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Air Line Pilots Association, International

November 01, 2023

The Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA) is the largest pilot union in the world,[1] representing more than 75,000 pilots[1] from 43 US and Canadian airlines. ALPA was founded on 27 July 1931[2][3] and is a member of the AFL-CIO and the Canadian Labour Congress. Known internationally as US-ALPA, ALPA is also a member of the IFALPA.[4]

Air Line Pilots Association, International
Abbreviation
  • ALPA
  • US-ALPA
Formation27 July 1931; 92 years ago (1931-07-27)
TypeTrade union
HeadquartersMcLean, Virginia, US
Location
    • Canada
    • United States
Membership
75,000+
President
Jason Ambrosi
Affiliations
Websitealpa.org

History edit

ALPA was founded by David L. Behncke and 23 other key figures in Chicago, Illinois, on July 27, 1931.[5] In the 1930s, flying was a perilous occupation;[6] thus, from the time of its formation, one of ALPA’s main goals was to improve air safety.[7]

In 1933, the decision by the National Labor Board to limit the flight time for pilots and co-pilots to 85 hours a month was the result of the union's first major lobbying campaign to make the skies safer. By the end of the ‘30s, the association had persuaded numerous airlines to form air traffic control centers, and had started the Airworthiness and Performance Committee, the first ALPA technical committee dedicated to improving flight safety.[8]

In the 1940s, numerous ALPA pilots enlisted in the military to help the United States battle the Axis powers during World War II. In this decade, ALPA created additional air safety committees, and the newly established International Federation of Air Line Pilots' Associations (IFALPA) worked to improve flight safety around the world.[8]

In 1951, ALPA created an internal air safety system, which developed into the world’s biggest independent, nongovernmental safety structure. During the 1950s, jet travel was introduced, marking a new period for the air industry. In this era, crew fatigue became a greater concern for pilots, with the union successfully persuading the Civil Aeronautics Board to stop airlines from scheduling impractical flights.[8]

During the 1960s, jet transport of people and goods became commonplace, with ALPA addressing the new safety issues that came with this type of travel.[8] In 1961, ALPA’s second president, Clarence N. Sayen, directly asked new US President John F. Kennedy to make hijacking a federal crime,[9] which subsequently became the law of the land in September of that year.[10] The Southern Airways strike of 1960-62, a conflict that ALPA winningly took on in a dispute over pilot wages, is the longest walkout in the union’s history.[11] For years, ALPA had lobbied hard for the creation of an independent government agency that would investigate accidents, and in 1967, the National Transportation Safety Board was established to conduct such investigations.[8]

In 1972, ALPA began an anti-skyjacking lobby offensive, among other efforts to fight air terrorism. Also in 1972, after decades of campaigning by ALPA, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) established an airport certification program, which required airport operators to prove they are following safety standards. In 1976, the union’s dedicated work resulted in NASA creating the Aviation Safety Reporting System (ASRS),[8] a database of confidential incident reports.[12]

During the 1980s, ALPA accomplished much in the way of safety. In 1981, among other achievements, the Association convinced the FAA that “fasten seatbelt” signs were needed,[8] and in 1987, the FAA again heeded calls from the union, requiring the installation of a traffic collision avoidance system (TCAS) in every airplane.[8] On March 4, 1989, ALPA pilots at Eastern Airlines went on strike in support of the International Association of Machinists. The pilots stood their ground for 285 days.[13]

Following the 1994 crash of USAir Flight 427, in which all 132 people on board were killed, the National Transportation Safety Board ruled that pilot error was the cause. But ALPA fought that decision, and in the end, it was found that a malfunction in the rudder control system of the B-737 plane was likely the cause. Subsequently, a redesign of all B-737’s—the most commonly flown commercial airplane—was ordered by the FAA. After another tragic 1994 crash, of American Eagle Flight 4184, a study of icing issues with the ATR 72 commenced, an inquiry ALPA was closely involved with. The outcomes were alterations in the design of the ATR 72 and improved pilot training.[8] ALPA’s chief accomplishment of the 1990s was the 1995 enactment of the “One Level of Safety” program by the FAA, resulting in stricter safety rules for smaller airplanes. ALPA came up with the name for the program and lobbied hard for the measure.[14]

In 1997, the Canadian Airline Pilots Association (CALPA) merged with ALPA, forming what would become known as ALPA Canada.[15] As of 2020, ALPA Canada represents more than 5,000 pilots.[16]

In 2000, after years of advocacy by the association, the FAA approved ALPA’s recommendations for Land and Hold Short Operations (LAHSO).[8]

During the 2010s, ALPA successfully lobbied to make pointing lasers at pilots in the air a federal crime.[7]

In 2020, amidst the COVID-19 outbreak, ALPA pressed lobbied the US government for favorable provisions in the CARES Act, which stabilized the aviation industry and provided economic relief for pilots.[17]

ALPA has lobbied against attempts to rescind the "1500 hour rule", which requires that pilots for commercial airlines must log 1,500 hours of flying before they can get their license. The 1500 hour rule was implemented in 2013, raising the required flight-training hours from 250 hours to 1500.[18] Critics of the rule say it is arbitrary and not based on scientific data, as well as raises the costs and time for prospective pilots to obtain certification.[19] Most countries, including the European Union, require 250 hours for pilot certification.[19]

In 2023, a new labor deal valued at $10 billion over the contract life. This was a long time coming after negotiating for more than 4 years. The pilots are expected to receive a 40% raise along with benefits, job security, quality work environment.[20]

Leadership edit

ALPA's four international officers were elected by the union's Board of Directors on Oct. 19, 2022, and began their four-year terms on Jan. 1, 2023.[21]

Jason Ambrosi, Delta Air Lines, is ALPA's twelfth president.[21] He previously served as chair of the Delta pilots’ Master Executive Council. While employed by a charter airline, Ambrosi was a strong supporter of labor representation and helped create a culture of safety.[21]

Wendy Morse, United Airlines, is ALPA's first vice president and national safety coordinator.[21] At United, Morse served as Master Executive Council chair, and held many other positions of leadership.[21]

Tyler Hawkins Frontier Airlines, is ALPA's vice president–administration/secretary.[21] At Frontier, Hawkins previously represented ALPA on the Master Executive Council, and was the chair of the Strategic Preparedness and Strike Committee.[21]

Wes Clapper, JetBlue, is ALPA's vice president–finance/treasurer. Clapper previously served in several leadership roles at JetBlue, and recently was the Group A executive vice president for the union.[21]

Former presidents edit

The following is a complete list of ALPA's former presidents[22] since the Association's founding in 1931:

Archives edit

The Walter P. Reuther Library is home to over 40 collections of archival material documenting the history of the Air Line Pilots Association. To access the collections' finding aids, please refer to the ALPA-related content at the Walter P. Reuther Library's website.

Member pilot groups edit

ALPA represents the following bargaining units:[23]

References edit

  1. ^ a b What We Do - ALPA
  2. ^ Checking In at ALPA HQ - 1931 to Today
  3. ^ Santiago, J. P., "The Early History of ALPA, the Air Line Pilots Association, and the First Airline Strike," avgeekery.com, February 2016.
  4. ^ Gary M. Fink, ed. Labor unions (Greenwood, 1977) pp. 6–8.
  5. ^ Hopkins 1982, p. 9.
  6. ^ "ALPA Through the Decades". Retrieved July 30, 2020.
  7. ^ a b "The Landing: Air Line Pilot Chronicles the Evolution of a Profession". Retrieved August 4, 2020.
  8. ^ a b c d e f g h i j A HISTORY OF PRIDE: 80 Years of Pilots Putting Safety and Security First
  9. ^ Hopkins 1982, p. 264.
  10. ^ "LEGISLATIVE SUMMARY: AVIATION". Retrieved August 4, 2020.
  11. ^ "The Southern Airways strike of 1960: ALPA's epic battle over fair wages for pilots". Retrieved August 4, 2020.
  12. ^ "Aviation Safety Reporting System". Retrieved August 4, 2020.
  13. ^ "The Eastern Airlines Strike of 1989". Retrieved August 4, 2020.
  14. ^ "Creating One Level of Safety for Both Passenger and Cargo Carriers". Retrieved August 4, 2020.
  15. ^ "Our Third Decade of Moving Canadian Aviation Forward," by Capt. Dan Adamus, Air Line Pilot, January-February 2018
  16. ^ "Pilots, Flying Public Send More Than A Quarter-Million Messages to Congress to Prevent Furloughs". Retrieved August 25, 2020.
  17. ^ "COVID-19 Legislative Updates". Retrieved August 4, 2020.
  18. ^ "How the 1,500-hour rule created a pilot shortage". www.travelweekly.com. Retrieved 2023-06-25.
  19. ^ a b "1 airline made a bid to reduce flight hours required for new pilots. FAA rejects it". NPR. 2022.
  20. ^ Maruf, Ramishah (2023-07-15). "United Airlines pilots reach preliminary labor deal with up to 40% raises | CNN Business". CNN. Retrieved 2023-07-16.
  21. ^ a b c d e f g h "ALPA's Officers". Retrieved January 18, 2023.
  22. ^ "The ALPA Hall of Presidents"
  23. ^ Our Pilot Groups - ALPA

Further reading edit

  • Hopkins, George E. (1982). Flying the Line: The First Half Century of the Air Line Pilots Association (PDF). Washington, DC: The Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l. ISBN 0-9609708-1-9.

External links edit

  • ALPA national website
  • Flying the Line podcast
  • Flying the Line Volume II: The Line Pilot in Crisis: ALPA Battles Airline Deregulation and Other Forces – book by George E. Hopkins

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The Air Line Pilots Association International ALPA is the largest pilot union in the world 1 representing more than 75 000 pilots 1 from 43 US and Canadian airlines ALPA was founded on 27 July 1931 2 3 and is a member of the AFL CIO and the Canadian Labour Congress Known internationally as US ALPA ALPA is also a member of the IFALPA 4 Air Line Pilots Association InternationalAbbreviationALPAUS ALPAFormation27 July 1931 92 years ago 1931 07 27 TypeTrade unionHeadquartersMcLean Virginia USLocationCanadaUnited StatesMembership75 000 PresidentJason AmbrosiAffiliationsAFL CIOCanadian Labour CongressInternational Federation of Air Line Pilots AssociationsWebsitealpa wbr org Contents 1 History 2 Leadership 2 1 Former presidents 3 Archives 4 Member pilot groups 5 References 6 Further reading 7 External linksHistory editSome of this section s listed sources may not be reliable Please help this article by looking for better more reliable sources Unreliable citations may be challenged or deleted June 2023 Learn how and when to remove this template message ALPA was founded by David L Behncke and 23 other key figures in Chicago Illinois on July 27 1931 5 In the 1930s flying was a perilous occupation 6 thus from the time of its formation one of ALPA s main goals was to improve air safety 7 In 1933 the decision by the National Labor Board to limit the flight time for pilots and co pilots to 85 hours a month was the result of the union s first major lobbying campaign to make the skies safer By the end of the 30s the association had persuaded numerous airlines to form air traffic control centers and had started the Airworthiness and Performance Committee the first ALPA technical committee dedicated to improving flight safety 8 In the 1940s numerous ALPA pilots enlisted in the military to help the United States battle the Axis powers during World War II In this decade ALPA created additional air safety committees and the newly established International Federation of Air Line Pilots Associations IFALPA worked to improve flight safety around the world 8 In 1951 ALPA created an internal air safety system which developed into the world s biggest independent nongovernmental safety structure During the 1950s jet travel was introduced marking a new period for the air industry In this era crew fatigue became a greater concern for pilots with the union successfully persuading the Civil Aeronautics Board to stop airlines from scheduling impractical flights 8 During the 1960s jet transport of people and goods became commonplace with ALPA addressing the new safety issues that came with this type of travel 8 In 1961 ALPA s second president Clarence N Sayen directly asked new US President John F Kennedy to make hijacking a federal crime 9 which subsequently became the law of the land in September of that year 10 The Southern Airways strike of 1960 62 a conflict that ALPA winningly took on in a dispute over pilot wages is the longest walkout in the union s history 11 For years ALPA had lobbied hard for the creation of an independent government agency that would investigate accidents and in 1967 the National Transportation Safety Board was established to conduct such investigations 8 In 1972 ALPA began an anti skyjacking lobby offensive among other efforts to fight air terrorism Also in 1972 after decades of campaigning by ALPA the Federal Aviation Administration FAA established an airport certification program which required airport operators to prove they are following safety standards In 1976 the union s dedicated work resulted in NASA creating the Aviation Safety Reporting System ASRS 8 a database of confidential incident reports 12 During the 1980s ALPA accomplished much in the way of safety In 1981 among other achievements the Association convinced the FAA that fasten seatbelt signs were needed 8 and in 1987 the FAA again heeded calls from the union requiring the installation of a traffic collision avoidance system TCAS in every airplane 8 On March 4 1989 ALPA pilots at Eastern Airlines went on strike in support of the International Association of Machinists The pilots stood their ground for 285 days 13 Following the 1994 crash of USAir Flight 427 in which all 132 people on board were killed the National Transportation Safety Board ruled that pilot error was the cause But ALPA fought that decision and in the end it was found that a malfunction in the rudder control system of the B 737 plane was likely the cause Subsequently a redesign of all B 737 s the most commonly flown commercial airplane was ordered by the FAA After another tragic 1994 crash of American Eagle Flight 4184 a study of icing issues with the ATR 72 commenced an inquiry ALPA was closely involved with The outcomes were alterations in the design of the ATR 72 and improved pilot training 8 ALPA s chief accomplishment of the 1990s was the 1995 enactment of the One Level of Safety program by the FAA resulting in stricter safety rules for smaller airplanes ALPA came up with the name for the program and lobbied hard for the measure 14 In 1997 the Canadian Airline Pilots Association CALPA merged with ALPA forming what would become known as ALPA Canada 15 As of 2020 ALPA Canada represents more than 5 000 pilots 16 In 2000 after years of advocacy by the association the FAA approved ALPA s recommendations for Land and Hold Short Operations LAHSO 8 During the 2010s ALPA successfully lobbied to make pointing lasers at pilots in the air a federal crime 7 In 2020 amidst the COVID 19 outbreak ALPA pressed lobbied the US government for favorable provisions in the CARES Act which stabilized the aviation industry and provided economic relief for pilots 17 ALPA has lobbied against attempts to rescind the 1500 hour rule which requires that pilots for commercial airlines must log 1 500 hours of flying before they can get their license The 1500 hour rule was implemented in 2013 raising the required flight training hours from 250 hours to 1500 18 Critics of the rule say it is arbitrary and not based on scientific data as well as raises the costs and time for prospective pilots to obtain certification 19 Most countries including the European Union require 250 hours for pilot certification 19 In 2023 a new labor deal valued at 10 billion over the contract life This was a long time coming after negotiating for more than 4 years The pilots are expected to receive a 40 raise along with benefits job security quality work environment 20 Leadership editALPA s four international officers were elected by the union s Board of Directors on Oct 19 2022 and began their four year terms on Jan 1 2023 21 Jason Ambrosi Delta Air Lines is ALPA s twelfth president 21 He previously served as chair of the Delta pilots Master Executive Council While employed by a charter airline Ambrosi was a strong supporter of labor representation and helped create a culture of safety 21 Wendy Morse United Airlines is ALPA s first vice president and national safety coordinator 21 At United Morse served as Master Executive Council chair and held many other positions of leadership 21 Tyler Hawkins Frontier Airlines is ALPA s vice president administration secretary 21 At Frontier Hawkins previously represented ALPA on the Master Executive Council and was the chair of the Strategic Preparedness and Strike Committee 21 Wes Clapper JetBlue is ALPA s vice president finance treasurer Clapper previously served in several leadership roles at JetBlue and recently was the Group A executive vice president for the union 21 Former presidents edit The following is a complete list of ALPA s former presidents 22 since the Association s founding in 1931 David L Behncke 1931 1951 Clarence N Sayen 1951 1962 Charles H Ruby 1962 1970 John J O Donnell 1971 1982 Henry A Duffy 1983 1990 J Randolph Babbitt 1991 1998 Duane E Woerth 1999 2006 John Prater 2007 2010 Lee Moak 2011 2014 Tim Canoll 2015 2018 Joe DePete 2019 2022 Archives editThe Walter P Reuther Library is home to over 40 collections of archival material documenting the history of the Air Line Pilots Association To access the collections finding aids please refer to the ALPA related content at the Walter P Reuther Library s website Member pilot groups editALPA represents the following bargaining units 23 Air Canada Air Transat Air Transport International Air Wisconsin Airlines Alaska Airlines Amerijet International Bearskin Airlines Breeze Airways Calm Air Canadian North Cargojet CommuteAir Delta Air Lines Endeavor Air Envoy Air FedEx Express First Air Flair Airlines Frontier Airlines Hawaiian Airlines iAero Airways Jazz JetBlue Airways Kalitta Air Keewatin Air Kelowna Flightcraft Ltd Lynx Air Mesa Air Group Morningstar Air Express Inc PAL Airlines Pascan Aviation Perimeter Aviation Piedmont Airlines Pivot Airlines PSA Airlines Ravn Alaska Spirit Airlines Sun Country Airlines United Airlines Wasaya Western Global WestJet WestJet EncoreReferences edit a b What We Do ALPA Checking In at ALPA HQ 1931 to Today Santiago J P The Early History of ALPA the Air Line Pilots Association and the First Airline Strike avgeekery com February 2016 Gary M Fink ed Labor unions Greenwood 1977 pp 6 8 Hopkins 1982 p 9 ALPA Through the Decades Retrieved July 30 2020 a b The Landing Air Line Pilot Chronicles the Evolution of a Profession Retrieved August 4 2020 a b c d e f g h i j A HISTORY OF PRIDE 80 Years of Pilots Putting Safety and Security First Hopkins 1982 p 264 LEGISLATIVE SUMMARY AVIATION Retrieved August 4 2020 The Southern Airways strike of 1960 ALPA s epic battle over fair wages for pilots Retrieved August 4 2020 Aviation Safety Reporting System Retrieved August 4 2020 The Eastern Airlines Strike of 1989 Retrieved August 4 2020 Creating One Level of Safety for Both Passenger and Cargo Carriers Retrieved August 4 2020 Our Third Decade of Moving Canadian Aviation Forward by Capt Dan Adamus Air Line Pilot January February 2018 Pilots Flying Public Send More Than A Quarter Million Messages to Congress to Prevent Furloughs Retrieved August 25 2020 COVID 19 Legislative Updates Retrieved August 4 2020 How the 1 500 hour rule created a pilot shortage www travelweekly com Retrieved 2023 06 25 a b 1 airline made a bid to reduce flight hours required for new pilots FAA rejects it NPR 2022 Maruf Ramishah 2023 07 15 United Airlines pilots reach preliminary labor deal with up to 40 raises CNN Business CNN Retrieved 2023 07 16 a b c d e f g h ALPA s Officers Retrieved January 18 2023 The ALPA Hall of Presidents Our Pilot Groups ALPAFurther reading editHopkins George E 1982 Flying the Line The First Half Century of the Air Line Pilots Association PDF Washington DC The Air Line Pilots Association Int l ISBN 0 9609708 1 9 External links editALPA national website Flying the Line podcast Flying the Line Volume II The Line Pilot in Crisis ALPA Battles Airline Deregulation and Other Forces book by George E Hopkins Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Air Line Pilots Association International amp oldid 1180991148, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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