Positive Rate Allied Pilots Association

In the latest episode of our “Positive Rate” podcast, host CA Sander Mertz talks with Strike and Tactical Operations (STOP) Committee Chair CA Steve Pacheco about the forthcoming strike authorization vote. CA Pacheco emphasizes the importance of a strong voter turnout and urges all members to vote yes as a demonstration of our collective resolve to secure an industry-leading contract.
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.

APA's monthly National Town Hall Meetings are intended to provide updates to the membership from the National Officers, Board of Directors, and national committees, and they typically include opportunities to answer your questions.

In the latest episode of our “Positive Rate” podcast, which was recorded last week, hosts CA Sander Mertz and FO Tami McBride talk with LGA Domicile Chair CA Larry Cutler and Vice Chair CA Jim Scanlan about their recent domicile update regarding the importance of actively participating in your union. “Engaging solely online does not qualify as union activism,” the LGA Domicile Officers emphasize. “Together, we are the union and must act accordingly to achieve the CBA we have earned with our skill, experience, dedication, and professionalism.”

APA's monthly National Town Hall Meetings are intended to provide updates to the membership from the National Officers, Board of Directors, and national committees, and they typically include opportunities to answer your questions.

In the latest episode of our “Positive Rate” podcast, which was recorded before last week's special Board of Directors meeting, hosts CA Sander Mertz and FO Tami McBride talk to the Hotel Committee's FO Andrew Zahn and FO Carmen Thompson about American Airlines' new hotel at Skyview 6, the differences between a Hotel Debrief and the Hotel Survey on the APA Mobile app, and why using BizHero is never a good idea.
As FO Zahn mentioned in the episode, any pilot in long-course training can opt out of the Skyview hotel by calling the AA Service Center at 682-278-9339 or 682-278-9355. The same goes for pilots who want to be moved to the Skyview hotel.
Click here to read about the Expedited Presidential Grievance regarding Holiday Pay, and click here to review the Quick Reference Hotels document.
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.

In the latest episode of our “Positive Rate” podcast, Communications Committee members CA Sander Mertz and FO Tami McBride talk to these subject-matter experts:

Negotiating Committee member Matt Stanley discusses all of the work that's gone into comparing the Delta Tentative Agreement to our current JCBA as well as our negotiating framework.
DCA Domicile Chair CA Joe Collins talks about the rollout of TTS Real Time Trading at his base and three others.
Contract Compliance Committee member FO Ryan Dorris describes how Reserve pilots should be compensated for flying assigned during Duty Free Periods.

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.