Allied Pilots Association

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Communications Committee Deputy Chair FO Melissa Monahan talks with FO Celeste Pearce, one of the leaders of Aviatrix Fly LHR, a group that organizes London fly-ins for female pilots.

In the latest episode of our “Positive Rate” podcast, Communications Committee Deputy Chair FO Melissa Monahan talks with FO Christine Albertson about the Francesca Norris Memorial Scholarship, which awards two scholarships each year to aspiring female airline pilots for advanced flight instructor training. The Francesca Norris Memorial Scholarship receives part of its funding through an annual golf tournament, with this year's scheduled for Friday, Oct. 25, at Sky Creek Ranch Golf Club in Keller, Texas.

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 Deputy Chair FO Melissa Monahan talks with Jumpseat/Non-Rev Committee Deputy Chair CA Carrie Smith about several ways that pilots can make jumpseating and deadheading smoother for themselves and others.

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 Deputy Chair FO Melissa Monahan talks with Maria Perkins, President of Air to Heart Foundation. A nonprofit organization focused on supporting American Airlines pilot spouses and domestic partners, Air to Heart Foundation was born out of the uncertainty of the global pandemic and secured its 501(c)(3) status as a foundation in 2023. Its self-stated mission is “to serve as an ongoing bridge for support” for active, retired, and bereaved spouses.

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 Deputy Chair FO Melissa Monahan talks with CA Tim Martin, Training Committee Deputy Chair, about the various ways the committee serves the membership. He notes the committee has an expert for each fleet American Airlines operates, and also discusses the recently revamped Training Debrief, emphasizing how the data pilots provide with their debriefs enables the committee to effect change as needed. (All debriefs are deidentified before the committee shares them with the company.)

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.

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