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Engage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsEngage Weekly - News You Need to Know - August 8, 2025Engage Weekly is live! Join us as we dive into key updates from the Delta MEC. Highlights include UNH polling (live through August 13), the Engage Podcast interviews the Scope Committee, MEC leadership celebrates Aeromexico pilots on their 67th anniversary as a union, a pay verification video refresher, and a preview of the MEC Regular Meeting in Minneapolis at the end of this month. Plus, updates on rotation preferences, safety alerts, mental wellness resources, and more. Stay informed and engaged!Show Notes:Engage: Scope is Still DopeMEC News - August 7, 20252025-08-0804 min
Engage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsE65: Scope is Still Dope: How Global Scope Delivers Widebodies, Career Progression, and Job ProtectionScope isn’t just a contract clause—it’s the foundation of every Delta pilot’s career security. In this in-depth and highly relevant episode, hosts First Officer Ryan Argenta and Captain Laura Woods welcome Scope Committee leaders Captain Justin Berg, First Officer Jim Burgess, and Captain John Pinkerton to break down why Scope matters in 2025 and beyond.They unpack how the Global Scope agreement—an industry-first—continues to directly translate into more widebody flying, more seniority movement, and more opportunities for Delta pilots. You’ll hear why block hours, not specific routes, are the true measure of growth and...2025-08-0616 minEngage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsChairman’s Update: State Sick Wins, Contract Violations, and the Road AheadIn this special Chairman's Update on the Engage Podcast, host First Officer Ryan Argenta sits down with Delta MEC Chair Captain Eric Criswell to discuss major state sick law wins, frustration over how IROPs are handled, repeated contract violations, pilot and dispatcher unity, and the road ahead. Tune in and stay Engaged. 2025-07-2822 min
Engage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsEngage Weekly - News You Need to Know - July 25, 2025In this week’s Engage Weekly episode, producer Adam Uhan covers key developments across the MEC. Topics include Delta’s failure to meet the automation deadline under the Click to Sick settlement. Pilots will want to listen to the interview with Contract Administration & Enforcement Chair Mark Hinczynski to learn ALPA’s next steps. Also in this episode:Continuous Line Operations Safety Audit (C-LOSA) becomes official$49 million in dues refunds headed back to pilotsALPA’s presence at OshkoshContract prep resources, survey updates, and how to stay engaged with the new Telegram appTune in to stay...2025-07-2506 min
Engage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsEngage Weekly - News You Need to Know - July 18, 2025It's been a busy week for the Delta MEC (Master Executive Council). The Negotiating Committee is kicking off Section 6 education with the release of their new Contract History publication. This document provides a comprehensive overview of past contract cycles.Other highlights from this week include Delta changing its tune on Minnesota State Sick leave, commuting policy differences between the PWA and FOM, the release of a new Engage episode featuring the Professional Standards Committee (ProStans), and AE bidding reminders for pilots about to enter training. Additionally, the Delta MEC is requesting your best memes! Read this week's ME...2025-07-1804 minEngage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsE64: Behind the Flight Deck Door: Conflict, Resolution & the Role of Professional StandardsOn this episode of Engage, hosts Capt. Laura Woods and F/O Ryan Argenta sit down with Capt. Tom Thornton from the Professional Standards Committee—a man who’s been defusing cockpit conflicts since 1998. With over 17,000 pilots on property, ProStans fields a high volume of calls each week, tackling everything from CRM breakdowns to personality clashes in the flight deck. Tom pulls back the curtain on what really happens when pilots call in, how confidentiality works (hint: it’s not anonymous), and why ProStans should be your first stop—not your last—when facing peer-to-peer conflict. From misunderstand...2025-07-1620 min
Engage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsEngage Weekly - News You Need to Know - July 11, 2025Don't miss this week's Engage Weekly from your Delta MEC! Get updates on "Click to Sick" MiCrew automation issues, dues return offers, and key news from the Training Committee that you'll want to hear! You can read more in this week's MEC News!Also, as mentioned in this episode, don't forget to show your support for pilot advocacy! Below are ALPA campaigns that aim to advance the aviation industry and pilot profession!Promote ATC Modernization! Support the Mental Health in Aviation Act! Tell Congress to Increase National Mediation Board Funding!2025-07-1103 min
Engage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsEngage Weekly - News You Need to Know - July 3, 2025The newest episode of Engage Weekly is here—just in time before the Independence Day holiday. Highlights include updates on the recent IROP, latest information on recent grievances, "Click to Sick" implementation, and a plug for our new Engage episode on ALPA's 2025 Legislative Summit. You can find more information in this week's MEC News!Have a fun and save 4th of July!2025-07-0305 minEngage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsE63: Cockpit to Capitol: Why the Legislative Summit Matters to YouOn this episode, host First Officer Ryan Argenta is joined by First Officer Brendan Cantwell, Government Affairs Chair, to unpack everything from ALPA's 2025 Legislative Summit in Washington, D.C. Each year, Delta pilots—alongside aviators from across the industry—descend on Capitol Hill to champion the issues that matter most to the pilot profession. From walking the halls of Congress to one-on-one meetings with lawmakers, we’re making sure pilot-partisan priorities are heard loud and clear. This year’s top issues included: Opposing Reduced Crew/Single-Pilot Operations (RCOs) for critical safety reasons, accelerating Air Traffic Control modernization, and advan...2025-07-0221 min
Engage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsEngage Weekly - News You Need to Know - June 27, 2025Welcome to the newest Engage Weekly episode! Highlights include an @RestWifi update, the U.S. Department of State says to be on alert, check your checks to see if dues have been deducted, Rotation of the Week to take a pause—Play one more time for a fleet pin, and get ready to save room for turkey legs—the August MEC Meeting PUB will be at the Minnesota State Fair August 26 from 5 - 8 p.m. CDT! For more information, please read this week's MEC News! See you next week!2025-06-2704 minEngage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsEngage Weekly - News You Need to Know - June 20, 2025Engage Weekly is back with host F/O Adam Uhan as he provides key updates, news, and information from the Delta MEC's week. Tune in to also hear an update from the Delta MEC Chair, Capt. Eric Criswell, as he recaps the MEC's June 2025 regular meeting, current issues facing the pilot group, and plans for Section 6 negotiations just around the corner.Have a great weekend, everyone – see you next week!2025-06-2007 minEngage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsE62: Engage Special Alert: Turbulence Ahead for Pilots in TrainingIn this episode, host F/O Ryan Argenta and Training Committee Chair, F/O Charlie Mader, unpack a growing pattern of dysfunction in Delta’s Training Planning Department. Based on a steady stream of pilot reports, we highlight how disorganized scheduling, vague guidance, poor hotel logistics, and a lack of proper training support are creating avoidable obstacles for pilots — and undermining the standards outlined in the PWA. While our instructors remain professional and committed, it’s clear that deeper issues in management’s planning priorities and accountability are affecting pilot readiness and operational trust. We break down key conc...2025-06-1817 minEngage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsEngage Weekly - News You Need to Know - June 13, 2025Host F/O Adam Uhan wraps up the MEC’s week with news and information for the Delta pilot group. Have a great weekend, everyone – see you next week!2025-06-1304 minEngage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsEngage Weekly - News You Need to Know - June 6, 2025For this week's Engage Weekly episode, F/O Adam Uhan steps in to wrap up the MEC’s week with news and information for the Delta pilot group. Have a great weekend, everyone – see you next week!Show Notes: Learn more about the Mental Health in Aviation Act (H.R. 2591) and see how you can advocate for pilot mental health!2025-06-0602 minEngage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsE61: The Art of Hypocrisy: How Delta is Fighting Employee Benefits & Dismantling the Delta FamilyOn this episode of Engage, host First Officer Ryan Argenta discusses how Delta is actively opposing state laws that were enacted to provide employees with an enhanced sick leave benefit. Specifically, the Company is attempting to circumvent, ignore or litigate state sick laws that provide employees who live or work in that state with benefits more generous than those offered by their employers. Pilots based in LAX, MSP, DTW, SEA and NYC are familiar with Delta’s ongoing efforts to prevent them from using their state sick benefit in order to care for themselves and their families. Those attempting to u...2025-06-0431 minEngage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsEngage Weekly - News You Need to Know - May 30, 2025Host F/O Ryan Argenta wraps up the MEC’s week with news and information for the Delta pilot group. Have a great weekend, everyone – see you next week!2025-05-3002 minEngage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsEngage Weekly - News You Need to Know - May 23, 2025Host F/O Ryan Argenta wraps up the MEC’s week with the following news for the Delta pilot group. Highlights: U.S. Navy to conduct GPS interference testing May 22-27 affecting Washington, New York, Atlanta, Jacksonville, and Miami centers. The Engage podcast interviews the Scheduling Committee on short call issues. Congratulations and fleet pins go out to five new winners for the MEC News’ Rotation of the Week! Look for a new quiz in this week’s MEC News.The CASC’s Positive Safety Culture Survey is also in this week’s newsletter. Fill out the survey to...2025-05-2302 minEngage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsEngage Weekly - News You Need to Know - May 16, 2025Tune in to this week’s Engage Weekly episode for a recap of key updates from the Delta MEC. Topics include:Steps for filing pay claimsA shout-out to pilots who participated in MEC News’ Rotation of the WeekUpdates on KCM and TSAHotel changes in Amsterdam during the city’s 750th anniversaryThe release of the updated R&I HandbookA briefing from the CASC on eQRCH2025-05-1606 minEngage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsEngage Weekly - News You Need to KnowTune in to this week’s Engage Weekly podcast for highlights on reports of inoperative @RestWifi issues, potential legislation that could support ALPA's pilot mental health campaigns, and important reminders about sick leave carryover.Plus, test your iCrew knowledge for a chance to win new Delta MEC Fleet Pins! Finally, Happy Mother's Day to all of our pilot moms!2025-05-0902 minEngage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsE59: MBCBP Checkup, GVUL, & ALPA Insurance ProductsListen now to hear host Capt. Laura Woods and members of the Delta MEC's Retirement & Insurance Committee (R&I) discuss how the Delta pilot Market-Based Cash Balance Plan (MBCBP) is performing after just over a year in existence, how you can save big for the exact same coverage utilizing the Guaranteed Variable Universal Life (GVUL) plan, and supplemental insurance offered by ALPA that all Delta pilots should consider.2025-05-0724 minEngage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsEngage Weekly - News You Need to KnowTune in to the new Engage Weekly podcast for a recap of the MEC’s week and an update from the Contract Administration (Enforcement) Committee! CA topics include:This week’s Labor Relations Meeting (LRM) with Delta managementOngoing issues pilots are experiencing with Delta’s Training Planning A new reinterpretation of the PWA that Delta is using to manipulate pilots’ schedules 2025-05-0207 minEngage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsEngage Weekly - News You Need to KnowIn this episode of Engage Weekly, host Capt. Laura Woods recaps the Delta MEC's week with the following updates:Contract 2026 prepReroute pay discrepanciesBias and the 1989 British Midland 737 Crash Global Entry issuesCommittee Spotlight! R&I has some quick tips for seeing $1000 in your bank account2025-04-2504 minEngage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsE58: Parental Leaves & Navigating Impending ParenthoodJoin host Capt. Laura Woods as she sits down with Capt. Muriel Triantafilo, Chair of the Delta MEC's Pilot Family Matters Committee (PFMC), to discuss parental leave and navigating this exciting time in a Delta pilot’s life. Learn when to notify the Company about your leave, what documentation you need from your doctor, and tips to maximize your parental leave experience. Also, be sure to listen to episodes 10 and 28, as they also have great information on parental leave! 2025-04-2321 minEngage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsEngage Weekly - News You Need to KnowOn this new series from the Engage team, take a moment to get the highlights from the Delta MEC’s week. Learn about ongoing hot topics, news, and events. This new series will also feature occasional quick takes from guests, including committee chairs, SMEs, and your MEC leadership.To learn more about these topics, please read our weekly MEC News. Don't forget to subscribe and send the Communications Committee a DART for topic ideas and your take on our episodes!2025-04-1802 minEngage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsChairman’s Update: Company Issues, Privacy, and Plans for 2025On this special Engage update, host Capt. Laura Woods welcomes back to the show F/O Ryan Argenta as co-host and discusses several important issues with MEC Chair Capt. Eric Criswell, including a lack of pilot support from Flight Operations, continuing pay issues, and perceived anti-pilot sentiment from the Company. Capt. Criswell also explains how the Company may be using the HUB app to view personal information and track pilots on their personal devices, which is a direct violation of PWA 24 X. Capt. Criswell concludes by sharing some of his priorities for this year and beyond2025-04-1725 minEngage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsE57: Deadhead SeatingOn this episode of Engage, hosts Laura Woods and Gabbie Jordan sit down with Contract Administration Chair Mark Hinczynski to discuss Deadhead (DH) Seating. Listen now to learn more about this C2019 implementation item and a recent grievance the MEC filed regarding Delta’s seat blocking practices.2025-04-0216 minEngage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsE56: Recently Settled GrievancesOn this latest episode of Engage, host Laura Woods and outgoing Negotiating Committee (NC) member Frank Wedding dive into MEC Grievance 23-10 (Uncovered Flight Segments) and Grievance 24-32 (Sick Leave Notification). They discuss the background of these grievances and why the date of June 02, 2025, is important to pay attention to.2025-03-2013 minEngage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsE54: Q&A with MEC Master Chairman Eric CriswellOn this episode of the Engage Podcast, host Laura Woods sits down with Master Chairman Eric Criswell to talk goals for the year, the mediation process, and the importance of remaining tuned in as the Delta pilots gear up for the next contract cycle.2025-02-0522 minEngage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsE53: 2025 Profit Sharing with ALPA's R&I CommitteeOn this episode, Laura discusses profit sharing with Scott Bowles from the Retirement & Insurance Committee. They talk about some of the election options found on the Profit Sharing Election page on DeltaNet.
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Engage: The Podcast for Delta Pilots E43:Profit Sharing
On this special edition episode of Engage, Captain Rich Wheeler, Chairman of the Negotiating Committee, and Captain Eric Criswell, former Chairman of the Negotiating Committee and current MEC Master Chairman, talk about profit sharing. From its origin and roots to this year’s profit sharing payout, Rich, Eric, and Ryan Argen...2025-01-2108 minEngage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsE52: Delta MEC End of Year Message & Safety Climate
Episode 52 of the Engage Podcast is now live! On this latest episode, Communications Chair Capt. Chris Hughes offers a recap of the news and latest happenings, and Casey Songster from Central Air Safety’s SMS Committee shares a message about positive safety culture.
2024-12-1915 minEngage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsE50: Trip Design Power to the Pilots - The RCC and the Rotation Preference SystemDescription: On this episode, Jason discusses the dreaded Optimizer and how the Rotation Preference System gives pilots the power to fight back against bad trip design with Rotation Construction Committee volunteers Jeffrey Chang, JJ Sweetser. Stick around until the end where they discuss some industry-standard practices we could negotiate for in our next contract to improve this situation even more. (Recorded June 4, 2024)
Additional Resources
Contract Awareness Bulletin 24-04: Click here to download CA Bulletin 24-04 from the Delta ALPA MEC website (login required)
Start at 6:21 of this episode of the Alaska Pilots Podcast fo...2024-10-0245 minEngage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsE49: The “S” in I’M SAFE - Calling in SickDescription: On this episode, Jason discusses the nuances of sick calls with Evan Bach and Mark Cervantes, reps for Council 66, Mike Bell, FO, rep for Council 20, and MEC Contract Admin Chair Trevor Boswell. If you’re sick, call in sick! The Chief Pilot just called. Is it a “wellness check” or a Good Faith Basis call as outlined in the PWA, and what do those mean? If you won the sick leave “contest,” did you really win? (Recorded June 17, 2024)
Council 66 Sick Leave Update (DAL MEC Login Required):
https://dal.alpa.org/Portals/1/Documents/l...2024-09-0541 minEngage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsE48: No Words: Ryan's Last Episode - A Look Behind the Scenes of EngageOn this episode of Engage, the Engage team gets together to discuss topics and issues not covered by other episodes and raps about current rumors, myths, and fun facts. Producer First Officer Adam Uhan, new host Captain Jason Depew, and First Officer Ryan Argenta go through listener mail and DARTs covering hot topics such as the FAA Reauthorization, Scope protections, hotel changes for the Paris Olympics and new hotels in Amsterdam, an update on the SLC Training Facility, and more. The team also says farewell to Ryan as he transitions out of the podcast world and back to being...2024-06-1949 minEngage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsE47: PAN: Are You in the Green?May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and in the spirit of pilot mental health, First Officer Forrest Pendleton, Chair of the Pilot Assistance Network (PAN), discusses the rollout of the “Are You in the Green?” campaign to assist pilots (and all humans) in identifying their own mental wellness. Forrest walks us through the mental health continuum and offers insight on who pilots can turn to when they’re just not feeling great. Forrest also goes into detail about the FAA Aviation Rulemaking Committee’s recommendations on improving mental health issues and making it easier for pilots to get the help they ne...2024-05-1526 minEngage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsE46: A Chat with Dispatch: Pilot Questions Asked and AnsweredOn this episode of Engage, we welcome Mr. Jim Starnes from Delta Flight Control Dispatch to discuss all things Dispatch-related. Did you know Delta Dispatchers are union members represented by the Professional Airline Flight Control Association (PAFCA)? Jim Starnes is the First Vice President of PAFCA and discusses the many similarities between pilots and dispatchers: commonly addressed issues with management, contract negotiations, seniority, and even bidding for monthly schedules—we have more in common with our Dispatchers than we may know. Host First Officer Ryan Argenta also asks common questions pilots have for Dispatch and learns more about our un...2024-03-2031 minEngage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsE45: Voluntary Airport Standby (VAS)On this episode of Engage, Captain Ian Turner of the Scheduling Committee and Captain Rich Wheeler, the Chairman of the Negotiating Committee, explain how Voluntary Airport Standby (VAS) works. Discussion includes details of the completely voluntary program, how it prevents unwanted reroutes, and the lucrative pay treatments for both Regular and Reserve pilots. Tune in to learn more about VAS. (Recorded January 22, 2024)
2024-03-0623 minEngage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsE44: New Contract Implementation & InterpretationOn this episode of Engage, Captain Ian Turner of the Scheduling Committee and Captain Rich Wheeler, Chairman of the Negotiating Committee, are back again to discuss new contract implementation items that started in January 2024 beyond pay rate and 401(k) DC contribution increases. The group discusses new items such as improved sit pay provisions and increase to training pay for CQ and Recency type events, training golden days, new theater qualification provisions that provide pilots more flexibility, along with a completely new feature for pilots bidding reserve called “Reserve with Conflict” – a unique enhancement for Reserve pilots. Rich and Ian explain...2024-02-2122 minEngage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsE43: Profit SharingOn this special edition episode of Engage, Captain Rich Wheeler, Chairman of the Negotiating Committee, and Captain Eric Criswell, former Chairman of the Negotiating Committee, talk about profit sharing. From its origin and roots to this year’s profit sharing payout, Rich, Eric, and Ryan discuss how profit sharing was negotiated by pilots in 1996; how it has changed over the years and the need to preserve this negotiated benefit that pilots and all employees now enjoy; how profit sharing is contractually calculated using PTIX and specific formulas; and how pilots can view their earnings and ensure their 2023 profit sharing pay...2024-02-0730 minEngage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsAudio Quality IssuesStarting this month, we'll be recording with a new professional podcasting setup and processing software to level-up our podcast game. You can look forward to more great content and great sounding audio as well. Thank you so much for your support and feedback. Keep the rubber on the road!
- Your Engage Team2024-01-2201 minEngage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsE42: How Advanced Entitlements (AEs) WorkOn this episode of Engage, the Chair of Contract Administration (CA), Trevor Boswell, speaks with Host First Officer Ryan Argenta about the mechanics of Advance Entitlements (AEs) and how pilots can best bid and position themselves for success. Topics include how AEs are conceived by Crew Resources and the mechanics behind the scenes before the opening of the bid window, how positions are filled or left unfilled, training and conversion dates along with pay protections for junior pilots converting before senior pilots, listener mail with two excellent questions, and much more. Tune in now to find out how AEs...2024-01-0322 minEngage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsHappy Holidays from the Engage Team!Happy Holidays! Thanks to our listeners for making us the most listened-to-podcast at ALPA. With the holidays underway and in the giving spirit, we've got some swag for all our friends. If you love the Engage podcast, share it with friends by posting on your socials and tag @DeltaPilots and we'll send you a custom Engage podcast koozie. Keep all your beverages cold through the holidays and beyond. We’ll be back in the New Year with tons of great content including AEs, more from Scheduling, a chat with Dispatch, and some new, creative episodes that we’re sure you’ll lik...2023-12-2001 minEngage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsE41: GrievancesOn this episode of Engage, host First Officer Ryan Argenta sits down with Captain Trevor Boswell, Chair of the Contract Administration Committee, to discuss how the Contract Administration team, Negotiating Committee, and Delta MEC labor attorneys are handling current pilot grievances with the Company. Trevor explains ongoing contract implementation disputes between ALPA and the Company and how the MEC represents both individual pilots and the entire pilot group alike. On a higher level, Ryan learns about the grievance process, how it works, and how pilots are represented throughout the process. (Recorded November 15, 2023)
2023-12-1329 minEngage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsE40: From the Pilot Assistance Network (PAN) - We're All Just Walking Each Other HomeOn this episode of Engage, host First Officer Ryan Argenta speaks with First Officer Forrest Pendleton, Chair of the Pilot Assistance Network (PAN), to find out how this committee and its volunteers help Delta pilots juggle family and their career while maintaining positive mental and physical health through peer-to-peer support. Pilots are in a unique career field governed by the FAA medical certification process, which has specific requirements on reporting to the FAA visits to some mental health and medical practitioners. This obstacle has made it difficult for some pilots to seek access to the help they need; PAN he...2023-12-0636 minEngage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsE39: New Healthcare Insurance Options for Delta PilotsOn this episode of Engage, back with the Retirement & Insurance Committee gurus, Chair Captain Scott Bowles and Vice-Chair First Officer John Doherty, along with very special guest Sontia Green, Senior Benefits Specialist at the Delta MEC. This time the team discusses new healthcare insurance options for Delta pilots including updates to the Delta Pilots Medical Plan (DPMP), the completely new Delta Pilots High-Deductible Health Plan (DPHDHP), a new DPMP Dental option for all pilots regardless of which health plan they elect, plus updates and changes to the Delta Air Lines-provided coverages through United Health Care (UHC). Open enrollment opens No...2023-11-0227 minEngage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsE38: GVUL: What Pilots Need to Know About the New Group Variable Universal Life (GVUL) Insurance OptionDelta pilots now have a new contractual life insurance option, which can save them tax dollars now and opens a wide variety of investment options while offering benefits to pass along to families and beneficiaries. In a conversation with Jonathan Roman, MetLife’s GVUL administrator, the Engage team, along with Retirement & Insurance Committee members Scott Bowles and John Doherty, sift through the details of the GVUL compared to our current term policy provided by Delta. Highlights include an updated death benefit provided to Delta pilots and paid for by the Company, significantly reduced imputed income for pilots of all ag...2023-10-2541 minEngage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsE37: How LATT Works (P.S. It's More Complex Than You May Think)“How it Works” is part of a continuing series from the Central Air Safety Committee (CASC). On today’s episode, First Officer Jerimy Maclellan from CASC explains how Latest Allowable Takeoff Time (LATT) works. While seemingly simple, LATT is more complex and dynamic than most think. Did you know there are two LATTs? An FDP LATT and a Block LATT. Ever get rerouted? Your LATTs are likely incorrectly updated on your paperwork. As a FAR 117 requirement, LATT violations can create significant issues for pilots. On this episode, Jerimy explains what LATT is, how it affects pilots, and how to calcula...2023-10-1119 minEngage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsEngage Short: All Call for VolunteersOn this episode of Engage, the Delta MEC Secretary, Captain Shane Corbett, discusses volunteering for the Delta MEC and asks pilots of all backgrounds to raise their hands in support of the pilot group. Shane explains how volunteers are compensated for their time, what positions are currently open, and how interested pilots can get in touch with particular committees. Host First Officer Ryan Argenta and Engage podcast volunteer Captain Jason Depew give their perspectives on volunteering at the union. Ever wonder how you could get involved in union work? Have an interest in a particular subject such as Scheduling...2023-10-0420 minEngage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsE36: How 30/168 WorksNew to the Engage Podcast, introducing “How it Works,” as part of a continuing series from the Central Air Safety Committee (CASC). On today’s episode, First Officer Jerimy Maclellan from CASC explains how 30 hours required rest within the preceding 168 hours works. This FAR 117 regulatory rest period affects all pilots and is often misunderstood, miscalculated, and misapplied by both pilots and Crew Scheduling. Wondering how you got that last- minute reserve assignment when you thought you should be in rest? Ever miss out on a green slip because you weren’t given 30 hours rest? Puzzled how your 30-hour rest was sche...2023-09-2717 minEngage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsE35: New Contract Implementation - Reroute
On this episode of Engage, host First Officer Ryan Argenta meets with Capt. Shawn Kellett and Capt. Ian Turner of the Scheduling Committee, along with Capt. Frank Wedding, newly elected member of the Negotiating Committee (NC) and former Scheduling Committee Vice Chair, to discuss new contract implementation items relating to Section 23 L, Reroute. The group discusses and explains the new simplified reroute pay provisions in PWA 23 L.4, and how various pay treatments are compounding, or “stacking,” adding value for both regular and reserve pilots. The experts explain some of the complexities of reroute, what pilots should be looking for, and...2023-09-0723 minEngage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsE34: September Contract Implementation ItemsBack again with Capt. Shawn Kellett and Capt. Ian Turner of the Scheduling Committee and Capt. Frank Wedding of the Negotiating Committee. The Engage podcast dives into the complexities of contract changes, beginning with rotations reporting on or after August 31, 2023. The crew discusses new scheduling items such as a new, hard-stop PWA Flight Duty Period (FDP) Limit of 13 hours for domestic rotations, including deadhead segments, new consecutive layover restrictions for bid package rotations, and break-in-duty requirements for rotation construction. Frank also explains new PWA language defining “redeye” flights, and if you know what a WOCL is or you fly rede...2023-08-3119 minEngage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsE33: How Shifted Report Times Work: Myths, Misunderstandings, and Implications for PilotsNew to the Engage Podcast, introducing “How it Works”, as part of a continuing series in collaboration the Central Air Safety Committee (CASC). On today’s episode, First Officer Jerimy Maclellan from CASC, explains how Crew Tracking may shift airport report times later than scheduled to accommodate delays while preserving pilot duty periods. While extra rest or time at the hotel seems beneficial, this seemingly innocuous event may actually extend duty periods and FDP limits, opening up pilots to reroutes, extended delays, additional legs, and fatigue. CASC is seeing numerous data and reports indicating shifted report times are affecting both i...2023-08-2822 minEngage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsE32: Age 67, Open Skies, & F/O Minimums - Coverage from the 2023 ALPA Legislative SummitThe Engage Podcast is on location from the 10th Annual Legislative Summit in Washington DC with special guests ALPA President Jason Ambrosi, ALPA Manager of Legislation and Policy, Jeff Pavlak, Delta MEC Government Affairs members Captain Jessie Elliott, and First Officer Brenden Cantwell. Covering hot topics brought to Capitol Hill directly by pilot advocates, such as proposed Age 67 legislation, protecting Fair and Open Skies, maintaining the 1,500-hour minimum, Secondary Barriers, and more. The group also highlights how the Political Action Campaign (PAC) works, how ALPA has professional lobbyists working hard for pilots every day, and how pilots can help by gett...2023-07-2033 minEngage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsE31: How to Succeed in Training - Tips, Tricks, and Tidbits from the Training CommitteeLet’s face it – not many enjoy going to training. Being away from home, living on Virginia Avenue for weeks at a time, feeling the stress and pressure of a fast-paced course in a new airplane or an upgrade to Captain or both at the same time is never an easy feeling. Delta and the Delta MEC want you to succeed in training. On this episode of Engage, Host First Officer Ryan Argenta gets tips, tricks,
and tidbits on how to best succeed in training from Captain Tony Rohloff, a seasoned professional from the Training Committee. Tony not only gives hi...2023-07-1332 minEngage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsE30: Scheduling Implementation Items for June and Section 23 M.7 AbuseOn this episode of Engage, Shawn Kellett and Frank Wedding from the Scheduling Committee return to meet with Engage Host First Officer Ryan Argenta discussing new contract changes for Scheduling, PWA Section 23, coming in June. Items include new reserve rules, 18-hour minimum callouts, and changes to be aware of with second-day manual trip coverage. The group also discusses the hot topic of how the Company is utilizing a loophole in 23 M.7 to bypass steps of coverage allowing them to skip green slip coverage altogether. Additionally, under this loophole provision, Shawn and Frank explain how there are hundreds of pilots...2023-06-1238 minEngage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsE29: Market-Based Cash Balance Plan (MBCBP)The Market-Based Cash Balance Plan (MBCBP) is happening. All you need to know about the MBCBP as Engage Host First Officer Ryan Argenta discusses the MBCBP with Negotiating Chairman Eric Criswell, Retirement & Insurance Committee Member Dan Fusco, and Captain Jason Depew, a Delta pilot, author, and prolific writer on pilot-related finances. Delta pilots will automatically be enrolled in the plan starting on October 1, 2023. Pilots wishing to maintain their status quo benefits must take action before August 1, 2023 on a one-time, irrevocable basis to not be a part of the MBCBP. Tune in now for all the details. (Recorded May 24, 2023)
2023-06-0126 minEngage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsE28: Improvements to Parental Leaves, Adoptions & More from Pilot Family Matters (PFMC)On this episode of Engage, we welcome back Pilot Family Matters Committee (PFMC) Chairwoman Alison Britton to discuss new contract improvements for parental leaves and adoptions including birthing parents, non-birthing parents and surrogacy. Alison discusses with Host First Officer Ryan Argenta the details, timelines, and nuances of taking time off during and after pregnancy and where to find resources for a wide range of services provided by the PFMC. (Recorded April 26, 2023)
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Parental Leaves, Adoptions, & Surrogacy FAQs2023-05-1728 minEngage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsE27: Contract Improvements in TrainingOn this episode of Engage, Captain Tony Rohloff from the Training Committee visits with Host First Officer Ryan Argenta to discuss improvements and changes to the Training section of the new contract. Tune in to learn more about increased training pay, premium pay treatments, AE awards and bidding for training, a once-in-a-career training mulligan, and much more. (Recorded April 11, 2023)2023-04-2712 minEngage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsE26: Pilots Are Still Fatigued - A Discussion with the Fitness Review BoardOn this episode of Engage, host First Officer Ryan Argenta discusses with First Officer Matt Loveday, Fitness Review Board (FRB) Chairman, the issue of fatigue that still plagues pilots due to a grueling operations schedule despite being in the shoulder months. Matt explains while pilot fatigue calls are still at an all-time high, there are many pilots not calling in fatigued but rather pushing through and writing to the FRB afterwards. Matt and Ryan go through what a fatigue call to the Duty Pilot looks like and options pilots have for calling fatigue or unfit for duty. They also sp...2023-04-1230 minEngage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsTA Episode 9: Scheduling Part 2Part 2 of the TA Scheduling series continues with Host First Officer Ryan Argenta, Rich Wheeler of the Negotiating Committee and Shawn Kellett, Chairman of the Scheduling Committee. During this session, the group talks through new improvements to reserve including a new 18-hour call out and conversion for long-call pilots, reserve with conflict, proffered carry-out trips, major short call improvements and transparency, and the ability to bid for published short call periods. Also presented are new voluntary options such as Voluntary Airport Standby (VAS), premium reserve days, an X-day swap board, and standby rotations available to both regular and reserve pi...2023-02-2618 minEngage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsTA Episode 8: Scheduling Part 1In this two-part series on TA Section 23: Scheduling, Host First Officer Ryan Argenta discusses this crucial section of the contract with Rich Wheeler of the Negotiating Committee and Shawn Kellett, Chairman of the Scheduling Committee. Major changes and improvements are afoot for Scheduling impacting quality of life, pilot pay and premium flying, along with limitations and improvements on reroutes and other issues that negatively impact pilots. The group also discusses major changes to the line construction window for monthly PBS bidding, premium open time flying including new "Silver Slips" and pre-month PBS premium paid trips, and much more. Tune in...2023-02-2630 minEngage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsTA Episode 7: Hours of Service, Quality of Life and Pay ImprovementsAs the Engage TA Series gets into the thick of quality of life and "soft" pay improvements, Section 12: Hours of Service, comes into focus. While not sexy, this often-overlooked section adds significant value to pilots who want better quality of life and improved pay treatment for not so friendly scheduling issues such as airport sits, late night arrivals, redeyes, extended duty periods, and the like. Join Engage host First Officer Ryan Argenta, Rich Wheeler of the Negotiating Committee and Shawn Kellett, Scheduling Committee Chairman as they dive into the details of rotation construction improvements, greater optimizer limitations and restrictions, an...2023-02-2224 minEngage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsTA Episode 6: DeadheadThis TA series episode covers the nuances, details, and improvements to Section 8: Deadhead. Host First Officer Ryan Argenta speaks with Negotiating Committee Chairman Eric Criswell about the deadhead provisions gained in the new TA. Topics discussed include new First Class deadhead provisions, improved seat reservations for deadheading pilots, seat selection improvements, and a new feature that upgrades pilots ahead of all other passengers. (Recorded February 15, 2023)
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Delta Pilots Tentative Agreement Website: Delta Pilots Tentative Agreement (alpa.org)2023-02-2021 minEngage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsTA Episode 5: Training & Filling of VacanciesOn this Tentative Agreement (TA) Series episode of Engage, Host Ryan Argenta and Rich Wheeler of the Negotiating Committee go over the details and improvements of Sections 11 and 22, Training and Filling of Vacancies. Highlights include a shorter conversion window, the ability to bid for when to go to training and which simulator period pilots want, shortened seat locks, improvements to training pay overall along with distributed training (QCQ and other CBT modules) increases for pay, and the new ability to withdraw from training. This and much more, coming to you now. This is Engage. (Recorded February 15, 2023)
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...2023-02-1725 minEngage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsTA Episode 4: VacationsAs the Engage Tentative Agreement (TA) Series resumes, Host First Officer Ryan Argenta speaks with Negotiating Chairman Eric Criswell about improvements to Section 7: Vacations. Topics of importance include an increase to vacation pay per day, accelerated accrual rates, and increased availability and allocation of vacation throughout the year, especially during times when pilots actually want to take vacation. (Recorded February 6, 2022)
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Delta Pilots Tentative Agreement Website: Delta Pilots Tentative Agreement (alpa.org)2023-02-1512 minEngage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsTA Episode 3: Lodging and Expenses - Per Diem, Crew Meals, and HotelsOn this episode of Engage, Host First Officer Ryan Argenta sits down with Negotiating Chairman Eric Criswell to go over the Tentative Agreement (TA) improvements to Section 5: Lodging and Expenses. Topics include improvements to domestic and international per diem, major improvements to crew meal provisions for all pilots, and improvements to lodging for pilots including a new provision to "walk" and secure your own hotel at Company's expense after 45-minutes past scheduled arrival time following an ocean crossing. All this and more on TA Episode 3, Lodging and Expenses. (Recorded January 20, 2023)
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Delta Pilots Tentative Agreement We...2023-01-2416 minEngage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsTA Episode 2: CompensationOn this episode of Engage, Host First Officer Ryan Argenta sits down with Negotiating Committee Chairman Eric Criswell to discuss the Tentative Agreement's (TA) Compensation improvements for Delta pilots. Discussion includes important information on pay rates, pay banding, the new unrestricted "me too" clause, the one-time retroactive payment for 2020-2022 and the additonal retroactive payment after January 1, 2023. Other topics of interest include international and oceanic crossing pay and overrides, holiday pay, improved new hire pay and a number of other pay-related improvements. Eric also answers pilot-submitted questions on pay and compensation. A wealth of information on this significant and impo...2023-01-2335 minEngage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsTA Episode 1: Global ScopeIn the first episode of the new Tentative Agreement (TA) series from Engage, Host First Officer Ryan Argenta, discusses with the Negotiating Committee and the Scope Committee the details and inner workings of the Global Scope agreement. Brandon Conwill (Negotiating Committee), Nick Hoeffer (Scope Committee Chairman), and George Strehlow (Scope Committee Vice Chairman) explain how Global Scope, if voted in by the Delta pilots, will become a part of Section 1, Scope. Discussion includes 1:1 growth with our joint venture (JV) partners, how Delta's widebody international flying can increase significantly as a result of this agreement, how this agreement will increase th...2023-01-2133 minEngage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsE25: Mo' Money, Mo' Problems - 401(k), Roth Conversions, Insurance and More with R&IIn this episode of Engage, host First Officer Ryan Argenta sits down with Scott Bowles, John Doherty, and Dan Fusco, the experts of the Retirement & Insurance Committee to discuss a variety of topics including 401(k) contributions, ROTH conversions and recent changes to ROTH conversions for Company contributions, how you no longer have to "race" the Company to max out your 401(k), potential tax implications of multiple retirement income sources, PBGC, Market-Based Cash Balance Plan (MBCBP) benefits and tax implications, ALPA-sponsored insurance programs, and other R&I nuggets.
The Fine Print: This podcast does not constitute an official po...2022-12-2937 minEngage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsE24: Agreement in PrincipleHost First Officer Ryan Argenta sits down with MEC Chairman Capt. Jason Ambrosi, Negotiating Committee Chairman Capt. Eric Criswell, and ALPA’s Assistant Director of Representation Dept. and Senior Advisor Art Luby for an in-depth discussion of how negotiations concluded with the AIP and the process to get to a Tentative Agreement. 2022-12-2130 minEngage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsEngage Update: We're Back!After a short programming break, the Engage podcast is back...lots of great episodes to come including one on the Agreement in Principle (AIP) with the Negotiating Committee and the MEC Chairman. Tune in and stay engaged.2022-12-0800 minEngage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsE16: PAN PANEveryone is fighting a battle you may know nothing about. On this episode of Engage, host First Officer Ryan Argenta speaks with Grant Olbrich, Chairman of the Pilot Assistance Network (PAN), to find out how this committee and its volunteers help Delta pilots juggle family and career while maintaining positive mental and physical health through peer-to-peer support. Pilots are in a unique career field governed by the FAA medical certification process which has specific requirements on reporting to the FAA visits to some mental health and medical practitioners. This obstacle has made it difficult for some pilots to seek...2022-12-0235 minEngage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsE23: Strike Authorization from a Family PerspectiveOn this episode of Engage, First Officer Ryan Argenta hosts a discussion with Delta pilot family members who have gone through a strike, and those that have not. He answers questions about what resources are available to pilots and their families during a strike and discusses the "return on investment" from a strong strike authorization vote.
Click here to visit the Strike Center Family Awareness page. This page has a series of Frequently Asked Questions and features the ability for Delta family members to sign up to receive pertinent, useful information in their email inbox.2022-10-2521 minEngage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsE22: When Disaster Strikes, There's DPNOn this episode of Engage, First Officer Ryan Argenta chats with Laura Woods, Chair of the Delta Pilot Network (DPN) on how her committee of pilot volunteers supports Delta pilots during natural disasters, personal and family emergencies, and when you just need some help getting back on your feet during a crisis. Laura explains the resources and support available for every pilot - far beyond pilot parties and unity building events DPN is so well known for.
(Recorded June 5, 2022)2022-10-2408 minEngage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsE21: Indoc Redo - Highlights from the Fire HoseOn this episode of Engage, we bring you a recap of indoc - highlighting important information you may have missed or forgotten along with some extra tidbits and strategies for success at Delta Air Lines. Host, First Officer Ryan Argenta, chats with Maggie Eickhoff and Ben Wallander of the Membership Committee bringing you the best of indoctrination without the fire hose effect. Topics include ALPA-provided resources; dispelling myths and rumors of probation; help with training and OE; how to jumpseat on Delta and other airlines; military leave; who to contact for PBS bidding and Scheduling questions; Pilot Family Matters (PF...2022-10-1731 minEngage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsE20: How the Strike Center WorksOn this episode of Engage, First Officer Ryan Argenta visits the Strike Center at the Delta MEC Headquarters in Atlanta. While there are no boxing gloves, swords, or iron fists in the Strike Center, Ryan does find a team of hard-working, caring and dedicated Strike Preparedness Committee members and volunteers. Ryan discusses with Eric Nelson, Strike Preparedness Committee Chairman, and his team why they've setup the Strike Center, what it does, available financial resources for pilots, and how volunteers directly help Delta pilots. The group also discusses the current status of negotiations and how the strike authorization vote impacts neg...2022-10-1216 minEngage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsEngage Short: "Unstacking" with PBSIn this Engage Short episode, First Officer Ryan Argenta gets a great lesson from the PBS experts, Mike Cowan and Scott Ryan, on "unstacking" and how it greatly affects line holders and reserve pilots alike. Unstacking also affects the number of green slips, reserve availability, reserve coverage, category staffing, quality of life, and productivity from pilots.
(Recorded September 22, 2022)
PBS Reference Handbook: pbs-reference-handbook.pdf (alpa.org)2022-10-1012 minEngage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsEngage Update: Probationary Pilots and Strike AuthorizationIn this Engage update, First Officer Ryan Argenta clarifies the strike authorization vote as it pertains to pilots currently on probation and those pilots who were on probation as of 0800 EDT on September 29, 2022.
(Recorded October 3, 2022)2022-10-0502 minEngage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsE18: Prioritize This - Delta Pilots Strike AuthorizationThe Delta MEC is preparing for a strike authorization vote from Delta pilots. This is where individual pilots have the opportunity to collectively tell Delta management to get serious at the table by voting to give authorization to the MEC to call a strike should management continue to stall at the negotiating table.
On this episode of Engage, host First Officer Ryan Argenta speaks with Capt. Jason Ambrosi, MEC Chairman, Capt. Bill Bartels, ALPA Executive Vice President, and Capt. Ben Wallander, former UNA and NYC 737 Captain. The group discusses further education, perspective, and information for pilots, especially...2022-09-2930 minEngage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsNothing to See Here: Delta MEC Virtual Town HallFor those who missed it, would like to replay it, or for those who prefer not to watch a bunch of guys dressed in business casual on Zoom but want to hear updates on negotiations, Global Scope, strike authorization, picketing, and important announcements. Engage Podcast brings you the audio only from the Delta MEC Virtual Town Hall held on Wednesday, August 24, 2022. Please enjoy and send us a DART (https://dart.alpa.org) if you want us to continue to publish audio-only versions of important virtual meetings and events in addition to our regularly scheduled Engage Podcast episodes. 2022-08-3143 minEngage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsE17: This Is Our Time: Unionism, Pilot Unity, and Our Future at DeltaOn this Labor Day special episode of Engage, host First Officer Ryan Argenta gets together with legacy pilots First Officer David Adler, MEC Secretary, and Captain Brian Kolbus to discuss where we’ve been and where we need to go as a pilot group as our industry continues to change and shift in new and significant ways. Highlighting important lessons learned from previous contracts and major events; how important it is to support one another through pilot unity and how that unity has seriously moved the needle on negotiations; and a few war stories from earlier days, including the No...2022-08-3022 minEngage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsEngage Update: Section 6 Negotiations, Global Scope, Retro Pay, and Strike AuthorizationIn this special Engage Update, host First Officer Ryan Argenta speaks with the MEC Chairman, Captain Jason Ambrosi, and the Negotiating Committee Chairman Eric Criswell for an update on Section 6 negotiations, the status of the Global Scope agreement, the recent strike authorization vote, the formalization of retroactive pay into the MEC Policy Manual and how displays of pilot unity charge up the Negotiating Committee knowing they have pilots’ full support.
(Recorded August 25, 2022)2022-08-2516 minEngage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsE15: Bid What You Want, Get What You Want - Tips, Tricks & the Transition to the New WebApp from the PBS CommitteeOn this episode of Engage, host First Officer Ryan Argenta sits down with Mike Cowan and Scott Ryan of the PBS Committee for an in-depth review of the NAVBLUE PBS bidding platform, how to navigate the transition to the new WebApp along with some tips, tricks, and best practices to bid for what you want and actually get it. On July 25, the Web UI version of PBS will sunset, and pilots will be re-directed to the new PBS WebApp. This affects all pilots bidding for September and beyond. Mike and Scott explain just how seamless the transition will be an...2022-07-2828 minEngage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsE14: How A Flight Attendant Union Affects Delta PilotsOn this episode of Engage, host First Officer Ryan Argenta speaks with Sara Nelson, President of the Association of Flight Attendants (AFA), about AFA’s campaign to help Delta flight attendants organize, how a flight attendant union at Delta would affect Delta pilots, and how Delta pilots can best support their flight attendant colleagues.
At the DAL MEC Regular Meeting in June, Sara Nelson updated the MEC as to the AFA’s organizing effort at Delta, which is gaining significant momentum. The MEC subsequently unanimously approved a resolution supporting the AFA’s organizing drive for Delta flight attenda...2022-07-1319 min
Engage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsE13: Hats OffA message from MEC Chair Capt. Jason Ambrosi and Negotiating Committee Chair Capt. Eric Criswell. Come join us on June 30th for a systemwide picket event. RSVP on the Delta MEC website.2022-06-2403 minEngage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsE12: Lawyers, Guns, & MoneyOn this episode of Engage, host First Officer Ryan Argenta speaks with Attorney Marcus Migliore, ALPA’s General Counsel & Director, Legal Department, about the implications of the Railway Labor Act (RLA) on Section 6 negotiations and how pilot-coordinated self-help actions can adversely derail progress at the table. Ryan and Mr. Migliore dig into a number of cases where pilot actions, such as refusing to pick up open time trips, green slips, and coordinating a sick out resulted in court action and stiff sanctions for individual pilots as well as for the union. They also discuss what self-help actions pilots can tak...2022-06-2319 minEngage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsE11: Summer Survival GuideThis is your Summer Survival Guide. How to best handle reroutes, extensions, maximum flight duty periods, minimum layovers, delays, cancellations, IROPS, the Optimizer, green slips, white slips, reserve obligations, 23K recovery, fatigue, fit for duty and quality of life for safe operations. In this episode, host First Officer Ryan Argenta gets the band back together – Shawn Kellett and Frank Wedding of the Scheduling Committee and Lisa Nydahl of the Flight Time Duty Time Committee– to bring you a concise guide on handling these challenging situations during the heat of summertime flying and redline operations. The team also discusses using Indi...2022-05-2646 minEngage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsEngage Update: Global Scope Agreement in PrincipleIn this special Engage Update, host First Officer Ryan Argenta speaks with the MEC Chairman, Captain Jason Ambrosi, about the AIP, what this deal means for the Delta pilots, and why it was negotiated outside Section 6. They cover many of the questions posed by pilots and Ryan asks follow-up questions pilots may find important. Ryan and Jason also discuss the process of vetting a tentative agreement (TA), MEC vote, and individual pilot vote during membership ratification. (Recorded May 18, 2022)2022-05-2009 minEngage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsE10: Engage Mother's Day SpecialHappy Mother’s Day! On this episode of Engage, we honor all moms and highlight the challenging lives of Delta pilot moms and families. Host, First Officer Ryan Argenta, speaks with Pilot Family Matters Committee (PFMC) Chair First Officer Alison Britton, First Officer Carrie Nickell and First Officer Cassie Nelson about the issues and challenges Delta pilot moms face as they balance their careers with family life, the need for maternity and paternity improvements from Delta, and current support programs available to pilots through PFMC.
Empathy, understanding, and appreciation can only go so far when it is poli...2022-05-0836 minEngage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsE9: Hotel, Motel, Holiday InnOn this episode of Engage, host Ryan Argenta learns from the Hotel Committee (Steve Koffler, Craig Stephens, Stephen Roberts) how layover hotels are sourced, contracted, and conceived and the group dives into little known secrets about crew discounts, certain perks, and why we don't get hotel loyalty points. The group also discusses quality of life and hotel improvements for Section 6 negotiations and the need for stronger contractual language when it comes to layover hotels, transportation, and fatigue mitigation. Ryan solves some long-held rumors and myths like which hotels did Northwest once own, why some layover hotels are not in do...2022-04-2127 minEngage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsE8: Scope is Dope: How It Affects Everyone & The Need for a Global Scope AgreementWhether you've been a Delta pilot for 30 days or 30 years, scope affects you daily. It affects the industry. It affects your seniority. It affects the seat you hold, the airplane you fly. If you feel stuck on a fleet, seat, or base you didn't want, scope has impacted you. And if you've ever walked by a gate with a foreign carrier boarding Delta passengers from a hub to an international city and wondered why Delta pilots aren't flying that route, scope affects you. Nick Hoefer and George Strehlow (Scope Compliance & Analysis Committee) sit down with host Ryan Argenta to expl...2022-04-0628 minEngage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsE7: "Live" from the Picketing LineIn this episode, Host Ryan Argenta records "live" from the informational picketing line at the Atlanta Airport on March 10. Ryan's play-by-play gives listeners an inside look at how it all works along with short interviews with pilots describing why they are participating in the picket and a unique interview with supportive travelers. Also, a discussion with MEC Chairman Jason Ambrosi on how powerful and effective informational picketing is; how it drives results from the Company; and why you should consider participating in the next picketing event in your base. Also, an update on contract negotiations and other business from...2022-03-2314 minEngage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsE6: Fatigue Part 3: Pilots are the Circuit BreakersPart 3 of Scheduling, Fatigue, and Rotation Construction. Host Ryan Argenta speaks with fatigue expert Lisa Nydahl (Flight Time/Duty Time Committee Chairman) about how rotations are constructed, how scheduling changes lead to chronic fatigue, and how pilots are being used as "circuit breakers" to safely fly the operation at its current redline pace. Special guest, an A320 Captain, asks Lisa a very poignant and important question. Plus, myths and rumors, questions submitted by pilots, and more. (Recorded March 2, 2022)2022-03-0940 minEngage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsNegotiations Update - February 28, 2022Negotiating Committee Chairman Chad Smith discusses how last week's negotiating sessions with the company went. Chad explains the disparity between ALPA's and the Company's position on Section 8, Deadhead, and talks about progress made on Sections 11 and 23, Training and Scheduling as well as a new Global Scope deal and A321neo pay rates. (Recorded February 28, 2022)
2022-03-0309 minEngage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsE5: Scheduling Part 2 - Rumors and MythsPart 2 of Scheduling, Fatigue, and Rotation Construction. Host Ryan Argenta delves deeper into scheduling issues and quality of life for Delta pilots. Guests Shawn Kellett (MEC Scheduling Committee Chairman), Frank Wedding (Scheduling Committee Vice Chairman), and Jessica McMahon (FRB Chairman) answer questions submitted by pilots, debunk common myths and rumors, and uncover a strange strategy the Company uses to create rotations that management doesn't want pilots to know about. (Recorded on February 10, 2022)
0:00 - What the Scheduling Committee wants you to know
7:50 - Rumors and Myths: Payback Day Usage
10:14 - Rumors and...2022-02-2331 minEngage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsE4: Got Fatigue? Scheduling, Rotations, & Quality of Life: Part 1February 16, 2022: Host Ryan Argenta discusses interesting and controversial issues with MEC Scheduling Committee Chairman Shawn Kellett and Vice Chairman Frank Wedding. The guests dive into the current state of fatiguing rotations, reroutes, extensions, and "The Optimizer" - all of which affect quality of life and safety of flight for Delta pilots. Special guest Jessica McMahon, Fitness Review Board Chairman, weighs in on calling in fatigued and the need for contractual changes to better support Delta pilots. Part 1 of a 3-part series on Scheduling, Rotation Construction, Fatigue, and the future of quality of life for Delta pilots.
0:00 - Wha...2022-02-1751 minEngage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsE3: The State of the UnionJanuary 27, 2022: A new host, Ryan Argenta (Communications) interviews Chad Smith (Negotiating) and MEC Chairman Jason Ambrosi about the state of our union, upcoming informational picketing, the status of Section 6 negotiations, NFLY, and fatigue. He also speaks with Scott Bowles (R&I) about the Market Based Cash Balance Plan.
0:00 – State of the Union
6:39 – Informational Picketing
14:06 – Fatigue
15:29 – NFLY Discussion
21:00 – Week 1 Negotiations Update
40:43 – Market Based Cash Balance Plan Discussion with Scott Bowles
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2022-01-2744 minEngage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsE2: The Art of NegotiationJanuary 17, 2022: Listen in as Delta MEC Chairman Jason Ambrosi discusses the Section 6 process with Negotiating Chairman, Chad Smith and ALPA attorney, Andrew Brenner. This episode touches on the Railway Labor Act and the restart of negotiations on 1/18/2022.2022-01-1827 min
Engage: The Podcast for Delta PilotsE1: A New Hire PerspectiveListen in as we discuss a new hire perspective on current pilot hiring, ALPA resources, pilot training and the current status of our pilot recruitment.2022-01-0517 min
Endeavor MECLIVE: MEC Updates, Delta Flow TA, and Pilot QuestionsThe MEC Officers, joined by Senior Labor Counsel Jane Schraft, sit down to present brief MEC Updates, explain the Delta Flow TA, and answer pilot questions in this episode of On Air with the Chair LIVE.
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Endeavor MECSpecial Update: Delta Flow TAMEC Chairman Captain Nicholas James, is joined by MEC Sec/Tres First Officer Jade Schiewe, and Senior Labor Relations Counsel Jane Schraft as they share the history of the Delta Flow Tentative Agreement, examine how we got here, and what is next for the EDV MEC.
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