Allied Pilots Association

This episode features APA President CA Eric Ferguson and CA John Owens, Communications Committee Deputy Chair, addressing the federal mask mandate. They also discuss the need for updated contractual provisions for American Airlines' Check Pilots, whose services are vital to ensuring a smooth, safe operation.

In Episode 25 of our “Five By Five” podcast, APA President CA Eric Ferguson and Safety Committee Chair FO John DeLeeuw discuss the specifics of the potential threat to aviation safety posed by 5G, as well as the need for our pilots to be compensated for the level of pre-flight preparation that the 5G situation has required.

In Episode 24 of our “Five By Five” podcast, APA President CA Eric Ferguson and FO John DeLeeuw, Chair of the APA Safety Committee, discuss the latest developments concerning 5G.

In Episode 23 of our “Five by Five” podcast, APA President CA Eric Ferguson and CA John Owens, Deputy Chair of the APA Communications Committee, discuss the targeted approach to Section 6 bargaining and how it differs from the early openers APA passed across the table in 2019.

In Episode 22 of our “Five by Five” podcast, CA Jeff Holt and FO Barbara Carroll discuss how the Compass Project's support system for new mothers has broadened to help all new parents – moms and dads – navigate family leave.

In Episode 21 of our “Five By Five” podcast, APA President CA Eric Ferguson and CA John Owens, Deputy Chair of the APA Communications Committee, discuss several aspects of the Board of Directors' decision to reject Letter of Agreement 21-006 – what led to that decision, the membership's response to the Board's vote, and what to expect in the weeks to come.

The latest edition of “Five By Five” features New England Journal of Medicine Editor-in-Chief Dr. Eric Rubin and consulting epidemiologist Dr. Richard Roth discussing a range of issues associated with the COVID-19 vaccine and virus. APA President CA Eric Ferguson and Aeromedical Committee Chair CA Pete Gillespie also participate in the conversation, which covers questions surrounding natural immunity, the effectiveness of the vaccines and their side effects, and what the coming months may bring as the pandemic continues.

This edition covers the latest developments on the COVID-19 vaccine mandate front, including American Airlines' stance regarding exemptions and accommodations, APA's discussions with lawmakers and regulators, and Delta Air Lines' response to the mandate.