Engage: The Podcast for Delta Pilots

Known Crewmember (KCM) is officially on its way out, and the transition to Crew Member Access Point (CMAP) is accelerating. In this Engage Alert, host First Officer Ryan Argenta welcomes back Aviation Security Committee Chairman First Officer Bryan Patchen to discuss the early removal of KCM equipment, what pilots can expect at security checkpoints, and how to enroll in CMAP or troubleshoot access issues. The conversation also covers growing security concerns around the world, including civil unrest and travel advisories, along with practical tools pilots can use to stay informed and safe while on layovers. Resources: Check this week's MEC News for CMAP troubleshooting guidance and TSA contact information. Additional security resources are below. Download and use the Factal app for notifications of evolving situations Enroll in the State Department Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)

The weekend is cleared for takeoff ✈️, and this latest edition of Engage Weekly has some positive news from the negotiating table. Get caught up on the latest news and events from the Delta MEC. News rundown below 👇 • Negotiating Committee Update — Three Sections Now Complete! • Delta MEC Holds Special Meeting Ahead of ALPA Board of Directors • Chairman's Letter — October 21 • Welcome New Hires — October 13 Class • Introducing the New ALPA App! • ALPA Board of Directors Charity Auction and Raffle • ALPA Aloha Gathering — Chicago, October 24 • Delta Pilots Charitable Fund Holiday Tie Campaign • Aviation Security Committee: CDG Security Advisory • Committee Spotlight: BOD Steering Committee • CASC: October Threat Tool Kit — LATT Calculation • Membership: A Well-Deserved Fini-Flight for Captain Bob Oltman • Support Porter Pilots — November 18 Informational Picket • Plus, important pilot information and LEC updates are available in this week's newsletter! Have a good weekend!

The weekend is taxiing into view ✈️, and this latest edition of Engage Weekly has plenty on the frequency. Get caught up on the latest news and events from the Delta MEC. News rundown below 👇 Welcome Aboard — October 6 New Hire Class Introducing the New ALPA App ALPA Board of Directors Charity Auction and Raffle ALPA Aloha Gathering — Chicago DPCF Holiday Tie Campaign Now Open Hotel: What to Do When Hotel or Transportation Issues Go Sideways CASC: Air Safety Conference Strengthens Investigation Best Practices PAN: You Are Not Alone This Holiday Season AHSN: Time-Critical FAR 117 Questions Support Porter Pilots — November 18 Informational Picket in Toronto Plus, important pilot information and LEC updates are available in this week’s newsletter! Have a good weekend!

Before taking off into this weekend, run down this checklist of the latest news from the Delta MEC: New FRMS Short Call Assignment Automation Engage: Trip Coverage Shenanigans: The ARCOS Blame Game Welcome Aboard! - September 29 New Hire Class ALPA Board of Directors Charity Auction ALPA Aloha Gathering Event – Chicago, IL DPCF Holiday Tie Campaign Now Open! Contract 2026 Swag October 12 Federal Holiday - Office Hours Check out this week's newsletter for the latest updates from our committees and local councils, plus upcoming events!

Trip coverage shenanigans continue. Pilots are hearing the finger-pointing from management over trip coverage, ARCOS, auto-accept, and operational reliability, and many are asking a pretty simple question: How is this our problem?   Engage host First Officer Ryan Argenta sits down with Delta MEC Executive Administrator Captain Rich Wheeler, Scheduling Committee Chairman Captain Ian Turner, and Vice Chairman Captain Josh Cantrell to take that question head-on. They trace how years of staffing decisions, fragile rotations, exploding open time, unrestricted ARCOS batch calls, and growing reliance on PWA Section 23 M. 7 brought trip coverage to where it is today.    The group goes back to the beginning: how trips were covered before ARCOS, why nuisance calls became a problem, how pilots adapted using contractual tools like auto-accept and auto-acknowledge, and how M7 evolved from a rarely used emergency provision into what the committee describes as a routine scheduling tool. They also dig into the latest ARCOS developments, ongoing technology and implementation problems, and what pilots should and shouldn’t change about how they use the ARCOS system. There are two sides to every story. This episode gives pilots the history, context, and facts behind the trip coverage debate and asks who really owns the problem.