WestJet MEC PIREP Podcast

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A series of podcasts for WestJet pilots brought to you by the WestJet Master Executive Council. Keep up to date and stay informed about your association and listen to what is happening with the union.

  1. 5D AGO

    Episode 48 - Episode 48 - Survey Results, Q&A, LEC 230

    The WestJet MEC share the Family Awareness Newsletter and highlights results from the first flight deck survey. The episode closes with an interview of newly elected Calgary LEC 230 reps Doug McFadyen and Mason Bowden. Overview: 00:00 Intro 00:23 Family Awareness Events 01:02 Flight Deck Survey Results 08:38 Member Q&A 17:15 Meet the New LEC 230 Reps 23:42 Closing Remarks More from WestJet Pilots: Instagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilots Twitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/ Subscribe to WestJet Pilots: http://youtube.com/channel/UCNLQg4lJziBYwAL07mL-NNQ?sub_confirmation=1 #WestJetPilots #ALPAPilots #podcast More from WestJet Pilots Instagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilots Twitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/

    23 min

  2. MAR 9

    Episode 47 - Contract Comparison

    Introducing First Officer JD Sutherland, Interim Chair of the Negotiations Committee. The episode introduces a 125-page contract comparison document summarizing 10 collective agreements (WestJet plus nine North American peers) as an educational tool as WestJet Pilots ramp up for contract negotiations. 00:00 Introductions 00:28 MEC Changes 02:46 Current Work and Priorities 03:20 Contract Comparison Guide 04:31 How to Read It 05:03 Stay Engaged Next Steps 05:46 Joining the Committee 08:24 Wrap Up More from WestJet Pilots: Instagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilots Twitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/ Subscribe to WestJet Pilots: http://youtube.com/channel/UCNLQg4lJziBYwAL07mL-NNQ?sub_confirmation=1 #WestJetPilots #ALPAPilots #podcast More from WestJet Pilots Instagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilots Twitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/

    9 min

  3. FEB 17

    Episode 46 - MEC Update & Scheduling Matters

    This MEC update covers, upcoming meeting with company leadership, Health & Safety committee restart, Cuba service changes and crew expense guidance, CAAT pension and Narita hotel updates, and ongoing arbitrations.  Following the MEC update, this episode features an interview with Scheduling Chair John Jaenicke on “Scheduling Matters” and priorities for CA3. More from WestJet Pilots: Instagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilots Twitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/ More from WestJet Pilots Instagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilots Twitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/

    38 min

  4. FEB 3

    Episode 45 - MEC & Grievance Update

    In this update from the WestJet MEC, we have a brief update on Association business such as recent changes to aircraft configurations and updates on hotel issues, OHS Committee Updates, Negots Committee Updates and more. This update also spotlights the Grievance Committee in a one-on-one interview with Captain Jeff Roberts, Grievance Chair. Get Involved: Volunteer Portal: https://wja.alpa.org/members-home/volunteer-form DART Q&A Channel: https://dart.alpa.org (YouTube Q&A section) Submit your questions for future episodes! More from WestJet Pilots: Instagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilots Twitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/ More from WestJet Pilots Instagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilots Twitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/

    22 min

  5. JAN 21

    Episode 44 - Meet The New Leadership

    In this episode, meet your newly elected leadership team as they introduce themselves and share their vision for the future. Captain Jacob Astin (Chair), First Officer Barret Armann (Vice Chair), and First Officer Vignesh Sridhar (Secretary Treasurer) discuss the first week in office, committee updates, volunteer opportunities, and upcoming initiatives including a pilot survey and new Q&A channel. Featured in this episode: Introductions from the new MEC leadership team Updates on committee engagement and professionalism Volunteer opportunities and how to get involved New DART Q&A channel for member questions Upcoming pilot survey to gather feedback from the membership Looking ahead to bargaining preparations More from WestJet Pilots Instagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilots Twitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/ More from WestJet Pilots Instagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilots Twitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/

    6 min

  6. 07/25/2025

    Episode 43 - MEC Summer Update

    Captain Desmond Jordan sits down with MEC Chair Captain Bernie Lewall to get an update of the past few months in the MEC. Joining the conversation is our new SPSC Chair Captain Russ Martin.  More from WestJet Pilots Instagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilots Twitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/

    27 min

  7. 05/23/2025

    Episode 42 - Grievance Update

    Captain Desmond Jordan sits down with MEC Chair Captain Bernie Lewall and Grievance Chair Captain Jeff Roberts to give an update on the work of the Grievance Committee.  More from WestJet Pilots Instagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilots Twitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/

    32 min

  8. 05/12/2025

    Episode 41 - Are You In The Green?

    Captain John Potter Chair of the WJAMEC Pilot Assistance sits down for a second  discussion with Psychologist Doug McKibbon (M.Ed., R.Psych., CEAP) about Pilot mental health and ALPA's Are You in the Green?  The question is a reference to the IMSAFE checklist, a self-assessment tool for pilots to determine physical and mental wellness in preparation for each flight. More from WestJet Pilots Instagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilots Twitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/

    31 min
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A series of podcasts for WestJet pilots brought to you by the WestJet Master Executive Council. Keep up to date and stay informed about your association and listen to what is happening with the union.

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  • Creator
    WestJet MEC
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    49
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 WestJet MEC PIREP Podcast
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