Alaska and Hawaiian Resume Pilot Hiring
Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines resumed pilot hiring on Friday, reopening the application process for new first officers.
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‘Significant Heartburn’: ALPA Chief Pushes Back on Trump ICAO Pick
Ambrosi says nominee Jeffrey Anderson is tied to efforts to raise pilot retirement age, a “settled” issue for the union and current administration.
FAA Grants Delay for Secondary Flight Deck Barrier Rule
The FAA this week agreed to delay a requirement for new U.S. passenger aircraft to have a second barrier to the cockpit to prevent unauthorized intrusions and hijacking attempts.
ALPA Pushes Back in Clash Over Cockpit Barrier Rule
ALPA criticized a petition from major airlines that would put off the installation of secondary flight deck barriers for another two years.
American Pilots Make Another Move Toward ALPA Merger
Currently, the group is represented by the Allied Pilots Association (APA), though a majority of members voted earlier this year to explore a merger.
JetBlue Pilots Blast Airline Over United Deal
“Instead of transparency, however, we have secrecy. Instead of consultation, exclusion,” said Capt. Wayne Scales, JetBlue MEC chairman, in a message to pilots.
American Pilots Eye Union Change
Some pilots at American are looking to make a change in unions. The airline’s roughly 16,000 pilots are currently represented by the Allied Pilots Association.
ALPA President Talks Pilot Shortage, Bedford Nomination
ALPA President Capt. Jason Ambrosi delved into the debated pilot shortage and shake-ups in Washington during an interview with AirlineGeeks.
WestJet Looks to Hire Foreign Pilots
WestJet may soon start hiring temporary foreign pilots. The low-cost carrier continues to face a shortage of pilots, particularly in the left seat.
Pilots Union Voices ‘Concerns’ Over FAA Nominee
ALPA has expressed reservations about President Trump nominating Republic CEO Bryan Bedford to head the Federal Aviation Administration.
