In this episode of the Autopilot On Podcast, hosts John and Scott discuss their Thanksgiving experiences, including travel challenges and holiday traditions. They delve into recent aviation news, particularly an Emergency Airworthiness Directive (AD) issued for Airbus due to solar flare impacts on aircraft systems. The conversation shifts to the implications of seniority in pilot employment and how changes in regulations could affect the industry. They conclude with thoughts on the future of airline contracts and pilot employment dynamics, emphasizing the importance of unions and job security.

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Chapters

00:00 Thanksgiving Travels

07:26 Airbus Emergency Directive: A Quick Response

21:02 The Impact of Seniority on Employment

26:24 Reimagining Pilot Contracts and Compensation

32:12 The Role of Unions in Aviation

44:43 Wrap-up