Ride Report

The latest news and information from your MEC, the only trusted and reliable source for our membership.

The Standard of Professionalism

In this episode of Ride Report, we explore our JetBlue ALPA Professional Standards Committee with discussions on the mission, how important Professional Standards is for JetBlue ALPA Pilots and the history of ensuring that our pilots achieve the highest standards of Professionalism.

06-19
37:26

Ride Report: MEC Leadership

In this episode, hear directly from your MEC leadership team: Capt. Justin Houck, chair; Capt. Keith McClanahan, vice chair; Capt. Cody Stroope, secretary-treasurer; and Capt. Jason Graves, our union's first executive administrator. 

04-22
16:01

Break Down Barriers - Pilot Mental Health with JetBlue ALPA Pilot Assistance Network (PAN)

In this episode of Ride Report, JetBlue ALPA Pilot Assistance Network (PAN) Committee Chair and Vice Chair talk about the mission and the ongoing efforts of the PAN committee and on a larger scale, advancements on Pilot Mental Health

12-22
35:59

System Scheduling Committee - Pairing Construction Part 3

In the third of a three part series, JetBlue ALPA System Scheduling Chair Scott Gehlhoff and committee member Dan Auslander take us in-depth on the on the art of paring creation.

09-01
18:31

System Scheduling Committee - Pairing Construction Part 2

In the second of a three part series, JetBlue ALPA System Scheduling Chair Scott Gehlhoff and committee member Dan Auslander take us in-depth on the on the art of paring creation.

09-01
21:40

System Scheduling Committee - Pairing Construction Part 1

In the first of a three part series, JetBlue ALPA System Scheduling Chair Scott Gehlhoff and committee member Dan Auslander take us in-depth on the on the art of paring creation.

08-18
33:39

Central Air Safety (CASC) 2023 State of Safety

On this episode of Ride Report, join CASC Chair Blake Kelly in a discussion including the recent FAA Safety Summit and Call to Action along with many topics of particular importance to JetBlue ALPA pilots.

03-24
44:57

Negotiation Committee - Section 6 update and contract extension discussion

In this episode, join the full Negotiation Committee volunteers and get the latest information on contract extension discussions, the importance of engagement, and survey participation as we move forward in contact negotiations.

09-23
25:47

Meet the SPSC

In this episode, we learn more about the important work our JetBlue ALPA Strategic Preparedness & Strike (SPSC) committee does during Section 6 and a whole lot more.

07-22
15:12

Central Air Safety (CASC) Safety LOA Part 2

In Part 2 of our Safety LOA series, join us as we hear from CASC, Accident Investigation (AI) and FOQA Chairpersons on the recent advancements from our Safety LOA 16.

07-13
48:21

Meet the Pilot-to-Pilot (P2P) Committee

In this episode, our Pilot-to-Pilot (P2P) Chair talks about the important role the Committee undertakes to keep JetBlue ALPA Pilots informed.

06-17
16:18

Meet the Negotiators

In this episode of Ride Report, we sit down with your representatives at the negotiating table, fellow JetBlue ALPA pilots, who have stepped away from the flight deck to take on this monumental task.

06-04
30:18

Central Air Safety (CASC) Safety LOA 16 Part 1

Join CASC Leadership discuss the most recent advancement in our Safety Programs and how it impacts JetBlue Pilots. The Safety LOA or LOA 16, a contractual agreement between the Company and JetBlue ALPA, incorporates Central Air Safety involvement in our Safety Management System, protections and policies to support a “Just Culture” and allow further engagement of JetBlue Pilots in our safety reporting systems to strengthen our reporting culture.

05-27
33:07

Section 6 Begins Now

On this episode of Ride Report, hear from both MEC and Negotiation Chairs discuss opening Section 6 negotiations including initial procedures, importance of JetBlue ALPA Pilot engagement and more.

02-28
24:37

5G C-Band Interference briefing from Central Air Safety, ADO and Training Part 2

On this episode, Central Air Safety (CASC) Vice-Chair Von Ritter, ADO Chair Doug Marchese and ALPA/JetBlue ALPA Training Chair Todd Lisak discuss 5G C-Band NOTAMs, operational impacts and more on Part 2 of on-going 5G interference mitigations.

01-19
25:55

Central Air Safety(CASC), ADO briefing on 5G C-Band Interference

Central Air Safety (CASC) Chairman, First Officer Blake Kelly, and Aircraft Design and Operation (ADO) Chairman, Captain Doug Marchese, provide a comprehensive briefing on the background, and implications of C-Band 5G implementation in the U.S. as well as the work being done to mitigate any possible interference with aircraft radio altimeters.

01-13
30:11

Central Air Safety (CASC), ESC and FOQA 2021 Fall Update

On this episode, get caught up on the latest from CASC Leadership, Environmental Standards Committee initiatives and learn more about our FOQA Committee and Gatekeeper work supporting JetBlue Pilots.

11-29
38:44

Open Enrollment 2022 with Retirement and Insurance Committee

In this episode, our Retirement and Insurance Chair provides a review of 2022 benefit changes, 401K updates and more.

10-29
40:30

Special Qual Hot Topics

In this episode, join JetBlue ALPA Central Air Safety (CASC), Fatigue, ATC/Airports and A-CROC for discussion and insight on the unique aspects of new Special Qualification operations for our pilots.

08-31
31:45

2021 Annual System Bid and EWR Pilot Base

JetBlue ALPA System Scheduling Chair joins us to discuss the opening of Newark (EWR) as a JetBlue Pilot base and the 2021 Annual System Bid.

08-04
16:55

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