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Back to School with the Training Department - Part 2

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2025/10/31

This is Part 2 of a 2-part interview featuring Training Committee Chair, Captain David Weidenhamer. In Part 1, we discussed an overview of the Training Committee, Training Review Boards, and what to expect during CQ. Part 2 features information about what to expect during Captain Upgrade, as well as additional suggestions and information. This episode also features some updates from around the MEC, including information about our new Training Department LEC, LEC 28, and upcoming Holiday PUB events

19:51

Back to School with the Training Department - Part 1

PIEDMONSTERS ·

2025/09/26

In this episode, we're joined by David Weidenhamer, Piedmont Captain and Chair of the Training Committee. This is part 1 of a 2 part interview. Part 1 includes general information about the training department and the training committee, as well as Training Review Boards and what to expect during CQ.This episode also features updates regarding our recent MEC meeting, PUB event in Philadelphia, and announcement of our new LEC 029 secretary / treasurer.

33:39

Pilot Mental Health with Sharon Curlee and Julie Schell

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2025/05/16

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, so we are joined in this episode by Captain Sharon Curlee, chair of our Pilot Peer Support Committee and the Critical Incident Response Program, as well as Julie Schell, Piedmont Vice President of Safety and Regulatory Compliance. Sharon and Julie will be sharing information about pilot mental health initiatives, addressing concerns about confidentiality, and providing resources available to our pilots. ALPA Pilot Peer Support Pilot Peer Support Phone

17:12

Safety and the State of the Industry with Captain...

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2025/04/18

In this episode, we are joined by Captain Wendy Morse, ALPA First Vice President, and leader of the Aviation Safety Organization, or ASO. This interview took place in March, during the Women in Aviation International Conference in Denver. Thank you again to Wendy for taking the time to talk with us!LEC 29 Captain Representative: Captains based in PHL / MDT, who are active members in good standing, may submit their willingness to serve at alpa.org/votenet Phillies PUB Event on 4/29: If you are

25:02

Episode 8 - How to Handle Fatigue

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2025/01/24

Welcome to the first episode of 2025! This month, we are joined by Captain Jerry Schiffauer, who is the chair of our Fatigue Committee. Our schedules are always demanding, no matter the time of year, but winter storms and weather delays, along with holiday stress, and cold and flu season, mean winter is a prime time for pilots to become fatigued. Jerry is with us to discuss how and when to call out fatigued, how to file a fatigue report, and what he and the members of the Fatigue Committee have

13:33

Episode 7 - An Interview with Captain Jason Ambrosi

PIEDMONSTERS ·

2024/12/20

This week, we have our third and final installment of our ALPA Board of Directors Meeting interviews. Captain Jason Ambrosi, the president of ALPA, International, was generous enough to take the time to meet with us and share his thoughts on ALPA’s successes over the first two years of his term, as well as what is on the horizon for the aviation industry moving forward. For those who might not know, Captain Ambrosi also hosts an ALPA podcast, the Air Line Pilot Podcast, focused on ALPA initiatives

16:59

Episode 6 - ALPA-PAC and Government Affairs

PIEDMONSTERS ·

2024/12/13

Welcome back to part 2 of our ALPA Board of Directors special edition interviews. I had the opportunity to sit down with ALPA Director of Government Affairs, Elizabeth Baker, as well as the chair of our own Government Affairs Committee, Matt Chadwick, to discuss the role of ALPA and ALPA PAC in government and what pilots need to know about how your union is working for you. This interview was recorded in October, prior to the 2024 Presidential Election. ALPA has not endorsed a presidential

23:33

Episode 5 - Meet Our ALPA Support Staff

PIEDMONSTERS ·

2024/12/06

In October, your MEC & LEC reps, as well as other team members, traveled to Chicago for an MEC meeting, as well as ALPA’s bi-annual Board of Directors Meetings. Over the next several weeks, we will release three episodes recorded in Chicago during those meetings.Our first one features interviews with some of the key members of our ALPA support staff. This includes Senior Labor Relations Specialist Dena Jackson, Senior Communications Specialist Nina Ing, and Senior Administrative Specialist

52:53

Episode 4 - Better Safe Than Sorry: How ASAP and FOQA...

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2024/11/08

This month, we are joined by the Chair of our Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) Committee, Captain Martin Ebert, as well as a member of our Flight Operational Quality Assurance (FOQA) Committee, First Officer Ben Montgomery. Join us as we walk through all you need to know about these two crucial programs, and how our teams are working to keep you, our airline, and the skies, as safe as possible. Like, subscribe, download, and listen, wherever you get your podcasts, including iTunes, Spotify,

43:58

Episode 3 - An Update on PBS & The Tentative Agreement

PIEDMONSTERS ·

2024/09/20

In this episode, we're joined by Brandon Hagy, PBS Committee Chair, and Jay Weatherman, Negotiating Committee Chair, for an update on the PBS implementation process. Important Links, Notes, and Info: To be added to the standby / reserve pilot list for the Phillies game, email Davis.Bunting@alpa.org To submit Willingness to Serve for LEC 29 Voter Information: North Carolina Pennsylvania Vote.org Follow us on Instagram Contact the Podcast - PDTpodcast@alpa.org

19:58

Episode 2 - An Interview with the Charlotte Local...

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2024/08/23

Today we are joined by Captain Brandon Hagy and First Officer Davis Bunting, your reps for Local Executive Council 35, in Charlotte. Additional Notes: Philadelphia Phillies Event - If you have RSVPed but will not be able to attend OR if you would like to be added to the waitlist for tickets, please email Davis Bunting - Davis.Bunting@alpa.org Charlotte Pilots - the deadline to swap parking passes is August 31. Beginning September 1, all Piedmont crews are required to park in the employee

22:24

Episode 1 - An Interview with the Master Executive...

PIEDMONSTERS ·

2024/07/26

Join us for an interview with your MEC, as they share a little about themselves, their roles, and what they're working on in 2024.We'd love it if you subscribed to our channel, follow us on instagram (@piedmontpilots) and email any questions to PDTpodcast@alpa.org Thanks for listening!

00:47

Welcome to PIEDMONSTERS

PIEDMONSTERS ·

2024/07/25

Welcome to PIEDMONSTERS - The Piedmont Pilot Podcast, brought to you by your Piedmont Master Executive Council. Like, subscribe, download, and listen wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us at our new MEC Instagram account at @piedmontpilots, and email questions or topics you'd like to hear discussed to pdtpodcast@Alpa.org. We look forward to using this channel to get you the latest and greatest information as it pertains to your Piedmont MEC.

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