WestJet MEC PIREP Podcast

11:59

Update From Air Safety Forum

WestJet MEC PIREP Podcast ·

2026/09/25

MEC Chair Captain Jacob Astin and MEC Vice Chair First Officer Barret Armann take some time following ALPA's Air Safety Forum (ASF) to provide an update to the WestJet Pilots around various topics. Discussed in this video include where we are at with CA3, ASF Takeaways, Canada Board, Flight Time / Duty Time, and more. More from WestJet Pilots: Instagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilots Twitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpa LinkedIn:...

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9:23

Episode 55 - Negotiating Update

WestJet MEC PIREP Podcast ·

2026/08/13

In this episode, MEC Chair, Captain Jacob Astin, and Negotiating Chair, Captain Kevin Collins give an update on what to expect for upcoming negotiations and talk about the latest round of surveying. More from WestJet Pilots: Instagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilots Twitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/ Subscribe to WestJet Pilots: http://youtube.com/channel/UCNLQg4lJziBYwAL07mL...

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13:50

Episode 54 - July MEC Update

WestJet MEC PIREP Podcast ·

2026/07/06

In the latest MEC Video Podcast, MEC Chair, Captain Jacob Astin, and MEC Vice Chair, First Officer Barret Armann, provide various updates on MEC business, surveys and an update from WestJet Flight Attendant President, Alia Hussein. More from WestJet Pilots: Instagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilots Twitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/ Subscribe to WestJet Pilots: http://youtube...

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11:16

Episode 53 - SPSC Summit

WestJet MEC PIREP Podcast ·

2026/05/21

In this edition of the MEC Video Podcast, MEC Vice Chair First Officer Barret Armann sits down with SPSC Chair Captain Russ Martin to discuss recent strategic planning meetings and the state of CA3 preparations. More from WestJet Pilots: Instagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilots Twitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/ Subscribe to WestJet Pilots: http://youtube.com/channel/UCNLQg4...

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12:50

Episode 52 - Executive Board Update

WestJet MEC PIREP Podcast ·

2026/05/08

In the latest MEC Podcast, MEC Chair Jacob Astin, MEC Vice Chair Barret Armann, and MEC Secretary Treasurer Vignesh Sridhar give a update from Executive Board Meetings at ALPA HQ in Valo. During this update, the MEC officers talk about the following topics: • Spirit Airlines Closure • Negotiating Committee Update • MEC Resolutions & Feedback • Occupational Health & Safety Committee • Communications and Email Updates • What is DART • ALPA Building Tour with Barret Armann More from Wes...

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33:12

Episode 51 - ALPA Canada Interview

WestJet MEC PIREP Podcast ·

2026/04/21

MEC Chair Jacob Astin and Vice Chair Barret Armann introduce a DART YouTube Q&A episode, highlight recent ALPA Canada board meetings in Winnipeg, and point pilots to an MEC Telegram-exclusive SkyTeam Pilots Association video from Amsterdam. This episode features an interview with ALPA Canada President Tim Perry, who outlines his WestJet/ALPA background, ALPA Canada’s role within ALPA, support for bargaining through political and regulatory advocacy, efforts that helped shelve a prop...

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30:26

Episode 50 - ALPA National and Why Scope Is Section One

WestJet MEC PIREP Podcast ·

2026/03/26

Why Scope Is ‘Section One’: ALPA Lawyer Explains Protecting WestJet Pilot Jobs in Next Negotiations WJA MEC Chair Captain Jacob Astin and Vice-Chair First Officer Barret Armann report on three days of meetings at ALPA headquarters in Virginia with ALPA legal, communications, and subject-matter experts to align support for upcoming negotiations. The episode features an interview with ALPA senior attorney Evin Isaacson, who explains all about scope. Overview: 00:00 Intro 00:21 Three Days of ...

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10:05

Episode 49 - Management Meeting, Wellness Checks, & OH&S

WestJet MEC PIREP Podcast ·

2026/03/20

In this episode, MEC Chair Captain Jacob Astin speaks with MEC Vice Chair First Officer Barret Armann. Topics discussed include a recent meeting with WestJet management, introducing a communication about the use and investigation of sick time, OH&S news, and a pay equity committee update. More from WestJet Pilots: Instagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilots Twitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/c...

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23:02

Episode 48 - Episode 48 - Survey Results, Q&A, LEC 230

WestJet MEC PIREP Podcast ·

2026/03/11

The WestJet MEC share the Family Awareness Newsletter and highlights results from the first flight deck survey. The episode closes with an interview of newly elected Calgary LEC 230 reps Doug McFadyen and Mason Bowden. Overview: 00:00 Intro 00:23 Family Awareness Events 01:02 Flight Deck Survey Results 08:38 Member Q&A 17:15 Meet the New LEC 230 Reps 23:42 Closing Remarks More from WestJet Pilots: Instagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPil...

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9:05

Episode 47 - Contract Comparison

WestJet MEC PIREP Podcast ·

2026/03/09

Introducing First Officer JD Sutherland, Interim Chair of the Negotiations Committee. The episode introduces a 125-page contract comparison document summarizing 10 collective agreements (WestJet plus nine North American peers) as an educational tool as WestJet Pilots ramp up for contract negotiations. 00:00 Introductions 00:28 MEC Changes 02:46 Current Work and Priorities 03:20 Contract Comparison Guide 04:31 How to Read It 05:03 Stay Engaged Next Steps 05:46 Joining the Committee 08:24 Wrap...

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37:35

Episode 46 - MEC Update & Scheduling Matters

WestJet MEC PIREP Podcast ·

2026/02/17

This MEC update covers, upcoming meeting with company leadership, Health & Safety committee restart, Cuba service changes and crew expense guidance, CAAT pension and Narita hotel updates, and ongoing arbitrations. Following the MEC update, this episode features an interview with Scheduling Chair John Jaenicke on “Scheduling Matters” and priorities for CA3. More from WestJet Pilots: Instagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilots Twitter...

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21:42

WestJet MEC PIREP Podcast - Episode 45 - MEC &...

WestJet MEC PIREP Podcast ·

2026/02/03

In this update from the WestJet MEC, we have a brief update on Association business such as recent changes to aircraft configurations and updates on hotel issues, OHS Committee Updates, Negots Committee Updates and more. This update also spotlights the Grievance Committee in a one-on-one interview with Captain Jeff Roberts, Grievance Chair. Get Involved: Volunteer Portal: https://wja.alpa.org/members-home/volunteer-form DART Q&A Channel: https://dart.alpa.org (YouTube Q&A section) ...

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5:53

Episode 44 - Meet The New Leadership

WestJet MEC PIREP Podcast ·

2026/01/21

In this episode, meet your newly elected leadership team as they introduce themselves and share their vision for the future. Captain Jacob Astin (Chair), First Officer Barret Armann (Vice Chair), and First Officer Vignesh Sridhar (Secretary Treasurer) discuss the first week in office, committee updates, volunteer opportunities, and upcoming initiatives including a pilot survey and new Q&A channel. Featured in this episode: Introductions from the new MEC leadership team Updates on commit...

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27:17

Episode 43 - MEC Summer Update

WestJet MEC PIREP Podcast ·

2025/07/25

Captain Desmond Jordan sits down with MEC Chair Captain Bernie Lewall to get an update of the past few months in the MEC. Joining the conversation is our new SPSC Chair Captain Russ Martin. More from WestJet Pilots Instagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilots Twitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/

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31:38

Episode 42 - Grievance Update

WestJet MEC PIREP Podcast ·

2025/05/23

Captain Desmond Jordan sits down with MEC Chair Captain Bernie Lewall and Grievance Chair Captain Jeff Roberts to give an update on the work of the Grievance Committee. More from WestJet Pilots Instagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilots Twitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/

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30:33

Episode 41 - Are You In The Green?

WestJet MEC PIREP Podcast ·

2025/05/12

Captain John Potter Chair of the WJAMEC Pilot Assistance sits down for a second discussion with Psychologist Doug McKibbon (M.Ed., R.Psych., CEAP) about Pilot mental health and ALPA's Are You in the Green? The question is a reference to the IMSAFE checklist, a self-assessment tool for pilots to determine physical and mental wellness in preparation for each flight. More from WestJet Pilots Instagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilot...

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28:37

Episode 40 - MEC Update

WestJet MEC PIREP Podcast ·

2025/04/23

Captain Desmond Jordan sits down with MEC Chair Captain Bernie Lewall and Captain Gerry Erlam WJAMEC Training & Pilot Standards Chair to discuss hot topics facing the pilot group. More from WestJet Pilots Instagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilots Twitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/

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40:47

Episode 39 - Pilot Mental Health

WestJet MEC PIREP Podcast ·

2025/02/21

Captain John Potter Chair of the WJAMEC Pilot Assistance sits down in discussion Psychologist Doug McKibbon (M.Ed., R.Psych., CEAP) about Pilot mental health and suicide prevention. More from WestJet Pilots Instagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilots Twitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/

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29:07

Episode 38 - 2024 Year End

WestJet MEC PIREP Podcast ·

2024/12/12

P2P Chair Captain Desmond Jordan sits down with MEC Chair Captain Bernie Lewall and MEC Vice Chair Captain Chris Tholl to discuss hot topics facing the WestJet Pilot group. The discussion includes insight into the recent arbitrated award with Sunwing Unifor, the decision around not pursuing reconsideration, and looking forward to 2025.More from WestJet PilotsInstagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjetFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilotsTwitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpaLink...

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11:02

Episode 37 - Update from MEC Chair on Merger Arbitration

WestJet MEC PIREP Podcast ·

2024/11/03

Captain Desmond Jordan sits down with MEC Chair Captain Bernie Lewall to discuss the recent merger arbitration and the path forward.More from WestJet PilotsInstagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjetFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilotsTwitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/

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