The Leading Edge podcast is produced by the United ALPA MEC Communications Committee. We focus on topics that impact United Pilots and help improve the airline pilot profession, including providing updates during contract negotiations.
The Flight Deck - A Leading Edge Podcast: Episode 16 - Next Steps 4
In this episode, Communication Committee Chair Capt. Michael Wilson is joined by Negotiating Committee Vice Chair Capt. Andy Riggs and System Schedule Committee Chair Capt. George Mladsi. The group discusses Next Steps 4 and the new UPA items being implemented this month. This includes the new bidding window. Visit UPA23.com for more information.
1/4/2024 • 29 minutes, 10 seconds
The Flight Deck - A Leading Edge Podcast: Episode 15 - Next Steps 3
In this episode, Negotiating Committee Vice Chair Capt. Andy Riggs provides an overview of the Next Steps 3 document found on UPA23.com. Many new items within the contract will be implemented in the month of December. File a PDR if you have any questions.
12/6/2023 • 32 minutes, 17 seconds
The Flight Deck - A Leading Edge Podcast: Episode 14 - New Hire Captains
In this episode, System Schedule Committee Chair Capt. George Mladsi discusses many new provisions in UPA 23. Visit alpa.org/ual for more information.
11/21/2023 • 23 minutes, 33 seconds
The Flight Deck - A Leading Edge Podcast: Episode 13 - Long-Term Disability
In this episode we talk about long-term disability. This is an insurance product ultimately that's going to apply to every pilot who's in our pilot group, but it has certain features and aspects to it maybe familiar to some of our in our pilot group. Visit UPA23.com
9/14/2023 • 14 minutes, 20 seconds
The Flight Deck - A Leading Edge Podcast: Episode 12 - Lineholders & Trip Construction
In this episode Negotiating Committee Vice Chair Capt. Andy Riggs discusses Trip Construction and Lineholder provisions. Visit UPA23.com for more information.
9/12/2023 • 42 minutes, 24 seconds
The Flight Deck - A Leading Edge Podcast: Episode 11 - Market-Based Cash Balance Plan
In this episode MEC Secretary Capt. Drew Minarcik joins Retirement & Insurance Committee Chair Capt. Fred Greene for a discussion on the Market-Based Cash Balance Plan in UPA23.com
9/12/2023 • 25 minutes, 4 seconds
The Flight Deck - A Leading Edge Podcast: Episode 10 - UPA23 Sick Leave
This episode has to do with sick leave. This is section 13 in our pilot agreement. For more information visit UPA23.com
9/12/2023 • 24 minutes, 32 seconds
The Flight Deck - A Leading Edge Podcast: Episode 9 - UPA23 Extended Sick Bank
In this episode MEC Secretary Capt. Drew Minarcik and Retirement & Insurance Chair Capt. Fred Greene discuss something that's new in the UPA 23 called the Extended Sick Bank. Visit UPA23.com for more information.
9/12/2023 • 15 minutes, 1 second
The Flight Deck - A Leading Edge Podcast: Episode 8 - AIP and an Interview with the Chair
MEC Chair Capt. Garth Thompson looks back through the process from his January election to the AIP reached last week. Visit www.UPA23.com for the latest information.
7/19/2023 • 40 minutes, 3 seconds
The Flight Deck - A Leading Edge Podcast: Episode 7 - The FACT Team
This episode will focus on the Fact Team. F/O Dewey DuHadway sits down with Capt. Marty Miller to discuss the FACT Team, what it is, and when it will be deployed. Send questions to FactTeam@alpa.org or find the Fact Team on the pdr.alpa.org drop down menu.
7/19/2023 • 21 minutes, 10 seconds
The Flight Deck - A Leading Edge Podcast: Episode 6 - Agreement in Principle (AIP) process
The MEC Negotiating Committee reached an Agreement in Principle (AIP) with Company Management. In this brief episode, Communications Committee member F/O Michelle Arcamuzi explains what is next in the process. Visit UPA23.com for more information.
7/18/2023 • 3 minutes, 18 seconds
The Flight Deck - A Leading Edge Podcast: Episode 5 - PDR Hotline
In episode 5, United MEC PDR hotline expert Capt. Scott Kinder explains his role in helping guide pilots to answers for any contract question. Capt. Kinder runs the contract PDR hotline.
Helpful Episode Links: PDR & Master DYK Document
6/21/2023 • 56 minutes, 30 seconds
The Flight Deck - A Leading Edge Podcast: Episode 4 - SPSC and Negotiations
In episode 4, United MEC Chair Capt. Garth Thompson is joined by MEC Strategic Preparedness and Strike Committee Chair Capt. David Smith. They discuss the latest with negotiations, our May 12 nationwide picketing event, and what other events are on the horizon.
Helpful Episode Links:
SPSC RLA education website: https://www.alpa.org/ual/negotiations-rla
UAL-MEC SPSC webpage with contact information: https://www.alpa.org/ual/Committees/strategic-planning-committee
Informational picketing RSVP and information page: https://www.alpa.org/ual/informational-picket
5/11/2023 • 23 minutes, 11 seconds
The Flight Deck - A Leading Edge Podcast: Episode 3 - SPSC
In episode 3, The United MEC Strategic Preparedness and Strike Committee Chair Capt. David Smith is joined by MEC Executive Administrator F/O Quincy Fleming to discuss their roles. The pair highlight their decades of experience under the RLA with subjects such as Status Quo etc.
Helpful Episode Links:
SPSC RLA education website: https://www.alpa.org/ual/negotiations-rla
UAL-MEC SPSC webpage with contact information: https://www.alpa.org/ual/Committees/strategic-planning-committee
P2P volunteer webpage: https://www.alpa.org/ual/Committees/strategic-planning-committee/p2p-form
Informational picketing RSVP and information page: https://www.alpa.org/ual/informational-picket
4/20/2023 • 27 minutes, 8 seconds
United Aviate: The Leading Edge Podcast
As the Aviate program evolves, ALPA will continue to ask the questions our pilots expect to have answered concerning the manner in which United attracts the next generation of United Airlines pilots. Join us on the Leading Edge for the State of Aviate.