enter the program are told, “Go get better, and this will all be here for you when you get back.” Although he no longer oversees the program from the APA side, CA Stevenson continues to serve as a HIMS sponsor and Project Wingman volunteer, but his service will wind down as he approaches retirement age in April. “It’s one of those things that operates in the background,” APA Vice President Chis Torres said of the HIMS Subcommittee. “They do great work, and they’re really not recognized as much as we should be recognizing them.” In case you missed it, one of CA Stevenson’s successors as HIMS Deputy Chair, CA Brian Beckman, was recently featured on APA’s “ Positive Rate ” podcast. Our Recommended Reading List This is a new message from the APA Aeromedical Committee. In an effort to improve our members’ health, we have created a recommended reading list . Each month, we will highlight a book that has helped in the prevention of, treatment of, or recovery from an injury or illness, or has elevated a member’s education. Feel free to send your book recommendations to aeromed-committee@alliedpilots.org . Do Hard Things Now in a third edition, Robert M. Sapolsky’s Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers features new chapters on how stress affects sleep and addiction, as well as new insights into anxiety and personality disorder and the impact of spirituality on managing stress. As Dr. Sapolsky explains, most of us do not lie awake at night worrying about whether we have leprosy or malaria. Instead, the diseases we fear – and the ones that plague us now – are illnesses brought on by the slow accumulation of damage, such as heart disease and cancer. When we worry or experience stress, our body turns on the same physiological responses that an animal’s does, but we do not resolve conflict in the same way – through fighting or fleeing. Over time, this activation of a stress response makes us literally sick. Combining cutting-edge research with a healthy dose of good humor and practical advice, Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers explains how prolonged stress causes or intensifies a range of physical and mental afflictions, including depression, ulcers, colitis, heart disease, and more. It also provides essential guidance to controlling our stress responses. This new edition promises to be the most comprehensive and engaging one yet. Disclaimer: This recommendation is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine or other professional health care services. Always consult with your medical provider when making health care decisions. JRS Multi-Segment Booking – Mainline Flights ONLY This is a new message from the APA Jumpseat/Non-Rev Committee. On Jan. 29, AA implemented programming to allow pilots to book Jumpseat Reservation System (JRS) multi-leg one-way listings on connecting AA mainline flights only. When a pilot selects “Jumpseat” as the type of travel, only AA mainline flights will show. Any available connections involving a non-mainline flight will not display. To display multi-segment options, select “Jumpseat” and deselect “Nonstop only.” The system defaults to one-way listings only. These reservations must be made in the 8-days prior, 8 p.m. Central booking window (both legs must be in the window), and may be booked D1W or D2W where the D1/D2 determines priority for a cabin seat by check-in time. Through (“T”) status will append to connecting legs upon departure of the originating leg. Just like any other JRS listing, Jumpseat List priority is determined by listing time. JRS listings are contractual and only apply to AA mainline flights. We have pushed for prioritization of multi-leg listing on JRS reservations that would include non-mainline flights, as we feel that would be beneficial for many of our pilots, especially two-leg commuters. Until these reservations are available, continue to book your reservations using this method: To secure a multi-leg reservation, each pilot may list D1/D2 for all segments of a desired trip and check-in for this PNR only. This multi-leg PNR check-in will allow a pilot to establish “T” (through) status and/or check a bag to their final destination. The pilot may also list for any eligible (AA mainline) segments via the JRS. The pilot will not check in for the JRS listing(s), but the agent will be able to issue the “W” pass by their priority on the JRS list. In order to be issued the “W” on a flight using their JRS priority, the pilot will need to check in for their D1W/D2W PNR. If traveling multi-leg on separate PNRs, always save your boarding pass and have the agent add the “T” to determine priority list status. APA Welcomes New Pilots This is a new message from the APA Membership Committee. Click the image for a closer look. On Jan. 28, the APA Membership Committee hosted a casual dinner for the following new-hire pilots: Cristian Alphonso, Darrell Antoniel, Dave Atkins Jr., Christopher Aument, Cory Aviles, Sergio Bautista, Bryan Bernreuther, David Bishop, Sayer Buchanan, Benjamin Clifton, Chad Comunale, Matthew Cosmo, Jeremy Douglas, William Fairchild, Andrew Gilbert, Tradd Gralak, Allison Hill, Travis Hiner, Sean Holzmuller, Ragnar Ingason, Dianna Ingram, Mary Jordan, Christopher Kelly, David Keppler, John Kipper, Mariana May Baratto, Anthony Medaglia, Christopher Melear, Jeanine Menze, Faisal Mukhtar, Elijah Mulligan, Alexandar Neal, Jake Olson, Richard Papp, Christopher Pinho, Martin Prada Novoa, Amandeep Singh, Brian Stephens, Mark Stiles, Sydney Strang, Isaac Swainston, Cody Tarrien, Marie Torres, Michael Tyson, Ryan Van Holland, Zackary Walker, Andy Yee, and William Young. APA Welcomes Leadership Class This is a new message from the APA Membership Committee. Click the image for a closer look. On Jan. 29, the APA Membership Committee hosted a casual dinner for the following pilots who were in Fort Worth for American Airlines’ Professionalism, Leadership, and Mentoring class: Ivan Bejarano, Daniel Boyce, Jesse Bradshaw, Antonio Caballero III, Michael Chinlund, Lucas Daley, Larry Diamond, Jose Diaz Resto, Aaron Duff, Kurt Friedrich, Simone Gomez Guerra, Patricia Herbel, Richard Mackie, Joseph Meadows III, Christian Owens, Michael Rees, Chad Rogers, and Edward Vanidestine III. APA Medical Minute – BPPV In the latest edition of the APA Medical Minute , APA Medical Advisor Cassie Bien discusses Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV), an inner-ear condition, including its symptoms, treatment, and related FAA requirements. You can watch previous Medical Minute videos on APA’s YouTube channel. National Election Members in good standing will elect a President, Vice President, and Secretary-Treasurer to serve from July 1, 2025, until June 30, 2028. Pilots could submit themselves or others for nomination until 0001 Central on Jan. 30. Pilots whose names were submitted have until 0001 Central on Feb. 6 to make their candidacies official. Here’s where things stood at 1200 Central today: President CA Bill Evans, FO Alex Gutierrez, CA Ed Sicher, and FO Nick Silva were officially seeking nomination. Twenty other pilots’ candidacies were pending. Vice President CA Chris Torres and FO Scott Yancy were officially seeking nomination. Seven other pilots’ candidacies were pending. Secretary-Treasurer CA Clint Early, FO Philip Johnson, and CA Andrew O’Hara were officially seeking nomination. Three other pilots’ candidacies were pending. For more information, see the Elections page on AlliedPilots.org. LAX Domicile Election When there are four or more candidates for a domicile position, the APA Constitution and Bylaws call for a Nomination Round that narrows the field to three. The following pilots are seeking nomination: LAX Vice Chair CA Timothy Dick FO Cort Keithley FO Tom Price Jr. FO Gaston Valdovinos Nomination Round voting will open at 0000 Central on Feb. 6 and close at 0001 Central on Feb. 28. For more information, see the Elections page on AlliedPilots.org. Concourse Conversations at LAX FO Tom Mann, CA Erik DeWinne, FO Alice Novatnak, CLT Chair CA Heather Boulanger, and CLT Vice Chair FO Hickory Ham were among the volunteers participating in Concourse Conversations at CLT on Jan. 15. These events hosted by APA’s National Communications Network (NCN) allow union leadership to hear directly from line pilots and vice versa. NCN will host Concourse Conversations at LAX from 0800 to 1100 and from 1500 to 1700 on Feb. 17. If you will be at the airport in those timeframes, please stop by to chat. Domicile Events More than 500 APA members and guests enjoyed an outing to the Fort Worth Stock Show text-decoration: underline; background-color: transparent; transition: 0.2s; cursor: pointer; box-sizing: border-box;" target="_blank">Facebook page. Visit AlliedPilots.org/Calendar to RSVP for these upcoming domicile events: BOS: Domicile Meeting on Feb. 18 ; Retirement Party on March 21 CLT: Domicile Meeting on Feb. 13 LAX: San Diego Lunch on Feb. 11 ; Dana Point Lunch on Feb. 13 ; Concourse Conversations on Feb. 17 ; Temecula Lunch on Feb. 19 ORD: Chicago Blackhawks game on March 30 Senior Contract Administrator Says Farewell FO Nick Silva, Rich Barrett, Executive Director Andrea Duff, and CA Chris Torres Today was the final day a pilot could call Contract Administration and hear “Contracts, Rich” on the other end of the line. Rich Barrett has retired after nearly 23 years of service to APA. Before being hired as a contract administrator in April of 2002, he worked at American Airlines for 19 years. That stint was preceded by 17 years with Braniff Airways. Mr. Barrett received a standing ovation this morning from the APA Board of Directors and his fellow employees, whom he served as a President and Vice President of the Allied Pilots Staff Employees Association. During his remarks, he said he decided to retire because his 80th birthday is on the horizon. “I always tell people, ‘You work to live, not live to work,’” he said. “It’s time to practice what I preach.” Are You Willing to Serve? Each of these national committees or subcommittees has the indicated number of vacancies: Aeromedical Committee (0) Critical Incident Response Program Subcommittee (1) Disabled Pilot Awareness Subcommittee (3) Human Intervention Motivational Study Subcommittee (1) Pilot Occupational Health Subcommittee (2) Captain’s Authority Committee (2) Communications Committee (0) National Communications Network (2) Economic and Financial Analysis Committee (1) Grey Eagles Liaison Committee (1) International Alliance Committee (3) Professional Standards Committee (1) Retirement and Benefits Committee (1)* Scheduling Committee (1) Training Committee (1) Checkmate (1 on 777) * Seeking volunteer with financial services experience and possible AIF®, CFP®, or related designations. If you would like to serve on one or more of these committees, visit the Member Engagement Portal . Week in Review Here are some recent messages you may have missed. APA Leadership: We Extend Our Deepest Condolences Communications Committee: Accident at DCA Involving PSA Airlines Bombardier CRJ700 Information Hotline: APA Board of Directors Convenes Winter Meeting Information Hotline: APA Board of Directors Reconvenes Winter Meeting Information Hotline: APA Board of Directors Continues Winter Meeting Information Hotline: APA Board of Directors Resumes Winter Meeting Joint Implementation Action Committee: 2023 CBA Implementation Update – Jan. 30, 2025 Negotiating Committee: Negotiating Committee Update Secretary-Treasurer: LAX Nomination Round Professional Standards FAQs Does Professional Standards only handle pilot-to-pilot issues? No! We support our pilots in the performance of their duties and interaction with many other entities. Almost every person with whom a pilot engages during day-to-day operations enjoys union representation. We have established relationships for working through issues with gate agents (CWA/IBT), flight attendants (APFA), dispatchers (PAFCA), and maintenance (TWU/IAM). In addition, we also work closely with ALPA, NATCA (air traffic controllers), SWAPA, USAOA (Cathay Pacific), and all of our regional carriers. In collaboration with the APA Jumpseat/Non-Rev committee, we also handle cases that arise between pilots of other carriers. In a nutshell: if you face a challenge with another employee, let us be your first call. To read all of the FAQs, click here . Professional Standards’ 24/7 hotline: 817-402-2181 If You’re 50, Join The Grey Eagles Are you a pilot for American Airlines, at least age 50, active or retired? Please join The Grey Eagles for food, fun, and fellowship. We offer cruises, conventions, monthly luncheons, retirement dinners, professional mentoring, and assistance to surviving spouses – all for a one-time lifetime fee. 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We Extend Our Deepest Condolences On behalf of the 16,000 pilots of American Airlines we are honored to serve, we extend our deepest condolences to the families and friends of all who perished in Wednesday’s accident at DCA. We share your grief and are keenly aware of the far-reaching impact of this tragedy. We also want to acknowledge the first responders who remain on the scene for the recovery effort. They have been working tirelessly in extremely challenging conditions. With the National Transportation Safety Board’s investigation into the accident now underway, it is essential to refrain from speculation about the cause. APA’s safety team will remain in close contact with their counterparts at American Airlines, and we are committed to learning all we can from the investigation. APA stands ready to support our ALPA and AFA-CWA colleagues in whatever way we can. As pilots, we belong to an extended airline family, and their loss is our loss. Humbly, FO Nick Silva, APA President CA Chris Torres, APA Vice President FO Patrick Clark, APA Secretary-Treasurer CA Paul McFarland, BOS Domicile Chair CA Gemma Meehan, BOS Domicile Vice Chair CA Heather Boulanger, CLT Domicile Chair FO Hickory Ham, CLT Domicile Vice Chair CA Chris Wachter, DCA Domicile Chair CA Thomas Lawler, DCA Domicile Vice Chair CA Brian Smith, DFW Domicile Chair FO Jason Gustin, DFW Domicile Vice Chair CA Bill Evans, LAX Domicile Chair CA Timothy Dick, LAX Domicile Vice Chair CA Mark Lokey, LGA Domicile Chair CA Jim Scanlan, LGA Domicile Vice Chair CA Jay Wilhelm, MIA Domicile Chair FO Jamie Funderburk, MIA Domicile Vice Chair CA Wes Smith, ORD Domicile Chair FO Paul Meyers, ORD Domicile Vice Chair FO Michael Drost, PHL Domicile Chair CA Brian Sweep, PHL Domicile Vice Chair CA Michael Saracino, PHX Domicile Chair CA Jeremy Ryder, PHX Domicile Vice Chair

Accident at DCA Involving PSA Airlines Bombardier CRJ700 The Federal Aviation Administration issued the following statement a short time ago: “A PSA Airlines Bombardier CRJ700 regional jet collided in midair with a Sikorsky H-60 helicopter while on approach to Runway 33 at Reagan Washington National Airport around 9 p.m. local time. PSA was operating as Flight 5342 for American Airlines. It departed from Wichita, Kansas. The FAA and NTSB will investigate. The NTSB will lead the investigation.” While we await additional information, we urge you to keep in mind the peer-support resources available to all APA members , including Project Wingman, the Sudden Grief Response Program, and the Critical Incident Response Program. Please do not hesitate to reach out. APA volunteers are here for you 24/7. We will provide additional information as soon as we are able to do so in accordance with NTSB protocols. In the meantime, please stay safe, watch out for one another, and join us in keeping all involved in your thoughts and prayers.

APA News Digest Jan. 24, 2025 Editor’s note: Some links in this message will work best if you log in to AlliedPilots.org before clicking them. In This Edition ... Special Fini Flight Day in DFW Positive Rate Episode 41: Compass Project’s YOUnion Webinars Compass Mentors’ Best Advice Winter Board Meeting to Begin Monday American Reports 2024 Earnings Hotel Committee: Temporary LHR Transportation Restrictions Membership Committee: APA Welcomes New Pilots Membership Committee: APA Welcomes Leadership Class APA Medical Minute – Coronary Artery Disease Are You Willing to Serve? National Election Concourse Conversations at LAX Domicile Events Week in Review Professional Standards FAQ APA Holiday Schedule If You’re 50, Join The Grey Eagles Pilot Job Fairs and Future Pilot Seminars Special Fini Flight Day in DFW On Wednesday, APA and the DFW Flight Office cohosted a series of Fini Flight celebrations. In a first for APA’s Fini Flight initiative, pilots who have retired or will be retiring on LTD were among the honorees. Family and friends joined these pilots at DFW’s Terminal A Gate 34 and on board a Boeing 777-200 to celebrate their careers: DFW CA Lauran Canatella DFW FO Bill Dowd DFW CA Terryl Friesen DFW CA Francis Govednik DFW CA Mike Miller CLT CA Dan Powers LGA CA Craig Reichold DFW CA Chris Sturm DFW CA John Visser APA officials on hand for the celebrations included President FO Nick Silva (below), Vice President CA Chris Torres, DFW Domicile Chair CA Brian Smith, and LAX Domicile Vice Chair CA Tim Dick. Congratulations and best wishes to all. You can see more photos from the celebrations on APA’s Facebook page. We also uploaded a video of the festivities to our YouTube account. Positive Rate Episode 41: Compass Project’s YOUnion Webinars The APA Compass Project Committee hosts a series of YOUnion webinars to educate pilots about various stages of their careers. In the latest edition of our “ Positive Rate ” podcast, Communications Committee Deputy Chair FO Melissa Monahan talks to CA Derek Richardson and FO Armando Torres about how the YOUnion series was developed and what each webinar offers. You can register for the next sessions on the Member Engagement Portal of AlliedPilots.org. Each episode of “Positive Rate” features APA subject-matter experts working on the membership’s behalf. The podcast is available through popular streaming services, including Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify. You can search for “Positive Rate” or “Allied Pilots Association” on your platform of choice to subscribe and download. Your first opportunity to listen will be via AlliedPilots.org/Podcasts . We welcome your feedback on this format. If you have a question or comment, please send it to Communications Director Gregg Overman via goverman@alliedpilots.org . Compass Mentors’ Best Advice American Airlines resumed new-hire classes this month. Growth in the airline, new faces in the crew room, and positive momentum in our careers is exciting for all of us. And while our new hires are undoubtedly over the moon to be starting their dream job, any new job will come with challenges. Those challenges are the reason APA has put the Compass Project’s mentorships program into place. “We’re there to provide a pathway for success,” said CA Josh Denault, who volunteers as a Compass mentor. Communications Committee Deputy Chair FO Shay Marchetti recently asked several Compass mentors for their best advice for new hires. This is what they said . Winter Board Meeting to Begin Monday The APA Board of Directors will convene at union headquarters in Fort Worth on Monday, Jan. 27, for its regularly scheduled winter meeting. You may review the agenda here . The agenda includes a Membership and Guest Hour on the first day immediately following the APA President’s report. Policy stipulates that “Any APA member(s) in good standing or, with the consent of the Board, a guest of a member shall be allowed to address the board. Allocation of time will be 60 minutes divided by the number of members/guests desiring to speak; however, no individual will be afforded more than 10 minutes, including any questions/ answers by the Board. Members and guests must advise the meeting Chair of their desire to address the Board.” Please email asmith@alliedpilots.org if you wish to address the Board. The following resolutions have been submitted for consideration at this meeting: R2024-50 , “Executive Member and Non-Member” R2024-53 , “Removal of Board Recall of National Officers” R2024-54 , “BOD Meeting Dates” R2024-56 , “Safety Committee Updates” R2025-01 , “Domicile Officer Eligibility” R2025-02 , “Election Category Modifications” R2025-03 , “2025 POD Rate Adjustment” R2025-04 , “SMP 2025 Rate Adjustment” R2025-05 , “APA-ALPA Merger Negotiation Committee” R2025-06 , “Member Investigations” American Reports 2024 Earnings On Thursday, American’s senior management reported the company’s results for the fourth quarter of 2024 and the full year. Here are some excerpts from the Securities and Exchange Commission filing: “Record fourth-quarter revenue of $13.7 billion and record full-year revenue of $54.2 billion.” Adjusted pre-tax earnings for the fourth quarter were, $808 million, with full year pre-tax earnings of $1.8 billion. Adjusted pre-tax margin for the fourth quarter was, 5.9%, with full year pre-tax margin, 3.4%. “Achieved total debt reduction goal of $15 billion from peak levels — a full year ahead of schedule.” “In 2024, American generated record free cash flow of $2.2 billion, which enabled further strengthening of its balance sheet.” “American ended the year with $10.3 billion of total available liquidity, comprised of cash and short-term investments plus undrawn capacity under revolving credit and other facilities.” 2024 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Adjusted* Pre-tax Results   4Q Pre-tax Earnings 4Q Pre-tax Margin Full Year Pre-tax Earnings Full Year Pre-tax Margin Delta $1.6 billion 10.8% $5.2 billion 9.1% United $1.4 billion 9.7% $4.6 billion 8.1% American $808 million 5.9% $1.8 billion 3.4% *Adjusted: excludes special items Temporary LHR Transportation Restrictions This is a new message from the APA Hotel Committee. All pilots departing the LHR station through mid-April: Please be advised that your guests will NOT be able to take the crew transportation from the hotel back to the airport. This is due to security checkpoint closures in place until mid-April. During this time, some crews will be directed to a facility that is not near a terminal. This change is effective immediately. We have been informed pilots will receive a targeted CCI message prior to any LHR layover. For more information, check out the QRH – Quick Reference Hotels document. This resource answers 99 percent of all hotel, transportation, and layover questions while providing helpful solutions. Suggestion: Download this QRH document to your AA iPad for easy access. APA Welcomes New Pilots This is a new message from the APA Membership Committee. Click the image for a closer look. On Jan. 21, the APA Membership Committee hosted a casual dinner for the following new-hire pilots: Summer Allen, Kevin Alsbro, Leovardo Bahena, Fernando Balsalobre Reynaldo, Ward Bissey II, Kyle Boyd, Ryan Breed, Timothy Burke, Paul Chapin, Alyssa Ciardiello, Karyn Clark, Kirtes Cook, Clinton Daniel, Kevin Dennis, David Evangelista, Michele Franciosa, Daniel Gallo Corredor, Jonathan Gobrial, Patrick Halpin, Elizabeth Hartzendorf, Ryan Hays, Christopher Jackson, Craig Jimenez, Brandon Johnson, Brian Jones, Anthony Koselke, Peter Lee, John Lopez, Matthew Major, Kevin Meeks, Scott Millington III, David Otero, Mila Pustel, Timothy Reece, Michael Reid, Kristen Rosser, David Schiessl, Ian Sciford, Keith Shelley, Cody Smith, Peyton Sutton, John Taliaferro, Matthew Thompson, Jaime Tolosa Velez, Quentin Vaughn, John Welborn, and Brendon Wepplo. APA Welcomes Leadership Class This is a new message from the APA Membership Committee. On Jan. 22, the APA Membership Committee hosted a casual dinner for the following pilots who were in Fort Worth for American Airlines’ Professionalism, Leadership, and Mentoring class: Aaron Duff, Matthew Johnson, Patti Martin, Roger Mason, Stephen Rogers, Anthony Romah, and Bradley Stadelmeier. APA Medical Minute – Coronary Artery Disease In the latest edition of the APA Medical Minute , APA Medical Advisor Kathy Parr discusses coronary artery disease necessitating intervention, and what the FAA requires for clearance. You can watch previous Medical Minute videos on APA’s YouTube channel. National Election Members in good standing will elect a President, Vice President, and Secretary-Treasurer to serve from July 1, 2025, until June 30, 2028. Pilots can submit themselves or others for nomination until 0001 Central on Jan. 30. Here’s where things stood at 1200 Central today: President 31 pilots’ names had been submitted, with CA Bill Evans, FO Alex Gutierrez, and FO Nick Silva officially seeking nomination. Vice President 10 pilots’ names had been submitted, with FO Scott Yancy officially seeking nomination. Secretary-Treasurer Six pilots’ names had been submitted, with CA Clint Early and CA Andrew O’Hara officially seeking nomination. For more information, see the Elections page on AlliedPilots.org. Concourse Conversations at LAX APA’s National Communications Network will host Concourse Conversations at LAX from 0800 to 1100 and from 1500 to 1700 on Feb. 17. If you will be at the airport in those timeframes, please stop by to chat. These events allow union leadership to hear directly from line pilots and vice versa. Domicile Events Visit AlliedPilots.org/Calendar to RSVP for these upcoming domicile events: BOS: Domicile Meeting on Feb. 18 ; Retirement Party on March 21 CLT: Domicile Meeting on Feb. 13 DFW: Fort Worth Stock Show text-decoration: underline; background-color: transparent; transition: 0.2s; cursor: pointer; box-sizing: border-box;" target="_blank">Jan. 28 LAX: San Diego Lunch on Feb. 11 ; Dana Point Lunch on Feb. 13 ; Concourse Conversations on Feb. 17 ; Temecula Lunch on Feb. 19 ORD: Chicago Blackhawks game on March 30 Are You Willing to Serve? Each of these national committees or subcommittees has the indicated number of vacancies: Aeromedical Committee (0) Critical Incident Response Program Subcommittee (1) Disabled Pilot Awareness Subcommittee (3) Human Intervention Motivational Study Subcommittee (1) Pilot Occupational Health Subcommittee (2) Project Wingman Subcommittee (3) Captain’s Authority Committee (2) Communications Committee (0) National Communications Network (2) Economic and Financial Analysis Committee (1) Grey Eagles Liaison Committee (1) Professional Standards Committee (1) Retirement and Benefits Committee (1)* Training Committee (1) Checkmate (1 on 777) * Seeking volunteer with financial services experience and possible AIF®, CFP®, or related designations. If you would like to serve on one or more of these committees, visit the Member Engagement Portal . Week in Review Here are some recent messages you may have missed. President: 2024 Profit Sharing: Meanwhile at Delta and United … Communications Committee: Winter Board Meeting to Begin Monday Safety Committee: ACARS Pushback Request System at CLT Scheduling Committee: Vacation Bidding for Round 2 Closes Tomorrow Professional Standards FAQs Will Professional Standards handle issues with Crew Schedule/Crew Tracking? Absolutely! As you should be well aware, every call to Crew Schedule/Crew Tracking (CS/CT) is recorded from the time you are connected until you hang up – even when you are on hold. While cases with CS/CT are rare, they do occur. There is a protocol for handling issues that arise with our colleagues in CS/CT: Conversations are reviewed jointly by Professional Standards and the CS/CT manager for resolution. To read all of the FAQs, click here . Professional Standards’ 24/7 hotline: 817-402-2181 If You’re 50, Join The Grey Eagles Are you a pilot for American Airlines, at least age 50, active or retired? Please join The Grey Eagles for food, fun, and fellowship. We offer cruises, conventions, monthly luncheons, retirement dinners, professional mentoring, and assistance to surviving spouses – all for a one-time lifetime fee. Pilot Job Fairs and Future Pilot Seminars The Future text-decoration: underline; background-color: transparent; transition: 0.2s; cursor: pointer; box-sizing: border-box;" target="_blank"> Click here for more information . Industry News For more about what’s happening in the industry, be sure to visit the Industry News page on AlliedPilots.org . Connect with Us: Facebook | X | Instagram | YouTube Contact Us: Phone - 817.302.2272 | Website - AlliedPilots.org

APA News Digest Jan. 17, 2025 Editor’s note: Some links in this message will work best if you log in to AlliedPilots.org before clicking them. In This Edition ... Winter Board Meeting Set for Jan. 27-31 Positive Rate Episode 40: HIMS Subcommittee Retirement and Benefits Committee: “Super Catch-Up” Contributions Hotel Committee: Verify Your Hotel in CCI Membership Committee: APA Welcomes New Pilots Membership Committee: APA Welcomes Leadership Class Membership Committee: Retirees in November and December APA Medical Minute – Essential Tremor and Parkinson’s Are You Willing to Serve? National Election Domicile Events Week in Review Professional Standards FAQ APA Holiday Schedule If You’re 50, Join The Grey Eagles Pilot Job Fairs and Future Pilot Seminars Winter Board Meeting Set for Jan. 27-31 The APA Board of Directors will convene at union headquarters in Fort Worth on Monday, Jan. 27, for its regularly scheduled winter meeting. Resolutions to be considered by the Board can be reviewed here . ALPA President CA Jason Ambrosi has accepted the Board’s invitation to attend the meeting; he is expected on Tuesday, Jan. 28. The meeting agenda will include a Membership and Guest Hour on the first day immediately following the APA President’s report. Policy stipulates that “Any APA member(s) in good standing or, with the consent of the Board, a guest of a member shall be allowed to address the board. Allocation of time will be 60 minutes divided by the number of members/guests desiring to speak; however, no individual will be afforded more than 10 minutes, including any questions/ answers by the Board. Members and guests must advise the meeting Chair of their desire to address the Board.” Please email asmith@alliedpilots.org if you wish to address the Board. Positive Rate Episode 40: HIMS Subcommittee The APA Aeromedical Committee’s HIMS Subcommittee is charged with helping pilots deal with the disease of chemical dependency in order to save lives and careers while enhancing flight safety. In the latest episode of our “ Positive Rate ” podcast, Communications Committee Deputy Chair FO Melissa Monahan talks with CA Brian Beckman about the assistance the HIMS Subcommittee provides to pilots and their families. Each episode of “Positive Rate” features APA subject-matter experts working on the membership’s behalf. The podcast is available through popular streaming services, including Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify. You can search for “Positive Rate” or “Allied Pilots Association” on your platform of choice to subscribe and download. Your first opportunity to listen will be via AlliedPilots.org/Podcasts . We welcome your feedback on this format. If you have a question or comment, please send it to Communications Director Gregg Overman via goverman@alliedpilots.org . “Super Catch-Up” Contributions This is a new message from the APA Retirement and Benefits Committee. In last week’s News Digest, we referenced the optional SECURE 2.0 Act provision called a “super catch-up” contribution, which allows individuals ages 60 to 63 to make larger catch-up contributions to their retirement plans. American has elected to not incorporate this new provision at the beginning of 2025, citing lack of acceptance across all “control groups” (Envoy, PSA, and other affiliates) within the company. APA has been aggressively pursuing alternative options to implement this provision so pilots ages 60 to 63 can make the higher catch-up contributions. We understand this is a pressing issue with time constraints as pilots determine their 2025 investment plans. We will provide updates as more information becomes available. Verify Your Hotel in CCI This is a new message from the APA Hotel Committee. Your hotel assignment should always be loaded into CCI. Please verify you have a hotel in CCI before gate departure, and confirm your hotel once you block in on your final leg before heading there. If the driver ever says they have been instructed to take you to a different property than what is indicated in CCI, please verify this with the Hotel/Limo Desk before traveling to the new hotel. Non-contracted hotels, to include relocation hotels, should be indicated properly in CCI. If they are not in CCI, the company probably does not know you are there. For security reasons, CCI needs to accurately reflect your layover hotel. For more information, check out the QRH – Quick Reference Hotels document. This resource answers 99 percent of all hotel, transportation, and layover questions while providing helpful solutions. Suggestion: Download this QRH document to your AA iPad for easy access. APA Welcomes New Pilots This is a new message from the APA Membership Committee. Click the image for a closer look. On Jan. 14, the APA Membership Committee hosted a casual dinner for the following new-hire pilots: Mohammad Jahangir Abdal, Joseph Agricola, Darick Apitz, Daniel Bartlett, Zachary Beausay, David Bown, Jeffrey Braden, Brendon Browne, Nicholas Brunkhorst, David Bunker, Neil Casey, Jose Chanza Avino, Dean Chironis, Francis Cipriani, Joseph Clanton, Sean Creighton, Ewell Dillon, Stephen Domenicone, Shawn Engel, Tyler Glover, Russell Gohn, Joel Gonzalez, Benjamin Gubatina, Scott Harrington, John Hourin, Connor Jackson, Marc Jaubert, Jacob Jones, Philip Lange, Justin Lennon, Gerald Luna, Gabriel Miranda, Kennedy Nguyen, Andrew Park, Aaron Patel, Olivia Raftshol, Pierre Ramos, Nathan Rathgeb, Jarrad Reeves, Jeremy Scales, Brian Schoppaul, David Shrift, Christopher Smith, Kellen Smith, Andrew Talbott, Charles Vaughn, and Aaron Washburn. APA Welcomes Leadership Class This is a new message from the APA Membership Committee. On Jan. 15, the APA Membership Committee hosted a casual dinner for the following pilots who were in Fort Worth for American Airlines’ Professionalism, Leadership, and Mentoring class: Nathan Cressman, Nathan Day, Timothy Diefenbach, Luis Garcia-Sanchez, Brian Loveless, Diana Rose, Peter Runez, and Steven Zalewski. Retirees in November and December This is a new message from the APA Membership Committee. We would like to recognize and congratulate these pilots who retired in November and December. BOS: CA Michael Davis, FO Vincent Iannuzzi, and CA Richard Krajewski CLT: CA Philip Bradshaw, FO James Burr, CA Jeffry Cartwright, CA Ronald Coryell, CA Francis Kelly, FO Alan Lay, CA Daniel Livingston, CA Steven Marcum, CA Brian Neal, FO Timothy Roberts, CA Adrian Shaurette, CA Benet Sommers, CA William Stamas, CA Jeffrey Stanton, CA Jeff Stein, CA Gregory Stimson, FO Robert Streba II, and CA Gary Urban DCA: CA Peter Dugstad, CA Douglas Dunbar, CA David Hurston, FO Michael Musick, and FO Patrick Witherell DFW: FO Mitchell Ballard, FO Paul Barger, CA Carl Battis, CA Stephen Booher, FO Salvatore Briguglio, CA Peter Campbell, CA JG Chenoweth, FO David Coggin, CA Scott Crockett, FO Frank Curry, CA Roy Eidson, CA David Enebo, CA Lawrence Fagan Jr., CA Michael Fairman, CA Jeffrey Forbes, CA Terryl Friesen, CA Jon Goldmark, CA Bret Griffith, CA Andrew Herrmann, FO Michael Jaensch, CA Fredric Jeanes, CA Maureen Kroeger, FO Garth Kroll, CA Kent Lepkowski, CA Charles Lohman, CA Michael Lopinto, FO Elaine Magor, CA Gregg Mattson, CA Michael Miller, CA Kirk Rogers, CA Ted Rutherford, CA Mitchell Siegelman, CA Byron Smith, CA William Stephens, FO Gerald Varner, CA Charles Vilas, CA Thomas Weaver, CA Robert Werner, CA Glenn Wilde, and CA Delvin Young LAX: CA James Austin, FO Robert Bernardo, CA Carlos Curti, CA Philip Daley, CA Sven Davidson, FO Jacci Ebert, FO Jeff Geyer, FO Lanise Laube, FO Allan Margitan, FO Brian McKeon, CA Gregory Monette, CA Daniel Morgigno, FO Mark Onorato, CA Paul Oswald, and CA Rick Wu LGA: FO Jeffrey Ashburn, CA Brian Bailey, CA William Beckman, CA Mark Helf, CA Kenneth Kranz, CA Bernard Mallon, CA James McLaughlin, CA Robert Pfau, CA Mark Ranstead, and CA Timothy Ward MIA: CA Segundo Andrew, CA Kelly Brown, CA Scott Ferguson, CA Kevin Garry, CA Boyce Gordon, CA William Hudson, CA John Maniscalco, CA Douglas Mitchell, CA Ragan Nicholl, CA John Nylund, CA Rolando Proenza, CA Jose Rivera, CA Rafael Rodriguez Frank, CA Jaime Sang-Arguello, CA Ann Singer, CA Kim Taylor, FO Kirk Tilney, and CA Brian Voogd ORD: CA Scott Abbott, FO James Beach, CA Joe Cannizzo, CA William Casey, FO Charles Dierkes, CA Alan Homan, CA James Kilty, FO John Kolzow, FO Dennis Maynard, FO Lawrence McCarthy, CA Bart Meltzer, CA Scott Miller, FO Chris Reeter, CA Raymond Sievers, and CA Jeffrey Skiles PHL: CA Peter Campagna, Thomas Clarke, CA Jon Duncan, FO Peter Ferraro, CA Morgan Havens, CA Thomas Mason, CA David Piccone, CA James Rosenkranz, FO Troy Shoemaker, CA William Taylor, and CA J.W. Walker PHX: CA Michael Angelo, CA Carter Foster, and CA Douglas Suggs APA Medical Minute – Essential Tremor and Parkinson’s In the latest edition of the APA Medical Minute , APA Medical Advisor Kathy Parr discusses how a pilot can continue to fly after a diagnosis of essential tremor or Parkinson’s disease. You can watch previous Medical Minute videos on APA’s YouTube channel. National Election Members in good standing will elect a President, Vice President, and Secretary-Treasurer to serve from July 1, 2025, until June 30, 2028. Pilots can submit themselves or others for nomination until 0001 Central on Jan. 30. Here’s where things stood at 1200 Central today: President 18 pilots’ names had been submitted, with CA Bill Evans, FO Alex Gutierrez, and FO Nick Silva officially seeking nomination. Vice President Six pilots’ names had been submitted, with FO Scott Yancy officially seeking nomination. Secretary-Treasurer Six pilots’ names had been submitted, with CA Clint Early and CA Andrew O’Hara officially seeking nomination. For more information, see the Elections page on AlliedPilots.org. Domicile Events Visit AlliedPilots.org/Calendar to RSVP for these upcoming domicile events: BOS: Domicile Meeting on Feb. 18 CLT: Domicile Meeting on Feb. 13 DFW: Fort Worth Stock Show text-decoration: underline; background-color: transparent; transition: 0.2s; cursor: pointer; box-sizing: border-box;" target="_blank">Jan. 28 Are You Willing to Serve? Each of these national committees or subcommittees has the indicated number of vacancies: Aeromedical Committee (0) Critical Incident Response Program Subcommittee (1) Disabled Pilot Awareness Subcommittee (3) Human Intervention Motivational Study Subcommittee (1) Pilot Occupational Health Subcommittee (2) Project Wingman Subcommittee (3) Captain’s Authority Committee (2) Communications Committee (0) National Communications Network (2) Economic and Financial Analysis Committee (1) Grey Eagles Liaison Committee (1) Professional Standards Committee (1) Retirement and Benefits Committee (1)* Training Committee (1) Checkmate (1 on 777) * Seeking volunteer with financial services experience and possible AIF®, CFP®, or related designations. If you would like to serve on one or more of these committees, visit the Member Engagement Portal . Week in Review Here are some recent messages you may have missed. Communications Committee: Tragedy in Denver Communications Committee: “Miracle on the Hudson” Jumpseat/Non-Rev Committee: Jumpseat Reservation System “W” Listings Should Not Rollover Safety Committee: New “GPS Unreliable” Checklist Professional Standards FAQs Is Professional Standards suitable for conduct issues or performance issues? It may be suited for both. The program is designed to promote and maintain professionalism. It is well suited for any case, conduct, or performance when professionalism may be an issue. To read all of the FAQs, click here . Professional Standards’ 24/7 hotline: 817-402-2181 APA Holiday Schedule APA headquarters, including Contract Administration, will be closed on Monday, Jan. 20, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. As always, your APA support team remains available 24/7. When Contract Administration is closed, calls will be forwarded to a phone service operated by Contract Compliance Committee and Flight Time/Duty Time Committee volunteers. Please note that call-back times may be longer than normal due to limited staffing. If your call is not urgent, we encourage you to wait until normal business hours resume. You may also want to consult the pilot volunteers on your domicile’s Contract Compliance Committee. Almost every domicile has one, and some of them have larger rosters than the national committee. Contact your local committee by visiting your domicile’s page on AlliedPilots.org and clicking the “Domicile Committee List” link. To reach a contract administrator, call APA HQ at 1-800-323-1470 and press Option 3. If you prefer to e-mail your question to the contract administrators, click here . For specific FAR 117/fatigue issues requiring immediate attention, you can also call the Emergency Help Line at 682-738-6670 manned 24/7 by Flight Time/Duty Time Committee volunteers. If You’re 50, Join The Grey Eagles Are you a pilot for American Airlines, at least age 50, active or retired? Please join The Grey Eagles for food, fun, and fellowship. We offer cruises, conventions, monthly luncheons, retirement dinners, professional mentoring, and assistance to surviving spouses – all for a one-time lifetime fee. Pilot Job Fairs and Future Pilot Seminars The Future text-decoration: underline; background-color: transparent; transition: 0.2s; cursor: pointer; box-sizing: border-box;" target="_blank"> Click here for more information . Industry News For more about what’s happening in the industry, be sure to visit the Industry News page on AlliedPilots.org . Connect with Us: Facebook | X | Instagram | YouTube Contact Us: Phone - 817.302.2272 | Website - AlliedPilots.org

APA News Digest Jan. 10, 2025 Editor’s note: Some links in this message will work best if you log in to AlliedPilots.org before clicking them. In This Edition ... Submissions Open for National Election Slates Set for Domicile Elections Winter Board Meeting Set for Jan. 27-31 “We’re Seeing Some Fissure Cracks” Positive Rate Episode 39: Grievance Resolution Committee Contract Compliance Committee: Chicago Deicing Retirement and Benefits Committee: Internal Revenue Code Limits Hotel Committee: New Hotel in SJD Military Affairs Subcommittee: Verify Vacation Accrual for 2024-2025 Family Awareness Committee: Bidding Alert for Commuting Hockey Fans Family Awareness Committee: Special Fini Flight Event on Jan. 22 Compass Project Committee: Join Our Retirement Preparation Seminar on Jan. 15 National Communications Network: Concourse Conversations at CLT on Jan. 15 APA Medical Minute – New Color Vision Policy Are You Willing to Serve? Domicile Events Week in Review Professional Standards FAQ If You’re 50, Join The Grey Eagles Pilot Job Fairs and Future Pilot Seminars Submissions Open for National Election Members in good standing will elect a President, Vice President, and Secretary-Treasurer to serve from July 1, 2025, until June 30, 2028. Pilots can submit themselves or others for nomination until 0001 Central on Jan. 30. Here’s where things stood at 1200 Central today: President 17 pilots’ names had been submitted, with CA Bill Evans and FO Nick Silva officially seeking nomination. Vice President Five pilots’ names had been submitted, with FO Scott Yancy officially seeking nomination. Secretary-Treasurer Four pilots’ names had been submitted, with CA Clint Early officially seeking nomination. For more information, see the Elections page on AlliedPilots.org. Slates Set for Domicile Elections Members in good standing based at BOS, LAX, and ORD pilots will elect a Chair and Vice Chair to represent each domicile from May 1, 2025, until April 30, 2028. Pilots could submit themselves or others for nomination until 0001 Central on Dec. 30. Pilots whose names were submitted had until 0001 Central on Jan. 6 to complete the Willingness to Serve and Conflict of Interest Disclosure forms. Here are the pilots who did so: BOS Chair CA Lawrence Cutler BOS Vice Chair CA Thomas Knox LAX Chair FO William Brynjolfsson CA Bill Evans FO Scott Gaddy LAX Vice Chair CA Timothy Dick FO Cort Keithley FO Tom Price Jr. FO Gaston Valdovinos ORD Chair CA Thomas Kovac CA Wesley Smith ORD Vice Chair FO Paul Meyers FO Garrett Page When there are four or more candidates for a domicile position, the APA Constitution and Bylaws call for a Nomination Round that narrows the field to three. Nomination Round voting for LAX Vice Chair will open at 0000 Central on Feb. 6 and close at 0001 Central on Feb. 28. Election Round voting for the LAX and ORD officers will open at 0000 Central on March 6 and close at 0001 Central on March 31. Because they were unopposed, CA Cutler and CA Knox will begin their three-year terms on May 1. For more information, see the Elections page on AlliedPilots.org. Winter Board Meeting Set for Jan. 27-31 The APA Board of Directors will convene at union headquarters in Fort Worth on Monday, Jan. 27, for its regularly scheduled winter meeting. ALPA President CA Jason Ambrosi has accepted the Board’s invitation to attend the meeting; he is expected on Tuesday, Jan. 28. The meeting agenda will include a Membership and Guest Hour on the first day immediately following the APA President’s report. Policy stipulates that “Any APA member(s) in good standing or, with the consent of the Board, a guest of a member shall be allowed to address the board. Allocation of time will be 60 minutes divided by the number of members/guests desiring to speak; however, no individual will be afforded more than 10 minutes, including any questions/ answers by the Board. Members and guests must advise the meeting Chair of their desire to address the Board.” Please email asmith@alliedpilots.org if you wish to address the Board. The Board is also tentatively scheduled to receive briefings from the following committees during the meeting: Economic and Financial Analysis Committee Investor Relations Committee Joint Implementation Action Committee Negotiating Committee Aeromedical Committee Communications Committee National Communications Network Safety Committee Retirement ">Grievance Resolution Committee Jumpseat-Non-Rev Committee Flight Time/Duty Time Committee Maintenance and Technical Analysis Committee TUL/Tech Liaison Committee The meeting will also include these agenda items as required by policy: The List of Grievances Above Step 2 Domicile Issues Discussion Actions Taken on Previous Motions and Tasking Orders Committee Budgets National Committee Recommendation List Approval of Newly Appointed National Committee Members Approval of Annual Strategic Plan Strategic Planning Committee Update Negotiating Priorities “We’re Seeing Some Fissure Cracks” This week, the Associated Press published an article about stowaways on commercial aircraft raising security concerns . As national media outlets often do, the AP turned to APA for a pilot’s perspective. “We’re seeing some fissure cracks. They’re unacceptable,” APA spokesman CA Dennis Tajer said. “And we’ve been lucky that it hasn’t been somebody with broader nefarious intent.” CA Tajer was also interviewed recently by The Times of London, for an article about missile strikes become the leading cause of death on commercial flights . He told the newspaper that pilots want more of a say in determining the risk of a flight route. “Time and again … the men and women that fly the plane are excluded from the decision process of whether or not it’s safe to fly,” CA Tajer said. Positive Rate Episode 39: Grievance Resolution Committee In the latest episode of “ Positive Rate ,” Communications Committee Deputy Chair FO Melissa Monahan talks with Grievance Resolution Committee Chair CA Sean Clarke and Deputy Chair CA Scott Craig about the committee’s role in the grievance process. Each episode of “Positive Rate” features various APA leaders and the subject-matter experts working on the membership’s behalf. The podcast is available through popular streaming services, including Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify. You can search for “Positive Rate” or “Allied Pilots Association” on your platform of choice to subscribe and download. Your first opportunity to listen will be via AlliedPilots.org/Podcasts . We welcome your feedback on this format. If you have a question or comment, please send it to Communications Director Gregg Overman via goverman@alliedpilots.org . Chicago Deicing This is a new message from the APA Contract Compliance Committee. Supplement J(4) (1994) expanded RFD pay to cover delays at the gate awaiting pushback, powerback, or taxiout due to aircraft or vehicular traffic congestion at the deicing location. Generally speaking, this expansion of the agreement does not apply to delays at stations where deicing is performed on the gate. Due to the unique characteristics of the deicing process at ORD, this station is an exception to this provision. Delays due to deicing performed at ORD gates are also eligible for RFD pay. Please reference the RFD Flow Charts for additional information on qualifying events. Internal Revenue Code Limits This is a new message from the APA Retirement and Benefits Committee. One of the more frequent questions asked of the Retirement and Benefits Committee is how various Internal Revenue Code (IRC) regulatory limits affect pilots’ 401(k) plans. The below document explaining the 2025 IRC contribution limits will assist pilots with their 401(k) planning. 2025 Internal Revenue Code Limits The SECURE 2.0 Act contains an optional provision called a “super catch-up” contribution allowing individuals ages 60 to 63 to make larger catch-up contributions to their retirement plans. For 2025, the super catch-up contribution limit is $11,250. The company informed APA they WILL NOT be incorporating this new provision into the Plan for 2025; therefore, all pilots ages 50 or older will be limited to the normal regular catch-up limit of $7,500 for 2025. APA understands this important provision would allow older pilots to accelerate savings and is working for its future inclusion into the Plan. New Hotel in SJD This is a new message from the APA Hotel Committee. GR Solaris Lighthouse will be replacing our incumbent hotel in San Jose del Cabo, Mexico, effective immediately. For more information, check out the QRH – Quick Reference Hotels document. This resource answers 99 percent of all hotel, transportation, and layover questions while providing helpful solutions. Suggestion: Download this QRH document to your AA iPad for easy access in the future. Verify Vacation Accrual for 2024-2025 This is a new message from APA Military Affairs Subcommittee. The Military Affairs Subcommittee has received reports that the Company may have incorrectly calculated annual vacation days for some pilots who took military leave in 2024. We are working to identify any issues. While progress is being made, we are committed to ensuring any errors are resolved. We will provide further updates as we have more information. We ask that all pilots who took periods of extended military leave last year verify your expected vacation via the Vacation Management System (VMS); if your expected vacation does not align with the CBA, we ask that you please email us your details immediately. Your vigilance and feedback are invaluable in addressing issues that arise. As always, we encourage you to continue reaching out to APA and our committee with any concerns you encounter. Thank you for your continued service to our nation and for allowing your Military Affairs Subcommittee to address military issues on behalf of all APA pilots. Bidding Alert for Commuting Hockey Fans This is a new message from the APA Family Awareness Committee. The national Family Awareness Committee is bringing APA to three commuter cities next month, when we will host members and their guests at professional hockey games. If you live near BNA, MCI, or STL, click the appropriate link below to RSVP: BNA: Nashville Predators game on Feb. 23 MCI: Kansas City Mavericks game on Feb. 22 STL: St. Louis Blues game on Feb. 23 Special Fini Flight Event on Jan. 22 This is a repeated message from the APA Family Awareness Committee. Fini Flight is an APA program designed to honor our retiring members. If a pilot chooses to participate, we meet them at the gate after (or sometimes before) their final flight as an American Airlines pilot. We include friends and family, play some music, bring a cake, and make their last flight memorable! On Jan. 22, APA and the DFW Chief Pilots will host a special Fini Flight celebration for pilots who retired while on long-term disability (LTD), pilots who know they will be on LTD when they reach age 65, or pilots who retired during the pandemic. For more information, click here . Join Our Retirement Preparation Seminar on Jan. 15 This is a repeated message from the APA Compass Project Committee. APA, in collaboration with AA, will host a YOUnion 401 Retirement Preparation Seminar via Zoom at 1100 Central on Jan. 15. This seminar is intended to help you understand the AA and APA benefits and programs that will be available to you as a retiree. All pilots who are at least 50 years old should attend. Plan on a 90-minute session due to the amount of content to cover. Who: Pilots who are at least 50 years old What: A seminar about your benefits as a retiree When: 1100 Central on Jan. 15 Where: Zoom Click here to register . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the seminar. Send your feedback to  YOUnion@alliedpilots.org . Concourse Conversations at CLT on Jan. 15 This is a new message from the National Communications Network. BOS Chair CA Paul McFarland (third from left) and BOS Vice Chair CA Gemma Meehan joined volunteers from the National Communications Network for Concourse Conversations on Jan. 7, as did BOS Chair-elect CA Lawrence Cutler (right) and BOS Vice Chair-elect CA Thomas Knox (left). The next Concourse Conversations will happen at CLT on Jan. 15, when CLT Chair CA Heather Boulanger and CLT Vice Chair FO Hickory Ham will also host a volunteer drive . APA Medical Minute – New Color Vision Policy In the latest edition of the APA Medical Minute , APA Medical Advisor Tina Smith addresses the new color vision policy the FAA implemented on Jan. 1. You can watch previous Medical Minute videos on APA’s YouTube channel. Domicile Events Visit AlliedPilots.org/Calendar to RSVP for these upcoming domicile events: BOS: Domicile Meeting on Feb. 18 CLT: Concourse Conversations on Jan. 15; Domicile Meeting on Feb. 13 DFW: Fort Worth Stock Show text-decoration: underline; background-color: transparent; transition: 0.2s; cursor: pointer; box-sizing: border-box;" target="_blank">Jan. 28 LAX: San Diego Lunch on Jan. 14 ; Temecula Lunch on Jan. 15 Are You Willing to Serve? Each of these national committees or subcommittees has the indicated number of vacancies: Aeromedical Committee (0) Critical Incident Response Program Subcommittee (1) Disabled Pilot Awareness Subcommittee (3) Human Intervention Motivation Study Subcommittee (1) Pilot Occupational Health Subcommittee (2) Project Wingman Subcommittee (3) Captain’s Authority Committee (2) Communications Committee (0) National Communications Network (2) Economic and Financial Analysis Committee (1) Grey Eagles Liaison Committee (1) Information Technology Steering Committee (1) Professional Standards Committee (1) Retirement and Benefits Committee (1)* Training Committee (1) Checkmate (1 on 777) * Seeking volunteer with financial services experience and possible AIF®, CFP®, or related designations. If you would like to serve on one or more of these committees, visit the Member Engagement Portal . Week in Review Here are some recent messages you may have missed. Secretary-Treasurer: Do We Have Your Correct Address? Communications Committee: “You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know” Communications Committee: Opinion and Award Issued for COVID-19 Grievance Contract Compliance Committee: Winter Storm Blair – Prepare for Possible IROPs Scheduling Committee: Vacation Bidding is Now Open Scheduling Committee: Vacation Update and June Vacancy Preliminary Scheduling Committee: PBS Bidding Opens Soon Professional Standards FAQs Why isn’t management part of the Professional Standards Committee? This is a peer-to-peer program. Correcting behavior through peer engagement and awareness offers a potentially permanent solution. Management fully supports the work of the Professional Standards Committee by providing vast resources and thoughtful input toward improving the process. To read all of the FAQs, click here . Professional Standards’ 24/7 hotline: 817-402-2181 If You’re 50, Join The Grey Eagles Are you a pilot for American Airlines, at least age 50, active or retired? Please join The Grey Eagles for food, fun, and fellowship. We offer cruises, conventions, monthly luncheons, retirement dinners, professional mentoring, and assistance to surviving spouses – all for a one-time lifetime fee. Pilot Job Fairs and Future Pilot Seminars The Future text-decoration: underline; background-color: transparent; transition: 0.2s; cursor: pointer; box-sizing: border-box;" target="_blank"> Click here for more information . Industry News For more about what’s happening in the industry, be sure to visit the Industry News page on AlliedPilots.org . Connect with Us: Facebook | X | Instagram | YouTube Contact Us: Phone - 817.302.2272 | Website - AlliedPilots.org

APA News Digest Jan. 3, 2025 Editor’s note: Some links in this message will work best if you log in to AlliedPilots.org before clicking them. In This Edition ... Scheduling Committee: 2025-2026 Vacation Bidding Now Open National Communications Network: Concourse Conversations at BOS and LGA Compass Project Committee: Join Our Retirement Preparation Seminar on Jan. 15 Family Awareness Committee: Special Fini Flight Event on Jan. 22 Investor Relations Committee: Estimates of Big 3’s Pre-Tax Results Presidential Grievance Filed Regarding Holiday Pay Jumpseat/Non-Rev Committee: How Many JRS Listings Can I Make? Membership Committee: Gone West APA Medical Minute – Dietary Supplements National Election Domicile Elections Domicile Events Are You Willing to Serve? Week in Review Professional Standards FAQ If You’re 50, Join The Grey Eagles Pilot Job Fairs and Future Pilot Seminars 2025-2026 Vacation Bidding Now Open This is a new message from the APA Scheduling Committee. Round 1 of 2025-2026 vacation bidding is now open. To gauge what you can hold, we recommend reviewing previous years’ vacation awards and the Vacation Award Summary on the Scheduling Committee page on AlliedPilots.org. Also, keep in mind that a week will be assigned, so be sure to bid a good number of backups to avoid an unwanted vacation week award. Vacation accrued in 2024 will be awarded for the vacation year April 2025 through March 2026 and be based on bid status held in January 2025. Per CBA Section 9.C.1, vacation will be offered and awarded based on a structure of 52 separate seven-day periods commencing on Monday and ending on Sunday. As always, please reach out to the Scheduling Committee with any questions by calling 817-302-2321 or emailing vacation@alliedpilots.org . Concourse Conversations at BOS and LGA This is a new message from APA’s National Communications Network. BOS Chair CA Paul McFarland (center) and BOS Vice Chair CA Gemma Meehan at a previous round of Concourse Conversations APA’s National Communications Network will host Concourse Conversations at LGA from 0430 to 1030 on Jan. 6 and at BOS from 0400 to 1100 on Jan. 7. If you will be at either of these airports in those timeframes, please stop by to chat. These events allow union leadership to hear directly from line pilots and vice versa. At LGA, look for us at the bottom of the escalators near the big apple. At BOS, we’ll be outside KCM and by the food court. Join Our Retirement Preparation Seminar on Jan. 15 This is a new message from the APA Compass Project Committee. APA, in collaboration with AA, will host a YOUnion 401 Retirement Preparation Seminar via Zoom at 1100 Central on Jan. 15. This seminar is intended to help you understand the AA and APA benefits and programs that will be available to you as a retiree. All pilots who are at least 50 years old should attend. Plan on a 90-minute session due to the amount of content to cover. Who: Pilots who are at least 50 years old What: A seminar about your benefits as a retiree When: 1100 Central on Jan. 15 Where: Zoom Click here to register . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the seminar. Send your feedback to  YOUnion@alliedpilots.org . Special Fini Flight Event on Jan. 22 This is an updated message from the APA Family Awareness Committee. CA Chris Booher was honored at DFW on Nov. 19, when FO Ryan Booher joined his dad on the flight deck. Fini Flight is an APA program designed to honor our retiring members. If a pilot chooses to participate, we meet them at the gate after (or sometimes before) their final flight as an American Airlines pilot. We include friends and family, play some music, bring a cake, and make their last flight memorable! You can see more photos from November celebrations on our Facebook page. On Jan. 22, APA and the DFW Chief Pilots will host a special Fini Flight celebration for pilots who retired while on long-term disability (LTD), pilots who know they will be on LTD when they reach age 65, or pilots who retired during the pandemic. For more information, click here . Estimates of Big 3’s Pre-Tax Results This is a new message from the APA Investor Relations Committee. The following estimates were supplied by Wolfe Research. Fourth Quarter 2024   Pre-Tax Margin Pre-Tax Profit (millions) DAL 9.4% $1,413 UAL 8.5% $1,234 AAL 4.4% $596 Full Year 2024   Pre-Tax Margin Pre-Tax Profit (millions) DAL 8.3% $5,049 UAL 7.8% $4,409 AAL 3.1% $1,653 Presidential Grievance Filed Regarding Holiday Pay APA President FO Nick Silva recently filed Presidential Grievance 21-140, which protests American’s violation of Sections 15.I.7 and 15.I.7.c.(4) of the Collective Bargaining Agreement by failing to properly compensate Instructor Pilots for Holiday Pay. Section 15.I.7 lists several holidays that are designated as permanent premium days, and Section 15.I.7.c.(4) states that Check Pilot and Instructor Pilot duty that touches a listed holiday will be paid at the Holiday Pay rate. Management is not properly compensating Instructor Pilots at Holiday Pay rates for certain events touching a listed holiday. The grievance seeks the following relief: An order directing American to immediately cease and desist violating Section 15.I.7.c.(4). An order directing American to immediately comply and maintain compliance with Section 15.I.7.c.(4) and all related sections and past practices. An order directing American to make all affected pilots whole plus interest. Any other appropriate relief. The next step is to schedule the appeal hearing before the Vice President of Flight. We expect to schedule that hearing as soon as possible.  If you are an Instructor Pilot and believe you have been affected by American’s violation of Section 15.I.7, please complete an Grievance Form to be included in this presidential grievance. How Many JRS Listings Can I Make? This is a repeated message from the APA Jumpseat/Non-Rev Committee. We have received several questions about the number of allowed Jumpseat Reservation System (JRS) listings between a city pair each calendar day. JRS Listings: Each pilot may make one listing per calendar day, per city pair (including co-terminals) when they hold the #1 position on the JRS list. The JRS list is accessed by selecting “Priority List” in JetNet Travel Planner “tools” for any AA Mainline flight. Each pilot who holds a #2 or lower position on the original listing between city pair (including co-terminals) may make an additional listing for a different flight. The maximum number of JRS listings between a city pair (including co-terminals) on a given calendar day is two. A pilot may check in for only one PNR at a time. In short, if a pilot is listed for more than two JRS listings or more than one JRS #1 position listings between a city pair on a given calendar day, that pilot needs to choose which reservation(s) to cancel. These reservations are not monitored by AA systems, and self-policing is done by pilots. Pilots are responsible to maintain their listings, and failure to do so may harm another pilot's ability to manage their jumpseat travel. Please fill out a  Jumpseat/Deadhead/Non-Rev Debrief if you have questions about this policy or any other jumpseat, deadhead, or non-rev topics. Gone West This is a new message from the APA Membership Committee. We extend our deepest sympathies to the loved ones of these pilots, whose deaths we learned of in December: Larry Brunello, 81, on July 13; Ron Reinmiller, 89, on July 16; Cole Proctor, 85, on Sept. 23; Austin Jones, 72, on Oct. 22; Rod McDonald, 75, on Oct. 24; Steve Bradley, 68, on Nov. 24; Jeff Steinberg, 74, on Nov. 24; John Van Kleeff, 82, on Nov. 24; Tracy Hanson, 62, on Nov. 30; John Williams, 75, on Dec. 9; and Kurt Humm, 66, on Dec. 11. APA Medical Minute – Dietary Supplements In the latest edition of the APA Medical Minute , APA Medical Advisor Christopher Ryan discusses the use of dietary supplements. You can watch previous Medical Minute videos on APA’s YouTube channel. National Election Members in good standing will elect a President, Vice President, and Secretary-Treasurer to serve from July 1, 2025, until June 30, 2028. Pilots can submit themselves or others for nomination between 0001 Central on Jan. 8 and 0001 Central on Jan. 30. For more information, see the Elections page on AlliedPilots.org. Domicile Elections BOS, LAX, and ORD pilots will elect a Chair and Vice Chair to represent each domicile from May 1, 2025, until April 30, 2028. Pilots could submit themselves or others for nomination until 0001 Central on Dec. 30. Pilots whose names were submitted have until 0001 Central on Jan. 6 to complete the Willingness to Serve and Conflict of Interest Disclosure forms. The results of that process will be certified at 1000 Central on Jan. 6. For more information, see the Elections page on AlliedPilots.org. Domicile Events Visit AlliedPilots.org/Calendar to RSVP for these upcoming domicile events: DFW: Fort Worth Stock Show text-decoration: underline; background-color: transparent; transition: 0.2s; cursor: pointer; box-sizing: border-box;" target="_blank">Jan. 28 LAX: Thousand Oaks Lunch on Jan. 8 ; Dana Point Lunch on Jan. 9 ; San Diego Lunch on Jan. 14 ; Temecula Lunch on Jan. 15 Are You Willing to Serve? Each of these national committees or subcommittees has the indicated number of vacancies: Aeromedical Committee (0) Critical Incident Response Program Subcommittee (1) Disabled Pilot Awareness Subcommittee (3) Human Intervention Motivation Study Subcommittee (1) Pilot Occupational Health Subcommittee (2) Project Wingman Subcommittee (2) Captain’s Authority Committee (2) Communications Committee (0) National Communications Network (2) Economic and Financial Analysis Committee (1) Grey Eagles Liaison Committee (1) Information Technology Steering Committee (1) Professional Standards Committee (1) Retirement and Benefits Committee (1)* Training Committee (1) Checkmate (1 on 777) * Seeking volunteer with financial services experience and possible AIF®, CFP®, or related designations. If you would like to serve on one or more of these committees, visit the Member Engagement Portal . Week in Review Here are some recent messages you may have missed. President: Thank You for All That You Do Communications Committee: New Orleans Attack: All Crewmembers Safe Communications Committee: Our Deepest Condolences Contract Compliance Committee: Holiday Pay Reminder Government Affairs Committee: FAA Postpones Policy Change on Medical Certificates Government Affairs Committee: The APA Political Action Committee: An Essential Tool IT Steering Committee: System Maintenance on All Services Jumpseat/Non-Rev Committee: FDJ AA Not Appended to a Listing on the Priority List Professional Standards FAQs What records are kept for Professional Standards? None. There are no individual case files kept, nor are there any records in an employee’s Permanent Employment History (PEH). Only non-specific, de-identified logs are kept to maintain generic trends and reliability of the program. To read all of the FAQs, click here . 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Our Deepest Condolences Our hearts go out to the families of the crewmembers and passengers killed or injured in the Azerbaijan Airlines incident in Kazakhstan on Dec. 25 and the Jeju Air accident in South Korea on Dec. 29. APA extends its deepest condolences to everyone affected. These back-to-back tragedies serve as a reminder of our profession’s inherent risks. Managing those risks to the best of our abilities to help ensure the safety of our operation is our highest calling as pilots, and we are committed to learning as much as we can about the contributing factors with the hope of preventing any recurrence. Your APA Safety and Security teams will continue monitoring all developments regarding these events with the goal of making relevant information available to our pilots as quickly as possible.

APA News Digest Dec. 20, 2024 Editor’s note: Some links in this message will work best if you log in to AlliedPilots.org before clicking them. In This Edition ... A Conversation with APA President FO Nick Silva This Flight Was a Family Affair Film Documents Boeing’s Trove of Troubles Hotel Committee: Hotel Debrief vs. Hotel Survey Jumpseat/Non-Rev Committee: AA Widebody “W” Seating Options Government Affairs Committee: Unions Ask FAA to Delay Policy Change Membership Committee: APA Welcomes Leadership Class APA Medical Minute – In-Flight Medical Emergencies Are You Willing to Serve? Domicile Events Domicile Elections Presidential Constitutional Interpretation Week in Review Professional Standards FAQ APA Holiday Schedule Sharing the Holiday Spirit with Christmas Epaulets If You’re 50, Join The Grey Eagles Pilot Job Fairs and Future Pilot Seminars Happy Holidays From the APA Staff A Conversation with APA President FO Nick Silva Earlier this week, APA Communications Committee Chair CA Andrea Hoover sat down with APA President FO Nick Silva to discuss his first several weeks in office. You can watch a video of their conversation . Among the topics they discussed: FO Silva’s commitment to strengthening the lines of communication with the company and other key stakeholders, the role of the National Communications Network in helping APA’s negotiating team prepare for the next round of Section 6 bargaining, and the importance of membership feedback. One of FO Silva’s primary goals as APA President is ensuring our pilots are aware of the many resources that are available to them as APA members. “There is absolutely nothing that can happen in a pilot’s life, personally or professionally, that APA can’t at least point you in the right direction,” he said. This Flight Was a Family Affair CA George Schneider has been an American Airlines pilot since the TWA merger. His son, FO Christopher Schneider, was hired by American in February of 2023. Last month, FO Schneider was scheduled for his first flight off IOE on the A320 – the same equipment his dad flies. That gave CA Schneider an idea. He contacted the first officer assigned to work with him on Flight 1948 from DFW to SAN and convinced him to participate in a pilot-to-pilot trade. That allowed father and son to share this important flight, and the pilots weren’t the only members of their family on the aircraft. CA Schneider’s wife, Shelley, and FO Schneider’s wife, Natalie, were among the passengers. Film Documents Boeing’s Trove of Troubles The Financial Times recently published a short film called “ Can Boeing Be Trusted? ” It examines everything from the two 737 MAX crashes to the Alaska door-plug incident to the manufacturer’s response to whistleblowers. The film features interviews with former U.S. Rep. Peter DeFazio, who once chaired the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and APA spokesman CA Dennis Tajer, who took the journalists into a simulator to demonstrate the fatal flaws with the Maneuvering Characteristics Augmentation System (MCAS) on the MAX. Hotel Debrief vs. Hotel Survey This is a new message from the APA Hotel Committee. A Hotel Debrief is an important mechanism for crews to communicate systemic and particularly egregious layover issues (hotel or transportation) that need to be addressed with the company or the third-party vendor in a timely manner. Hotel Debriefs are monitored daily by the Hotel Committee. The Hotel Survey, which automatically pops up on the APA Pilot app after a layover, is used to track trends, both good and bad. Issues that don’t need to be addressed immediately are best tracked in the survey versus a debrief. Room wait times, transportation wait times, climate control issues, and lack of food options are all examples of issues that are best communicated through the survey. The survey is quicker to fill out than a debrief and helps us to track trends. We can identify problems clearly with the survey, and it allows us to appropriately address them with American. An issue in a debrief is often seen by the hotel or the company as a “one off” (and often that is the case), but the survey gives us data necessary to identify an actual trend that needs to be addressed. Save yourself some time and capture this information in the survey, which takes just a minute or two to fill out. There is no need to duplicate with the debrief unless it is an egregious issue that leads to a fatigue call, forces you to secure your own transportation or hotel room, or causes a late departure. We are also happy to send a positive Hotel Debrief to the company if you have a particularly great stay. For more information, check out the QRH – Quick Reference Hotels document. This resource answers 99 percent of all hotel, transportation, and layover questions while providing helpful solutions. Suggestion: Download this QRH document to your AA iPad for easy access in the future. AA Widebody “W” Seating Options This is a new message from the APA Jumpseat/Non-Rev Committee. We have noticed an uptick in questions about the availability and usage of jumpseats and designated rest areas on widebody aircraft. The FOM addresses jumpseat priority and usage in 3s.6 and crew rest facility limitations in 7G.2.2.  Note: There are special rules for flights in and out of the United Kingdom (UK), essentially restricting a pilot who is not working crew from occupying a Flight Deck Jumpseat. The following information is for flights operating outside of the UK. “W” boarding pass holders: Flight deck jumpseats may be occupied by pilots with FDJ AA and FDJ EAG on all AA flights, and by any CASS-approved OAL pilot on domestic flights, including Alaska and Hawaii. OFCR seat (787 8AA-8LY only) and designated crew rest seat (usually 1A) may be occupied during all phases of flight, if approved by the Captain. At crew discretion (Captain should coordinate to ensure entire operating crew is in agreement), available Class 1 rest facility bunks may be offered to any pilot holding a “W” pass (FDJ AA, FDJ EAG box-sizing: border-box;">As always, the Captain has the sole authority to determine who will occupy a flight deck jumpseat or designated crew rest seat. Please direct any question – on this topic or any other topics related to jumpseat, deadhead, or non-rev travel – to one of the members of our committee by email, text, or a phone call. If you encounter issues, file a Jumpseat/Deadhead/Non-Rev Debrief . Unions Ask FAA to Delay Policy Change This is a new message from the APA Government Affairs Committee. Dr. Susan E. Northrup is the Federal Air Surgeon. In this capacity, she leads the FAA’s Office of Aerospace Medicine. Last week, APA and several other aviation unions and organizations – including ALPA and SWAPA – sent Dr. Northrup a letter asking her office to reconsider a policy change regarding the processing of medical certificates that is set to take effect in 2025. As of Jan. 1, if the FAA needs additional information to make a decision on a particular application, the FAA will deny that application rather than requesting more information following a deferral. “The FAA’s use of denials, in lieu of the currently used deferral, as a routine part of the medical application process will significantly increase unneeded confusion for applicants and introduce unintended consequences for those under initial denial,” the letter says. The letter, which you can read here , concludes with a request to delay this policy change. APA Welcomes Leadership Class This is a new message from the APA Membership Committee. On Dec. 18, the APA Membership Committee hosted a casual dinner for the following pilots who were in Fort Worth for American Airlines’ Professionalism, Leadership, and Mentoring class: Kurt Bachman, Carl Hadra, William McCord, Michelle Monteilh, Valerie Parks, Jeremy Ross, and Michael Szczypinski. APA Medical Minute – In-Flight Medical Emergencies In the latest edition of the APA Medical Minute , APA Medical Advisors Manager Marsha Reekie discusses what to do when a pilot experiences an in-flight medical emergency that necessitates a diversion or paramedic assistance upon landing. You can watch previous Medical Minute videos on APA’s YouTube channel. Domicile Events About 220 pilots and guests gathered at the Ballantyne Hotel on Dec. 15 for the CLT Domicile Holiday Party. Our BOS, CLT, and MIA domiciles all hosted holiday parties recently. You can see more photos of these events on our Facebook and Instagram accounts. Visit AlliedPilots.org/Calendar to RSVP for these upcoming domicile events: DFW: Fort Worth Stock Show text-decoration: underline; background-color: transparent; transition: 0.2s; cursor: pointer; box-sizing: border-box;" target="_blank">Jan. 28 LAX: Thousand Oaks Lunch on Jan. 8 ; Dana Point Lunch on Jan. 9 ; San Diego Lunch on Jan. 14 ; Temecula Lunch on Jan. 15 Domicile Elections BOS, LAX, and ORD pilots will elect a Chair and Vice Chair to represent each domicile from May 1, 2025, until April 30, 2028. Please note this term is corrected from a prior communication indicating that the term would be 42 months. In accordance with the Constitution box-sizing: border-box;">As of 1500 Central today, these pilots were officially seeking nomination. BOS Chair: CA Lawrence Cutler BOS Vice Chair: CA Thomas Knox LAX Chair: FO William Brynjolfsson LAX Vice Chair: CA Mark Ackerman and FO Cort Keithley ORD Chair: CA Wes Smith ORD Vice Chair: FO Paul Meyers Pilots can submit themselves or others for nomination through 0001 Central on Dec. 30. For more information, see the Elections page on AlliedPilots.org. Presidential Constitutional Interpretation The APA Constitution and Bylaws (C text-decoration: underline; background-color: transparent; transition: 0.2s; cursor: pointer; box-sizing: border-box;" target="_blank"> interpretation regarding the scope and meaning of Article IX.1 of the C height: 0.5px; background-color: darkgray; overflow: visible; border-width: 1px 0px 0px; border-right-style: initial; border-bottom-style: initial; border-left-style: initial; border-right-color: initial; border-bottom-color: initial; border-left-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-top-style: solid; border-top-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="margin: 20px 0 30px 0;height: 0.5px;background-color: darkgray;"> Are You Willing to Serve? Each of these national committees or subcommittees has the indicated number of vacancies: Aeromedical Committee (0) Critical Incident Response Program Subcommittee (1) Disabled Pilot Awareness Subcommittee (3) Human Intervention Motivation Study Subcommittee (1) Pilot Occupational Health Subcommittee (2) Project Wingman Subcommittee (2) Captain’s Authority Committee (2) Communications Committee (0) National Communications Network (2) Economic ">Grey Eagles Liaison Committee (1) Information Technology Steering Committee (1) Professional Standards Committee (1) Retirement ">Training Committee (1) Checkmate (1 on 777) * Seeking volunteer with financial services experience and possible AIF®, CFP®, or related designations. If you would like to serve on one or more of these committees, visit the Member Engagement Portal . Week in Review Here are some recent messages you may have missed. Secretary-Treasurer: BOS, LAX, and ORD Domicile Elections Communications Committee: We Remember American Airlines Flight 965 Family Awareness Committee: Special Fini Flight Event on Jan. 22 Safety Committee: ASAP Versus CERS: Choose Wisely Professional Standards FAQs Do committee volunteers receive any kind of training? New committee volunteers receive an extensive two-day training course that includes more than 16 hours of classroom instruction. The training includes modules such as Conflict Resolution, Mediation, Mentoring, Pilot Personality, Generational Issues Affecting Cockpit Performance, Resources, and Communication Skills. Committee members also receive instruction on the Professional Standards process, the APA Policy Manual, and the importance of confidentiality. These concepts are reinforced through multiple role-play scenarios. To read all of the FAQs, click here . Professional Standards’ 24/7 hotline: 817-402-2181 APA Holiday Schedule APA headquarters, including Contract Administration, will be closed between 1500 Central on Tuesday, Dec. 24, and 0700 Central on Thursday, Dec. 26, in observance of Christmas. As always, your APA support team remains available 24/7. When Contract Administration is closed, calls will be forwarded to a phone service operated by Contract Compliance Committee and Flight Time/Duty Time Committee volunteers. Please note that call-back times may be longer than normal due to limited staffing. If your call is not urgent, we encourage you to wait until normal business hours resume. You may also want to consult the pilot volunteers on your domicile’s Contract Compliance Committee. Almost every domicile has one, and some of them have larger rosters than the national committee. Contact your local committee by visiting your domicile’s page on AlliedPilots.org and clicking the “Domicile Committee List” link. To reach a contract administrator, call APA HQ at 1-800-323-1470 and press Option 3. If you prefer to e-mail your question to the contract administrators, click here . For specific FAR 117/fatigue issues requiring immediate attention, you can also call the Emergency Help Line at 682-738-6670 manned 24/7 by Flight Time/Duty Time Committee volunteers. Sharing the Holiday Spirit with Christmas Epaulets This popular, long-running program benefits the families of our nation’s fallen heroes and young people seeking ways to further their education, as detailed in a December 2023 Aero Crew News article by CA Tim Knutson and Episode 32 of our Positive Rate podcast. CA John Knutson – U.S. Army veteran and a pilot for North Central, Republic, and Northwest Airlines – lost his battle with cancer in 1997 at age 56. To honor his memory, John’s widow, Mary, decided to start making Christmas epaulets. Mary originally directed all proceeds to the Chetek-Weyerhaeuser Scholarship Foundation, because John was a 1959 graduate of Chetek High School. In an acknowledgement of John’s love of country, the proceeds have been shared between the Gary Sinise Foundation/Snowball Express and the Chetek-Weyerhaeuser Scholarship Foundation in recent years. You may buy your epaulets here for $20 plus $5.50 for shipping and handling. They’re also available at Crew Outfitters stores at DFW and IAH. If you have any questions, please contact CA Tim Knutson via info@christmasepaulets.com . Thank you for supporting this worthy cause. If You’re 50, Join The Grey Eagles Are you a pilot for American Airlines, at least age 50, active or retired? Please join The Grey Eagles for food, fun, and fellowship. We offer cruises, conventions, monthly luncheons, retirement dinners, professional mentoring, and assistance to surviving spouses – all for a one-time lifetime fee. Pilot Job Fairs and Future Pilot Seminars The Future text-decoration: underline; background-color: transparent; transition: 0.2s; cursor: pointer; box-sizing: border-box;" target="_blank"> Click here for more information . Happy Holidays From the APA Staff Industry News For more about what’s happening in the industry, be sure to visit the Industry News page on AlliedPilots.org . Connect with Us: Facebook | X | Instagram | YouTube Contact Us: Phone - 817.302.2272 | Website - AlliedPilots.org

APA News Digest Dec. 13, 2024 Editor’s note: Some links in this message will work best if you log in to AlliedPilots.org before clicking them. In This Edition ... Operation Airlift for Asheville Positive Rate Episode 38: Air Traffic ">Hotel Committee: Holiday Layovers IT Steering Committee: Logbook Beta Released to All Pilots Membership Committee: Congratulations to Newly Upgraded Captains Membership Committee: APA Welcomes Leadership Class APA Contract Minute – Schedule Changes Talk to a Pilot With a Shared Medical Experience APA Medical Minute – Bell’s Palsy Domicile Events Domicile Elections Are You Willing to Serve? Week in Review Professional Standards FAQ Clothing Drive at APA Headquarters Sharing the Holiday Spirit with Christmas Epaulets If You’re 50, Join The Grey Eagles Pilot Job Fairs and Future Pilot Seminars Operation Airlift for Asheville This article was written by Communications Committee Deputy Chair FO Shalyn Marchetti. CA Burt Dunlap and FO Blake Dunlap were two of the Operation Airlift for Asheville volunteers. Hurricane Helene slammed into Asheville, N.C., and the surrounding area on Sept. 27. For those in coastal areas, hurricanes are merely a fact of life. Yet for the mountainous community of Asheville, getting hit with a Category 4 hurricane was devastating. The rainfall caused massive flooding. Over 100 people lost their lives. Hundreds more would lose their homes, businesses, cars, and treasured possessions. Many residents went without power and clean water for up to seven weeks. With the storm damaging many of the roads in and out of the Appalachian communities, getting help seemed like an impossible wish for those affected. That’s when FO Spencer Radke and his family stepped up. “After the storm on Friday, Saturday was a lot of cleanup around the house,” says FO Radke, an A320 pilot based at CLT. “Saturday night, I saw the devastation and need online.” FO Radke and his family have a 5,000-square-foot hangar at the airport in Lincolnton, N.C. On a typical day, IPJ mainly serves general aviation pilots, perhaps a few charters. On Sept. 29, the sleepy little airport jumped to life. The donated products in the Radkes’ hangar would be turned over four times a day. “Some folks had started the donation process, and those donations were coming into Lincolnton. We started staging tables, staging the operation, and got ready to fly the supplies out,” FO Radke recalls. “It was a grassroots operation. “Our first run was that Sunday,” FO Radke continues, “We flew about 2,000 pounds of supplies into the Jackson County Airport in a Cessna Caravan. Right before we left, we got word that a local gentleman’s daughter was stranded up there. We were able to get her out. We did a lot of that over the next week.” You can read the rest of the story at AlliedPilots.org/News. Positive Rate Episode 38: Air Traffic box-sizing: border-box;">In the latest episode of APA’s “ Positive Rate ” podcast, Communications Committee Deputy Chair FO Melissa Monahan talks with CA Andy Alfiero, who serves on the Air Traffic box-sizing: border-box;">Each episode of “Positive Rate” features various APA leaders and the subject-matter experts working on the membership’s behalf. The podcast is available through popular streaming services, including Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify. You can search for “Positive Rate” or “Allied Pilots Association” on your platform of choice to subscribe and download. Your first opportunity to listen will be via AlliedPilots.org/Podcasts . We welcome your feedback on this format. If you have a question or comment, please send it to Communications Director Gregg Overman via goverman@alliedpilots.org. Holiday Layovers This is a new message from the APA Hotel Committee. Flying over the holidays can be a disappointment; however, crews often find a way to make the most of their time away from home by planning a meal together or bringing family members or a guest along for their trip. Although food options can be limited, hotels typically have a list of options and hours for a holiday meal. Sometimes the hotel will offer a complimentary meal for crews. If we are made aware of this for a particular property, we will post a temporary notification on the Hotel Webpages . We also recommended reaching out to hotels ahead of time for market-specific information. Contact information can easily be found on our Hotel Webpages. If you are planning an adventurous holiday and bringing family or guests with you on your layover, there are a couple of things to consider. American Airlines contracts for a hotel room for only one guest. Crews are sometimes charged extra if they bring a guest to Europe or an all-inclusive hotel. If you bring someone, you are responsible for any applicable cost incurred for your guest. We recommend that you call ahead and inquire what obstacles and costs are associated with bringing a guest. Additionally, transportation is only contracted for the crew. Typically, this is for insurance reasons. If there is no room in the vehicle for an additional rider or the transportation company objects, please be prepared to secure alternate transportation. Sometimes information about bringing an additional guest is available on the APA Hotel Webpage for each property. If it is not, please submit feedback so we can populate the information for future crews. Your Hotel Committee wishes you a happy holiday season, and to those of you flying over the holidays, thank you. For more information, check out the QRH – Quick Reference Hotels document. This resource answers 99 percent of all hotel, transportation, and layover questions while providing helpful solutions. Suggestion: Download this QRH document to your AA iPad for easy access in the future. Logbook Beta Released to All Pilots This is a new message from the APA Information Technology Steering Committee. After weeks of beta testing, APA IT is excited to share that we have released the Logbook feature to all active members across all domiciles. The data for retirees will be loaded shortly. When you force close the APA Pilot app (or reboot your phone) and then reopen, the Logbook Beta icon will appear on your APA Pilot dashboard. If you do not see the icon on your dashboard, please select the Dashboard icon (9 dots) located in the top left, then select the edit pencil. From there, you can find it in the list and drag/drop it to appear on your dashboard. Please take note of the following important details: Your logbook will be blank initially. You will receive a mobile inbox notification when your individual data is ready for access. Data is still loading; current as of Dec. 4. Aggregate data will fill in as the loading process continues. At the beginning of January, we will bring your December sequences current. We expect to provide daily updates shortly thereafter. Data accuracy and application stability are our top priorities. While we have made every effort to provide the most comprehensive and accurate information for you, the historical information we have relied upon does have gaps and discrepancies. Development/data augmentation efforts in progress: Export functionality is high on our priority list. Add/edit/delete Logbook data. Third-party data to fill in any gaps (e.g., nose number). Sort order/filtering. Sequence History Beta: Today, the new Sequence History feature was released to all members for beta testing. With this product, you will be able to view the history of any assigned sequence, regardless of whether you flew that sequence. It will also allow you to search for any sequence to view its history. It is important to note that the number of changes available in the history is being developed, and further enhancements will be provided as the tool undergoes beta testing. Feedback regarding any changes you would like to see will be greatly appreciated. Congratulations to Newly Upgraded Captains This is a new message from the APA Membership Committee. We would like to recognize and congratulate these pilots who upgraded to captain in November. They are listed by their post-upgrade base and equipment: DCA 737: Gregory McDermott DFW 737: Kurt Bachman, Anthony Callahan, William Engle, and John Lawson LAX 777: Stephan Nalbandian LAX 320: Thomas Collins LGA 737: Jason Isreal MIA 737: Sven Bertelsen, Christopher Buckler, Ramon Del Valle Collazo, Sonny Fong, Alberto Jimenez Molina, Norton Kripka, Michael McClay, Gabriel Molina, Manuel Perales, Scott Peterson, Noel Peyton, and Bradford Soones MIA 320: Seng Chien PHL 320: Matthew Munzell and Michael Szczypinski PHX 737: Thomas Gottfredsen, Garrett Hodges, Austen Mersereau, Andrew Olson, Matthew Ramage, Daniela Ruiz Miranda, and Michael Weatherley APA Welcomes Leadership Class This is a new message from the APA Membership Committee. On Dec. 11, the APA Membership Committee hosted a casual dinner for the following pilots who were in Fort Worth for American Airlines’ Professionalism, Leadership, and Mentoring class: Richard Bookwalter, Seng Chien, Matthew Munzell, Scott Peterson, and Conward Thompson. APA Contract Minute – Schedule Changes In the latest APA Contract Minute , Contract Compliance Committee Chair CA Jason Saxer answers this frequently asked question: “I got an ECS after block-in saying Tracking assigned another segment. I thought my FDP was over. Do I have to fly it?” Talk to a Pilot With a Shared Medical Experience Would you like to speak with another pilot with a similar medical condition? Maybe you have questions about flight-deck performance that only another pilot with a similar experience can answer. APA maintains a list of pilots who are willing to share their experiences dealing with a variety of diagnoses. To review the list, click the Shared Medical Experiences tab at the top of the Medical Advisors page on AlliedPilots.org. APA Medical Minute – Bell’s Palsy In the latest edition of the APA Medical Minute , APA Medical Advisor Cassie Bien discusses Bell’s Palsy, including its symptoms, causes, treatment, and related FAA requirements. You can watch previous Medical Minute videos on APA’s YouTube channel. Domicile Events Dozens of pilots and guests gathered in Steve and Gail Jones’ hangar for the ORD Holiday Luau on Dec. 6. Visit AlliedPilots.org/Calendar to RSVP for any of these upcoming domicile events: BOS: Holiday Party on Dec. 14 CLT: Holiday Party on Dec. 15 DFW: Fort Worth Stock Show text-decoration: underline; background-color: transparent; transition: 0.2s; cursor: pointer; box-sizing: border-box;" target="_blank">Jan. 28 LAX: Temecula Lunch on Dec. 18 Domicile Elections BOS, LAX, and ORD pilots will elect a Chair and Vice Chair to represent each domicile for 42 months – from May 1, 2025, until Oct. 31, 2028. As of 1200 Central today, these pilots were officially seeking nomination. BOS Chair: CA Lawrence Cutler BOS Vice Chair: CA Thomas Knox LAX Chair: n/a LAX Vice Chair: n/a ORD Chair: CA Wes Smith ORD Vice Chair: FO Paul Meyers Pilots can submit themselves or others for nomination through Dec. 30. For more information, see the Elections page on AlliedPilots.org. Are You Willing to Serve? Each of these national committees or subcommittees has the indicated number of vacancies: Aeromedical Committee (0) Critical Incident Response Program Subcommittee (1) Disabled Pilot Awareness Subcommittee (3) Human Intervention Motivation Study Subcommittee (1) Pilot Occupational Health Subcommittee (2) Project Wingman Subcommittee (2) Captain’s Authority Committee (2) Communications Committee (0) National Communications Network (2) Economic and Financial Analysis Committee (1) Grey Eagles Liaison Committee (1) Information Technology Steering Committee (1) Professional Standards Committee (1) Training Committee (1) Checkmate (1 on 777) If you would like to serve on one or more of these committees, visit the Member Engagement Portal . Week in Review Here are some recent messages you may have missed. President: American Airlines Rescinds Post-Flight Exterior Inspection Requirement Check Pilot Committee: Updates for Check Pilots and Instructor Pilots Communications Committee: Winter Board Meeting Set for Jan. 27-31 Safety Committee: GPS Radio Frequency Interference Professional Standards FAQs What is the process for handling issues that occur repeatedly? As human beings, it is expected that behavior changes slowly and, as such, some pilots will always behave as their personality dictates. The Professional Standards process should not be expected to “change” a personality, but more thought of as an opportunity to share how a certain behavior affects peers and colleagues. There will also be the possibility of an employee exhibiting the same behavior because they have yet to be informed there is a different expectation. If an issue has been referred to a committee member, and an employee exhibits the same issue, please be patient and give the committee the opportunity to re-address the issue. As a submitter, if you are concerned, you have the option of updating the committee volunteer on observed progress. If at any time you are concerned with the time needed to process any submission, contact any national deputy or your elected Domicile Officer for resolution. To read all of the FAQs, click here . Professional Standards’ 24/7 hotline: 817-402-2181 Clothing Drive at APA Headquarters Generous APA employees and pilot volunteers participated in a clothing drive that culminated in the following donations: 52 men’s coats 58 women’s coats 156 pairs of men’s socks 68 pairs of women’s socks These items were delivered to the OurCalling shelter in Dallas on Thursday. Sharing the Holiday Spirit with Christmas Epaulets This popular, long-running program benefits the families of our nation’s fallen heroes and young people seeking ways to further their education, as detailed in a December 2023 Aero Crew News article by CA Tim Knutson and Episode 32 of our Positive Rate podcast. CA John Knutson – U.S. Army veteran and a pilot for North Central, Republic, and Northwest Airlines – lost his battle with cancer in 1997 at age 56. To honor his memory, John’s widow, Mary, decided to start making Christmas epaulets. Mary originally directed all proceeds to the Chetek-Weyerhaeuser Scholarship Foundation, because John was a 1959 graduate of Chetek High School. In an acknowledgement of John’s love of country, the proceeds have been shared between the Gary Sinise Foundation/Snowball Express and the Chetek-Weyerhaeuser Scholarship Foundation in recent years. You may buy your epaulets here for $20 plus $5.50 for shipping and handling. They’re also available at Crew Outfitters stores at DFW and IAH. If you have any questions, please contact CA Tim Knutson via info@christmasepaulets.com . Thank you for supporting this worthy cause. If You’re 50, Join The Grey Eagles Are you a pilot for American Airlines, at least age 50, active or retired? Please join The Grey Eagles for food, fun, and fellowship. We offer cruises, conventions, monthly luncheons, retirement dinners, professional mentoring, and assistance to surviving spouses – all for a one-time lifetime fee. Pilot Job Fairs and Future Pilot Seminars The Future text-decoration: underline; background-color: transparent; transition: 0.2s; cursor: pointer; box-sizing: border-box;" target="_blank"> Click here for more information . Industry News For more about what’s happening in the industry, be sure to visit the Industry News page on AlliedPilots.org . Connect with Us: Facebook | X | Instagram | YouTube Contact Us: Phone - 817.302.2272 | Website - AlliedPilots.org

American Airlines Rescinds Post-Flight Exterior Inspection Requirement  In the wake of the Flight Department’s Dec. 5 CCI message regarding pilots performing post-flight exterior inspections for RON aircraft, I have been in regular contact with management and the Transport Workers Union leadership. During a conversation earlier today, American Airlines VP-Flight Operations CA Alan Johnson confirmed that the Company has abandoned plans to have pilots perform post-flight inspections at maintenance bases. Pilots will continue conducting inspections at non-maintenance stations. I would like to thank the TWU leadership for working with us to emphasize the importance of having qualified union mechanics continue performing this work. Ensuring an open line of communication between APA and the TWU is highly beneficial for our respective members. In addition, I want to thank those of you who took the time to provide your feedback to APA regarding this issue. Your engagement matters. Safety remains the guiding principle in all that we do, and the Company’s decision to continue relying on the professional judgement and skill of the qualified union mechanics on the property is consistent with that principle. I appreciate management’s willingness to listen to our concerns and reverse course. Thank you again. In Unity, FO Nick Silva APA President

APA News Digest Dec. 7, 2024 Editor’s note: Some links in this message will work best if you log in to AlliedPilots.org before clicking them. In This Edition ... “I’m Back Because of Compass” Retirement and Benefits Committee: Special Election Period for VPAI Hotel Committee: New Hotels for January Investor Relations Committee: AAL and Citi Reach New Card Agreement Investor Relations Committee: AAL Updates “Improved” Q4 Guidance Aeromedical Committee: Our Recommended Reading List Membership Committee: APA Welcomes Leadership Class Membership Committee: Gone West Your LTD Support Team APA Contract Minute – Sick if Needed Do You Have an AME to Recommend? APA Medical Minute – Melanoma Positive Rate Episode 37: AA Ski "> Are You Willing to Serve? Domicile Events Domicile Elections Week in Review Professional Standards FAQ Angel Tree at APA Headquarters Sharing the Holiday Spirit with Christmas Epaulets If You’re 50, Join The Grey Eagles Pilot Job Fairs and Future Pilot Seminars “I’m Back Because of Compass” Hired by American Airlines in 2001, LAX-based FO Keith Chikasawa was furloughed later that same year, and ultimately was out for 22 years through a combination of furlough, personal leave, and military leave. When he prepared to return to work at American Airlines last year, he realized he needed help, and the APA Compass Project stepped in. “If it weren’t for them, I don’t know where I would have been,” he said. “Compass … will open your eyes to what’s possible.” Whatever challenges you find yourself facing, APA can help through Project Wingman , the Compass Project , the Sudden Grief Response Program , our aeromedical team – including the APA Medical Advisors and the programs the Aeromedical Committee offers – and the many other peer support programs APA provides. Remember the resources that are available to you as a member of the APA family. We’re here for you, and we will provide the support you need to get through whatever you’re experiencing. Special Election Period for VPAI This is a new message from the APA Retirement and Benefits Committee. This week, the company provided an update to the benefit enrollment related to Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD box-sizing: border-box;">During Annual Enrollment for 2025 benefits, the coverage level for company-provided AD box-sizing: border-box;">Because this is a significant difference in coverage, the company is allowing pilots to elect additional Voluntary Personal Accident Insurance (VPAI) for 2025. You will have a special election period from 0001 Central on Dec. 11 until 2359 Central on Dec. 18. To complete your election, visit the American Airlines Benefits Service Center via Jetnet or my.aa.com and click on the VPAI banner at the top of the home page. If you take no action or decline VPAI during the special election window, your company-paid AD box-sizing: border-box;">Questions related to this issue can be directed to the AA Benefits Service Center between 0800 and 1700 Central, Monday through Friday.   New Hotels for January This is a new message from the APA Hotel Committee. FRA: Mercure Hotel Frankfurt will be an additional hotel in Frankfurt. PSP: Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel will replace our incumbent property for both long and short layovers. PWM: Sheraton Sable Oaks will replace our incumbent short hotel. For more information, check out the QRH – Quick Reference Hotels document. This resource answers 99 percent of all hotel, transportation, and layover questions while providing helpful solutions. Suggestion: Download this QRH document to your AA iPad for easy access in the future. AAL and Citi Reach New Card Agreement This is a new message from the APA Investor Relations Committee. This week, American Airlines and Citi agreed on new terms of their co-branded credit card partnership. “American presently expects cash remuneration from its co-branded credit card and other partners to grow by approximately 10% annually,” management said in its filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. “For the twelve months ended September 30, 2024, American’s cash remuneration from its co-branded credit card and other partners was approximately $5.6 billion. As remuneration from American’s co-branded credit card and other partners approaches $10 billion per year, annual pre-tax income is projected to benefit by approximately $1.5 billion, compared to 2024.” Here are highlights of Wall Street analysts’ commentary on the deal: “ The current base and 10% growth target implies 6 years to achieve $10BB per year, or in the 2030s (vs DAL’s target to reach ~$10BB of remuneration via its AMEX co-branded cards before 2029). ” — Sheila Kahyaoglu of Jefferies “While we don't explicitly model remuneration, Other Revenue ($2.78BB YTD, of which $2.36BB was Loyalty revenue - marketing services) grows at a 6% CAGR through 2027 on our estimate, while total AAL Pre-tax income is up to $2.4BB in 2027e from $781MM, or a $1.6BB improvement.” — Kahyaoglu “ We believe that margins on such partnerships could be as high as 30% to 40% on an operating basis (as implied by the company’s disclosure today) . We view this development and disclosure as a tailwind to American’s revenue and earnings outlook and similarly parallels current financials between American Express and Delta.” — Brandon Oglenski of Barclays “What’s changed: 3 things. i) A credit card deal; ii) AAL is finally slowing its own growth in 1Q; and iii) more importantly, where overlap exists in 1Q25, industry supply across AAL’s network is down 1.3% YoY, and down 1.7% across the top 15% of its routes. ALK, JBLU, SAVE, and LUV are all cutting capacity across AAL’s network which in turn allows AAL to better manage revenue. Internationally, industry supply to Latin America, Europe, and the Pacific – incl Japan – remains tight through 1H25, hence our comfort on revenue execution on int’l.” — Dan McKenzie of Seaport “Bottom line (on AAL) – A positive 4Q update and revised credit card economics with Citi are the driver of the stock this AM ( 10% as of writing). With the credit card economics now known, the question will turn to how much benefit will come from its change in distribution.” — Conor Cunningham of Melius “ At the same time, several airlines are now showing firm improvement on leverage, while American’s net leverage remains elevated ( 4x) .” — Cunningham “Cash remuneration from the co-branded card and other partners was ~$5.6B as of the TTM to 3Q24 (vs. >$7B in 2024 at Delta) and American expects it to grow ~10% annually (inclusive of 2025 despite the 2026 effective date of the new agreement). This sets it on the path to reach Delta’s long-term target of $10B by around 2030, at which time American expects the incremental (vs. 2024) pretax contribution to total ~$1.5B (vs. our last published 2024E pretax income of $1.5B).” — Savanthi Syth of Raymond James AAL Updates “Improved” Q4 Guidance This is a new message from the APA Investor Relations Committee. This week, management also updated its fourth-quarter guidance in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Here are some excerpts: “The pricing and revenue environment has continued to improve since the Company’s prior fourth-quarter guidance issued on October 24, 2024.” “The Company now expects fourth-quarter TRASM (Total Revenue per Available Seat Mile) to be approximately flat to up 1% versus the same period in 2023.” “The Company presently expects fourth-quarter CASM-ex (Cost per Available Seat Mile excluding fuel and net special items) to be up approximately 5% to 6%, above the midpoint of its prior guidance range, due in part to a higher accrual for profit sharing driven by higher anticipated earnings in the quarter.” “Based on these updated assumptions, the Company now expects its fourth quarter adjusted earnings per diluted share to be between approximately $0.55 and $0.75, above the high end of the Company’s prior guidance range.” (assumes a diluted share count of 722.6 million for the fourth quarter of 2024) Based on management’s disclosure of fourth-quarter earnings per share, that equates to adjusted earnings between $397 million and $541 million. Our Recommended Reading List This is a new message from the APA Aeromedical Committee. In an effort to improve our members’ health, we have created a recommended reading list . Each month, we will highlight a book that has helped in the prevention of, treatment of, or recovery from an injury or illness, or has elevated a member’s education. Feel free to send your book recommendations to aeromed-committee@alliedpilots.org . Do Hard Things Steve Magness, a performance scientist who coaches Olympic athletes, rebuilds our broken model of resilience with one grounded in the latest science and psychology. In Do Hard Things , Magness teaches us how we can work with our body – how experiencing discomfort, leaning in, paying attention, and creating space to take thoughtful action can be the true indications of cultivating inner strength. Disclaimer: This recommendation is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine or other professional health care services. Always consult with your medical provider when making health care decisions. APA Welcomes Leadership Class This is a new message from the APA Membership Committee. Click the image for a closer look. On Dec. 4, the APA Membership Committee hosted a casual dinner for the following pilots who were in Fort Worth for American Airlines’ Professionalism, Leadership, and Mentoring class: Michael Africa, Jose Alvarado Victoria, Christopher Barnard, Karen Barnett, Graeme Brent, William Clarke, Thomas Collins, Raymond Crownhart, Charles Faith, James Ferguson, Javish Hernandez Rivera, Daniel Housley, Kevin Krause, Alejandro Langa, Thomas Lantz, Lauren Nalbandian, Stephan Nalbandian, Luis Ornelas, Xavier Rivera Colon, Kevin Robb, William Urling, and Daniel Vail. Gone West This is a new message from the APA Membership Committee. We extend our deepest sympathies to the loved ones of these pilots, whose deaths we learned of in November: Lee Robinson, 77, on Dec. 18, 2023; Joe Plant, 77, on June 28; John Morgan, 91, Sept. 13; Mike Holland, 80, on Oct. 7; Edwin Johns, 80, on Oct. 11; Mike Mills, 78, on Oct. 22; John Conklin, 85, on Oct. 27; Fred Schneider, 85, on Oct. 28; Randy Nini, 72, on Oct. 29; Kevin Taggart, 75, on Oct. 29; Dan Hegeman, 76, on Oct. 31; Larry Ourada, 82, on Nov. 2; and Jerry Cook, 90, on Nov. 13. Your LTD Support Team Do you need support regarding long-term disability, Pilot Mutual Aid, or Pilot Occupational Disability? Contact the APA Benefits Department at 817-302-2140 or YourLTDSupport@alliedpilots.org . That email address goes to: Tamara Elery, Senior LTD Administrator Ashley Kurtz, Benefits Coordinator - Retirement/Disability Plans Joanne Goldfarb, Manager - Retirement and Disability Plans Marcy Scott, Director of Benefits Using that email address will ensure that we can support you whether you are on disability, going out on disability, or have general questions. The APA Benefits team supports the Retirement and Benefits Committee, the Aeromedical Committee’s Disabled Pilots Awareness Subcommittee, and the Benefits Review and Appeals Board. APA Contract Minute – Sick if Needed In the latest APA Contract Minute , Contract Compliance Committee Chair CA Jason Saxer answers this frequently asked question: “I am sick if needed. Will RAS only charge me sick if I am the last and only Qualified, Legal, and Available (QLA) pilot for a sequence?” Do You Have an AME to Recommend? APA’s Medical Advisors maintain a list of preferred aviation medical examiners whom they have worked with or have been recommended by other pilots. If you know of an AME who should be added to the list, please get in touch with the Medical Advisors via 817-302-2400 or medical-advisors@alliedpilots.org . APA Medical Minute – Melanoma In the latest edition of the APA Medical Minute , APA Medical Advisors Manager Marsha Reekie discusses melanoma, including its symptoms, treatment, and related FAA requirements. You can watch previous Medical Minute videos on APA’s YouTube channel. Positive Rate Episode 37: AA Ski box-sizing: border-box;"> In the latest episode of APA’s “ Positive Rate ” podcast, Communications Committee Deputy Chair FO Melissa Monahan talks with FO Nathan Green about the American Airlines Ski box-sizing: border-box;">Each episode of “Positive Rate” features various APA leaders and the subject-matter experts working on the membership’s behalf. The podcast is available through popular streaming services, including Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify. You can search for “Positive Rate” or “Allied Pilots Association” on your platform of choice to subscribe and download. Your first opportunity to listen will be via AlliedPilots.org/Podcasts . We welcome your feedback on this format. If you have a question or comment, please send it to Communications Director Gregg Overman via goverman@alliedpilots.org . Domicile Events APA President FO Nick Silva spoke to ORD pilots (above) and PHX pilots during their domicile meetings on Thursday and Friday, respectively. Visit AlliedPilots.org/Calendar to RSVP for any of these upcoming domicile events: BOS: Holiday Party on Dec. 14 CLT: Holiday Party on Dec. 15 DCA: Domicile Meeting on Dec. 13 ; Holiday Party on Dec. 13 DFW: Fort Worth Stock Show text-decoration: underline; background-color: transparent; transition: 0.2s; cursor: pointer; box-sizing: border-box;" target="_blank">Jan. 28 LAX: San Diego Lunch on Dec. 10 ; Thousand Oaks Lunch on Dec. 11 ; Dana Point Lunch on Dec. 12 ; Temecula Lunch on Dec. 18 MIA: Holiday Party on Dec. 13 Domicile Elections BOS, LAX, and ORD pilots will elect a Chair and Vice Chair to represent each domicile for 42 months – from May 1, 2025, until Oct. 31, 2028. Pilots can submit themselves or others for nomination from Dec. 9 through Dec. 30. For more information, see the Elections page on AlliedPilots.org. Are You Willing to Serve? Each of these national committees or subcommittees has the indicated number of vacancies: Aeromedical Committee (0) Critical Incident Response Program Subcommittee (1) Disabled Pilot Awareness Subcommittee (3) Human Intervention Motivation Study Subcommittee (1) Pilot Occupational Health Subcommittee (2) Project Wingman Subcommittee (2) Captain’s Authority Committee (2) Communications Committee (0) National Communications Network (2) Economic and Financial Analysis Committee (1) Grey Eagles Liaison Committee (1) Information Technology Steering Committee (1) Professional Standards Committee (1) Training Committee (1) Checkmate (1 on 777) If you would like to serve on one or more of these committees, visit the Member Engagement Portal . Week in Review Here are some recent messages you may have missed. President: Post-Flight Exterior Inspections for RON Aircraft Information Hotline: APA Board of Directors Convenes Special Meeting Professional Standards Committee: Be Professional When Using DOTC Scheduling Committee: June 2025 Vacancy Bid Scheduling Committee: Picking Up Over VMAX Professional Standards FAQs How do we add and who selects committee members? The Domicile Officers are responsible for determining the number of and selecting the candidates for the domicile Professional Standards Committees. Typical volunteers possess qualities such as maturity, empathy, peer respect, tact, and strict adherence to standard operating procedures and protocols. The APA President selects the national committee members from an approved list of recommended candidates. To read all of the FAQs, click here . Professional Standards’ 24/7 hotline: 817-402-2181 Angel Tree at APA Headquarters For more than 40 years, the Salvation Army Angel Tree program has provided Christmas gifts to young children, seniors on modest fixed incomes, and adults with special needs. North Texas hosts one of the largest Angel Tree programs, and APA once again participated with an Angel Tree of its own at union headquarters, sponsoring more than 100 Angels. Domicile Coordinator Toni Kennard and Senior Building Facilities Controller Robby Emmons delivered the gifts to the Salvation Army in Fort Worth on Wednesday. Thanks to everyone who contributed for your generosity. Sharing the Holiday Spirit with Christmas Epaulets This popular, long-running program benefits the families of our nation’s fallen heroes and young people seeking ways to further their education, as detailed in a December 2023 Aero Crew News article by CA Tim Knutson and Episode 32 of our Positive Rate podcast. CA John Knutson – U.S. Army veteran and a pilot for North Central, Republic, and Northwest Airlines – lost his battle with cancer in 1997 at age 56. To honor his memory, John’s widow, Mary, decided to start making Christmas epaulets. Mary originally directed all proceeds to the Chetek-Weyerhaeuser Scholarship Foundation, because John was a 1959 graduate of Chetek High School. In an acknowledgement of John’s love of country, the proceeds have been shared between the Gary Sinise Foundation/Snowball Express and the Chetek-Weyerhaeuser Scholarship Foundation in recent years. You may buy your epaulets here for $20 plus $5.50 for shipping and handling. They’re also available at Crew Outfitters stores at DFW and IAH. If you have any questions, please contact CA Tim Knutson via info@christmasepaulets.com . Thank you for supporting this worthy cause. If You’re 50, Join The Grey Eagles Are you a pilot for American Airlines, at least age 50, active or retired? Please join The Grey Eagles for food, fun, and fellowship. We offer cruises, conventions, monthly luncheons, retirement dinners, professional mentoring, and assistance to surviving spouses – all for a one-time lifetime fee. Pilot Job Fairs and Future Pilot Seminars The Future text-decoration: underline; background-color: transparent; transition: 0.2s; cursor: pointer; box-sizing: border-box;" target="_blank"> Click here for more information . Industry News For more about what’s happening in the industry, be sure to visit the Industry News page on AlliedPilots.org . Connect with Us: Facebook | X | Instagram | YouTube Contact Us: Phone - 817.302.2272 | Website - AlliedPilots.org

Post-Flight Exterior Inspections for RON Aircraft The CCI message the Flight Department issued yesterday regarding post-flight exterior inspections for RON aircraft is problematic on multiple levels. As the CCI message acknowledges, post-flight exterior inspections represent an important part of ensuring the health of our fleet and the reliability of the operation. However, members of the Transport Workers Union should perform this work at TWU-staffed locations, not our pilots. If American Airlines does not have enough qualified union mechanics on the property to perform this work, then the solution is to hire and train additional mechanics — not to shift the work to the pilot group. The Flight Department chose not to consult with your APA leadership before announcing this unilateral change. If the Flight Department had afforded us that courtesy, we would have advised against proceeding based on the reasons above. If they nevertheless insisted on moving forward, we would have been able to communicate with the pilot group in advance of the rollout. Unfortunately, management chose not to seek our input before acting. As I emphasized when the APA Board of Directors entrusted me with serving as your APA President, one of my priorities is to strengthen our relationships with key stakeholders, including leadership at American Airlines. This unilateral and ill-advised step goes against that effort. With the commitment to safety as our guiding principle, pilots should comply with this new procedure. When you receive a “POST FLIGHT INSPECTION REQUIRED” message, pilots should perform a thorough inspection and make all maintenance entries that, in your professional judgment, are necessary to ensure any aircraft damage/mechanical issues can be addressed in a timely manner. As a reminder, your post-flight rest cannot commence until all duty is complete. Thank you. In Unity, FO Nick Silva APA President

APA News Digest Nov. 22, 2024 Editor’s note: Some links in this message will work best if you log in to AlliedPilots.org before clicking them. In This Edition ... APA Holiday Schedule: Support Remains Available 24/7 APA President on Domicile Meeting Agendas Domicile Events Hotel Committee: Overage and Pop-Up Market Hotels for December Safety Committee: LIT Leader Recognized at FAA Conference Positive Rate Episode 36: Scope Committee Aeromedical Committee: Our Recommended Reading List Membership Committee: Retirees in September and October Membership Committee: APA Welcomes Leadership Class APA Contract Minute – Clearing Sick Via ECS APA Medical Minute – Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Are You Willing to Serve? Professional Standards FAQ Wreaths Across America Sharing the Holiday Spirit with Christmas Epaulets If You’re 50, Join The Grey Eagles Pilot Job Fairs and Future Pilot Seminars APA Holiday Schedule: Support Remains Available 24/7 APA headquarters, including Contract Administration, will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 28 and Friday, Nov. 29, in observance of Thanksgiving. Contract Administration will be open as normal from 0700 to 1900 Central on Saturday, Nov. 30, and Sunday, Dec. 1. The next edition of the APA News Digest will be published on Dec. 6. As always, your APA support team remains available 24/7. When Contract Administration is closed, calls will be forwarded to a phone service operated by Contract Compliance Committee and Flight Time/Duty Time Committee volunteers. Please note that call-back times may be longer than normal due to limited staffing. If your call is not urgent, we encourage you to wait until normal business hours resume. You may also want to consult the pilot volunteers on your domicile’s Contract Compliance Committee. Almost every domicile has one, and some of them have larger rosters than the national committee. Contact your local committee by visiting your domicile’s page on AlliedPilots.org and clicking the “Domicile Committee List” link. To reach a contract administrator, call APA HQ at 1-800-323-1470 and press Option 3. If you prefer to e-mail your question to the contract administrators, click here . For specific FAR 117/fatigue issues requiring immediate attention, you can also call the Emergency Help Line at 682-738-6670 manned 24/7 by Flight Time/Duty Time Committee volunteers. APA President on Domicile Meeting Agendas APA President FO Nick Silva spoke at the CLT Domicile’s meeting on Oct. 30. APA President FO Nick Silva will participate in these in-person domicile meetings scheduled for December: DFW : Tuesday, Dec. 3, 1000-1400, Grapevine Convention Center, 1209 S. Main St., Grapevine, TX 76051 ORD : Thursday, Dec. 5, 1000-1400, Carlucci Rosemont, 611 N. River Road, Rosemont, IL 60018 PHX : Friday, Dec. 6, 1300-1700, Social Hall, 715 S. McClintock Dr., Tempe, AZ 85281 DCA : Friday, Dec. 13, 1500-1630, Marriott Tysons Corner, 8028 Leesburg Pike, Tysons Corner, VA 22182 If you’re planning to attend one of these meetings, RSVP by clicking the corresponding link above. Domicile Events The 2023 edition of the ORD Holiday Party drew quite a festive crowd. Visit AlliedPilots.org/Calendar to RSVP for any of these upcoming domicile events: BOS: Holiday Party on Dec. 14 CLT: Holiday Party on Dec. 15 DCA: Domicile Meeting on Dec. 13 ; Holiday Party on Dec. 13 DFW: Domicile Meeting on Dec. 3 ; IMAX Training on Dec. 5 ; Holiday Party on Dec. 6 LAX: San Diego Lunch on Dec. 10 ; Thousand Oaks Lunch on Dec. 11 ; Dana Point Lunch on Dec. 12 ; Temecula Lunch on Dec. 18 MIA: Holiday Party on Dec. 13 ORD: Domicile Meeting on Dec. 5 ; Holiday Party on Dec. 6 PHX: Domicile Meeting on Dec. 6 Overage and Pop-Up Market Hotels for December This is a new message from the APA Hotel Committee. We are happy to report that the number of overage hotels and pop-up markets is down for the month of December. Here are the hotels that will be utilized for such situations next month: DGO: Hampton Inn by Hilton Durango FLL: Courtyard Marriott FLL Airport LBB: Overton MLM: Fiesta Inn OAX: Grand Fiesta Americana Oaxaca ONT: Double Tree by Hilton Ontario Airport SDF: Brown Hotel SVD: Blue Lagoon Hotel and Marina UVF: Marigot Bay If you are scheduled to stay at one of these properties, we recommend you review our article about non-contracted hotels . For more information, check out the QRH – Quick Reference Hotels document. This resource answers 99 percent of all hotel, transportation, and layover questions while providing helpful solutions. Suggestion: Download this QRH document to your AA iPad for easy access in the future. LIT Leader Recognized at FAA Conference This is a new message from the APA Safety Committee. FO Nick Peterson, the Safety Committee Deputy Chair who oversees our Learning and Improvement Team (LIT), received the Leading Edge award during the FAA’s Aviation Safety InfoShare conference last week. He is pictured with Kimberly Pyle, Executive Director of the FAA’s Office of Accident Investigation and Prevention, and Jake Zelman, a Southwest Airlines dispatch operations manager who chaired the InfoShare conference. FO Peterson helped form LIT in 2019. It has since grown to be not only an industry-leading safety program but one with international recognition. LIT has served as a critical component to our safety management system through data collection via flight deck observations, one-on-one pilot interviews, and base learning teams. Congratulations to FO Peterson and APA’s LIT for such a great accomplishment! Positive Rate Episode 36: Scope Committee In the latest episode of APA’s “ Positive Rate ” podcast, Communications Committee Deputy Chair FO Melissa Monahan talks with Scope Committee Chair CA Val Jester about that committee’s role in ensuring compliance with Section 1 of our collective bargaining agreement. Each episode of “Positive Rate” features various APA leaders and the subject-matter experts working on the membership’s behalf. The podcast is available through popular streaming services, including Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify. You can search for “Positive Rate” or “Allied Pilots Association” on your platform of choice to subscribe and download. Your first opportunity to listen will be via AlliedPilots.org/Podcasts . We welcome your feedback on this format. If you have a question or comment, please send it to Communications Director Gregg Overman via goverman@alliedpilots.org . Our Recommended Reading List This is a new message from the APA Aeromedical Committee. In an effort to improve our members’ health, we have created a recommended reading list . Each month, we will highlight a book that has helped in the prevention of, treatment of, or recovery from an injury or illness, or has elevated a member’s education. Feel free to send your book recommendations to aeromed-committee@alliedpilots.org . How Doctors Think How Doctors Think is a window into the mind of the physician and an insightful examination of the all-important relationship between doctors and their patients. In this myth-shattering work, Jerome Groopman explores the forces and thought processes behind the decisions doctors make. He pinpoints why doctors succeed and why they err. Most importantly, Groopman shows when and how doctors can – with our help – avoid snap judgments, embrace uncertainty, communicate effectively, and deploy other skills that can profoundly impact our health. Disclaimer: This recommendation is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine or other professional health care services. Always consult with your medical provider when making health care decisions. Retirees in September and October This is a new message from the APA Membership Committee. We would like to recognize and congratulate these pilots who retired in September and October. BOS: CA James Dubela, CA Karen Fontaine, CA Robert Macentee, CA Michael McLaughlin, and CA Glenn Peterson CLT: CA Michael Downs, CA Billy Erwin, FO David Ferrell, CA Samuel Kademenos, CA Timothy Kelley, CA James Kiedrowski, CA Timothy Kirby, CA Demetrios Kleoudis, CA Stefan Kristen, CA Michael Martin, CA David Patrick, FO James Rinaldi, CA Lance Skeim, and CA Ronald Wilson DCA: CA Kelly Brown, CA John Ewing, and CA Randall Hall DFW: FO Theodore Bale, CA Daniel Ball, FO Donald Beiler, CA Joseph Belsher, CA David Broeder, CA Robert Brown, FO Ronald Brown, FO John Bury, CA Michael Clark, CA Brian Copeland, CA Randy DeOreo, FO Craig Donahue, CA Dennis Dudley, CA Mark Ebert, CA David Ehrenberg, FO Gregory Ferguson, CA John Fossett, FO Michael Fyfe, CA Douglas Geddes, FO Kenneth Groth, CA Rand Harris, CA James Hay, FO Mark Hearne, CA Craig Hedgecock, CA John Holmes, FO Richard Holt, CA Neil Huddle, CA Curtis Joens, CA Eric Johnson, CA Mike Jones, CA Philip Jones, CA Robert Kuegemann, FO Michael Leonard, CA Perry Lindsay, CA William McAfee, CA Thomas Mitchell, CA Michael Morrenzin, CA George Oakes, CA William Peterson, FO Robert Popp, CA Jeffrey Roberson, CA Philip Rothwell, CA Richard Sanders, CA Len Shorethose, CA Wesley Shults, CA John Stevenson, CA Phillip Stromer, and CA Charles Young LAX: FO Brian Bowman, FO Michael Busse, FO Daniel Darroch, FO Richard Grimsley, FO Larry Lorenz, CA Antonio Lozano, CA Steven Maksymowski, CA Brian Niemi, CA Tom Page, CA Richard Perkins, CA Scott Schwartz, CA John Shetron, CA Slobodan Sipovac, CA Michael Spasiano, CA Bob Tobin, CA Jon Vasenden, and FO Bradley Young LGA: CA Robert Bolton, CA Todd Boyle, CA Peter Gamble, FO Phil Guzinski, CA Ronald Jamison, FO Donald Kitchen, Ray Kozlowski, CA Barry Martin, CA Douglas McCain, CA James Strausser, FO Charles Suffridge, and CA Irwin Wenzel MIA: FO Paul Bates, CA Frank Concepcion, CA Edgardo Cruz, CA Terrence Deitz, CA Victoria Doyle, CA John Eastman, CA Sergio Fernandez, CA Robert Frear, FO Thomas Golly, CA James Hall, CA Lawrence Hurd, CA Kirk Lyon, CA Nicholas Savona, CA Luis Siero, CA R.J. Spencer, CA James Stever, CA Sean Thompson, CA Alex True, and CA John Whitten ORD: FO Richard Bennett, CA Guy Blessing, CA Curtis Brake, FO Jamie Gambrell, CA Eric Hawker, FO Roger Jett, CA Stephen Kammerer, CA Julia Kohler, CA Jerry O'Brien, CA Bruce Stocco, CA Jeffrey Tompkins, CA Jeanne Trigo, CA Kevin Wagner, CA Robert Woodard, and FO James Woodke PHL: FO Charles Ackley, CA David Evans, CA Raymond Fitzsimons, CA Robert Hayhurst, CA Randy Hoffman, FO Constantine Kleissas, FO Bradley Larsen, CA Christopher Mager, CA Daniel Miller, FO Stephen Robinson, and CA Frederick Swingle PHX: CA Steven Bogoshian, CA Spencer Kaskel, and CA Jean LeBlanc APA Welcomes Leadership Class This is a new message from the APA Membership Committee. Click the image for a closer look. On Nov. 20, the APA Membership Committee hosted a casual dinner for the following pilots who were in Fort Worth for American Airlines’ Professionalism, Leadership, and Mentoring class: John Baker, Sven Bertelsen, Bryan Brearley, Brian Brown, Christopher Buckler, Fernando Contreras, Ian Cutting, Ramon Del Valle Collazo, James Frissell, Eleodoro Garza Jr., Cory Havens, Jonathan Hope, Kevin Hoppin, Jason Isreal, Alberto Jimenez, Zac Johnson, Arash Khezri, Norton Kripka, Sinclair Lagergren, John Lawson, Michael McClay Jr., Douglas McEnerney, Austen Mersereau, Gabriel Molina, Benjamin Pendergrass, Manuel Perales, Rachel Rea, Robert Riggs, Daniela Ruiz Miranda, John Shanaberg, Christopher Smoak, Bradford Soones, Andrew Steele, Brian Storck, Boma Tamuno, and Anand Vaswani. APA Contract Minute – Clearing Sick Via ECS In the latest APA Contract Minute , Contract Compliance Committee Chair CA Jason Saxer answers a frequently asked question from Reserve pilots regarding clearing sick via ECS. APA Medical Minute – Insulin-Dependent Diabetes In the latest edition of the APA Medical Minute , APA Medical Advisor Cassie Bien discusses insulin-dependent diabetes, which involves close monitoring by the FAA and requires pilots to hold a Special Issuance. You can watch previous Medical Minute videos on APA’s YouTube channel. Are You Willing to Serve? Each of these national committees or subcommittees has the indicated number of vacancies: Aeromedical Committee (0) Critical Incident Response Program Subcommittee (1) Disabled Pilot Awareness Subcommittee (3) Human Intervention Motivation Study Subcommittee (1) Pilot Occupational Health Subcommittee (2) Project Wingman Subcommittee (2) Captain’s Authority Committee (2) Communications Committee (0) National Communications Network (2) Economic and Financial Analysis Committee (1) Grey Eagles Liaison Committee (2) Information Technology Steering Committee (1) Professional Standards Committee (1) Training Committee (4) Checkmate (1 on 777) If you would like to serve on one or more of these committees, visit the Member Engagement Portal . Professional Standards FAQs How long are terms for committee members? There is no set term. Due to the length of time it takes to train and release a volunteer to handle cases individually, we encourage a minimum one-year commitment. The current volunteer longevity average is seven years; some have been volunteering for more than 25 years. To read all of the FAQs, click here . Professional Standards’ 24/7 hotline: 817-402-2181 Wreaths Across America Wreaths Across America is a national nonprofit whose primary mission is to fulfill its motto of “Remember, Honor, and Teach” – that is, remember our fallen U.S. veterans, honor those who serve, and teach your children the value of freedom. Part of that mission includes coordinating wreath-laying ceremonies each year at Arlington National Cemetery and more than 4,700 other locations. We are continuing our campaign of American Airlines pilots adopting a national cemetery in each of our domiciles, plus BNA and STL. This will enable our pilots to give as one group while supporting deceased veterans at their home base. Please visit the AA Pilots – Wreaths Across America website and click the link for your domicile. You will find information on this year’s ceremonies and opportunities to help the local coordinators. There is also a link at the bottom of the main page to find a cemetery near you if you do not live in your domicile and wish to help your local area. This year’s wreath laying will be on Saturday, Dec. 14, and the deadline to sponsor wreaths is Friday, Nov. 29. We encourage you to support this worthy cause by sponsoring wreaths at your nearest national cemetery. If you have any questions, please contact CA Dave Branzell at dsb81@live.com . Sharing the Holiday Spirit with Christmas Epaulets This popular, long-running program benefits the families of our nation’s fallen heroes and young people seeking ways to further their education, as detailed in a December 2023 Aero Crew News article by CA Tim Knutson and Episode 32 of our Positive Rate podcast. CA John Knutson – U.S. Army veteran and a pilot for North Central, Republic, and Northwest Airlines – lost his battle with cancer in 1997 at age 56. To honor his memory, John’s widow, Mary, decided to start making Christmas epaulets. Mary originally directed all proceeds to the Chetek-Weyerhaeuser Scholarship Foundation, because John was a 1959 graduate of Chetek High School. In an acknowledgement of John’s love of country, the proceeds have been shared between the Gary Sinise Foundation/Snowball Express and the Chetek-Weyerhaeuser Scholarship Foundation in recent years. You may buy your epaulets here for $20 plus $5.50 for shipping and handling. They’re also available at Crew Outfitters stores at DFW and IAH. If you have any questions, please contact CA Tim Knutson via info@christmasepaulets.com . Thank you for supporting this worthy cause. If You’re 50, Join The Grey Eagles Are you a pilot for American Airlines, at least age 50, active or retired? Please join The Grey Eagles for food, fun, and fellowship. We offer cruises, conventions, monthly luncheons, retirement dinners, professional mentoring, and assistance to surviving spouses – all for a one-time lifetime fee. Pilot Job Fairs and Future Pilot Seminars The Future text-decoration: underline; background-color: transparent; transition: 0.2s; cursor: pointer; box-sizing: border-box;" target="_blank"> Click here for more information . Industry News For more about what’s happening in the industry, be sure to visit the Industry News page on AlliedPilots.org . Connect with Us: Facebook | X | Instagram | YouTube Contact Us: Phone - 817.302.2272 | Website - AlliedPilots.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Capt. Dennis Tajer, 847-902-8481/Gregg Overman, 817-312-3901 Allied Pilots Association: “We Stand with Our Spirit Airlines Colleagues” FORT WORTH, Texas (Nov. 18, 2024) – The Allied Pilots Association expressed its support for the pilots of Spirit Airlines following that carrier’s announcement it has filed a Chapter 11 petition in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the Southern District of New York. Spirit Airlines is the first major passenger carrier to enter Chapter 11 bankruptcy restructuring since American Airlines did so in 2011. “Many of the pilots APA represents know firsthand how challenging Chapter 11 is for the employees who are involved, and we stand with our Spirit Airlines colleagues as they prepare to navigate the restructuring process,” said APA President First Officer Nick Silva. “It’s also important to acknowledge this news personally affects some of our own pilots who have family members and friends who fly for Spirit Airlines, including some who are already furloughed. “The airline pilot community is a closely knit group, and we will do everything we can to help our Spirit Airlines colleagues protect their career interests while the airline restructures,” Silva said. “This news serves as the latest reminder of the airline industry’s dynamic, intensely competitive nature. “Above all, I want the pilots of Spirit Airlines to know that we’re here for you,” he said. Founded in 1963, the Allied Pilots Association – the largest independent pilots union in the United States – has its headquarters in Fort Worth, Texas. APA represents the 16,000 pilots of American Airlines, including several hundred pilots on full-time military leave of absence serving in the armed forces. The union’s website is AlliedPilots.org.

APA News Digest Nov. 15, 2024 Editor’s note: Some links in this message will work best if you log in to AlliedPilots.org before clicking them. In This Edition ... American Extends Ban on Haiti Service Through Feb. 12 Positive Rate Episode 35: Joint Implementation Action Committee Grievance Filed Regarding International Deadheads Hotel Committee: Use ECS for Hotel/Limo Needs IT Steering Committee: Logbook Beta Testing to Begin Next Week Flight Time/Duty Time Committee: Issues With Fatigue Reporting Tool Membership Committee: Congratulations to Newly Upgraded Captains Membership Committee: APA Welcomes Leadership Class Membership Committee: Gone West APA Medical Minute – Situational Depression Domicile Events TWA Flight 514 Ceremony Scheduled for Dec. 1 Dream Flights Crew Marks Veterans Day Week in Review Are You Willing to Serve? Professional Standards FAQ Wreaths Across America Sharing the Holiday Spirit with Christmas Epaulets If You’re 50, Join The Grey Eagles Pilot Job Fairs and Future Pilot Seminars American Extends Ban on Haiti Service Through Feb. 12 On Tuesday, the Federal Aviation Administration announced a 30-day ban on Haiti service by U.S. carriers after aircraft operated by American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and Spirit Airlines were struck by gunfire in Port-au-Prince. American subsequently extended its service suspension through Feb. 12, 2025. The U.S. Department of State’s Level 4 “Do Not Travel” advisory for Haiti cites “kidnapping, crime, civil unrest, and limited health care.” In a membership update , APA President FO Nick Silva emphasized that “APA will remain in close contact with the company about the situation in Haiti, and we will be involved in any decisions by American Airlines and the FAA regarding the resumption of service. Ensuring the safety and security of our crews and passengers will always be our highest priority.” Positive Rate Episode 35: Joint Implementation Action Committee In the latest episode of APA’s “ Positive Rate ” podcast, Communications Committee Deputy Chair FO Melissa Monahan talks with Joint Implementation Action Committee (JIAC) Chair FO Matt Stanley and Negotiating Committee Chair FO Adam Rutherford about the effectiveness of JIAC in facilitating contract implementation. Each episode of “Positive Rate” features various APA leaders and the subject-matter experts working on the membership’s behalf. The podcast is available through popular streaming services, including Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify. You can search for “Positive Rate” or “Allied Pilots Association” on your platform of choice to subscribe and download. Your first opportunity to listen will be via AlliedPilots.org/Podcasts . We welcome your feedback on this format. If you have a question or comment, please send it to Communications Director Gregg Overman via goverman@alliedpilots.org . Grievance Filed Regarding International Deadheads This week, APA President FO Nick Silva filed a Presidential Grievance concerning deadheading on Company aircraft on international flights. Silva Presidential Grievance No. 24-137 protests the Company’s violation of CBA Section 19.D.2 by unilaterally changing the process by which pilots can deviate on their international last-leg deadhead to base and/or residence or designate city. More specifically, the Company requires pilots to make a listing after arrival from the last operating leg and then requires the pilot to contact Crew Tracking to upgrade their seat to the highest class aboard if deviating to base, or business class if deviating to the pilot’s residence or designated city, if available to the time of booking. Additionally, the Company unilaterally changed the seat assignment for the first leg of international deadhead deviations by failing to provide the highest class of seats and, instead, requiring the pilot to deadhead on their scheduled flight in the highest class, use non-revenue travel, or jumpseat instead of allowing deviation. APA is seeking the following relief: An order directing the Company to immediately cease and desist breaching Section 19.D.2., all related sections, and past practices. An order directing the Company to immediately comply and maintain compliance with Section 19.D.2., all related sections, and past practices. An order directing the Company to make all affected pilots whole plus interest. Other relief as deemed appropriate. If your international deadheading experience is not contractually compliant, please submit an Online Grievance Form and attach supporting documents. Upon receipt, APA Legal will review your situation and advise if you are eligible to be listed as an affected pilot.  Use ECS for Hotel/Limo Needs This is a new message from the APA Hotel Committee. The Hotel Committee is monitoring the progress of Electronic Communication System (ECS) usage for crews’ hotel/limo needs. We have seen the numbers increase, and the response times have been much better than the historical call-in data. We encourage pilots to use ECS for hotel/limo needs. We are still seeing multiple members of a crew request a room on ECS and/or call in, which slows the process for other crew members while not expediting the process for your crew. Please have one person make the request for room/transportation while selecting the option to book for the entire crew. Additionally, we have seen crews use BizHero while also telling the company via ECS that they need a room. This leads to double bookings. Below is a piece we ran in the Sept. 6 edition of the News Digest that provides a full description of the options available to crews when using ECS for hotel/limo needs. With the rollout of the Electronic Communication System (ECS), pilots have multiple options to reach the Hotel/Limo Desk. By pressing the blue “Contact AA” button and selecting the “Hotel/Limo” option at the bottom of the menu, you can send the Hotel/Limo Desk notification of a problem such as no assigned hotel and/or limo. You also can inform them that your transportation is late. If you would like to speak with a Hotel/Limo agent about a more complicated issue, there is a feature that puts you in the queue for a call back, versus having to wait on hold. Most options will ask for flight number, station, and how many people on your crew require assistance. Only one member from the crew needs to complete the request. We do not recommend you or members of your crew make an ECS request and call the desk simultaneously. You will receive an acknowledgement message and a message that the action is complete in the “All Messages” function of the ECS app. If you have requested a call back, it will come from the AA VIP Crew Line, which is the same phone number that Crew Scheduling and Crew Tracking use when they call pilots. If you have any issues related to ECS and the Hotel/Limo Desk, please submit a Hotel Debrief so we can address with the company. Since we published that, the company has added options to request a day room or cancel your room. For more information, check out the  QRH – Quick Reference Hotels document. This resource answers 99 percent of all hotel, transportation, and layover questions while providing helpful solutions. Suggestion: Download this QRH document to your AA iPad for easy access in the future. Logbook Beta Testing to Begin Next Week This is a new message from the APA Information Technology Steering Committee. We are excited to announce that we are adding a Logbook feature to the APA Pilot app. This feature will provide a detailed log of your flight history, including other pilots with whom you have flown. Logbook will be made available to a select group of beta testers next week. This will allow us to gather valuable feedback and ensure a seamless user experience. Soon after this limited testing phase, Logbook will be released to all members. Issues With Fatigue Reporting Tool This is a repeated message from the APA Flight Time/Duty Time Committee. Your Flight Time/Duty Time Committee understands that many pilots have had issues submitting fatigue reports due to an inability to sign in to the reporting tool. This issue is apparently related to a recent upgrade to AAPilots and a resulting internal conflict with Fatigue Event Manager. While not a formal workaround, we have found that using an “incognito” browser is often effective in countering this difficulty. The official method for submitting a narrative when the reporting tool is unavailable is via an email to frms@aa.com . Should you need to use this means to submit your report, we recommend including your name and employee number in the subject line, then the narrative and recommendations in the main body. Please copy us at fatigue@alliedpilots.org so we can help ensure your event is received and processed by AA Fatigue Risk Management (FRM). This is a known problem and is beyond the control of AA FRM. They are prepared and ready to accept reports via email in the event you are unable to access the reporting tool. As always, please contact us via email at fatigue@alliedpilots.org if you have further issues or questions. Fini Flight Honors Retiring Pilots This is an updated message from the APA Family Awareness Committee. CA Kirk Rogers was honored at DFW on Oct. 4. He had flown for American Airlines since 1985. Fini Flight is an APA program designed to honor our retiring members. If a pilot chooses to participate, we meet them at the gate after (or sometimes before) their final flight as an American Airlines pilot. We include friends and family, play some music, bring a cake, and make their last flight memorable! You can see more photos of October celebrations on APA’s Facebook page. For more information on how to get involved, as an honoree or as a volunteer, email finiflight@alliedpilots.org . Congratulations to Newly Upgraded Captains This is a new message from the APA Membership Committee. We would like to recognize and congratulate these pilots who upgraded to captain in October. They are listed by their post-upgrade base and equipment: BOS 737: William Bilton CLT 320: Bryan Brearley, Jeffrey Owen, Benjamin Pendergrass, John Shanaberg, and Christopher Wendt DCA 737: Michael Basileo, Robert Bey, William Clarke, Arturo Coronel, William D’Onofrio, Charles Faith, Aaron Kelley, Kevin Robb, Conward Thompson, Daniel Vail DCA 320: Yonas Bekit, Kevin Hoppin, Douglas McEnerney, Rachel Rea, and Boma Tamuno DFW 777: Michael Bumgardner DFW 737: George Arbuckle, Christopher Barnard, Goliath Demisie, Corey Leuwerke, Luis Ornelas, Flemming Rix, and Brian Storck DFW 320: Raymond Crownhart and Jay Morgan LGA 777: Brent Dye and Lauren Nalbandian LGA 787: Dan Frank LGA 737: Stephen Orban and Anand Vaswani MIA 777: Michael Allred MIA 737: Jose Alvarado, John Baker, John Blanc, Brian Brown, William Browne, Fernando Contreras, Alexandre Dal Medico Chain, Tal Frumerman, Eleodoro Garza, Javish Hernandez Rivera, Erick Izzeppi, Silas Johnson Zdybel, Andrew Kiefhaber, Donald Nin, Thomas Palmer, Humberto Ramirez, Syed Rashid, Christopher Smoak, Ashenafi Tadese, Hampton Terry, and Keith Weaver MIA 320: Felix Adjorlolo, Jason Coley, Stephen Crews, Ian Cutting, Jonathan Hope, Arash Khezri, Sinclair Lagergren, and Christopher Stoddard ORD 320: Michael Balling and Michael Whiting PHL 320: Joseph Boyer, Christopher Brown, Rondal Davis, Ian Henry, Kevin Krause, Alejandro Langa, Evan Maxwell, Gregory Michne, Patrick Monahan, Brian OConnell, Michael O’Malley, Alexandru Raileanu, Shahrukh Rais, Robert Riggs, Xavier Rivera Colon, Disapong Silberman, Alex Smither, Andrew Steele, Thomas Tryon, Brent Wenz, and Matthew Winkler PHX 737: Jeremi Avakian, Karen Barnett, Marc Britton, Garrett Davis, James Ferguson, Cory Havens, Zac Johnson, Alexander Meyberg, John Owens, Edward Russell, and William Urling APA Welcomes Leadership Class This is a new message from the APA Membership Committee. Click the image for a closer look. On Nov. 13, the APA Membership Committee hosted a casual dinner for the following pilots who were in Fort Worth for American Airlines’ Professionalism, Leadership, and Mentoring class: William Bilton Jr., Michael Bumgardner, Anthony Callahan, Jason Coley, Alexandre Dal Medico Chain, William Engle, Garrett Hodges, Aaron Kelley, Alexander Meyberg, Andrew Olson, Noel Peyton, Christopher Stoddard, Hampton Terry, Michael Weatherley, and Christopher Wendt. Gone West This is a new message from the APA Membership Committee. We extend our deepest sympathies to the loved ones of these pilots, whose deaths we learned of in October: Gene Libert, 93, on July 5; Edward Dunn, 66, on Aug. 14; Bob Shepperd, 75, on Aug. 27; Arnold Newman, 66, on Sept. 12; Jack McGowan, 90, on Sept. 14; Sam Grotte, 89, on Sept. 15; Greg Kincheloe, 72, on Sept. 22; Jesse Cobb, 93, on Sept. 23; Colin Reynolds, 80, on Oct. 7; Martin O’Leary, 89, on Oct. 9; and Kent Rothrock, 85, on Oct. 19. APA Medical Minute – Situational Depression In the latest edition of the APA Medical Minute , APA Medical Advisor Kathy Parr discusses situational depression and its implications for pilots and the FAA. You can watch previous Medical Minute videos on APA’s YouTube channel. Domicile Events Click the image for a closer look. The DFW Domicile hosted a party at the Hilton Southlake Town Square on Nov. 9 to honor pilots who had retired since November of 2023. Visit AlliedPilots.org/Calendar to RSVP for any of these upcoming domicile events: CLT: Holiday Party on Dec. 15 DCA: Domicile Meeting on Dec. 13 ; Holiday Party on Dec. 13 DFW: Domicile Meeting on Dec. 3 ; IMAX Training on Dec. 5 ; Holiday Party on Dec. 6 LAX: Temecula Lunch on Nov. 20 ; San Diego Lunch on Dec. 10 ; Thousand Oaks Lunch on Dec. 11 ; Dana Point Lunch on Dec. 12 ; Temecula Lunch on Dec. 18 MIA: Holiday Party on Dec. 13 ORD: Domicile Meeting on Dec. 5 ; Holiday Party on Dec. 6 PHX: Domicile Meeting on Dec. 6 TWA Flight 514 Ceremony Scheduled for Dec. 1 TWA Flight 514 crashed in Bluemont, Va., on Dec. 1, 1974, resulting in the loss of 92 lives. Significant aviation safety enhancements resulted from the accident, including improved communication procedures between air traffic controllers and pilots and the mandatory installation of terrain avoidance systems on commercial aircraft. The 50th anniversary of the accident will be marked with a ceremony that will include the unveiling of an indoor bronze plaque and an outdoor black granite memorial at the Bluemont Community Center (33846 Snickersville Turnpike, 20135). The ceremony is scheduled for 1300 Eastern on Dec. 1. Relatives of those lost are invited, as are members of APA, the Air Line Pilots Association, the Association of Professional Flight Attendants, and the National Air Traffic Controllers Association. If you have any questions, contact United Airlines CA Scott Seeberger, who is a member of the Bluemont Citizens Association: 303-949-6910 or scott.seeberger@alpa.org . Dream Flights Crew Marks Veterans Day Pilots for Dream Flights train year-round at Castroville Municipal Airport near San Antonio, and on Veterans Day, the nonprofit teamed up with a local skydiving operation for a patriotic display. APA Communications Department staffer Drew Boterf took Monday off so he could see the show, and he was lucky enough to hitch a ride in an empty seat. You can see more of his photos on APA’s Facebook page. APA is a proud supporter of Dream Flights, which characterizes its mission as “giving back to those who gave” by giving veterans rides in its World War II-era biplanes. Week in Review Here are some recent messages you may have missed. President: Suspension of Haiti Service President: Honoring Our Nation’s Veterans Communications Committee: We Remember American Airlines Flight 587 Are You Willing to Serve? Each of these national committees or subcommittees has the indicated number of vacancies: Aeromedical Committee (0) Critical Incident Response Program Subcommittee (1) Disabled Pilot Awareness Subcommittee (3) Human Intervention Motivation Study Subcommittee (1) Pilot Occupational Health Subcommittee (2) Project Wingman Subcommittee (2) Captain’s Authority Committee (2) Communications Committee (0) National Communications Network (2) Economic and Financial Analysis Committee (1) Grey Eagles Liaison Committee (2) Information Technology Steering Committee (1) Professional Standards Committee (1) Training Committee (4) Checkmate (1 on 777) If you would like to serve on one or more of these committees, visit the Member Engagement Portal . Professional Standards FAQs Can a resolved submission to Professional Standards be referenced in a future action? No. A resolved issue cannot be used to support other disciplinary actions. An agreement exists with management that Professional Standards referrals are never part of an employee’s permanent record. Professional Standards volunteers will never be asked to relate any case information in the employee discipline process. Confidentiality rules apply to management also. Once an issue is released to the Professional Standards program, it is as if management “forgets” the issue ever occurred. To read all of the FAQs, click here . Professional Standards’ 24/7 hotline: 817-402-2181 Wreaths Across America Wreaths Across America is a national nonprofit whose primary mission is to fulfill its motto of “Remember, Honor, and Teach” – that is, remember our fallen U.S. veterans, honor those who serve, and teach your children the value of freedom. Part of that mission includes coordinating wreath-laying ceremonies each year at Arlington National Cemetery and more than 4,700 other locations. We are continuing our campaign of American Airlines pilots adopting a national cemetery in each of our domiciles, including BNA, STL, and GSW. This will enable our pilots to give as one group while supporting deceased veterans at their home base. Please visit the AA Pilots – Wreaths Across America website and click the link for your domicile. You will find information on this year’s ceremonies and opportunities to help the local coordinators. There is also a link at the bottom of the main page to find a cemetery near you if you do not live in your domicile and wish to help your local area. This year’s wreath laying will be on Saturday, Dec. 14, and the deadline to sponsor wreaths is Friday, Nov. 29. We encourage you to support this worthy cause by sponsoring wreaths at your nearest national cemetery. If you have any questions, please contact CA Dave Branzell at dsb81@live.com . Sharing the Holiday Spirit with Christmas Epaulets This popular, long-running program benefits the families of our nation’s fallen heroes and young people seeking ways to further their education, as detailed in a December 2023 Aero Crew News article by CA Tim Knutson and Episode 32 of our Positive Rate podcast. CA John Knutson – U.S. Army veteran and a pilot for North Central, Republic, and Northwest Airlines – lost his battle with cancer in 1997 at age 56. To honor his memory, John’s widow, Mary, decided to start making Christmas epaulets. Mary originally directed all proceeds to the Chetek-Weyerhaeuser Scholarship Foundation, because John was a 1959 graduate of Chetek High School. In an acknowledgement of John’s love of country, the proceeds have been shared between the Gary Sinise Foundation/Snowball Express and the Chetek-Weyerhaeuser Scholarship Foundation in recent years. You may buy your epaulets  here for $20 plus $5.50 for shipping and handling. They’re also available at Crew Outfitters stores at DFW and IAH. If you have any questions, please contact CA Tim Knutson via  info@christmasepaulets.com . Thank you for supporting this worthy cause. If You’re 50, Join The Grey Eagles Are you a pilot for American Airlines, at least age 50, active or retired? Please join The Grey Eagles for food, fun, and fellowship. We offer cruises, conventions, monthly luncheons, retirement dinners, professional mentoring, and assistance to surviving spouses – all for a one-time lifetime fee. Pilot Job Fairs and Future Pilot Seminars Future text-decoration: underline; background-color: transparent; transition: 0.2s; cursor: pointer; box-sizing: border-box;" target="_blank"> Click here for more information . Industry News For more about what’s happening in the industry, be sure to visit the Industry News page on AlliedPilots.org . Connect with Us: Facebook | X | Instagram | YouTube Contact Us: Phone - 817.302.2272 | Website - AlliedPilots.org

Honoring Our Nation’s Veterans Today, our nation observes Veterans Day in honor of our military veterans. The freedoms we enjoy as Americans are without precedent, but they come at a steep cost. We owe them to the service and sacrifice of everyone who has served in our armed forces throughout our history. The values we hold dear in this country will always face challenges from hostile forces, and it is the duty of those in uniform to protect us by pushing back and risking all. In turn, each of us shares the same debt of gratitude to them — a debt we can never repay, but simply acknowledge. With that in mind, please join me in honoring all who have served, including American Airlines pilots now on active duty in conflict zones around the world. We are forever grateful.

APA News Digest Nov. 8, 2024 Editor’s note: Some links in this message will work best if you log in to AlliedPilots.org before clicking them. In This Edition ... “They Gave Me Peace of Mind” Donation Boosts APA Emergency Relief "> Bidding for December Opened Today Positive Rate Episode 34: National Communications Network Compass Project Committee: Volunteers Needed for Various Initiatives Compass Project Committee: Join Us for YOUnion 301 on Nov. 13 Flight Time/Duty Time Committee: Issues With Fatigue Reporting Tool Jumpseat/Non-Rev Committee: Jumpseat Reservation System Listings Hotel Committee: New Hotels for November Investor Relations Committee: 2024 Pre-Tax Profits and Profit Sharing Investor Relations Committee: Analyst on AAL Corporate Sales and Gap in Long-Haul International Membership Committee: APA Welcomes Leadership Class APA Contract Minute – Annual Sick Bank Cash Payout APA Medical Minute – Traumatic Brain Injuries TWA Flight 514 Ceremony Scheduled for Dec. 1 Week in Review Are You Willing to Serve? Professional Standards FAQ If You’re 50, Join The Grey Eagles Pilot Job Fairs and Future Pilot Seminars “They Gave Me Peace of Mind” When FO Thomas “TJ” Wineinger broke his leg as a new hire one week before the scheduled start of his training, his first call was to APA’s Project Wingman. “Within five minutes I had a phone call back,” he said. His next call was to his Compass Project mentor, who helped him navigate the process of delaying his training. “I would say that APA proved its worth as a new hire extraordinarily quickly to me.” When the unexpected happens, APA can help through Project Wingman , the Compass Project , the Sudden Grief Response Program , our aeromedical team — including the APA Medical Advisors and the programs the Aeromedical Committee offers — and the many other peer support programs APA provides. If you find yourself unsure where to turn, remember the resources that are available to you as a member of the APA family. We’re here for you, and we will provide the support you need to get through whatever you’re experiencing. Donation Boosts APA Emergency Relief box-sizing: border-box;">The directors of the Allied Pilots Association Seniority Defense Fund Trust Agreement (SDF Trust) have decided to close it and distribute all remaining assets to the APA Emergency Relief the SDF Trust provided funding to the American Airlines Merger Committee during the seniority integration proceedings. The directors have determined that the purposes of the SDF Trust have been achieved, the seniority issues that arose from the merger of US Airways and American Airlines have all been adjudicated, and no more grievances or other issues are anticipated for which the SDF Trust would be needed. As of Nov. 1, the SDF Trust donated $2.4 million to the APA Emergency Relief box-sizing: border-box;">The SDF Trust’s directors included CA Sam Bertling, CA Bob Dunning, CA Rich Girard, CA Russ Moore, CA Mark Stephens, and CA Keith Wilson. Bidding for December Opened Today Bidding for December opened at 1200 Central today. You may want to check the list of events at AlliedPilots.org/Calendar before submitting your bid. CLT: Holiday Party on Dec. 15 DCA: Domicile Meeting on Dec. 13 ; Holiday Party on Dec. 13 DFW: Retirement Party on Nov. 9 ; Domicile Meeting on Dec. 3 ; IMAX Training on Dec. 4 ; Holiday Party on Dec. 6 LAX: San Diego Lunch on Nov. 12 ; Thousand Oaks Lunch on Nov. 13 ; Dana Point Lunch on Nov. 14 ; Temecula Lunch on Nov. 20 ; San Diego Lunch on Dec. 10 ; Thousand Oaks Lunch on Dec. 11 ; Dana Point Lunch on Dec. 12 ; Temecula Lunch on Dec. 18 MIA: Holiday Party on Dec. 13 ORD: Domicile Meeting on Dec. 5 ; Holiday Party on Dec. 6 PHX: Domicile Meeting on Dec. 6 You should also review the Scheduling Committee’s latest email that contains reminders and guidance regarding PBS. Positive Rate Episode 34: National Communications Network In the latest episode of APA’s “ Positive Rate ” podcast, Communications Committee Deputy Chair CA Josh Daneault talks about how the National Communications Network facilitates two-way, fact-based communication between line pilots and union leadership. NCN communicates with line pilots directly, relying on face-to-face communication in airport concourses and in various other venues. Each episode of “Positive Rate” features various APA leaders and the subject-matter experts working on the membership’s behalf. The podcast is available through popular streaming services, including Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify. You can search for “Positive Rate” or “Allied Pilots Association” on your platform of choice to subscribe and download. Your first opportunity to listen will be via AlliedPilots.org/Podcasts . We welcome your feedback on this format. If you have a question or comment, please send it to Communications Director Gregg Overman via goverman@alliedpilots.org . Volunteers Needed for Various Initiatives This is a new message from the APA Compass Project Committee. The Compass Project would not be what it is today if it weren’t for all the volunteers that dedicate their time to share experiences, knowledge, and guidance. The committee keeps growing by seeing a need for support and expanding the resources offered to our pilots to fill that need. With this growth comes the demand for new volunteers. New hire classes will resume in January, and we need volunteers to sponsor and mentor these new pilots. All you need is a desire to help fellow pilots navigate life at American Airlines during this stage of their careers, when the amount of new information can be overwhelming. If you are interested, visit the Compass Project webpage or complete the Sponsor Signup Form . With the increasing number of new families, the Family Navigation Team is also looking for volunteers to sponsor new and expecting parents. These parents are matched with a Family Navigation sponsor who will guide them through the intricacies of family leave, the complexities of maternity and paternity benefits that vary by state, pay, and many other topics. Email FamilyNav@alliedpilots.org to be part of the team and become a sponsor. The Captain Support Team is another valuable branch within the Compass Project. Volunteers are needed to provide new and returning Captains with the support they need while transitioning to the left seat or when coming back from LTD, LOA, or other extended absences. Sponsors help new and returning Captains feel more comfortable with their role as the Pilot In Command. To become a Captain Sponsor, call the Compass Hotline, 817-302-2401 (option 2), or email CaptainSupport@alliedpilots.org . While the Disabled Pilot Awareness Subcommittee (DPASC) is not part of the Compass Project, they are also looking for volunteers. Part of the Aeromedical Committee, the DPASC supports APA pilots and their families until they return to flying status or retire, whichever comes first, by providing guidance on Company pay, sick, and disability benefits, and other related contractual provisions. The DPASC is looking for caring and motivated pilots who are willing to provide support to pilots in need. If interested, visit the DPASC webpage or watch this video . These are some of the opportunities available to volunteer and help other pilots. If you would like to be part of this rewarding and fulfilling experience, please visit the Compass Project or DPASC webpages. We are always looking for volunteers to be part of these special programs. The APA Compass Project is an industry-leading pilot mentoring and support program. Compass offers one-on-one support from experienced line-pilot sponsors, as well as tutorial videos and an extensive database of stage-based documents covering a number of helpful topics that are beneficial to all pilots. Click here for more information . Join Us for YOUnion 301 on Nov. 13 This is a repeated message from the APA Compass Project Committee. The Compass Project and APA Vice President CA Chris Torres will host a “YOUnion 301” meeting via Zoom at 1100 Central on Nov. 13. This “Captains’ Development Seminar” is intended to help new captains and soon-to-be captains understand their authorities, APA support, and safety trends within our airline. If you register now, you will receive reminder emails in advance of the meeting. Click here to register for the Nov. 13 meeting . Issues With Fatigue Reporting Tool This is a new message from the APA Flight Time/Duty Time Committee. Your Flight Time/Duty Time Committee understands that many pilots have had issues submitting fatigue reports due to an inability to sign in to the reporting tool. This issue is apparently related to a recent upgrade to AAPilots and a resulting internal conflict with Fatigue Event Manager. While not a formal workaround, we have found that using an “incognito” browser is often effective in countering this difficulty. The official method for submitting a narrative when the reporting tool is unavailable is via an email to frms@aa.com . Should you need to use this means to submit your report, we recommend including your name and employee number in the subject line, then the narrative and recommendations in the main body. Please copy us at fatigue@alliedpilots.org so we can help ensure your event is received and processed by AA Fatigue Risk Management (FRM). This is a known problem and is beyond the control of AA FRM. They are prepared and ready to accept reports via email in the event you are unable to access the reporting tool. As always, please contact us via email at fatigue@alliedpilots.org if you have further issues or questions. Jumpseat Reservation System Listings This is a new message from the APA Jumpseat/Non-Rev Committee. We have received several questions about the number of allowed Jumpseat Reservation System (JRS) listings between a city pair each calendar day. JRS Listings: Each pilot may make one listing per calendar day, per city pair (including co-terminals) when they hold the #1 position on the JRS list. The JRS list is accessed by selecting “Priority List” in JetNet Travel Planner “tools” for any AA Mainline flight. Each pilot who holds a #2 or lower position on the original listing between city pair (including co-terminals) may make an additional listing for a different flight. The maximum number of JRS listings between a city pair (including co-terminals) on a given calendar day is two. A pilot may check in for only one PNR at a time. In short, if a pilot is listed for more than two JRS listings or more than one JRS #1 position listings between a city pair on a given calendar day, that pilot needs to choose which reservation(s) to cancel. These reservations are not monitored by AA systems, and self-policing is done by pilots. Pilots are responsible to maintain their listings, and failure to do so may harm another pilot's ability to manage their jumpseat travel. Please fill out a Jumpseat/Deadhead/Non-Rev Debrief if you have questions about this policy or any other jumpseat, deadhead, or non-rev topics. New Hotels for November This is an updated message from the APA Hotel Committee. PVD: Omni Providence will be replacing our incumbent hotel for long layovers. PSP: Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel will be replacing our incumbent property for both long and short layovers. It is four blocks from the center of downtown Palm Springs. ( NOTE: After we published this information last week, we learned this replacement will take effect in January.) XNA: Motto by Hilton is a new property for long layovers. For more information, check out the QRH – Quick Reference Hotels document. This resource answers 99 percent of all hotel, transportation, and layover questions while providing helpful solutions. Suggestion: Download this QRH document to your AA iPad for easy access in the future. 2024 Pre-Tax Profits and Profit Sharing This is a new message from the APA Investor Relations Committee. The pilot profit-sharing formulas for American, Delta, and United are the same (aside from United’s pilot profit sharing not being pensionable), but the comparative estimated payouts will vary due to the pre-tax profits generated by each management team and the number of employees that are included in the profit-sharing pool. While estimated profit-sharing payouts have yet to be determined, American management’s business and network plan will produce less profits than Delta and United and will also be shared with more employees. Source: Estimated by Raymond James analyst Savanthi Syth Source: APA Contract Comparison (February 2024) Employee counts disclosed in the most recent Securities and Exchange Commission filings: AAL: 134,200 DAL: 103,000 UAL: 106,500 Analyst on AAL Corporate Sales and Gap in Long-Haul International This is a new message from the APA Investor Relations Committee. TD Cowen airlines analyst Tom Fitzgerald recently provided the following AAL update to investors: “American detailed their corporate sales initiatives. Management estimates flown revenue from indirect channels (worth $14bn in 2023) fell 11% in 2Q24 and 10% in 3Q24 vs their historical share. Forward bookings from indirect channels fell 10% from their historical share in June but recovered to 7% in September. The airline noted that winning back share in the most competitive premium markets (NYC, LA, and Chicago) will be a challenge.” “We are intrigued about the company’s AAdvantage Business (AB) program targeted at small-and-business sized businesses (SMBs). American rolled up 3 former programs all tailored at this market into the AB program. They are still scaling it up, but to the extent the economy settles in somewhere between a soft landing and a no landing this is an exciting opportunity for them given the growth of SMBs in their core markets.” “Management also faced more questions around their overall network and gap in international long-haul relative to peers. Widebody orderbooks are filled up for years. This would be a difficult program to address even if they wanted to, but questions will come up so long as long-haul outperforms. United seems to have tapped into something real regarding the consumer’s worldwide wanderlust.” APA Welcomes Leadership Class This is a new message from the APA Membership Committee. Click the image for a closer look. On Nov. 6, the APA Membership Committee hosted a casual dinner for the following pilots who were in Fort Worth for American Airlines’ Professionalism, Leadership, and Mentoring class: Jeremi Avakian, James Beuke Jr., James Dall, Garrett Davis, Thomas Gottfredsen, Silas Johnson Zdybel, Andrew Kiefhaber, Stephen Orban, Syed Rashid, Randall Rosen, Phillip Smith, and Hampton Terry. APA Contract Minute: Annual Sick Bank Cash Payout In the latest APA Contract Minute , Contract Compliance Committee Chair CA Jason Saxer discusses the contractual provisions governing annual sick bank cash payout requests. Pilots electing the cashout option must do so no later than Dec. 1. APA Medical Minute – Traumatic Brain Injuries In the latest edition of the APA Medical Minute , APA Medical Advisor Cassie Bien discusses traumatic brain injuries, including common causes, symptoms, and FAA-required recovery times based on the extent of the injury. You can watch previous Medical Minute videos on APA’s YouTube channel. TWA Flight 514 Ceremony Scheduled for Dec. 1 TWA Flight 514 crashed in Bluemont, Va., on Dec. 1, 1974, resulting in the loss of 92 lives. Significant aviation safety enhancements resulted from the accident, including improved communication procedures between air traffic controllers and pilots and the mandatory installation of terrain avoidance systems on commercial aircraft. The 50th anniversary of the accident will be marked with a ceremony that will include the unveiling of an indoor bronze plaque and an outdoor black granite memorial at the Bluemont Community Center (33846 Snickersville Turnpike, 20135). The ceremony is scheduled for 1300 Eastern on Dec. 1. Relatives of those lost are invited, as are members of APA, the Air Line Pilots Association, the Association of Professional Flight Attendants, and the National Air Traffic Controllers Association. If you have any questions, contact United Airlines CA Scott Seeberger, who is a member of the Bluemont Citizens Association: 303-949-6910 or scott.seeberger@alpa.org . Week in Review Here are some recent messages you may have missed. Captain’s Authority Committee: Clarification on FOB 24-008 Retirement and Benefits Committee: 2025 Open Enrollment – Imputed Income Refresher Scheduling Committee: PBS Bidding Opens Soon Are You Willing to Serve? Each of these national committees or subcommittees has the indicated number of vacancies: Aeromedical Committee (0) Critical Incident Response Program Subcommittee (1) Disabled Pilot Awareness Subcommittee (3) Human Intervention Motivation Study Subcommittee (1) Pilot Occupational Health Subcommittee (2) Project Wingman Subcommittee (2) Captain’s Authority Committee (2) Communications Committee (0) National Communications Network (2) Economic and Financial Analysis Committee (1) Grey Eagles Liaison Committee (2) Information Technology Steering Committee (1) Professional Standards Committee (1) Training Committee (4) Checkmate (1 on 777) If you would like to serve on one or more of these committees, visit the Member Engagement Portal . Professional Standards FAQs Since the program is voluntary, can a person choose not to be a part of the program? The Professional Standards Program is completely voluntary. If you are approached by a committee volunteer, it is your choice whether to participate. However, please remember the choice to not participate may lead to the company resolving the issue at their sole discretion. To read all of the FAQs, click here . Professional Standards’ 24/7 hotline: 817-402-2181 If You’re 50, Join The Grey Eagles Are you a pilot for American Airlines, at least age 50, active or retired? Please join The Grey Eagles for food, fun, and fellowship. We offer cruises, conventions, monthly luncheons, retirement dinners, professional mentoring, and assistance to surviving spouses – all for a one-time lifetime fee. Pilot Job Fairs and Future Pilot Seminars Future text-decoration: underline; background-color: transparent; transition: 0.2s; cursor: pointer; box-sizing: border-box;" target="_blank"> Click here for more information . Industry News For more about what’s happening in the industry, be sure to visit the Industry News page on AlliedPilots.org . 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APA News Digest Nov. 1, 2024 Editor’s note: Some links in this message will work best if you log in to AlliedPilots.org before clicking them. In This Edition ... Board of Directors Adds Five New Members Collaboration is Key Positive Rate Episode 33: Girls in Aviation Day Attention, Supplemental Medical Plan Participants Hotel Committee: New Hotels for November Jumpseat/Non-Rev Committee: Flight Deck Luggage Storage Investor Relations Committee: Analysts’ Latest on 3Q24 Results Family Awareness Committee: Bringing APA to the Membership Compass Project Committee: Join Us for YOUnion 301 on Nov. 13 Maintenance and Technical Analysis Committee: Pigs of the Week Membership Committee: APA Welcomes Leadership Class Future Alliances Should be “Metal Neutral” APA Attends Summit on Battery Safety APA Medical Minute – Premature Ventricular Contractions Digital Bulletin Board Added at BOS Domicile Events Week in Review Are You Willing to Serve? Professional Standards FAQ If You’re 50, Join The Grey Eagles Pilot Job Fairs and Future Pilot Seminars Board of Directors Adds Five New Members As of this morning, the APA Board of Directors includes five new members: CLT Chair CA Heather Boulanger, 48, was hired in September of 2017. She flies the A320. CLT Vice Chair FO Hickory Ham, 32, was hired in June of 2022. He flies the 737. LGA Chair CA Mark Lokey, 54, was hired in June of 1996. He flies the 737. MIA Chair CA Jay Wilhelm, 52, was hired in February of 2005. He flies the A320. MIA Vice Chair FO Jamie Funderburk, 51, was hired in June of 2016. He flies the 737. Additionally, LGA Vice Chair CA James Scanlan, 61, was re-elected this week. He was hired in October of 1999 and flies the 737. These six Domicile Officers are the first to be elected to three-year terms, as dictated by R2024-12 Rev 1 , “BOD Term Length and Limits,” and R2024-47 , “Election Category Modifications.” Their terms will end on Oct. 31, 2027. The next domicile elections will be for the BOS, LAX, and ORD positions. As term lengths transition from two to three years, the pilots who win those elections will serve 42-month terms – from May 1, 2025, through Oct. 31, 2028. Collaboration is Key APA President FO Nick Silva sent the following message to all members on Thursday. One of my top priorities as your APA President is to reestablish effective collaboration with our peers. To that end, I recently attended two external pilot union events. First, I participated in last week’s SWAPA-hosted International Conference of Pilot Unions in Dallas as a panelist, with several other APA officials also serving as panelists. The panel discussions addressed negotiating strategy, pilot mental health, the influx of large numbers of new-hire pilots and early-time Captains, and other timely topics. Then, earlier this week APA Vice President CA Chris Torres and I attended the ALPA Board of Directors Meeting in Chicago. We met with ALPA President CA Jason Ambrosi (pictured below), General Manager David Krieger, the Master Executive Council leadership from Delta, United, JetBlue, Air Canada, and American Airlines’ wholly owned regional airlines, as well as other ALPA officials. Both events proved highly productive, providing opportunities for renewed information exchange, networking, and relationship building, and I am grateful for the hospitality that SWAPA and ALPA extended to us. No matter which carrier we fly for and regardless of which union represents us, we all share the same goal as professional pilots — we want to enjoy full, rewarding careers. Cross-union collaboration is a vital element in accomplishing that goal. By learning all we can from one another and providing mutual support, we can bolster our respective efforts in foundational areas such as safety, scheduling, and collective bargaining. In the coming months, you have my commitment that we will continue reaching out to our professional pilot counterparts across the industry. Collectively, our profession is a small, select community, and it is essential that we work together to the maximum extent possible. In Unity, FO Nick Silva APA President Positive Rate Episode 33: Girls in Aviation Day In the latest episode of our “ Positive Rate ” podcast, Communications Committee Deputy Chair FO Melissa Monahan talks with ORD-based FO Barbara Gordon about Girls in Aviation Day, which provides an opportunity for girls to learn about aviation careers in a fun, interactive way. American Airlines will host a Girls in Aviation Day at ORD from 0800 to 0530 on Saturday, Nov. 2. The event will include a tour of the airport environment aboard a 737 – complete with a water cannon salute and de-icing – as well as flight deck tours, cabin tours, and walk-arounds hosted by pilots, flight attendants, and mechanics. Girls in Aviation Day events are designed “to inspire the next generation,” FO Gordon said. For more information about future events, contact MIA-based CA Christine Rupert . Each episode of “Positive Rate” features various APA leaders and the subject-matter experts working on the membership’s behalf. The podcast is available through popular streaming services, including Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify. You can search for “Positive Rate” or “Allied Pilots Association” on your platform of choice to subscribe and download. Your first opportunity to listen will be via AlliedPilots.org/Podcasts . We welcome your feedback on this format. If you have a question or comment, please send it to Communications Director Gregg Overman via goverman@alliedpilots.org . Attention, Supplemental Medical Plan Participants Effective Jan. 1, 2025, Luminaire Health will be the new claims processor for medical, custodial care benefit, orthodontia, and dental claims for the Supplemental Medical Plan (SMP). WebTPA will no longer serve as third-party administrator for the Plan; WebTPA will process any claim with a date of service before Jan. 1. Any claim with a date of service on or after Jan. 1 will be processed by Luminaire Health. All plan participants will receive new medical and dental ID cards. Cigna Network and PHCS Networks (the provider and facility networks) are not changing, and the Pharmacy Benefit Manager BeneCard is not changing. NGS will process all eligibility and contributions for the SMP. We will provide additional information soon. New Hotels for November This is a new message from the APA Hotel Committee. PVD: Omni Providence will be replacing our incumbent hotel for long layovers. PSP: Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel will be replacing our incumbent property for both long and short layovers. It is four blocks from the center of downtown Palm Springs. XNA: Motto by Hilton is a new property for long layovers. For more information, check out the QRH – Quick Reference Hotels document. This resource answers 99 percent of all hotel, transportation, and layover questions while providing helpful solutions. Suggestion: Download this QRH document to your AA iPad for easy access in the future. Flight Deck Luggage Storage This is a new message from the APA Jumpseat/Non-Rev Committee. The Captain has final authority on whether any item is allowed to be carried on the flight deck. The following guidance applies to AA/AE and OAL jumpseaters. CBA Section 19.C.3 The luggage for the one or two pilots issued a Flight Deck Jumpseat boarding pass (1W, 2W) shall be secured: In the flight deck, or If the jumpseat occupant’s crew luggage cannot be accommodated in the flight deck, Jumpseat occupants will be allowed to use available cabin overhead bins for storage of crew luggage. If the jumpseat occupant’s crew luggage cannot be accommodated in either above: For American Airlines Pilots, the pilot may check such pilot’s crew baggage (Gate Valet or similar) for retrieval on the jet bridge at destination. If a Pilot’s baggage is lost, the Pilot shall be subject to the Company’s policy regarding lost luggage applicable to revenue passengers. For off-line Jumpseat occupants, luggage shall be gate checked for pick up in baggage claim at the destination. Those final two options are to be used only after all other options are exhausted, which means the Captain must first be given the opportunity to determine whether the luggage can be accommodated on the flight deck or in the cabin. Also, these contractual provisions apply regardless of whether the pilot is in uniform or business casual attire. (Reference WebRef: D6 Jumpseat Attire and Baggage). Please, Captains, be proactive and engage the gate agents before boarding. Brief them on how you want pilots’ baggage accommodated. Be clear and professional with this guidance. During boarding, pay attention to the G*/PALL, and note any FDJ or D6 travelers. If you encounter any issues, please let us know via a Jumpseat/Deadhead/Non-Rev Debrief . Analysts’ Latest on 3Q24 Results This is a new message from the APA Investor Relations Committee. Soon after American Airlines management published third-quarter financial results, Wall Street analysts released their respective notes to investors. The analysts cover American’s recovery of the annual $1.5 billion loss in corporate revenue, competitive network details, a new credit card deal currently being negotiated, as well as the competitive product landscape. We have provided select excerpts from the analysts’ notes to investors . Meanwhile, Raymond James analyst Savanthi Syth published these fourth-quarter and full-year predictions for American, Delta, and United: Bringing APA to the Membership This is a new message from the APA Family Awareness Committee. Attention, ATL and AUS commuters: The APA Family Awareness Committee has scheduled events in your cities on Nov. 3 and Nov. 12, respectively. The ATL event will be at Atlanta Golf text-decoration: underline; background-color: transparent; transition: 0.2s; cursor: pointer; box-sizing: border-box;" target="_blank"> AlliedPilots.org/Calendar . Join Us for YOUnion 301 on Nov. 13 This is a repeated message from the APA Compass Project Committee. The Compass Project and APA Vice President CA Chris Torres will host a “YOUnion 301” meeting via Zoom at 1100 Central on Nov. 13. This “Captains’ Development Seminar” is intended to help new captains and soon-to-be captains understand their authorities, APA support, and safety trends within our airline. If you register now, you will receive reminder emails in advance of the meeting. Click here to register for the Nov. 13 meeting . Pigs of the Week APA commends American Airlines’ hardworking aircraft maintenance technicians for their outstanding work. We believe they are the best in the business. When repetitive problems do arise, they’re often due to managerial decisions that fail to properly prioritize tasks and to management’s decision to outsource a significant portion of the airline’s maintenance to offshore, third-party repair stations. A321 aircraft 950 , which used to belong to Alaska Airlines, entered AA revenue service on May 6. Since then, it has been written up for a Class 2 air bleed message 18 times, been on MEL nine times, and been out of service six times. It was most recently signed off on Oct. 28. (As we documented last month, another A321 previously flown by Alaska has a similar recurring problem.) APA Welcomes Leadership Class This is a new message from the APA Membership Committee. Click the image for a closer look. On Oct. 30, the APA Membership Committee hosted a casual dinner for the following pilots who were in Fort Worth for American Airlines’ Professionalism, Leadership, and Mentoring class: George Allie, Kevin Brake, Teodoro Collazo Jr., Patrick Dexter, Brent Dye, German Giachino, Kyle Hupfer, Marshal Orchard, Michael Rogers, and Skyler Villers. Future Alliances Should be “Metal Neutral” During JetBlue’s earnings call this week, an analyst asked President Marty St. George how quickly new partnerships could be implemented. “It’s certainly something that we’re looking at,” he said. “It certainly could be with American. It could be another carrier.” APA spokesman CA Dennis Tajer told Forbes that the association would be more open to a new Northeast Alliance between American and JetBlue if it would break up “the Delta and United duopoly in New York.” He said APA’s original coolness to the NEA was based on concerns that the partnership was not “metal neutral,” but rather provided more flying to JetBlue pilots than to American pilots. “If American gets feed traffic, we want to make sure that American pilots also get some of that feed flying,” CA Tajer said. APA Attends Summit on Battery Safety CA Gavin Tade, the APA Safety Committee’s Deputy Chair overseeing the Safety Operations Subcommittee, and CA Harvey Meek, Chair of the APA Government Affairs Committee, recently attended the TRIP Summit at DFW Airport. The Thermal Runaway Incident Program (TRIP) is a voluntary reporting program focused on better understanding lithium-ion battery incidents and related safety issues within both passenger and cargo aviation operations. The goal of the summit was to facilitate information exchange amongst major airlines and cargo carriers to reduce the risk of a lithium-ion battery incident causing an aviation accident. APA Medical Minute – Premature Ventricular Contractions In the latest edition of the APA Medical Minute , APA Medical Advisor Kathy Parr discusses premature ventricular contractions. You can watch previous Medical Minute videos on APA’s YouTube channel. Digital Bulletin Board Added at BOS Two APA employees – Senior Web Administrator Drew Boterf and Service Desk Engineer Robert Hugghins – flew to BOS this week to install a digital bulletin board. They have placed similar screens at JFK, LGA, LAX, and ORD to enhance APA’s methods of conveying national and domicile messages to the membership. They are pictured with CA Lawrence Cutler, the former LGA Domicile Chair who is transferring to BOS, and BOS Domicile Vice Chair CA Gemma Meehan. Domicile Events Click the image for a closer look. These pilots were among the honorees at the LGA Retirement Party on Oct. 26. You can see more photos on APA’s Facebook page. Visit AlliedPilots.org/Calendar to RSVP for any of these upcoming domicile events: CLT: Holiday Party on Dec. 15 DFW: Retirement Party on Nov. 9 ; Domicile Meeting on Dec. 3 ; Holiday Party on Dec. 6 LAX: San Diego Lunch on Nov. 12 ; Thousand Oaks Lunch on Nov. 13 ; Dana Point Lunch on Nov. 14 ; Temecula Lunch on Nov. 20 ORD: Domicile Meeting on Dec. 5 ; Holiday Party on Dec. 6 PHX: Domicile Meeting on Dec. 6 Week in Review Here are some recent messages you may have missed. Secretary-Treasurer: CLT Runoff Round Results Secretary-Treasurer: LGA Runoff Round Results Secretary-Treasurer: MIA Runoff Round Results Check Pilot Committee: Proficiency Election and OT Awards Communications Committee: “When the Chips are Down and You Don’t Know Where to Go” Scheduling Committee: Improvements to TTS Reason Reports Are You Willing to Serve? Each of these national committees or subcommittees has the indicated number of vacancies: Aeromedical Committee (0) Critical Incident Response Program Subcommittee (1) Disabled Pilot Awareness Subcommittee (3) Human Intervention Motivation Study Subcommittee (1) Pilot Occupational Health Subcommittee (2) Project Wingman Subcommittee (2) Captain’s Authority Committee (2) Communications Committee (0) National Communications Network (2) Economic and Financial Analysis Committee (1) Grey Eagles Liaison Committee (2) Information Technology Steering Committee (1) Professional Standards Committee (1) Training Committee (4) Checkmate (1 on 777) If you would like to serve on one or more of these committees, visit the Member Engagement Portal . Professional Standards FAQs What issues are not appropriate for Professional Standards? Professional Standards will not normally address CBA disagreements, substance/alcohol abuse, and any immediate threat to safety of flight. The program is not designed to address issues related to security violations; legal, medical, or criminal issues; or gross negligence. Professional Standards is not able to address issues arising from “The Line” forums, nor should PS volunteers post to “The Line” forums. However, if you are in doubt about which APA committee is best suited to handle your needs, all Professional Standards volunteers are familiar with the vast network of support offered at APA and through the company. Call Your Union First! To read all of the FAQs, click here . Professional Standards’ 24/7 hotline: 817-402-2181 If You’re 50, Join The Grey Eagles Are you a pilot for American Airlines, at least age 50, active or retired? Please join The Grey Eagles for food, fun, and fellowship. We offer cruises, conventions, monthly luncheons, retirement dinners, professional mentoring, and assistance to surviving spouses – all for a one-time lifetime fee. 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APA News Digest Oct. 25, 2024 Editor’s note: Some links in this message will work best if you log in to AlliedPilots.org before clicking them. In This Edition ... Thank You For Tuning Into Town Hall Domicile Runoffs End Next Week “When the Chips are Down and You Don’t Know Where to Go” APA Participates in Conference of Pilot Unions Positive Rate Episode 32: Christmas Epaulets Investor Relations Committee: American Reports Net Loss on Record Revenue Hotel Committee: Overage Hotels for November Safety Committee: Focus on Broken Tow Bars Continues Compass Project Committee: Join Us for YOUnion 301 on Nov. 13 Maintenance and Technical Analysis Committee: Pigs of the Week Membership Committee: APA Welcomes Leadership Class APA Medical Minute – Post-Vaccine Downtimes Domicile Events Week in Review Are You Willing to Serve? Annual Enrollment Opens on Oct. 28 Professional Standards FAQ If You’re 50, Join The Grey Eagles Pilot Job Fairs and Future Pilot Seminars Thank You For Tuning Into Town Hall We appreciate all of the pilots who took time to watch or listen to Wednesday’s national town hall meeting featuring APA President FO Nick Silva, Vice President CA Chris Torres, and representatives of the Joint Implementation Action, Negotiating, and Scheduling committees, and thanks to those members who submitted questions in advance. If you were not able to participate live, you can watch a recording of the meeting. Domicile Runoffs End Next Week Pilots based at CLT, LGA, and MIA have until 0001 Central on Oct. 30 to cast a ballot . Runoff Round voting opened on Oct. 8, with the following candidates still in contention: CLT Chair CA Heather Ducimo Boulanger CA Erik DeWinne LGA Vice Chair CA David Hines CA James Scanlan MIA Chair CA Thomas Copeland CA Jay Wilhelm You can learn about the candidates on the Elections page on AlliedPilots.org. “When the Chips are Down and You Don’t Know Where to Go” The APA Communications Committee sent the following message to all members on Thursday. After DFW-based CA Stuart Egerton and his wife got the diagnosis – their son would be born with achondroplasia dwarfism – he knew his family would need support, so he reached out to APA’s Project Wingman. “It’s a great resource to have when the chips are down and you don’t know where to go and need help,” he says in a new video . “They can find the resources quickly.” When the unexpected happens, APA can help through Project Wingman , the Compass Project , the Sudden Grief Response Program , our aeromedical team – including the APA Medical Advisors and the programs the Aeromedical Committee offers – and the many other peer support programs APA provides. If you find yourself unsure where to turn, remember the resources that are available to you as a member of the APA family. We’re here for you, and we will provide the support you need to get through whatever you’re experiencing. APA Participates in Conference of Pilot Unions The Southwest Airlines Pilots Association hosted the International Conference of Pilot Unions in Dallas this week. One of the conference’s panels included APA President FO Nick Silva in conversation with (from right) SWAPA President CA Casey Murray, NetJets Association of Shared Aircraft Pilots Vice President CA Paulette Gilbert, and Teamsters Local 2750 President CA Yngve Paulsen. SWAPA Vice President CA Tom Nekouei (left) was the moderator. Other panel discussions and breakout sessions included remarks from these APA volunteers: FO Brian Bell, Retirement and Benefits Committee Chair FO Steve England, Jumpseat/Non-Rev Committee Chair CA Rondeau Flynn, Aeromedical Committee Chair CA Ryan Gertz, Scheduling Committee Deputy Chair-PBS CA Andrea Hoover, Communications Committee Chair CA Val Jester, Scope Committee Chair CA Jeff Leisten, Aeromedical Committee Deputy Chair-Disabled Pilots Awareness CA Harvey Meek, Government Affairs Committee Chair CA Steve Pacheco, Membership Committee Chair FO Chelsea “CJ” Page, Scheduling Committee Chair FO Adam Rutherford, Negotating Committee Chair CA Gavin Tade, Safety Committee Deputy Chair-Safety Operations CA Dennis Tajer, Investor Relations Committee Chair CA Ann Marie Tazzar, Training Committee Chair Positive Rate Episode 32: Christmas Epaulets In the latest episode of our “ Positive Rate ” podcast, Communications Committee Deputy Chair FO Melissa Monahan talks with CA Tim Knutson about how the  Christmas Epaulets tradition began. Each episode of “Positive Rate” features various APA leaders and the subject-matter experts working on the membership’s behalf. The podcast is available through popular streaming services, including Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify. You can search for “Positive Rate” or “Allied Pilots Association” on your platform of choice to subscribe and download. Your first opportunity to listen will be via AlliedPilots.org/Podcasts . We welcome your feedback on this format. If you have a question or comment, please send it to Communications Director Gregg Overman via goverman@alliedpilots.org . American Reports Net Loss on Record Revenue This is a new message from the APA Investor Relations Committee. This week, AAL management released financial results for the third quarter and guidance for the fourth quarter. Here a few stats from the report: Record third-quarter revenue of $13.6 billion. Net loss of $149 million. Excluding special items, a pre-tax profit of $271 million, generating a per-tax margin of 2.0%. The net special items were $354 million, “which principally included one-time charges resulting from the ratification of a new collective bargaining agreement with the company’s mainline flight attendants.”   American continued to strengthen its balance sheet in the third quarter by reducing total debt by approximately $360 million. The company is more than $13 billion toward its goal of reducing total debt by $15 billion by the end of 2025. The company ended the third quarter with $11.8 billion of total available liquidity. Fourth-quarter capacity plan: +1% to +3%. After previously citing an expected annual revenue loss of $1.5 billion due to the failed corporate sales and distribution strategy, CEO Robert Isom reported these updates to revenue damage and the status of loyalty and premium revenue: “American’s corporate and agency flown revenue share bottomed at 11% below our historical share. Since then, our share of indirect bookings has started to recover, and we estimate we are currently at 7% below historical levels, and we expect to see continued improvement in the months ahead.” “Premium revenue increased by approximately 8% year-over-year on 3% more capacity. Paid load factor in our premium cabins remains historically high and was up more than 4 points year-over-year with strength in both domestic and international.” “Loyalty revenues were up approximately 5% year-over-year, with AAdvantage members responsible for 72% of premium cabin revenue. Spending on our co-branded credit cards was up approximately 7% year-over-year in the third quarter, highlighting the value of American’s loyalty program today and moving forward.” Raymond James airlines analyst Savanthi Syth provided investors with the following overview of comparative results: Overage Hotels for November This is a new message from the APA Hotel Committee. Below is the list of overage hotels that will be utilized in November. If you are scheduled to stay at one of these properties, we recommend you review our article about non-contracted hotels . BED: Archer Burlington BGI: Courtyard Bridgeton BTR: Hotel Indigo Baton Rouge CHO: Graduate by Hilton Charlottesville CLE: Crowne Plaza Playhouse COU: Capital Plaza City View CZM: Wyndham Cozumel Hotel and Resort EZE: Park Tower and Sheraton Buenos Aires Hotel GRU: Sheraton Sao Paulo WTC Hotel LBB: Overton and Staybridge Suites LNK: Graduate by Hilton Lincoln MHK: Courtyard Aggieville MRY: Embassy Suites Monterey Bay Seaside OAX: City Centro, Fiesta Inn, and Grand Fiesta PGV: Courtyard Marriott Greenville PVD: Hilton Providence SDF: The Brown TPA: Epicurean Hotel UVF: Marigot Bay XNA: Hyatt Place For more information, check out the  QRH – Quick Reference Hotels document. This resource answers 99 percent of all hotel, transportation, and layover questions while providing helpful solutions. Suggestion: Download this QRH document to your AA iPad for easy access in the future. Focus on Broken Tow Bars Continues This is a new message from the APA Safety Committee. Broken tow bars cost millions of dollars’ worth of damage to aircraft and ground equipment, and they also disrupt the operation by causing flight delays and cancellations. APA and the Transport Workers Union continue to collaborate on ways to mitigate the risk of safety hazards associated with broken tow bars during push back. CA Gavin Tade, Deputy Chair of the APA Safety Committee, recently traveled to Miami International Airport to conduct push back of aircraft along with CA Lee Thompson, Chair of the MIA Domicile Safety Committee, and Joseph Rodriguez, Chair of the TWU Local 568 Safety Committee. Join Us for YOUnion 301 on Nov. 13 This is a repeated message from the APA Compass Project Committee. The Compass Project and APA Vice President CA Chris Torres will host a “YOUnion 301” meeting via Zoom at 1100 Central on Nov. 13. This “Captains’ Development Seminar” is intended to help new captains and soon-to-be captains understand their authorities, APA support, and safety trends within our airline. If you register now, you will receive reminder emails in advance of the meeting. Click here to register for the Nov. 13 meeting . Pigs of the Week APA commends American Airlines’ hardworking aircraft maintenance technicians for their outstanding work. We believe they are the best in the business. When repetitive problems do arise, they’re often due to managerial decisions that fail to properly prioritize tasks and to management’s decision to outsource a significant portion of the airline’s maintenance to offshore, third-party repair stations. Since Oct. 6, the weather radar on B737 aircraft 3FY has been written up nine times – including one air-interrupt – and has been on MEL and out of service four times. It was most recently signed off on Oct. 25 and was restricted to class 1 or 2 maintenance stations. APA Welcomes Leadership Class This is a new message from the APA Membership Committee. Click the image for a closer look. On Oct. 23, the APA Membership Committee hosted a casual dinner for the following pilots who were in Fort Worth for American Airlines’ Professionalism, Leadership, and Mentoring class: Stephen Abrams, Steve Abrams, Jay Andrews, William Arner III, Erick Izzeppi Artola, Michael Basileo, Robert Bey, Jason Bullard, Jordan Bullock, Blake Burdick, Jason Burkett, Jeromy Byrd, Arturo Coronel Jr., David Cruz, William D’Onofrio, Rondal Davis, Lucas Faddis, Kenneth Gilkes, Thompson Haigh, Ian Henry, David Hong, Tellys Hunter, Ryan Lacher, Kyle Lindsay, Jose Altuve Lozada, Patrick Monahan, Donald Nin, Michael O’Malley, Brian OConnell, Joe Penate, Rhaneawrys Pepen, Shahrukh Rais, Hiram Rivera Jr., Flemming Rix, Mitchell Rosnick, Phillip Smith, Alex Smither, Lucas St. Laurent, Jay Stevens, Emilio Urena, Keith Weaver, and Matthew Winkler. APA Medical Minute – Post-Vaccine Downtimes In the latest edition of the APA Medical Minute , APA Medical Advisor Tina Smith discusses the amount of time you will be grounded after receiving certain vaccinations. You can watch previous Medical Minute videos on APA’s YouTube channel. Domicile Events Click the image for a closer look. These pilots were among the honorees at the PHL Retirement Party on Oct. 19. You can see more photos on APA’s Facebook page. Visit AlliedPilots.org/Calendar to RSVP for any of these upcoming domicile events: CLT: Domicile Meeting on Oct. 30 DFW: Retirement Party on Nov. 9 ; Domicile Meeting on Dec. 3 ; Holiday Party on Dec. 6 LAX: San Diego Lunch on Nov. 12 ; Thousand Oaks Lunch on Nov. 13 ; Dana Point Lunch on Nov. 14 ; Temecula Lunch on Nov. 20 LGA: Retirement Party on Oct. 26 ORD: Holiday Party on Dec. 6 Week in Review Here are some recent messages you may have missed. Joint Implementation Action Committee: ECS Version 1.4  Safety Committee: Your Post-Incident Resources Are You Willing to Serve? Each of these national committees or subcommittees has the indicated number of vacancies: Aeromedical Committee (0) Critical Incident Response Program Subcommittee (1) Disabled Pilot Awareness Subcommittee (3) Human Intervention Motivation Study Subcommittee (1) Pilot Occupational Health Subcommittee (2) Project Wingman Subcommittee (2) Captain’s Authority Committee (2) Communications Committee (0) National Communications Network (2) Economic and Financial Analysis Committee (1) Grey Eagles Liaison Committee (2) Information Technology Steering Committee (1) Professional Standards Committee (1) Training Committee (4) Checkmate (1 on 777) If you would like to serve on one or more of these committees, visit the Member Engagement Portal . Annual Enrollment Opens on Oct. 28 American Airlines has established a My Enrollment website where you and your family can review your benefits options. That website also features an Events tab that lists dozens of in-person roadshows plus several virtual sessions that have already begun. American Airlines’ Annual Enrollment runs from Oct. 28 through Nov. 11. Don’t miss your deadline, and be sure to double check your elections, your beneficiary information, and your mailing address. You can also call the Benefits Service Center at 888-860-6178 for enrollment information. Benefits Service Center regular hours: 0800 to 1700 Central, Monday through Friday Benefits Service Center extended hours: 0800 to 2000 Central, Nov. 8–10 Look for the Imputed Income Option when enrolling, and be sure to click the option that is best for you. Professional Standards FAQs What types of issues will Professional Standards accept? Almost any issue that would benefit from the peer-to-peer method of resolution is acceptable, such as individual conflicts, ineffective operating methods/techniques, problems of a professional or ethical nature, conduct that could lead to discipline, and recognizing exceptional performance. To read all of the FAQs, click here . Professional Standards’ 24/7 hotline: 817-402-2181 If You’re 50, Join The Grey Eagles Are you a pilot for American Airlines, at least age 50, active or retired? Please join The Grey Eagles for food, fun, and fellowship. We offer cruises, conventions, monthly luncheons, retirement dinners, professional mentoring, and assistance to surviving spouses – all for a one-time lifetime fee. Pilot Job Fairs and Future Pilot Seminars Future text-decoration: underline; background-color: transparent; transition: 0.2s; cursor: pointer; box-sizing: border-box;" target="_blank"> Click here for more information . 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APA News Digest Oct. 18, 2024 Editor’s note: Some links in this message will work best if you log in to AlliedPilots.org before clicking them. In This Edition ... APA President to Host Town Hall on Oct. 23 Annual Enrollment Opens on Oct. 28 AA Flight 1590: In Their Own Words Compass Project Committee: Family Navigation Team Answers FAQs Compass Project Committee: Join Us For YOUnion 301 on Nov. 13 Family Awareness Committee: Fini Flight Honors Retiring Pilots International Alliance Committee: APA Represented at Global Congress Professional Standards Committee: SWAPA Provides Opportunity for Collaboration Maintenance and Technical Analysis Committee: Pigs of the Week Membership Committee: APA Welcomes Leadership Class APA Medical Minute – Atrial Fibrillation Domicile Elections Domicile Events Week in Review Life Insurance Annual Dividend to be Distributed Are You Willing to Serve? Professional Standards FAQ Sharing the Holiday Spirit with Christmas Epaulets If You’re 50, Join The Grey Eagles Pilot Job Fairs and Future Pilot Seminars APA President to Host Town Hall on Oct. 23 The APA Communications Committee sent the following message to all members on Tuesday. APA President FO Nick Silva will host a national town hall meeting via Zoom beginning at 1800 Central on Wednesday, Oct. 23. Vice President CA Chris Torres and representatives of the Joint Implementation Action, Negotiating, and Scheduling committees will also be on hand to brief the membership and answer questions. Click here to register for the meeting . Registering in advance will enable email reminders. To ensure maximum participation, all members in good standing will receive a call from Telephone Town Hall Meeting, the vendor that assists APA with its town halls, at 1800 Central on Wednesday, Oct. 23. Pilots who are not in a position to watch the town hall meeting via Zoom will be able to listen via their phones. The number that will appear in your caller ID is 817-302-2171. We encourage you to add this number to your contacts. Members who are unable to answer the outbound call may connect by dialing 855-269-4484. To submit questions in advance, please send an email to TownHall@alliedpilots.org . We look forward to meeting with you on Oct. 23. Annual Enrollment Opens on Oct. 28 American Airlines has established a My Enrollment website where you and your family can review your benefits options. That website also features an Events tab that lists dozens of in-person roadshows plus several virtual sessions. The in-person events have already begun, and the virtual sessions will start on Oct. 23. American Airlines’ Annual Enrollment runs from Oct. 28 through Nov. 11. Don’t miss your deadline, and be sure to double check your elections, your beneficiary information, and your mailing address. You can also call the Benefits Service Center at 888-860-6178 for enrollment information. Benefits Service Center regular hours: 0800 to 1700 Central, Monday through Friday Benefits Service Center extended hours: 0800 to 2000 Central, Nov. 8–10 Look for the Imputed Income Option when enrolling, and be sure to click the option that is best for you. AA Flight 1590: In Their Own Words This new video features CA Scott Russell and FO William “Chance” Perkins recounting Flight 1590, which was scheduled from MFE to DFW on April 23, 2023. CA Russell and FO Perkins received the Michael Michaelis Safety Award for Excellence during last week’s APA Board of Directors meeting for their handling of the flight. They also received the Lieutenant General Harold L. George Civilian Airmanship Award from the Order of Daedalians. Family Navigation Team Answers FAQs This is a new message from the APA Compass Project Committee. The Compass Project’s Family Navigation Team provides support and resources for new and expecting parents and their families. These parents are matched with a Family Navigation sponsor who will guide them through the intricacies of family leave, the complexities of maternity and paternity benefits that vary by state, pay, and many other topics. To help provide answers to some of the most common questions, the Family Navigation Team has created a Frequently Asked Questions document. Among the topics covered are how to apply for FMLA leave, pay, and travel benefits. To access this new document, visit the Compass Project webpage, scroll down to “Family Navigation,” and click “Frequently Asked Questions.” If you have any questions or need assistance, a Parental Leave Coordinator will gladly provide guidance and support. Email the Family Navigation Team at FamilyNav@alliedpilots.org with your inquiries, and someone will be in touch. If you would like to be part of this rewarding and fulfilling program, please visit the Compass Project webpage or email FamilyNav@alliedpilots.org to become a sponsor. We are always looking for volunteers to be part of this special team. The APA Compass Project is an industry-leading pilot mentoring and support program. Compass offers one-on-one support from experienced line-pilot sponsors, as well as tutorial videos and an extensive database of stage-based documents covering a number of helpful topics that are beneficial to all pilots. Click here for more information . Join Us for YOUnion 301 on Nov. 13 This is an updated message from the APA Compass Project Committee. The Compass Project and APA Vice President CA Chris Torres will host a “YOUnion 301” meeting via Zoom at 1100 Central on Nov. 13. This “Captains’ Development Seminar” is intended to help new captains and soon-to-be captains understand their authorities, APA support, and safety trends within our airline. If you register now, you will receive reminder emails in advance of the meeting. Click here to register for the Nov. 13 meeting . Fini Flight Honors Retiring Pilots This is an updated message from the APA Family Awareness Committee. Fini Flight is an APA program designed to honor our retiring members. If a pilot chooses to participate, we meet them at the gate after (or sometimes before) their final flight as an American Airlines pilot. We include friends and family, play some music, bring a cake, and make their last flight memorable! You can see more photos from September celebrations on APA’s Facebook page. For more information on how to get involved, as an honoree or as a volunteer, email finiflight@alliedpilots.org . APA Represented at Global Congress This is a new message from the APA International Alliance Committee. APA International Alliance Committee Chair CA Shawn Gray and APA Vice President CA Chris Torres were in Morocco this week for the International Transport Workers’ Federation’s Global Congress. They were among more than 960 delegates representing approximately 20 million transportation workers, including roughly 800,000 in the civil aviation sector. The federation has a significant role in shaping global aviation labor policy through engagement with the United Nations’ International Civil Aviation Organization and International Labour Organization. SWAPA Provides Opportunity for Collaboration This is a new message from the APA Professional Standards Committee. This week, your national Professional Standards Committee participated in a conference hosted by our counterparts at the Southwest Airlines Pilots Association. SWAPA Professional Standards Committee Chair CA Jon Ross (pictured), who has attended three of our training sessions, ran the conference that included representatives of all unionized work groups at Southwest Airlines. SWAPA’s Professional Standards team fields inquiries on many of the same topics we deal with at APA, including misuse of personal electronic devices, social media complaints, jumpseat issues, and conflicts with colleagues from other work groups. “We might wear different uniforms,” CA Ross said, “but we are all the same type of people dealing with the same types of issues.” Pigs of the Week APA commends American Airlines’ hardworking aircraft maintenance technicians for their outstanding work. We believe they are the best in the business. When repetitive problems do arise, they’re often due to managerial decisions that fail to properly prioritize tasks and to management’s decision to outsource a significant portion of the airline’s maintenance to offshore, third-party repair stations. Since Oct. 1, A319 aircraft 806 has been written up for a yaw damper fault seven times, been on MEL once for 10 days, and been out of service five times. It was most recently signed off on Oct. 16. A319 aircraft 746 was at a foreign contract MRO (maintenance, repair, and overhaul) station for 84 days. After two functional check flights were accomplished by NRFO2 management crews, it returned to revenue service on Sept. 26. Since then, the flight deck door has been written up 11 times, been on MEL once, and been out of service four times. It was most recently signed off on Oct. 15. APA Welcomes Leadership Class This is a new message from the APA Membership Committee. Click the image for a closer look. On Oct. 15, the APA Membership Committee hosted a casual dinner for the following pilots who were in Fort Worth for American Airlines’ Professionalism, Leadership, and Mentoring class: Stephen Abrams, Felix Adjorlolo, Michael Allred, Michael Balling, Yonas Bekit, John Blanc, Jason Burkett, Russell Campbell, Matthew Couch, Stephen Crews, Dominic Delrosso, Luc Derenne, Tal Frumerman, Kevin Hazuka, David Hong, Brent Kistner, Dalton Klugh, Evan Maxwell, Jeremiah McBride, Gregory Michne, George Moore III, Vihas Nair, John Owens, Alexandru Raileanu, Paul Saracen, Disapong Silberman, Roque Soto, Ryan Strayve, Andrew Stutzman, Ashenafi Tadese, Doyle Tonneson, Thomas Tryon, Brent Wenz, Michael Whiting, and Mark Wingert. APA Medical Minute – Atrial Fibrillation In the latest edition of the APA Medical Minute , APA Medical Advisors Manager Marsha Reekie discusses atrial fibrillation and flutter, including signs and symptoms, medical risks, treatment, and related FAA requirements. You can watch previous Medical Minute videos on APA’s YouTube channel. Domicile Elections Runoff Round voting opened on Oct. 8, with the following candidates listed on the ballots: CLT Chair CA Heather Ducimo Boulanger CA Erik DeWinne LGA Vice Chair CA David Hines CA James Scanlan MIA Chair CA Thomas Copeland CA Jay Wilhelm You can learn about the candidates on the Elections page on AlliedPilots.org. Pilots based at CLT, LGA, and MIA have until 0001 Central on Oct. 30 to cast a ballot . Domicile Events Visit AlliedPilots.org/Calendar to RSVP for any of these upcoming domicile events: CLT: Domicile Meeting on Oct. 30 DFW: Retirement Party on Nov. 9 ; Domicile Meeting on Dec. 3 ; Holiday Party on Dec. 6 LAX: San Diego Lunch on Nov. 12 ; Thousand Oaks Lunch on Nov. 13 ; Dana Point Lunch on Nov. 14 ; Temecula Lunch on Nov. 20 LGA: Retirement Party on Oct. 26 ORD: Holiday Party on Dec. 6 PHL: Retirement Party on Oct. 19 Week in Review Here are some recent messages you may have missed. Jumpseat/Non-Rev Committee: Agent Display Membership Committee: Potential APA Members Negotiating Committee: Negotiating Committee Recruiting New Members  Scheduling Committee: Holiday Pay Life Insurance Annual Dividend to be Distributed Per R2024-43 and R2024-44 , which the APA Board of Directors approved last week, eligible participants in APA’s Group Term Life Insurance Plan will receive a dividend distribution on or about Nov. 6 in the checking or savings account that you have on file with NGS. Are You Willing to Serve? Each of these national committees or subcommittees has the indicated number of vacancies: Aeromedical Committee (0) Critical Incident Response Program Subcommittee (1) Disabled Pilot Awareness Subcommittee (3) Human Intervention Motivation Study Subcommittee (1) Pilot Occupational Health Subcommittee (2) Project Wingman Subcommittee (2) Captain’s Authority Committee (2) Communications Committee (0) National Communications Network (2) Economic and Financial Analysis Committee (1) Grey Eagles Liaison Committee (2) Information Technology Steering Committee (1) Professional Standards Committee (1) Training Committee (4) Checkmate (1 on 777) If you would like to serve on one or more of these committees, visit the Member Engagement Portal . Professional Standards FAQs How does management or an employee submit an issue to Professional Standards? Committee volunteers are identified for each domicile on AlliedPilots.org and on each domicile APA bulletin board. Management is furnished contact information for every domicile and national deputy, and they may approach a committee volunteer with an issue. Emails, texts, and detailed phone messages are to be avoided, as the information is not confidential and may not be protected. Telephone contact and face-to-face meetings are encouraged, as confidentiality is paramount to the success of the program. You can reach your domicile Professional Standards Committee via our phone tree: 817-402-2181. To read all of the FAQs, click here . Professional Standards’ 24/7 hotline: 817-402-2181 Sharing the Holiday Spirit with Christmas Epaulets This popular, long-running program benefits the families of our nation’s fallen heroes and young people seeking ways to further their education, as detailed in a December 2023 Aero Crew News article by CA Tim Knutson. CA John Knutson – U.S. Army veteran and a pilot for North Central, Republic, and Northwest Airlines – lost his battle with cancer in 1997 at age 56. To honor his memory, John’s widow, Mary, decided to start making Christmas epaulets. Mary originally directed all proceeds to the Chetek-Weyerhaeuser Scholarship Foundation, because John was a 1959 graduate of Chetek High School. In an acknowledgement of John’s love of country, the proceeds have been shared between the Gary Sinise Foundation/Snowball Express and the Chetek-Weyerhaeuser Scholarship Foundation in recent years. You may buy your epaulets  here for $20 plus $5.50 for shipping and handling. They’re also available at Crew Outfitters stores at DFW and IAH. If you have any questions, please contact CA Tim Knutson via  info@christmasepaulets.com . Thank you for supporting this worthy cause. If You’re 50, Join The Grey Eagles Are you a pilot for American Airlines, at least age 50, active or retired? Please join The Grey Eagles for food, fun, and fellowship. We offer cruises, conventions, monthly luncheons, retirement dinners, professional mentoring, and assistance to surviving spouses – all for a one-time lifetime fee. Pilot Job Fairs and Future Pilot Seminars Future text-decoration: underline; background-color: transparent; transition: 0.2s; cursor: pointer; box-sizing: border-box;" target="_blank"> Click here for more information . Industry News For more about what’s happening in the industry, be sure to visit the Industry News page on AlliedPilots.org . Connect with Us: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube Contact Us: Phone - 817.302.2272 | Website - AlliedPilots.org

APA News Digest Oct. 12, 2024 Editor’s note: Some links in this message will work best if you log in to AlliedPilots.org before clicking them. In This Edition ... APA Board of Directors Elects FO Nick Silva as President National Communications Network: Background Info on Recall Procedures Compass Project Committee: Join Us For YOUnion 301 on Nov. 13 Family Awareness Committee: Bidding Alert for ATL and AUS Commuters IT Steering Committee: Sunsetting of MyOT Legacy Maintenance and Technical Analysis Committee: Pigs of the Week Membership Committee: APA Welcomes Leadership Class Membership Committee: Congratulations to Newly Upgraded Captains Domicile Elections Domicile Events Week in Review Are You Willing to Serve? Professional Standards FAQ If You’re 50, Join The Grey Eagles Pilot Job Fairs and Future Pilot Seminars APA Board of Directors Elects FO Nick Silva as President On Thursday, the APA Board of Directors elected DFW FO Nick Silva to serve as APA President through June 30, 2025. The Board conducted the election in accordance with the procedures contained in Section 9.05 of the APA Policy Manual. Members of the Board also nominated DCA CA Joe Collins, LGA CA Tim Knutson, ORD CA Dennis Tajer, DFW CA Chris Torres, and CLT CA Kevin Wilkes for consideration. FO Silva received a majority of votes cast in the third round of balloting. FO Silva has been serving as the Chair of the APA Economic height: 0.5px; background-color: darkgray; overflow: visible; border-width: 1px 0px 0px; border-right-style: initial; border-bottom-style: initial; border-left-style: initial; border-right-color: initial; border-bottom-color: initial; border-left-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-top-style: solid; border-top-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="margin: 20px 0 30px 0;height: 0.5px;background-color: darkgray;"> Background Info on Recall Procedures This is a new message from APA’s National Communications Network. Given the events of the past week, pilots understandably have questions about recall procedures, Article VII charges, and voter lists. We conveyed facts about all three topics in the latest edition of the CROSSCHECK , our periodic newsletter for NCN volunteers. NCN is a subcommittee of the Communications Committee. Our volunteers are tasked with facilitating two-way communication between line pilots and their elected leaders. If you would like to volunteer, please complete the training module on this page . Join Us for YOUnion 301 on Nov. 13 This is a new message from the APA Compass Project Committee. The Compass Project and APA Vice President CA Chris Torres will host a “YOUnion 301” meeting via Zoom at 1100 Central on Nov. 13. This “Captains’ Development Seminar” is intended to help new captains and soon-to-be captains understand their authorities, APA support, and safety trends within our airline. Click here to register for the Nov. 13 meeting . Bidding Alert for ATL and AUS Commuters This is a new message from the APA Family Awareness Committee. As part of our continuing effort to bring APA to the pilots, we have scheduled gatherings at Atlanta Golf text-decoration: underline; background-color: transparent; transition: 0.2s; cursor: pointer; box-sizing: border-box;" target="_blank"> Easy Tiger in Austin on Nov. 12. Please keep these events in mind when submitting your PBS bid for November. Sunsetting of MyOT Legacy This is a new message from the APA Information Technology Steering Committee. Over the last several months, the IT Steering Committee and APA IT Department have provided guidance (emails, mobile notifications, and APA News Digest articles) regarding sunsetting the MyOT Legacy product and the switch to MyOT Beta, which is found in the APA Pilot application. MyOT Legacy was decommissioned at 1600 Central on Oct. 11, and notifications will no longer be available through that service. Guidance on setting up your MyOT Beta profile can be found under the MyOT Beta tab on the IT Steering Committee’s Latest Releases webpage. Pigs of the Week APA commends American Airlines’ hardworking aircraft maintenance technicians for their outstanding work. We believe they are the best in the business. When repetitive problems do arise, they’re often due to managerial decisions that fail to properly prioritize tasks and to management’s decision to outsource a significant portion of the airline’s maintenance to offshore, third-party repair stations. Since Sept. 29, A321 aircraft 195 has been written up and out of service six times for the right engine FADEC. It was most recently signed off on Oct. 7. A321 aircraft 870 was at a contract MRO (maintenance, repair, and overhaul) station for a C11 check and returned to service on Sept. 28. Since then, it has been written up and out of service four times for cabin pressurization. It was most recently signed off on Oct. 11. A321 aircraft 951 , which was previously flown by Alaska Airlines, entered AA revenue service on May 16. Since then, it has been written up for a Class 2 air bleed message 15 times, been on MEL 11 times for a total of 89 days, and been out of service six times. It was most recently signed off on Oct. 6. APA Welcomes Leadership Class This is a new message from the APA Membership Committee. Click the image for a closer look. On Oct. 9, the APA Membership Committee hosted a casual dinner for the following pilots who were in Fort Worth for American Airlines’ Professionalism, Leadership, and Mentoring class: Dean Baker, Marc Britton, Christopher Brown, William Browne, Joseph Fung, Aaron Kelley, Jeffrey Owen, Thomas Palmer, Giovanni Pavese, Reynaldo Posadas, Humberto Ramirez, Edward Russell, Roque Soto, Scotty Taylor Jr., and Kevin Wheat. Congratulations to Newly Upgraded Captains This is a new message from the APA Membership Committee. We would like to recognize and congratulate these pilots who upgraded to captain last month. They are sorted by their post-upgrade base and equipment. BOS 737: Jay Andrews, Thomas Knox, Benjamin Russo, and Stephen Spear CLT 320: Hobson Black, James Bowman, Matthew Couch, Dominic DelRosso, Luc Derenne, Scott Mann, Marshal Orchard, and Dan Wold DCA 737: Evan Bottorff, Daniel Edelsberg, Kenneth Gilkes, David Pettey, and Aran Stynes DCA 320: Kevin Hazuka, Todd Mercer, Emilio Urena, and Jeffrey Watson DFW 737: Jordan Bullock, Douglas Clark, Robert Frey, Kyle Hupfer, Ryan Lacher, Michael Rogers, Mitchell Rosnick, James Shawn, and Mark Wingert DFW 320: Jeffrey Copeland, Heath Reed, Jason Robinson, and Doyle Tonneson LAX 320: Stephen Abrams, Oliver Da Silva Martins, Joseph Fung, and Joe Penate LGA 787: George Allie and James Edwards LGA 737: Christian Barone, Russell Campbell, David Cruz, Jonathan Espin, Michael Hoxmeier, and Brent Kistner MIA 737: Jose Altuve Lozada, Jason Burkett, Joshua Correa, Jorge Giovannini, Phillip Holty, Lucas St. Laurent, Ryan Strayve, and Andrew Stutzman MIA 320: Teodoro Collazo Jr., Robert De Pol, Lucas Faddis, Bryan Henry, Tellys Hunter, Dalton Klugh, Jeremiah McBride, Khiem Nguyen, Giovanni Pavese, Rhaneawrys Pepen, Reynaldo Posadas, Charles Schaefer, Daniel Shaheen, Phillip Smith, Roque Soto, Scotty Taylor Jr., Skyler Villers, and Kevin Wheat ORD 320: Daniel Allen, Jason Bullard, Jeromy Byrd, Tom Haigh, Nehad Hmoud, Ryan Kline, Kyle Lindsay, George Moore, Mona Naik, and Robert Porter Jr. PHL 320: William Arner, Aaron Buhr, Joshua Crowley, James Dall, Patrick Dexter, Amani Evensen, German Giachino, Matthew Husbands, Steven Kneussle, Vihas Nair, Andrew Reese, David Reiff, Hiram Rivera Jr., Paul Saracen, Keith Scharer, and Joseph Toth PHX 737: Dean Baker, Blake Burdick, Nicholas Chaplin, David Hong, and Jason Scales Domicile Elections Runoff Round voting opened on Oct. 8, with the following candidates listed on the ballots: CLT Chair CA Heather Ducimo Boulanger CA Erik DeWinne LGA Vice Chair CA David Hines CA James Scanlan MIA Chair CA Thomas Copeland CA Jay Wilhelm You can learn about the candidates on the Elections page on AlliedPilots.org. Pilots based at CLT, LGA, and MIA have until 0001 Central on Oct. 30 to cast a ballot . Domicile Events Visit AlliedPilots.org/Calendar to RSVP for any of these upcoming domicile events: CLT: Domicile Meeting on Oct. 30 DFW: Retirement Party on Nov. 9 ; Domicile Meeting on Dec. 3 ; Holiday Party on Dec. 6 LAX: Temecula Lunch on Oct. 16 ; San Diego Lunch on Nov. 12 ; Thousand Oaks Lunch on Nov. 13 ; Dana Point Lunch on Nov. 14 ; Temecula Lunch on Nov. 20 LGA: Retirement Party on Oct. 26 ORD: Holiday Party on Dec. 6 PHL: Retirement Party on Oct. 19 Week in Review Here are some recent messages you may have missed. Board of Directors: A Change in Leadership Board of Directors: First Officer Nick Silva, APA President President: Focusing on What Lies Ahead Vice President: Thanks to CA Sicher for His Service APA Information Hotline: APA Board of Directors Recalls President APA Information Hotline: APA Board of Directors Briefed on Survey Results APA Information Hotline: APA Board of Directors Reconvenes Fall Meeting APA Information Hotline: APA Board of Directors Elects FO Nick Silva as President APA Information Hotline: APA Board of Directors Concludes Fall Meeting Membership Committee: Emergency Relief Funds Available Scheduling Committee: PBS Bidding Opens Today Are You Willing to Serve? Each of these national committees or subcommittees has the indicated number of vacancies: Aeromedical Committee (0) Critical Incident Response Program Subcommittee (1) Disabled Pilot Awareness Subcommittee (3) Human Intervention Motivation Study Subcommittee (1) Pilot Occupational Health Subcommittee (2) Project Wingman Subcommittee (2) Captain’s Authority Committee (2) Communications Committee (0) National Communications Network (2) Economic and Financial Analysis Committee (1) Grey Eagles Liaison Committee (2) Information Technology Steering Committee (1) Professional Standards Committee (1) Training Committee (4) Checkmate (1 on 777) If you would like to serve on one or more of these committees, visit the Member Engagement Portal . Professional Standards FAQs What time frame can be expected when Professional Standards is working an issue? Professional Standards issues will normally be resolved within a few days. Due to scheduling complexities, some cases may take longer. The expectation is that committee volunteers will be as timely as possible and not delay the processing of any issue submitted to the PS committee. Most cases are resolved with two days. To read all of the FAQs, click here . Professional Standards’ 24/7 hotline: 817-402-2181 If You’re 50, Join The Grey Eagles Are you a pilot for American Airlines, at least age 50, active or retired? Please join The Grey Eagles for food, fun, and fellowship. We offer cruises, conventions, monthly luncheons, retirement dinners, professional mentoring, and assistance to surviving spouses – all for a one-time lifetime fee. Pilot Job Fairs and Future Pilot Seminars Future text-decoration: underline; background-color: transparent; transition: 0.2s; cursor: pointer; box-sizing: border-box;" target="_blank"> Click here for more information . Industry News For more about what’s happening in the industry, be sure to visit the Industry News page on AlliedPilots.org . 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First Officer Nick Silva, APA President Today, in compliance with the APA Constitution and Bylaws, Article IV, Section 3.C, your Board of Directors elected First Officer Nick Silva to serve as APA President for the remainder of the current term ending June 30, 2025. The upcoming National Officer elections will take place in accordance with a schedule established by the Secretary-Treasurer as set forth in APA C&B Article IX, Section 2.A. We would like to thank all those who expressed their willingness to be considered for election – we are fortunate to have had many highly qualified members who were willing to step up to serve the membership. We look forward to working with President Silva on behalf of each of you, our membership. In Unity, CA Paul McFarland, BOS Chair CA Gemma Meehan, BOS Vice Chair CA Dan Scola, CLT Chair CA Erik DeWinne, CLT Vice Chair CA Chris Wachter, DCA Chair CA Tom Lawler, DCA Vice Chair CA Brian Smith, DFW Chair FO Jason Gustin, DFW Vice Chair CA Bill Evans, LAX Chair CA Tim Dick, LAX Vice Chair CA Lawrence Cutler, LGA Chair CA Jim Scanlan, LGA Vice Chair CA Thomas Copeland, MIA Chair CA Anne Witcher, MIA Vice Chair CA Wes Smith, ORD Chair FO Paul Meyers, ORD Vice Chair FO Mike Drost, PHL Chair CA Brian Sweep, PHL Vice Chair CA Mike Saracino, PHX Chair CA Jeremy Ryder, PHX Vice Chair

A Change in Leadership Today, pursuant to the APA Constitution and Bylaws, Article IV, Section 5, Paragraph B, the Board of Directors recalled the APA President. The result of the recorded vote was 15-5. We encourage the membership to review today’s discussion and debate, which was held almost entirely in open session. The recording will be posted to AlliedPilots.org/Videos as soon as possible. The Board will fill the vacancy in accordance with C&B Article IV, Section 3, Paragraph C, before the conclusion of the Fall Board Meeting. In accordance with C&B Article IV, Section 4, Paragraph B, the Vice President will perform the duties of the President until such time as the vacancy has been filled. We thank CA Sicher for his service to our membership. In Unity, The APA Board of Directors

APA News Digest Oct. 6, 2024 Editor’s note: Some links in this message will work best if you log in to AlliedPilots.org before clicking them. In This Edition ... Runoff Round Voting Begins Tuesday Fall Board Meeting Begins Monday “Pilots Need Checklists” Family Awareness Committee: Critical Pilot Response Stands Ready Hotel Committee: Shoulder Season Climate Control Captain’s Authority Committee: Should You Accept the Aircraft? Information Technology Steering Committee: Changes to APA Pilot Forced Updates Pilot Occupational Health Subcommittee: Massive Solar Flares Detected Pilot Occupational Health Subcommittee: APA Represented at Cabin Air Conference Maintenance and Technical Analysis Committee: Pigs of the Week Membership Committee: APA Welcomes Leadership Class Membership Committee: Gone West Domicile Events Presidential Constitutional Interpretation – Article VII, Section 1.A.7 Week in Review Are You Willing to Serve? Closing of the Seniority Defense Fund Trust Professional Standards FAQ If You’re 50, Join The Grey Eagles Pilot Job Fairs and Future Pilot Seminars Runoff Round Voting Begins Tuesday The following Election Round results were certified by Sequent on Oct. 1: CLT Chair CA Heather Ducimo Boulanger: 337 CA Erik DeWinne: 337 CA Casey Granger: 47 CLT Vice Chair FO Hickory Ham: 401 FO Tammy Smart: 171 CA Michael Pfeifer: 149 LGA Chair CA Mark Lokey: 349 CA Jeff Kerr: 336 LGA Vice Chair CA James Scanlan: 339 CA David Hines: 250 CA Sam Pool: 96 MIA Chair CA Jay Wilhelm: 519 CA Thomas Copeland: 456 CA Andrew Weingram: 102 MIA Vice Chair FO James “Jamie” Funderburk: 671 CA Anne Witcher: 406 Congratulations to FO Ham, CA Lokey, and FO Funderburk, whose three-year terms will begin on Nov. 1. The CLT Chair, LGA Vice Chair, and MIA Chair winners will be determined via runoffs. The Runoff Round will open on Tuesday, Oct. 8, with the following candidates listed: CLT Chair CA Heather Ducimo Boulanger CA Erik DeWinne LGA Vice Chair CA David Hines CA James Scanlan MIA Chair CA Thomas Copeland CA Jay Wilhelm Click here to learn more about the candidates. Between 0000 Central on Oct. 8 and 0001 Central on Oct. 30, you can click here to cast your vote. Fall Board Meeting Begins Monday The APA Board of Directors will convene at union headquarters in Fort Worth on Monday, Oct. 7, for its regularly scheduled fall meeting. As you can see on the posted agenda , the meeting will include a Membership and Guest Hour on the first day. Policy stipulates that “Any APA member(s) in good standing or, with the consent of the Board, a guest of a member shall be allowed to address the board. Allocation of time will be 60 minutes divided by the number of members/guests desiring to speak; however, no individual will be afforded more than 10 minutes, including any questions/ answers by the Board. Members and guests must advise the meeting Chair of their desire to address the Board.” Please email asmith@alliedpilots.org if you wish to address the Board. The list of resolutions that may be considered during the Board meeting can be found here . “Pilots Need Checklists” The APA Communications Committee sent the following message to all members on Wednesday. When the Compass Project helped CA Kathy Shelton get back to the flight deck after more than two years on long-term disability, she came away from the experience “extremely impressed” with the support she received — so impressed, in fact, that CA Shelton decided to become a Compass Project volunteer just weeks after returning. She then spearheaded the development of the Compass Project’s return-to-work checklist . Remember, when you encounter a professional or personal challenge – or both simultaneously, which is often the case – APA can help through Project Wingman , the Compass Project , the Sudden Grief Response Program , our aeromedical team – including the APA Medical Advisors and the programs the Aeromedical Committee offers – and the many other peer support programs APA provides. If you find yourself unsure where to turn, remember the resources that are available to you as a member of the APA family. We’re here for you, and we will provide the support you need to get through whatever you’re experiencing. You can see more “ APA Member Stories ” on our YouTube account. Critical Pilot Response Stands Ready This is a new message from the APA Family Awareness Committee. CA Adam Rosenberg and FO Will Heybruck, who are both based at CLT, are among the pilots who have been contributing to Operation Airdrop in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. You can learn more about Operation Airdrop in this report from NBC News. With communities across the Southeast dealing with widespread devastation, APA’s Critical Pilot Response program has been working closely with the CLT Domicile to coordinate needs and resources. Please let us know if you need help, or can assist APA pilots and families, via CPR@alliedpilots.org or call/text Family Awareness Committee member CA Jerry Gemma at 561-703-2219. Shoulder Season Climate Control This is a new message from the APA Hotel Committee. One of the things that both AA and APA look at when we conduct a hotel site review is the type of climate control system the hotel utilizes. While newer buildings have modern HVAC systems that can heat and/or cool rooms on demand, older buildings tend to have two-pipe climate control systems. A two-pipe climate control system utilizes one pipe for heating and another pipe for cooling. This system circulates hot or chilled water through radiators or fan coils to regulate indoor temperatures. There are several constraints with these systems. The primary drawback of a two-pipe system is its inability to provide heating and cooling simultaneously. Additionally, maintaining consistent temperatures across multiple rooms or zones can be challenging. Different spaces may have varying exposure to sunlight, occupancy levels, and insulation quality, leading to uneven heating or cooling. This can result in hot or cold spots within a building. As seasons transition, maintaining comfortable indoor temperatures can be a challenge. In particular, the shoulder seasons – those periods between winter and spring or summer and fall – often present fluctuating weather conditions that can make traditional two-pipe systems less effective. Unfortunately, many hotels in Europe and some of our markets in the Northeast have two-pipe systems. When we are sourcing the market, we try to avoid contracting with hotels that have two-pipe systems; however, this can be difficult in markets where they are more prevalent. Transitioning between heating and cooling modes requires time for the system to adjust. It can take up to several days for the system to fully switch over. Because of this timeline, many properties will ensure they have a couple of consistent warm or cold days forecasted before making the switch. This delay can be particularly noticeable in the shoulder seasons, where temperatures fluctuate significantly. While you will not have as much control over the temperature in a two-pipe hotel, there are a few things you can do to mitigate discomfort during the shoulder season. If you are concerned about the room being too warm, ask for rooms on the east side of the building (if you are sleeping during the afternoon/night) and west side if you are a day sleeper. Keep your window shades drawn during the day to prevent sunlight from warming the room. Most two-pipe hotels will deliver fans to your room to assist in keeping the room cooler. If you have the opposite problem and the room is too cold, ask the hotel for additional blankets. We understand this type of climate control system is not desirable, and we always seek out properties with updated systems. One additional issue in Europe is that governments often set regulations on heating and cooling of buildings. AA Hotel Contracts communicates regularly with our European hotels about their plans to switch from AC to heat and vice versa. Some hotels are better at managing their systems than others, and we use your Hotel Survey data to determine whether the hotel is doing a good job. If they are not, and pilots are reporting uncomfortable stays, we ask AA to source the market. For more information, check out the recently updated QRH – Quick Reference Hotels document. This resource answers 99 percent of all hotel, transportation, and layover questions while providing helpful solutions. Suggestion: Download this QRH document to your AA iPad for easy access in the future. Should You Accept the Aircraft? This is a new message from the APA Captain’s Authority Committee. From Jetnet – Safety Systems, Efficiency and Compliance: The Safety Systems, Efficiency and Compliance department’s mission is to protect our customers, employees and equipment by maintaining a strong safety and compliance culture . From AA’s Rules of Conduct: -Conduct yourself in a moral and decent manner. -Consider the welfare of the Company and your fellow team members. Perform no act that is detrimental to either . Please continue to file Captain’s Authority Threats reports when warranted. Here are two such reports we recently received. Report #1 – Pressured to “Move the Metal” The previous crew reported that the evacuation horn began to sound in the flight deck as they left the aircraft. We called for maintenance and entered it in the EAML. Maintenance sent several mechanics to reset the system several different ways, which only resulted in the horn sounding intermittently. Ultimately the mechanic took the aircraft out of service. After this, several maintenance personnel and supervisors boarded and attempted to persuade me to take the aircraft because the horn was not currently sounding. I refused and finally asked my FO and cabin crew to leave the aircraft in order to allow the mechanics to work. The aircraft was taken out of service which delayed the flight enough to cause an illegal duty day and removal from flight. I later noticed the same aircraft at the same gate fully loaded with the jet bridge pulled and checked the EAML to discover the aircraft was signed off and given to another crew without additional maintenance performed. That crew attempted to push the aircraft, but the horn sounded after the cabin doors were closed and the slides were armed, resulting in the aircraft again being taken out of service. An erroneous evacuation horn could have resulted in slide deployment by passengers or flight attendants, causing an unnecessary evacuation and all the risks and hazards involved. Further, ignoring the evacuation horn by flight and cabin crews could lead to a delayed evacuation during an actual emergency. Report #2 – Director of Flight “Pilot Pushing” At 2010L I was awarded a sequence that had already been delayed seven hours for maintenance (MX), arriving to the airport at 2250. I called MX to address four AML entries, which included getting an Engineering Authorization for peeling erosion tape. After three hours of steady communication, coordination, and problem solving, it was 0230 and I was in the Yellow (AA Flight Training Threat Error Management model). We asked dispatch for a new aircraft to expedite departure and were assigned an aircraft with an INOP APU. I refused this second aircraft and received a third aircraft 15 minutes later. After transitioning from external electric to APU on the third aircraft, we experienced a fume event (strong smell of musty, sweaty socks associated with oil in the air conditioning system). Only the crew was onboard at this time, and I told them to disembark. A maintenance technician on the jetbridge stairs outside said to me, “If you don’t want to go, go home.” I had him repeat what he was saying to be sure I understood what he was trying to tell me. He repeated his first statement and added, “You didn’t like the first airplane, you didn’t like the second airplane, and you don’t like this airplane. If you don’t want to go, just go home.” I then told him, “When you want to talk professionally and respectfully, let me know,” and went back inside. I advised the CSM and MX that we would not take the airplane. I filled out the AML and I submitted a Smoke Odor Fume (SOF) form online. Departure was delayed to the next morning, and I returned home without reassignment. The next morning the Director of Flight stated that I should have taken the INOP APU aircraft and that the MEL’s Captain’s Authority to refuse this aircraft didn’t apply to my situation. He also assigned a Removal Code 15 (no pay removal) to the sequence (a violation of the CBA). APA Contract Compliance and AA Labor corrected this pay issue, and I received full pay for the 2-day sequence. MEL Introduction - Flight Crew Procedures  3.1.B “The Captain may request equipment requirements above the minimums listed in this MEL or CDL whenever, in the Captain’s judgment, such added equipment is essential to the safe and prudent operation of a particular flight under the unique conditions prevailing at the time.” FOM Preflight-Maintenance-AML 3m.1.7 Airworthiness Concerns/Questions “... The Captain has the authority to reject an aircraft prior to departure of a flight if dissatisfied with any aspect of the airworthiness/maintenance status of the aircraft.” Changes to APA Pilot Forced Updates This is a new message from the APA Information Technology Steering Committee. We have heard your feedback regarding the forced update required when a new version of an application is released. When pilots need immediate information, it’s not always feasible to wait for the latest update to download, especially in areas with a slow connection. With that in mind, we have made changes to this process. With Version 2.9.4 of APA Pilot, upon opening the app, you will be given the option to update immediately or to delay updating to some point within the time frame stated in the message. Press the X in the top right corner if you wish to delay the installation. Note: APA IT will utilize this capability for future updates when possible. In addition, please note that while you may choose to delay the installation, there will be a limit to the length of the delay; typically, this will be for three days. Decommissioning of Legacy MyOT: As a reminder, the APA IT Department will soon begin decommissioning the legacy MyOT application. Please use the next week to transition your preferences to the new MyOT Beta environment. Complete access to the legacy MyOT and its notifications will be available until Oct. 11. MyOT Beta currently provides notifications within an average of 11 seconds of the legacy product, with many produced as much as 45 seconds quicker. However, APA IT will continue to work toward bringing down that differential further. Android Push Notifications: A bug causing Android devices not to receive push notifications has been fixed. If you are still experiencing this issue, please visit the Google Play store and download Version 2.9.6 of APA Pilot. New Favorites Available: Many of the services available on the APA Pilot app are now available on your desktop and can be added to your custom list of Favorites. Links to these services can also be found on our IT Steering Committee webpage . Massive Solar Flares Detected This is a new message from the APA Aeromedical Committee’s Pilot Occupational Health Subcommittee. The NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center recently observed two massive solar flares aimed Earthward. One is the largest since 2017. The flares ejected large amounts of plasma that are expected to reach Earth this weekend. This is similar in nature to the May geomagnetic storm that saw auroras in the southern United States. This storm may also cause auroras visible to southern latitudes and the potential to disrupt navigation satellites, particularly at high latitudes. If you happen to experience any disruptions to navigation or radio sources, please file a CERS report under Space Weather/Navigation/Radio Blackout (current FOM procedure). Please reference the Pilot Occupational Health page on AlliedPilots.org for more information or reach out to the committee with any questions: cmte-occupationalhealth@alliedpilots.org. APA Represented at Cabin Air Conference This is a new message from the APA Aeromedical Committee’s Pilot Occupational Health Subcommittee. CA Rondeau Flynn, CA Bridget Van Scoy, CA John Adams, CA Kevin Macelhaney, and CA Joshua Hicks Your APA Pilot Occupational Health team recently traveled to London for the Aircraft Cabin Air International Conference hosted by the Global Cabin Air Quality Executive . The conference focused on the effects of smoke, odor, fumes (SOF) events and methods of prevention. Attendees included representatives from airlines, pilots’ unions, cabin crew unions, aircraft manufacturers, lubricant manufacturers, professors, and medical professionals. A few crewmembers who were affected by SOF events presented how those events affected their careers and personal lives. These stories highlight the importance of education and outreach to navigate a SOF event. Many potential solutions were brought to the table, including cabin air not originating from bleed air (removing the potential for engine lubrication leaks causing SOF events), catalytic converters and filters (preventing hazardous volatile organic compounds from entering the cabin), and non-toxic engine lubrication. Your Pilot Occupational Health Subcommittee is working hard to ensure you are well represented. We are utilizing multiple avenues to improve your safety and wellbeing. We are working to influence legislation, to advocate for the use of safer equipment, to provide better medical care and understanding, to streamline incident response, and to implement company policies to take care of our aircrew. If you have had a SOF event and need to reach the POH team, please call 817-302-2154, ext. 2. Pigs of the Week APA commends American Airlines’ hardworking aircraft maintenance technicians for their outstanding work. We believe they are the best in the business. When repetitive problems do arise, they’re often due to managerial decisions that fail to properly prioritize tasks and to management’s decision to outsource a significant portion of the airline’s maintenance to offshore, third-party repair stations. Since Sept. 14, B777 aircraft 7AL has been written up six times for left engine bleed air, been out of service once, and been on MEL five times. At the time of this writing, it remained on MEL and was restricted to Class 1 or 2 maintenance stations. APA Welcomes Leadership Class This is a new message from the APA Membership Committee. Click the image for a closer look. On Oct. 2, the APA Membership Committee hosted a casual dinner for the following pilots who were in Fort Worth for American Airlines’ Professionalism, Leadership, and Mentoring class: Hobson Black, Dominic Delrosso, Daniel Frank, Jonathan Hudik, Ryan Kline, Corey Leuwerke, Maci Minor, Todd Murphey, Heath Reed, David Reiff, and Daniel Wold. Gone West This is a new message from the APA Membership Committee. We extend our deepest sympathies to the loved ones of these pilots, whose deaths we learned of in August and September: Dorn Porter, 78, on Jan. 7, 2023; Steve Alderson, 72, on May 6, 2024; Joe D’Ambra, 80, on May 27; Jim Baker, 93, on June 5; Tom Carrigan, 76, on July 1; Mike Davis, 80, on July 6; Mike Madden, 78, on July 11; Chuck Schulz, 88, on July 11; Alan Abell, 74, on July 13; Lewis Insley, 76, on July 18; Bob Farrell, 91, on July 22; Wally Cullum, 86, on July 26; Don Werthe, 91, on July 26; Herb Carter, 82, on July 28; Ed Mitchell, 95, on July 31; Bob Johnson, 92, on Aug. 3; Al Wolchak, 95, on Aug. 5; Paul Cowdrey, 70, on Aug. 6; Don Schweitzer, 94, on Aug. 8; Ed Svetlik, 88, on Aug. 8; Jim Thomas, 91, on Aug. 12; Mike White, 76, on Aug. 13; Ron McGetrick, 74, on Aug. 15; Jack Clough, 86, on Aug. 16; Bob Morgan, 87, on Aug. 17; Nick Breheny, 78, on Aug. 18; Rich Secor, 80, on Aug. 19; Eric Furst, 77, on Aug. 22; Ed Zenner, 74, on Aug. 24; Roald “Skip” Gustafson, 84, on Aug. 26; Chuck Mullaney, 88, on Aug. 27; Kenneth “KB” Bryan, 92, on Aug. 29; Linda Parks, 71, on Aug. 31; George Partlo, 86, on Sept. 5; and Tim Benson, 71, on Sept. 14. Domicile Events Visit AlliedPilots.org/Calendar to RSVP for any of these upcoming domicile events: BOS: Telephone Town Hall Meeting on Oct. 7 DFW: Telephone Town Hall Meeting on Oct. 8; Retirement Party on Nov. 9 ; Holiday Party on Dec. 6 LAX: San Diego Lunch on Oct. 8 ; Thousand Oaks Lunch on Oct. 9 ; Dana Point Lunch on Oct. 10 ; Temecula Lunch on Oct. 16 LGA: Telephone Town Hall Meeting on Oct. 7; Retirement Party on Oct. 26 ORD: Telephone Town Hall Meeting on Oct. 8 PHL: Telephone Town Hall Meeting on Oct. 8; Retirement Party on Oct. 19 Presidential Constitutional Interpretation – Article VII, Section 1.A.7 The APA Constitution and Bylaws gives the APA President the exclusive authority to enforce the C text-decoration: underline; background-color: transparent; transition: 0.2s; cursor: pointer; box-sizing: border-box;" target="_blank"> this interpretation regarding the meaning of Article VII, Section 1.A.7 of the C height: 0.5px; background-color: darkgray; overflow: visible; border-width: 1px 0px 0px; border-right-style: initial; border-bottom-style: initial; border-left-style: initial; border-right-color: initial; border-bottom-color: initial; border-left-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-top-style: solid; border-top-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="margin: 20px 0 30px 0;height: 0.5px;background-color: darkgray;"> Week in Review Here are some recent messages you may have missed. President: A Right and a Responsibility Domicile Officers: Voter Lists Are You Willing to Serve? Each of these national committees or subcommittees has the indicated number of vacancies: Aeromedical Committee (0) Critical Incident Response Program Subcommittee (1) Disabled Pilot Awareness Subcommittee (3) Human Intervention Motivation Study Subcommittee (1) Pilot Occupational Health Subcommittee (2) Project Wingman Subcommittee (2) Captain’s Authority Committee (2) Communications Committee (0) National Communications Network (2) Economic and Financial Analysis Committee (1) Grey Eagles Liaison Committee (2) Professional Standards Committee (1) Scheduling Committee (5) Training Committee (4) Checkmate (1 on 777) If you would like to serve on one or more of these committees, visit the Member Engagement Portal . Closing of the Seniority Defense Fund Trust The directors of the Allied Pilots Association Seniority Defense Fund Trust Agreement (SDF Trust) have decided to close it and distribute all remaining assets to the APA Emergency Relief the SDF Trust provided funding to the American Airlines Merger Committee during the seniority integration proceedings. The directors have determined that the purposes of the SDF Trust have been achieved, the seniority issues that arose from the merger of US Airways and American Airlines have all been adjudicated, and no more grievances or other issues are anticipated for which the SDF Trust would be needed. The SDF Trust is an independent entity not controlled by APA. The SDF Trust’s directors decided to close it and asked APA to publish this announcement. According to the directors, all accounts have been paid, a final audit has been conducted, and there is no outstanding business that requires continuation of the SDF Trust. Legacy American Airlines pilots who desire to view the final audit may do so at the legal offices of James height: 0.5px; background-color: darkgray; overflow: visible; border-width: 1px 0px 0px; border-right-style: initial; border-bottom-style: initial; border-left-style: initial; border-right-color: initial; border-bottom-color: initial; border-left-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-top-style: solid; border-top-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="margin: 20px 0 30px 0;height: 0.5px;background-color: darkgray;"> Professional Standards FAQs What happens with a management referral? When a Professional Standards volunteer and a manager are both working the same issue, it is the responsibility of the volunteer to determine whether management intends to stay involved or is willing to hand the case over to Professional Standards. The volunteer and management will work together to determine whether the issue could be completed through the Professional Standards process. If an agreeable resolution is not made, the parties are encouraged to elevate the issue to the national committee for resolution or guidance. In all cases, Professional Standards will not accept an issue if management remains involved. To read all of the FAQs, click here . Professional Standards’ 24/7 hotline: 817-402-2181 If You’re 50, Join The Grey Eagles Are you a pilot for American Airlines, at least age 50, active or retired? Please join The Grey Eagles for food, fun, and fellowship. We offer cruises, conventions, monthly luncheons, retirement dinners, professional mentoring, and assistance to surviving spouses – all for a one-time lifetime fee. 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APA News Digest Sept. 27, 2024 Editor’s note: Some links in this message will work best if you log in to AlliedPilots.org before clicking them. In This Edition ... Agenda Set for Fall Board Meeting Election Round Voting Ends Monday Night Compass Project Committee: Papyrus Will Point You in Right Direction Government Affairs Committee: Congress Conducts Hearings on FAA and Boeing Government Affairs Committee: Bills Would Refine Aeromedical Policies Hotel Committee: Tips for Navigating IROPs IT Steering Committee: Decommissioning of Legacy MyOT Has Been Delayed Maintenance and Technical Analysis Committee: Pigs of the Week Membership Committee: APA Welcomes Leadership Class Membership Committee: Congratulations to Recent Retirees CA Peter Gamble Calls it a “Carreah” Southeastern Oklahoma State University to Honor CA Terry Barker APA Medical Minute – Cholesterol Medications Civil Aviation Medical Association Recognizes APA’s Kathy Parr Domicile Events Week in Review Are You Willing to Serve? Closing of the Seniority Defense Fund Trust Professional Standards FAQ If You’re 50, Join The Grey Eagles Pilot Job Fairs and Future Pilot Seminars Agenda Set for Fall Board Meeting The APA Board of Directors will convene at union headquarters in Fort Worth on Monday, Oct. 7, for its regularly scheduled fall meeting. As you can see on the posted agenda , the meeting will include a Membership and Guest Hour on the first day. Policy stipulates that “Any APA member(s) in good standing or, with the consent of the Board, a guest of a member shall be allowed to address the board. Allocation of time will be 60 minutes divided by the number of members/guests desiring to speak; however, no individual will be afforded more than 10 minutes, including any questions/ answers by the Board. Members and guests must advise the meeting Chair of their desire to address the Board.” Please email asmith@alliedpilots.org if you wish to address the Board. Election Round Voting Ends Monday Night The Election Round voting period opened on Sept. 9 for elections at CLT, LGA, and MIA. Each domicile will elect a Chair and a Vice Chair for three-year terms that begin on Nov. 1. The following candidates are listed on the ballots: CLT Chair CA Heather Ducimo Boulanger CA Erik DeWinne CA Casey Granger CLT Vice Chair FO Hickory Ham CA Michael Pfeifer FO Tammy Smart LGA Chair CA Jeff Kerr CA Mark Lokey LGA Vice Chair CA David Hines CA Sam Pool CA James Scanlan MIA Chair CA Thomas Copeland CA Andrew Weingram CA Jay Wilhelm MIA Vice Chair FO James “Jamie” Funderburk CA Anne Witcher The Election Round voting period will close at 0100 Eastern on Oct. 1. If necessary, Runoff Round voting would begin at 0100 Eastern on Oct. 8. Click here to learn more about the candidates, and click here to cast your vote. Papyrus Will Point You in Right Direction This is a new message from the APA Compass Project Committee. American Airlines’ vast operation is sure to bring inclement weather, delays, cancellations and a plethora of other challenges. We need to be ready to face these challenges. There is a very useful tool that will point you to all the information you need to navigate irregular operations, schedule changes, hotel issues, reassignments, RO, and all Compass Project documents, among many other things. This tool is Papyrus. From your mobile device, access Papyrus through the APA Pilot app. Type a few keywords of the subject you are searching for in the search box and documents containing those keywords will be at your fingertips. With the integrated auto-synchronization, Papyrus ensures that you always have the most up-to-date documents. What is best, all Papyrus content is available offline! We encourage you to take advantage of this great asset. Please contact our volunteers via email compassproject@alliedpilots.org or call 817-302-2401 with any questions you may have. The APA Compass Project is an industry-leading pilot mentoring and support program. Compass offers one-on-one support from experienced line-pilot sponsors, as well as tutorial videos and an extensive database of stage-based documents covering a number of helpful topics that are beneficial to all pilots. Click here for more information . Congress Conducts Hearings on FAA and Boeing This is a new message from the APA Government Affairs Committee. FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker testified about his agency’s oversight of Boeing during a pair of Congressional hearings this week. The only uniformed pilot present for both hearings was CA Ken Johnson of your Government Affairs Committee. Click the image to watch Tuesday’s House hearing. Click the image to watch Wednesday’s Senate hearing. You can read about the hearings in these articles posted to the Industry News page on AlliedPilots.org. ABC News: “ Senate probe reveals Boeing’s ‘troubling and recurring’ safety failings ” Politico: “ Senators want to see major changes at Boeing. The FAA says that could take years ” Reuters: “ FAA vows to hold Boeing accountable, revamp agency safety program ” The Seattle Times: “ Facing skeptical Senate committee, FAA chief defends Boeing oversight ” UPI: “ Boeing has improved on safety but needs more time, head of FAA tells Congress ” Bills Would Refine Aeromedical Policies This is a new message from the APA Government Affairs Committee. APA President CA Ed Sicher with U.S. Rep. Sean Casten APA President CA Ed Sicher recently met with U.S. Rep. Sean Casten of Illinois, who has introduced two bills regarding aeromedical issues: The Aviation Medication Transparency Act calls on the FAA to maintain a public list of the medications active pilots can take while undergoing medical treatment. The Mental Health in Aviation Act encourages pilots to report mental health issues without fear of losing their jobs. It also calls on the FAA to annually review its policies on mental health-related special issuances for pilots and air traffic controllers. APA is championing these pieces of legislation, which would allow pilots to make informed medical decisions. Tips for Navigating IROPs This is a new message from the APA Hotel Committee. We are sure to feel the effects of Hurricane Helene through the operation this weekend, and we consequently expect longer-than-normal wait times for the Hotel/Limo Desk. We recommend using the hotel options in the Electronic Communication System (ECS) if the call waits are excessive or if you prefer not to call. Please coordinate with your entire crew – including the flight attendants – so that only one person contacts the Hotel/Limo Desk on the crew’s behalf. Multiple members of the crew reaching out at the same time overburdens the desk and leads to increased wait times for other crews. Furthermore, it does not reduce your overall wait. Let your FAs know you can request rooms for them in addition to the pilots’ rooms via the ECS app, as they are unfamiliar and do not have access to it. For more information, reference our “ Hotel/Limo Options in ECS ” article in the Sept. 6 edition of the News Digest. Decommissioning of Legacy MyOT Has Been Delayed This is a new message from the APA Information Technology Steering Committee. Due to continued feedback from our MyOT Beta testing phase, the APA IT Department has delayed the decommissioning of the legacy MyOT application located within Mobile Sabre. This is now planned to occur on Oct. 4. We are taking this extra time to refine and enhance overall performance in order to provide the best possible product. We appreciate your patience and understanding. An update to MyOT Beta and Trips Marketplace Beta will be released the morning of Sept. 30. You will NOT need to update the APA Pilot mobile app; however, you will need to force close and reopen it to access the new features. Please note that the updates to Trips Marketplace Beta will have no immediate effect. These enhancements have been added to assist with testing capabilities and are a prerequisite to the broader open release (Beta 3) expected to be available to our members the week of Oct. 7. MyOT Beta Release Notes: Corrected default values for sign-in and termination times Fixed ratios for Pay/TAFB and Credit/Pay Enhanced data cleansing, error handling, and logging operations associated with AA OpsHub data feed consumption Adjusted backend OpsHub and Sabre processing scaling factors Note:  An additional minor release will occur on Oct. 3 to address a UTC vs. HBT discrepancy. APA IT continuously monitors and updates the MyOT Beta data feed for reliability. As always, we encourage all feedback, as it is invaluable in helping us improve the services we provide to our membership. Pigs of the Week APA commends American Airlines’ hardworking aircraft maintenance technicians for their outstanding work. We believe they are the best in the business. When repetitive problems do arise, they’re often due to managerial decisions that fail to properly prioritize tasks and to management’s decision to outsource a significant portion of the airline’s maintenance to offshore, third-party repair stations. Since Aug. 6, A321 aircraft 914 has been written up nine times for a Class II air bleed fault, has been out of service six times, and has been on MEL four times. It was most recently signed off on Sept. 21. Since June 13, A321 aircraft 954 has been written up 12 times for a Class II air bleed fault, has been out of service five times, and has been on MEL eight times. It was most recently signed off on Sept. 26. APA Welcomes Leadership Class This is a new message from the APA Membership Committee. Click the image for a closer look. On Sept. 25, the APA Membership Committee hosted a casual dinner for the following pilots who were in Fort Worth for American Airlines’ Professionalism, Leadership, and Mentoring class: Evan Bottorff, Nicholas Chaplin, Joshua Correa, Joshua Crowley, Daniel Edelsberg, Mahmood Enawe, Amani Evensen, Jorge Giovannini, Todd Holbrook, Jared Jones, Christopher Oerter, Jason Robinson, Keith Scharer, James Shawn, Konstantin Shevnin, Ryan Skubik, Alexander Spencer Averhart, Brandon Turner, Jeffrey Wegner, and Armia Yacoub. Congratulations to Recent Retirees This is a new message from the APA Membership Committee. We would like to recognize and congratulate the following pilots who retired in July and August. BOS: FO Peter Gonya and CA David Miller CLT: FO John Allison, CA Robert Ballard, FO Ken Linkous, CA Michael Livers, CA David Mudge, CA Robert Owen, CA Randall Page, CA Gregory Pietrocola, CA John Robinson, CA Robert Steljes, CA Joseph Thomas Jr., and CA Charles Wood Jr. DCA: CA George Irish Jr., CA Stephen Kaiser, CA Terrence O’Toole, and CA James Wilmer DFW: CA Clint Beedle, FO Kurt Bjorn, CA Charles Bowen, CA Doug Brown, CA Earl Brunner, FO Thomas Carr, CA Mike Ciaccio, CA Thomas Colburn, CA Dominic Currieri, CA Patrick Danis, FO Charles Dickenson, CA Kathi Durst, CA James Dwyer, CA Jesse Falcon, CA William Findley, CA Robert Glathe, CA Russell Grieco, CA Steven Haase, CA Jeffry Hamlin, CA Scott Harrington, FO Robert Helmus, CA William Herron, CA Michael Himes, CA Steven Holmstrom, CA David Homburger, CA James Karukas, CA Lawrence Kelly, CA Michael Kirsch, CA Steven Kline, FO Joseph Marincel, CA Frank Maury, CA Michael McCartan, FO James Meek, CA Dennis Merrill, CA James Morrison, CA Robert Ramsey, FO Gregory Rhodes, FO Nancy Richardson, CA Richard Rider, FO Mark Roberts, CA Eric Roth, CA Mitchell Sander, CA Gary Sherman, CA David Small, CA Thomas Snelling, CA Dean Swanson, CA Stephen Thomas, FO Stephen Toldy, CA Michael Turner, CA Mark Victor, CA Clark Walker, FO Michael Wallstater, CA John Wooden, CA Thomas Woods, FO John York, and FO D. Zand LAX: CA Daniel Ables, CA Michael Donohue, CA Thomas Harwood, FO James Herrin, FO Richard Jones, CA Kevin McGlynn, FO Andrew Merrick, and CA John Roberts LGA: CA Scott Berger, FO Charles Clark, FO William Jones, CA Paul MacIsaac, CA Michael Sturges, CA David Terwilliger, and CA Teresa VandenDolder MIA: CA Edward Allport, CA Carlos Ayuso, CA Catherine Beirne, CA Dale Caldwell, FO Walter Chernoch, CA Susan Cunningham, CA Joseph Delisle, CA William Devine, CA Peter Hagemann, FO Michael Haskins, CA Byron Jaffe, CA Michael Kennedy, FO Michael Krkuc, FO Brian Leazenby, CA Frederick Logan, FO Berry Long, CA Charles Martin, CA Keith Quisenberry, CA Bryan Reich, CA Stephen Tate, CA Kent Thorpe, CA Steve Walker, and CA Jack White ORD: CA Timothy Cox, CA Alonzo Haney, CA Michael Piotrowski, FO Kevin Sheets, and FO Nancy Wudtke PHL: FO Alfred Byrne, FO John Carlisle, CA Douglas Chappius, CA Ken Clark, CA Ronald Davis, FO Emily Dent d’Almuano, CA Thomas Evans, FO Mark Gesing, CA William Holden, CA Dennis James, CA Richard Kirkendall, CA Robert Knapp, FO Betty Ludtke, CA James Niles, CA Larry Quick, FO Keith Rodriguez, CA Arthur Slowey, FO John Thompson, CA Michael Walsh, and CA Scott Weaver PHX: CA Alfred Casby, CA Maren Cochran, CA Timothy Hardy, CA Brian Izard, CA Charles Morgante, and CA Craig Stefanisko CA Peter Gamble Calls it a “Carreah” CA Peter Gamble, who served four terms as BOS Domicile Chair, retired this week after more than 34 years of service. His final sequence was JFK-LHR-BOS-LHR-JFK, and his BOS layover began with a Fini Flight celebration on Sept. 19. During his eight years on the APA Board of Directors (2015-2023), CA Gamble was also a member of the Compensation Committee and the Financial Audit Committee. He additionally served on three ad hoc committees: 737 MAX Return to Service, 9/11 20th Anniversary Memorial, and Non-Routine Flight Operations Quality Assurance. Congratulations, “Petah,” and thank you for your service to your fellow pilots! We will never forget your memorable instructions for handling RAM Mounts. Southeastern Oklahoma State University to Honor CA Terry Barker In November of 2022, longtime APA volunteer CA Terry Barker lost his life in a midair collision during the Wings Over Dallas airshow. CA Barker will be honored by Southeastern Oklahoma State University during its Distinguished Alumni Awards Banquet , which is scheduled for Oct. 4. Another former APA volunteer, CA Johnathan Benton, posthumously received the same honor from the university last year. APA Medical Minute – Cholesterol Medications In the latest edition of the APA Medical Minute , APA Medical Advisor Kathy Parr discusses what pilots need to know if they take medications to control cholesterol. You can watch previous Medical Minute videos on APA’s YouTube channel. Civil Aviation Medical Association Recognizes APA’s Kathy Parr Kathy Parr with Dr. Andrew H. Miller, a member of the CAMA Board of Trustees APA Medical Advisor Kathy Parr has been honored with a prestigious fellowship by the Civil Aviation Medical Association . According to CAMA, “fellowship in the organization signifies a major accomplishment in an individual’s career in aerospace medicine” and “priority will be given to those CAMA members who have made significant contributions to civil aviation medicine.” Throughout CAMA’s history, the organization has typically conferred fellowships on medical doctors. Its selection of Ms. Parr this year, in addition to Medical Advisors Manager Marsha Reekie last year, speaks volumes about the quality of personalized aeromedical care that APA’s team of nurses provide to our membership and the recognition and reputation they have industrywide. Domicile Events Click the image for a closer look. Dozens of pilots and guests gathered at the Ballantyne Charlotte Hotel last Saturday for a retirement party. Visit AlliedPilots.org/Calendar to RSVP for any of these upcoming domicile events: BOS: Telephone Town Hall Meeting on Oct. 7 DFW: Telephone Town Hall Meeting on Oct. 8; Retirement Party on Nov. 9 ; Holiday Party on Dec. 6 LAX: San Diego Lunch on Oct. 8 ; Thousand Oaks Lunch on Oct. 9 ; Dana Point Lunch on Oct. 10 ; Temecula Lunch on Oct. 16 LGA: Domicile Meeting on Oct. 3 ; Telephone Town Hall Meeting on Oct. 7; Retirement Party on Oct. 26 ORD: Telephone Town Hall Meeting on Oct. 8 PHL: Telephone Town Hall Meeting on Oct. 8; Retirement Party on Oct. 19 Week in Review Here are some recent messages you may have missed. Communications Committee: Did You Vote Yet? Family Awareness Committee: Critical Pilot Response: Tropical Storm Helene  Safety Committee: Aviation Safety Action Program Seeks Volunteers Are You Willing to Serve? Each of these national committees or subcommittees has the indicated number of vacancies: Aeromedical Committee (0) Disabled Pilot Awareness Subcommittee (3) Human Intervention Motivation Study Subcommittee (1) Pilot Occupational Health Subcommittee (2) Project Wingman Subcommittee (3) Captain’s Authority Committee (2) Communications Committee (0) National Communications Network (2) Economic and Financial Analysis Committee (1) Grey Eagles Liaison Committee (2) Professional Standards Committee (1) Scheduling Committee (5) Training Committee (4) Checkmate (1 on 777) If you would like to serve on one or more of these committees, visit the Member Engagement Portal . Closing of the Seniority Defense Fund Trust The directors of the Allied Pilots Association Seniority Defense Fund Trust Agreement (SDF Trust) have decided to close it and distribute all remaining assets to the APA Emergency Relief the SDF Trust provided funding to the American Airlines Merger Committee during the seniority integration proceedings. The directors have determined that the purposes of the SDF Trust have been achieved, the seniority issues that arose from the merger of US Airways and American Airlines have all been adjudicated, and no more grievances or other issues are anticipated for which the SDF Trust would be needed. The SDF Trust is an independent entity not controlled by APA. The SDF Trust’s directors decided to close it and asked APA to publish this announcement. According to the directors, all accounts have been paid, a final audit has been conducted, and there is no outstanding business that requires continuation of the SDF Trust. Legacy American Airlines pilots who desire to view the final audit may do so at the legal offices of James height: 0.5px; background-color: darkgray; overflow: visible; border-width: 1px 0px 0px; border-right-style: initial; border-bottom-style: initial; border-left-style: initial; border-right-color: initial; border-bottom-color: initial; border-left-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-top-style: solid; border-top-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="margin: 20px 0 30px 0;height: 0.5px;background-color: darkgray;"> Professional Standards FAQs Can management continue with a traditional process after releasing a case to Professional Standards? No. Once an issue has been released to Professional Standards, management will not pursue action against an employee for actions contained in the referral. To read all of the FAQs, click here . 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APA News Digest Sept. 20, 2024 Editor’s note: Some links in this message will work best if you log in to AlliedPilots.org before clicking them. In This Edition ... Dream Flights: 7,000 Flights and Counting Jumpseat/Non-Rev Committee: Don’t Forget to Check in With the Captain Hotel Committee: Overage Hotels for October Information Technology Steering Committee: Updates on Our Latest Releases Safety Committee: Aviation Safety Action Program Seeks Volunteers Critical Incident Response Program: CIRP Volunteer of the Quarter Aeromedical Committee: Our Recommended Reading List Maintenance and Technical Analysis Committee: Pigs of the Week Membership Committee: APA Welcomes Leadership Class APA Medical Minute – Over-the-Counter Medications AAL’s “Commercial Reset Could Take Time” Credit Card Revenue: Delta ($7B) Beat American ($5.2B) APA Welcomed to NATCA Conference Domicile Elections Domicile Events Week in Review Are You Willing to Serve? Professional Standards FAQ If You’re 50, Join The Grey Eagles Pilot Job Fairs and Future Pilot Seminars Dream Flights: 7,000 Flights and Counting Dream Flights visited DFW on Wednesday, flying four veterans in WWII-era Boeing Stearman biplanes. For the past few years, APA has been a proud supporter of Dream Flights, which characterizes its mission as giving back to those who gave. Several APA members have served as Dream Flights pilots, with LAX-based FO Zach Harris of the APA Professional Standards Committee at the controls for Wednesday’s flights honoring these veterans: Carlyle Hayes, 99, a U.S. Coast Guard veteran who patrolled the East Coast during WWII hunting for enemy submarines. (Mr. Hayes was on board for Dream Flights’ 7,000th flight.) Al Chatwin, 98, a U.S. Navy veteran who served in the Pacific Theater. Jerry Brown, 92, a U.S. Air Force veteran who served as a radar operator during the Korean War and thereafter. Bill Henry, 76, a U.S. Army veteran who served in the 1st Cavalry Division during the Vietnam War. You can see more photos on APA’s Facebook page. We have also uploaded a video to our YouTube account. Additionally, KDFW-TV (Fox), KTVT-TV (CBS), and KXAS-TV (NBC) covered Wednesday’s Dream Flights visit for their viewers. Don’t Forget to Check in With the Captain This is a new message from the APA Jumpseat/Non-Rev Committee. You listed for a jumpseat and got a boarding pass – hooray! Do you need to check in with the Captain? It’s always a good idea, even when deadheading or non-revving, to let a Captain know there is a pilot on board. Checking in with the Captain is required in these situations: 1. When issued a “W” pass on any AA flight , present your ID and boarding pass to the Captain. Introduce yourself as an AA pilot who has been awarded a “W” pass and state, “I would like permission to ride in your jumpseat.” AA pilots listed for a JRS listing (D1/2W) and issued a cabin seat are non-rev passengers and not considered additional crew members (ACM). 2. When issued a FDJ or cabin seat on OAL flight where you are using jumpseat privileges (not a confirmed seat you purchased or an ID90), have your medical and certificate ready to present. Introduce yourself, who you work for, and state, “I would like permission to ride in your jumpseat” or “I would like your permission to occupy a cabin seat as a jumpseater.” In both cases, you are an ACM, and checking in with the Captain is required. Also, proper jumpseat attire includes your airline uniform or business casual attire – no denim. APA does not recommend leather “tennis type” shoes, as they may be considered athletic shoes. Overage Hotels for October This is a new message from the APA Hotel Committee. Below is the list of overage hotels that will be utilized in October. If you are scheduled to stay at one of these properties, we recommend you review our recent article about non-contracted hotels . BMG: SpringHill Suites Bloomington CID: Avid CLE: Crowne Plaza Playhouse and Hilton Garden Inn Airport DCA: Residence Inn Capital View LBB: The Overton LEX: Springhill Fritz Farm MFE: Casa De Palmas ONT: Doubletree Ontario Airport and Embassy Suites Ontario PIT: Crowne Plaza South and Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh PVD: Hilton Downtown Providence SDF: The Brown Hotel UVF: Zoetry Marigot Bay XNA: Aloft, Hampton Inn, and Hilton Garden Inn For more information, check out the recently updated QRH – Quick Reference Hotels document. This resource answers 99 percent of all hotel, transportation, and layover questions while providing helpful solutions. Suggestion: Download this QRH document to your AA iPad for easy access in the future. Updates on Our Latest Releases This is a new message from the APA Information Technology Steering Committee. MyOT Being Decommissioned and Replaced with MyOT Beta On Sept. 27, the original MyOT will be decommissioned and replaced with the new MyOT Beta service currently available in the APA Pilot app. For MyOT Beta setup instructions and FAQs, please visit the Latest Releases section of our committee’s webpage. An update to MyOT Beta was released this week. It included a major overhaul to the service, incorporating elements from the AA OpsHub data feed. We welcome as much feedback as possible to ensure it continues to perform as expected for our pilots. APA Pilot App Services Now Available Via Desktop The following APA Pilot app services can now be accessed through your desktop browser: Commute Info Global Preferences IMAX MyOT Beta Reserve Sentinel Trip Info Trips Marketplace Beta Wind Components An “APA Pilot App Direct Links” link has been added to the Quick Links menu on AlliedPilots.org. Robocall v2.0 to be Released Soon The APA Robocall product has been significantly overhaled to support call redundancy, adding an “Acknowledge Call” feature and integrating a second vendor for alternate call routing. When you enable the “Acknowledge Call” feature, Robocall will ask you to actively respond by pressing any digit on your phone to confirm you have received the message. Failing to press the digit, having the call go directly to voicemail, or not receiving the call due to a provider failure will immediately result in another call from the designated secondary provider. All you need to do to enable this feature is check the “Acknowledge Call” option by the phone number(s) you have associated in Robocall. Aviation Safety Action Program Seeks Volunteers This is an updated message from the APA Safety Committee. The APA Safety Committee is looking for several line pilots to serve with the Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP), one of the cornerstones of the AA Safety Management System. As the volume of ASAP reports increases, we need additional committee members to handle the growing workload. Candidates need strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills, excellent writing ability, and solid deductive reasoning. Among the duties of our ASAP volunteers: Conducting pilot debriefs of ASAP events to identify root causes and assist in developing mitigation strategies to help prevent a recurrence. Participating with American Airlines Safety and the Federal Aviation Administration in twice-weekly meetings as an APA Event Review Committee member to research, process, and respond to ASAP reports. Tracking and trending recurring events to mitigate identified risks. APA is committed to working with the FAA and American Airlines Safety personnel to effect meaningful change and strengthen the airline’s safety culture. We encourage you to apply if you are interested in contributing to this effort. The application window will remain open until Oct. 4. We will invite qualified applicants to interview while the application window is open and after it closes. Send your resume and cover letter (no phone calls, please) to: Amber Callahan Safety, Training, Security, Aeromedical, and Professional Standards Coordinator STSAP-Admin@alliedpilots.org CIRP Volunteer of the Quarter This is a new message from the Critical Incident Response Program Subcommittee. DFW-based 777 CA Jeff Rich is a man of many talents, and we’re grateful he somehow finds time in his busy schedule to serve as a CIRP volunteer. A Navy veteran, CA Rich served as a KC/C-130 pilot based in Rota, Spain, participating in a broad range of missions throughout Europe, North Africa, and the Near East. He also served as an instructor at Naval Air Station Pensacola and developed a program for at-risk school children in the area. He joined American Airlines in 1992. In his free time, CA Rich mentors aspiring young aviators and enjoys organic gardening, cooking, skiing, and mountain biking. If you need help figuring out which vegetables grow in tough Texas soil, he’s your man! Our Recommended Reading List This is a new message from the APA Aeromedical Committee. In an effort to improve our members’ health, we have created a recommended reading list . Each month, we will highlight a book that has helped in the prevention of, treatment of, or recovery from an injury or illness, or has elevated a member’s education. Feel free to send your book recommendations to aeromed-committee@alliedpilots.org . Understanding Addiction: Know Science, No Stigma Doctors Chuck Smith and Jason Hunt bring a unique and important perspective to the subject of addiction. Experts in the field, Smith and Hunt have personal, firsthand experience with the humiliation and shame that accompanies substance use disorder. But addiction, as they point out, is a disease, no less so than diabetes or heart disease, and it needs to be treated as such. If you, or a loved one, is struggling with addiction, you’ll find help in this book. By understanding the science behind addiction, you can begin to move forward. Beyond the stigma lies hope. Disclaimer: This recommendation is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine or other professional health care services. Always consult with your medical provider when making health care decisions. Pigs of the Week APA commends American Airlines’ hardworking aircraft maintenance technicians for their outstanding work. We believe they are the best in the business. When repetitive problems do arise, they’re often due to managerial decisions that fail to properly prioritize tasks and to management’s decision to outsource a significant portion of the airline’s maintenance to offshore, third-party repair stations. In the last two weeks, the ground proximity warning system on A321 aircraft 540 has been written up eight times, been on a Category A three-day MEL twice for a combined six days, and been out of service six times. It was most recently signed off on Sept. 20 and was restricted to AA maintenance stations at the time of this writing. In the last month, the left global positioning system on B737 aircraft 3HV has been written up eight times, been out of service twice, and been on MEL four times for a combined 24 days. At the time of this writing, it remained on MEL. APA Welcomes Leadership Class This is a new message from the APA Membership Committee. Click the image for a closer look. On Sept. 18, the APA Membership Committee hosted a casual dinner for the following pilots who were in Fort Worth for American Airlines’ Professionalism, Leadership, and Mentoring class: Daniel Allen, Anthony Bevilacqua, Timothy Buchanan, Aaron Buhr, Robert De Pol, James Edwards, Jonathan Espin, John Gorman III, David Grojean, Nehad Hmoud, Michael Hoxmeier, David Huddler, Matthew Husbands, Joshua Kratz, Donald Luczak, Patrick McBride, Jesse McGough, David Pettey, Robert Porter Jr., Jason Scales, Daniel Shaheen, Michael Stock, Aran Stynes, John Thomas, Michael Valdes, and Erik Whitt. APA Medical Minute – Over-the-Counter Medications In the latest edition of the APA Medical Minute , APA Medical Advisor Tina Smith discusses restrictions related to over-the-counter medications, noting that any misuse can have an adverse impact on aviation safety. You can watch previous Medical Minute videos on APA’s YouTube channel. AAL’s “Commercial Reset Could Take Time” AAL Down 19.1%, DAL Up 17.2%, UAL Up 27.5% This week, Barclays and Deutsche Bank analysts updated their views on AAL. The following are excerpts from their notes to investors: Brandon Oglenski of Barclays Commercial Reset Could Take Time: Unforced error with corporate customers this summer led to share loss, but management addressing the challenges; recouping losses could take time, but lower growth and cost efficiencies could help the margin outlook into 2025. In the second quarter this year, American had attempted to transition corporate accounts to a lower cost, owned distribution channel and was about to begin taking away frequent flyer benefits for booking occurring on legacy distribution systems. This led to significant disruption and frustration for some of American’s largest corporate customers, likely leading to book-away to competing airlines such as Delta and United . On the positive side, American’s relative unit revenue should benefit from the carrier’s lower growth profile as well as less ambitious industry expansion this winter . American exceeded elevated industry capacity expansion in the second quarter while also attempting the ill-fated transition to NDC. Beyond the commercial challenges this summer, we think excess growth in American markets also added to unit revenue pressure. Management is quick to highlight the company’s quick reaction to the third and fourth quarter, with scheduled growth closer to 4% relative to second quarter expansion of nearly 9%. Convertible maturity looms in 2025, but American maintains flexibility to potentially refinance; consistent aircraft capital investments and increased operating efficiency gains help the outlook . Reduced debt leverage against American’s loyalty plan and potential new aircraft financing provide some optionality for American to deal with the $1.0bn of convertible notes that are due next year. Further, with expectations for annual aircraft capital spending of $3-3.5bn, American should generate enough cash to manage normal annual debt amortization, which is around $4bn for the next few years. Michael Linenberg of Deutsche Bank American’s year-to-date share price has materially underperformed the market (down 19.1% vs. S "> However, we see those earnings headwinds turning into tailwinds for the remainder of 2024 as American reverses course on its distribution strategy, low-fare carriers scale back their growth aspirations (e.g., low-fare carrier domestic capacity projected to be down 3% year-over-year in the December quarter), and domestic and Latin America unit revenue trends move toward positive territory . Furthermore, we estimate that American’s Atlantic unit revenue for the December quarter will be at or near the top for the industry. (Note that American’s Pacific franchise is only ~4% of total ASMs). Lastly, American has the most operating and financial leverage among its peer group, so an improving industry backdrop is likely to have a greater impact to the company’s bottom line than its competitors. Credit Card Revenue: Delta ($7B) Beat American ($5.2B) Today, CNBC reported that American is in talks to make Citi its exclusive credit card partner. The following are excerpts from the article : “While it says it has the largest loyalty program, American was out-earned by Delta there, which made nearly $7 billion in payments from its American Express card partnership last year, compared with $5.2 billion for American.” “American has been working with banks and card networks on a new long-term deal for months, hoping to consolidate its business with a single player to boost the revenue haul from its cards, said the people.” “Airlines rely on card programs to help them stay afloat, earning billions of dollars a year from banks in exchange for miles that customers earn when they use their cards. Those partnerships were crucial during the pandemic, when travel demand dried up, but consumers kept spending and earning miles on their cards. Carriers have said growth in card spending has far exceeded that of passenger revenue in recent years.” APA Welcomed to NATCA Conference APA Air Traffic and Procedures Subcommittee members CA Drew Watkins, FO Ric Babcock, CA Angel Pinera, CA Andy Alfiero, CA Mike Jesch, CA Bill de Groh, CA Lev Prichard, and CA Brian Townsend The APA Safety Committee’s Air Traffic and Procedures Subcommittee attended the National Air Traffic Controllers Association’s 25th Communicating For Safety conference this week in Las Vegas. Our team was augmented by members of the Aviation Safety Action Program Subcommittee, the Learning Improvement Team, and the Professional Standards Committee. This conference provides a unique opportunity to directly engage with the hundreds of air traffic controllers from across the country and internationally. Your representatives discussed our issues and concerns from the flight deck perspective as well as gained a better understanding of the challenges controllers are facing with mandatory six-day work weeks and overtime that impacts them personally and professionally. Additionally, the team attended the annual Archie League Medal of Safety dinner that honors exemplary efforts by ATC in assisting during aircraft emergencies over the last year. We also participated in a pilot/controller breakout session that debuted one of a series of videos American Airlines and APA have developed to bring the flight deck to the controller. A go-around example was viewed and led to a robust discussion of what goes on within the flight crew during such events. Other examples have also been created and will be shown across the NAS to controllers by company and safety representatives. Several other topics were discussed that included energy management, runway changes, taxi speeds, and pilot and controller hiring. APA will continue to work closely with NATCA as we navigate the future together. APA Professional Standards Committee members CA Linda Wackerman, FO Leslie Sanders, CA Pat McGinn, and FO Evan MacPhee Domicile Elections The Election Round voting period opened on Sept. 9 for elections at CLT, LGA, and MIA. Each domicile will elect a Chair and a Vice Chair for three-year terms that begin on Nov. 1. The following candidates are listed on the ballots: CLT Chair CA Heather Ducimo Boulanger CA Erik DeWinne CA Casey Granger CLT Vice Chair FO Hickory Ham CA Michael Pfeifer FO Tammy Smart LGA Chair CA Jeff Kerr CA Mark Lokey LGA Vice Chair CA David Hines CA Sam Pool CA James Scanlan MIA Chair CA Thomas Copeland CA Andrew Weingram CA Jay Wilhelm MIA Vice Chair FO James “Jamie” Funderburk CA Anne Witcher The Election Round voting period ends on Oct. 1. Click here to learn more about the candidates, and click here to cast your vote. Domicile Events A crowd of about 140 pilots and guests enjoyed dinner aboard the South Beach Lady cruise ship on Sept. 14, when they celebrated MIA pilots who have recently retired. You can see more photos on APA’s Facebook page. Visit AlliedPilots.org/Calendar to RSVP for any of these upcoming domicile events: BOS: Telephone Town Hall Meeting on Oct. 7 CLT: Retirement Party on Sept. 21 DFW: Telephone Town Hall Meeting on Oct. 8; Retirement Party on Nov. 9 ; Holiday Party on Dec. 6 LAX: San Diego Lunch on Oct. 8 ; Thousand Oaks Lunch on Oct. 9 ; Dana Point Lunch on Oct. 10 ; Temecula Lunch on Oct. 16 LGA: Domicile Meeting on Oct. 3 ; Telephone Town Hall Meeting on Oct. 7; Retirement Party on Oct. 26 ORD: Telephone Town Hall Meeting on Oct. 8 PHL: Telephone Town Hall Meeting on Oct. 8; Retirement Party on Oct. 19 Week in Review Here are some recent messages you may have missed. Communications Committee: Alert: DFW Terminal C South Garage Users Communications Committee: Positive Rate Episode 30: Francesca Norris Memorial Scholarship Scheduling Committee: LGA 787 International Bid Status Update Uniform Committee: Uniforms Update Are You Willing to Serve? Each of these national committees or subcommittees has the indicated number of vacancies: Aeromedical Committee (0) Disabled Pilot Awareness Subcommittee (3) Human Intervention Motivation Study Subcommittee (1) Pilot Occupational Health Subcommittee (2) Project Wingman Subcommittee (3) Captain’s Authority Committee (2) Communications Committee (0) National Communications Network (2) Economic and Financial Analysis Committee (1) Grey Eagles Liaison Committee (2) Professional Standards Committee (1) Scheduling Committee (6) Training Committee (4) Checkmate (1 on 777) If you would like to serve on one or more of these committees, visit the Member Engagement Portal . Professional Standards FAQs Can management continue with a traditional process after releasing a case to Professional Standards? No. Once an issue has been released to Professional Standards, management will not pursue action against an employee for actions contained in the referral. To read all of the FAQs, click here . Professional Standards’ 24/7 hotline: 817-402-2181 If You’re 50, Join The Grey Eagles Are you a pilot for American Airlines, at least age 50, active or retired? Please join The Grey Eagles for food, fun, and fellowship. We offer cruises, conventions, monthly luncheons, retirement dinners, professional mentoring, and assistance to surviving spouses – all for a one-time lifetime fee. Pilot Job Fairs and Future Pilot Seminars Future text-decoration: underline; background-color: transparent; transition: 0.2s; cursor: pointer; box-sizing: border-box;" target="_blank"> Click here for more information . 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