BOD Delegate Committee 1 Stewardship Goal: Ensure the highest level of stewardship of resources

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1 Following is a progress report on ALPA s strategic plan. This report contains ALPA s priorities (highlighted in yellow) as determined by the 2014 Board of Directors, initiatives to support those goals, and their status. Information in red was reported to ALPA members in May 2015, while that in blue was reported in October 2015 and that in purple was reported in May New information is reported below in green and is current as of September 1, BOD Delegate Committee 1 Stewardship Goal: Ensure the highest level of stewardship of resources Review the Association s internal financial policies and procedures and implementation of process efficiencies. o Conduct a comprehensive review of the Association s financial policies and processes to streamline operations and produce efficiencies. This review is in progress as part of the design and implementation for the new financial system modernization. (Ongoing.) Several changes have been made in the Association s financial policies as a result of implementing the system modernization. For example, ALPA will eliminate (effective November 1, 2016) the 1% finance charge for monthly bills, primarily for Member Insurance. o Develop and implement new financial and membership systems, as recommended by the recent Avascent review, to provide increased support to members and streamline services. New financial system will deliver real-time analytics and dashboards to key decision makers. Purchased software for a new financial system and associated analytics; the process to configure and implement the software is under way with a goal of having the system go live during (Ongoing.) ALPA s new finance system went live on August 1, Work began in mid- August to develop ALPA s data warehouse and business information systems. New membership portal will provide members with access to reporting data in real time. Purchased software for a new membership system, which is in the process of being implemented and is expected to go live during (Ongoing.) o Continue to assess financial policies and procedures to ensure applicable processes are in place. Continue to review the Association s dues structure for possibility of further dues rate reduction for members while considering the effect on services. o The Association president will establish a special committee, the Special Dues and Services Committee, to analyze the existing dues rate and services and the effect a dues rate reduction would have on the Association s budget, MEC incomes, and ALPA services.

2 Committee met in March 2015, and presented a preliminary analysis to the Executive Council in April A final report was provided to the Executive Council at its September 2015 meeting. o The Special Dues and Services Committee will present a comprehensive report to the Executive Council at its regular budget meeting in fall 2015; subsequent reports will be presented in each odd-numbered year. In its fall 2015 report to the Executive Council, the committee found that a 1.90% dues rate is sufficient for providing the current level of services and that ALPA could reduce its dues rate to 1.85% and maintain that level. o Review the policies and practices for allocating funds from the Operating Fund to MEC accounts in certain circumstances, and provide the Executive Council with a report as to the viability of continuing this practice. ALPA Vice President of Finance Randy Helling presented an analysis to the Executive Council in April Continue to support and encourage the goal of negotiating company-paid flight pay loss in all future bargaining opportunities, as set forth in Section 40 Part 5.K.4 of the ALPA Administrative Manual. Establish goals for the MCF and maintain plans to meet those goals. o The Association president will form a special committee, the MCF Review Committee, to review the purposes of the MCF and the projected needs for the Fund in the current environment, and make recommendations regarding target funding levels that could meet the Fund s purposes and projected needs. Committee met in March 2015, and is preparing an analysis for its fall report. o The MCF Review Committee will report to the Executive Board in October The committee prepared a report to present at the fall 2015 Executive Board meeting with a recommended target funding level for the MCF of $100 million to be reached within 10 years. Committee presented report at the fall 2015 Executive Board meeting. Continue to protect the Association through vigorous defense in ongoing litigation. o Represent ALPA in duty of fair representation (DFR) cases, including post-merger United cases and other litigation in which ALPA is a defendant. ALPA Legal continues to defend the Jamison case (AirTran) and several cases arising out of the United/Continental merger. Jamison has been dismissed and is now on appeal. Three of the United cases have been dismissed and are closed. Dismissal of the Jamison lawsuit was affirmed by the Court of Appeals. Carr lawsuit against ALPA was dismissed by the U.S. District Court. 2 P a g e

3 ALPA Legal and other appropriate ALPA departments to continue to provide assistance, consistent with ALPA policies, to pilot groups that may require advice and support, including presentations of lessons learned, following mergers, bankruptcies, negotiations, custodianships, and liquidations. o Continue to participate in training programs (e.g., Leadership Training Conference and Pilotto-Pilot) and provide pilot groups background information, advice, and direct legal support. Participated in the recent Leadership Training Conference, P2P meetings, and Negotiations and Grievance Training Seminar to provide training to ALPA pilot leaders on the full range of legal issues. Presented detailed information at the September 2015 Leadership Training Conference for reps elected out of cycle. Continue to support, assess, and enhance ALPA s Risk Management Program, and associated risk avoidance and mitigation efforts. o Participate in renewal meetings to ensure continued insurance coverage through Kitty Hawk and reinsurers. o Participate in review of Kitty Hawk program to ensure cost-effective coverage. The Kitty Hawk renewal process is under way and will culminate in policies for to be approved at the Kitty Hawk Annual Meeting in July. ALPA and Kitty Hawk are reviewing possible improvements to the program. Completed renewal process; continue to review possible program improvements. The Kitty Hawk renewal process for is currently under way. The Kitty Hawk renewal process was completed and has resulted in program improvements. Provide information on the subject of duty of fair representation (DFR), including appropriate materials (DFR 101) to educate our representatives and members. o Continue to provide advice, training, and relevant written materials to make sure pilot representatives understand and comply with DFR requirements. Information and materials on DFR (including DFR 101 ) continue to be important components of ALPA leadership training programs, including the 2015 Leadership Training Conference and Negotiations and Grievance Training Seminar. Most recently, information on DFR was presented to reps attending the September 2015 Leadership Training Conference. DFR information was presented to reps attending the February 2016 Leadership Training Conference. Request that the Executive Council or other appropriate ALPA governing body cause an inquiry regarding the issue of joint and several liability of a mainline carrier for the actions of a regional partner. o Provide legislative background as necessary. A pilot/staff committee was assigned to examine the issue and will prepare a report in the upcoming months. 3 P a g e

4 BOD Delegate Committee 2 Excellence & Expertise Goal: Develop and maintain expertise of pilot volunteers and staff Support the goals of the Association and its member MECs through the revitalized work of the SPSC to organize, train, and equip volunteers to carry out strategic plans and engage in union activities with greater emphasis on unity building the power of one and coordination across pilot group lines. o Expand participation in quarterly SPSC calls with MEC SPSC chairmen to include chairmen of all SPSC functions: Pilot-to-Pilot (P2P), Family Awareness (FA), Communications, and SPSC. The 1Q2015 SPSC call was expanded to include other functions that fall under the SPSC umbrella, i.e., P2P and Communications, resulting in greater awareness of the SPSC s role and Strategic Member Development & Resources (SMD&R) Department support. The second and third quarter 2015 SPSC calls were conducted with participants from all MEC committees who work in negotiations support as well as staff in Representation, Legal, and SMD&R. Conference call notes were ed to all volunteers on ALPA s SPSC distribution list. On the 4Q2015 SPSC call, held December 16, participants gave feedback on the October SPSC Workshop and discussed SPSC involvement in Labor Day events, support for negotiating efforts and TA ratification votes at Air Wisconsin, CommutAir, FedEx, Mesa, Sun Country, and Trans States. In early 2016, the new SPSC chairman prioritized relationship building with MEC leaders and key committee chairs through one-on-one conversations, face-to-face meetings and small group conference calls to assess needs and build support for Airline Employee Day of Action to #DenyNAI held May 12. During the 2Q2016 SPSC call held June 27, participants reported on successful informational picketing strategies at Delta, Hawaiian, and Spirit; MEC MCF authorizations for Air Wisconsin, Delta, Hawaiian, JetBlue and Spirit; new negotiations at ATI, Frontier, Jazz, Virgin America and Wasaya; and TA ratification votes at Bearskin, First Air, Air Transat with extension LOAs at ASA, ExpressJet, and United. o Continue to build SPSC networks at member MECs, providing leaders and volunteers with support and resources through updated training materials/opportunities, guidance, and onsite assistance as needed to effectively implement strategies and tactics. SPSC training programs have been reviewed and revised to address a broad range of bargaining issues and options, as well as strategy and tactics. SPSC members worked closely with ALPA staff to develop and refine these curricula. SPSC members assigned to work with specific MECs attended MEC meetings and participated in MEC SPSC calls to build relationships and mentor SPSC leaders. SPSC and/or P2P trainings were held at Air Transat, Air Wisconsin, ExpressJet, FedEx, Hawaiian, JetBlue, and Sun Country. An additional SPSC member was appointed to the committee to address additional demands on committee time from ALPA projects and MEC support requests. The committee was further expanded in 2016 to meet the growing SPSC needs of member MECs and the Association. 4 P a g e

5 As new volunteers take on the task of unity building, negotiations support and strategic preparedness efforts, ALPA s SPSC members and staff to train and equip them for their roles. Both new and continued SPSC and/or P2P trainings were held either in-person or via the web at Air Transat, Air Wisconsin, Compass, Delta, Envoy, ExpressJet, First Air, FedEx, Hawaiian, Jazz, JetBlue, Mesa, PSA, Sun Country, Spirit, Virgin America, and Wasaya. More than 400 new volunteers have been trained since October 1, The SPSC chairman, committee members, and SMD&R staff collaborated to train new national SPSC team members, giving them guidance on protocols and committee resources. Consistently provided guidance, support, and expertise to MECs that are in escalated stages of negotiations and increasing pilot activities to apply pressure on management to address pilot needs. Specific focus is on Delta with informational picketing operations and Hawaiian in opening a strike center. o Identify strategies and tactics that will support existing and alternative negotiation and dispute resolution approaches, and promote coordinated strategic plans at each ALPA member group prior to implementing SPSC-type programs. SPSC members have continued to increase their involvement in strategic planning and tactical coordination and execution, working with Air Wisconsin, Compass, Envoy, FedEx, Hawaiian, JetBlue, Mesa, Spirit, Sun Country, and others. ALPA s SPSC continues to staunchly support MEC strategic plans and event-based timelines that reflect their current situation. The SPSC has increased coordination with ALPA s Representation Department director and ALPA s Strategic Planning Committee chairman to ensure all ALPA resources are at an MEC s disposal. Ongoing efforts of the Strategic Planning Committee to: identify major issues, trends, risks, and opportunities that span the breadth of the Association make recommendations to ALPA s governing bodies regarding the Association s strategic plan priorities coordinate the development of tools and tactics to achieve BOD s strategic plan priorities provide progress reports At the 2016 LTC, the SPSC chairman and SMD&R staff explained the role of the SPSC to newly elected ALPA reps and offered support for strategic plans and SPSC initiatives. In responding to MEC requests for support, SPSC members maintain the need for elected representatives to first establish direction through strategic planning prior to implementing any SPSC-type initiative. This quarter, the SPSC participated in strategic planning discussions with Trans States, Air Wisconsin and Spirit the latter two having submitted MCF budgets and communication plans for Executive Council consideration due to recent MCF allocations. o Seek opportunities to use the SPSC network of MEC volunteers to drive participation in important targeted ALPA events or efforts. The SPSC continues to use its network of MEC volunteers as a resource for supporting member group efforts, as evidenced by the Sun Country informational picketing event in April P a g e

6 Developing tools for SPSC/P2P volunteers to support ongoing ALPA Call to Action initiatives with the dual goals of increasing membership participation percentages and more frequent use/visibility of our dedicated P2P volunteer force. The SPSC makes cognizant efforts on conference calls and in working with volunteers to encourage support for ALPA s PAC and current Calls to Action. ALPA Government Affairs trained 40 volunteers in grassroots advocacy while en route via bus from Chicago to Indianapolis for a FedEx MEC picketing event. The SPSC continues to support MECs informational picketing events as seen during the Air Transat SPSC end game preparations, as well as the support of the Hawaiian MEC informational picketing in March The SPSC also coordinates with other labor groups outside of ALPA, such as Southwest Airline Pilots Association (SWAPA), when directed to by the President. The SPSC was the primary link between all ALPA pilot groups and other unions, working alongside the Government Affairs Department to facilitate planning and encourage ALPA pilots, families, and staff to participate in the Day of Action to #DenyNAI on May 12, 2016, which included an informational picket and rally in front of the White House. The SPSC coordinates with the president s office to lend SPSC support and manpower to other pilot unions, such as SWAPA. o Work with key ALPA staff to plan, promote, and lead an SPSC Summit that will further help to coordinate ALPA SPSC activities across pilot group lines in accordance with strategic plan priorities. SPSC has continued to work with staff, ensuring a strong focus on coordinating across department functions prior to implementation of any SPSC-type programs. The most recent examples centered on the support for the Mesa strategic planning session in January 2015 prior to SPC/P2P/FA build up, and current JetBlue coordination in starting a new P2P program. An SPSC Summit is being evaluated for this fall in Herndon to include all MEC committee leaders that have ties to negotiations support SPSC, P2P, FA, and Communications. The concept of the SPSC Summit was modified to that of a workshop reflecting more hands-on discussions and trainings. The theme, Strategy Into Action: Coordinated Maneuvers, was chosen to stress the need for MEC SPSC leaders and volunteers to work as a team in developing strategies and carrying out activities to support an MEC s strategic plan in tandem though a Coordinating Team. Plans are fully under way for the 2015 SPSC Workshop to be held October in Herndon s Conference Center with invitations sent, registration open, presenters briefed and SMD&R staff working closely with the SPSC, president s office, general manager, and Representation, Communication, Legal, EF&A, Government Affairs, Finance, and IT departments. More than 75 pilots and staff from 13 pilot groups attended the SPSC Workshop in Herndon October The SPSC and SMD&R staff worked closely with the president s office, general manager, and Representation, Communications, Legal, E&FA, Government Affairs, Finance, and IT departments to develop content for presentations. The focus was on working together to problem-solve SPSC issues that attendees would see at various stages of negotiations, as well as leadership building classes and functional training on various parts of the ALPA structure that are intimately involved in the SPSC arena. 6 P a g e

7 The workshop s guest speaker from the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) gave fresh insight and perspective, drawing parallels between the NFLPA and ALPA saying that both unions must fight for everything they attain, both by incremental and long-term gains. A follow-up document highlighting the main points was distributed electronically to all participants and ALPA elected representatives in December The SPSC will meet with MEC SPSC members and staff during the October 2016 BOD meeting to hear initial opinions and assess interest in topics for the 2017 SPSC Summit. Attract and retain qualified, well-trained staff to support ALPA s initiatives, add value to members, and actively engage in advancing and executing the union s strategic plan. o Assess the staffing module on a quarterly basis to maintain a balanced workforce and ensure an effective use of resources dedicated to providing unsurpassed service and value to Association members. Constantly evaluating ALPA s staffing plan; multiple vacancies have been tailored to current and future needs. We are fortifying our Representation staff resources in the U.S. and Canada, and in the Finance and Government Affairs Departments. We also added an MEC communications specialist position and are replacing other resources due to retirements or promotions. ALPA s staffing plan continues to evolve to address the needs of ALPA s membership. Vacancies are used as strategic opportunities to improve member service and value as well as developmental opportunities for existing staff. We made several key hires and promotions in the face of looming retirements to ensure a preservation of expertise and knowledge. Strategic/key hires continue in order to grow and retain staff expertise; staff planning for the 2017 budget is already under way. (Ongoing.) o Actively recruit, develop, and invest in innovative and committed staff professionals. Promoted from within on a number of positions a positive indication that our retention and development efforts are effective. We continue to refine our recruitment efforts to target specific candidate pools applicable to ALPA s specialized experience requirements. Continue to leverage industry contacts and relationships throughout the organization to develop, recruit, and hire the best and brightest for current and future vacancies. As the labor market begins to tighten, targeted recruitment in niche publications, with specific professional groups, and in cities with airline headquarters are being used to identify well-qualified candidates with specialized experience. More than 300 professional and administrative staff in the U.S. and Canada currently serve the needs of ALPA and its members; additional employee training and professional development initiatives are under way to ensure staff continues to be proficient in their positions and advance where possible. o Cultivate employee engagement on our strategic plan initiatives. Incorporated strategic plan initiatives into the goal-setting process for recently redesigned management performance appraisals. Working with Unit 1 and Unit 2 to incorporate strategic planning initiatives into the goalsetting process for staff performance appraisals. 7 P a g e

8 ALPA s biennial All Hands On Deck (AHOD) & Staff Bargaining Workshop was held in February 2016, bringing together all of ALPA s employees across the U.S. and Canada. The focus of this year s AHOD was connecting staff to ALPA s strategic plan. Employee engagement on ALPA s strategic plan continues through updates at quarterly all-employee meetings. o Ensure staff check work priorities against the strategic plan and understand how they are directly connected to the plan. Performance goals and regular staff meetings in each department, across departments, and amongst pilot and staff leadership teams consistently reinforce the strategic plan initiatives and drive work priorities. Elements of ALPA s strategic plan are reinforced at quarterly all-employee meetings and will be central to the All Hands on Deck/Joint Staff Conference in February ALPA staff participated in a strategic planning workshop at this year s All Hands on Deck meeting. Our entire staff worked with elected leadership to brainstorm possible initiatives for consideration by the Board of Directors. Strategic plan updates at quarterly all-employee meetings, as well as briefings from weekly director and staff meetings, ensure timely communication on dynamic issues and the tools and tactics used to address those initiatives. o Provide staff with ongoing professional and development training to effectively advance and execute on strategic plan initiatives. A full-scale training initiative is currently under way in connection with the financial system modernization project. Professional and developmental training is ongoing in each department, and additional skills training will be provided across the organization in fall Developmental, skills, and technology-based training initiatives are included in the 2016 budget throughout the Association and its departments. ALPA hired a new training and development coordinator in the Human Resources Department to grow ALPA staff training programs and offer additional developmental opportunities to new and existing staff. (Ongoing.) Continue to develop and conduct, consistent with ALPA policies, appropriate training programs, similar to the merger education program held in 2014 to assist all ALPA pilot groups in understanding the process to complete a successful merger and seniority list integration. o Support training and advice to pilot leaders at all levels in ALPA to mitigate possible legal exposure from their actions and decisions in merger situations. ALPA lawyers have been providing advice at the national level and to MECs on legal and policy matters related to mergers. ALPA lawyers have most recently been advising the Alaska and Virgin America MECs on legal and policy matters related to mergers. Continue to provide, as requested by individual MECs, appropriate ongoing training concerning legal issues, including the areas of risk mitigation, RLA law, and the DFR. o Legal Department lawyers to speak with MECs to make sure there is sufficient awareness and understanding of legal obligations and restrictions. ALPA lawyers continue to provide advice and training to MECs on the RLA and other legal issues. A few recent examples include FedEx, JetBlue, and United. 8 P a g e

9 BOD Delegate Committee 3 Safety, Security & Pilot Assistance Goal: Attain the safest and most secure air transportation system for passengers, pilots, and cargo Work with all stakeholders to improve the ability to locate aircraft and flight recorders after an accident or incident and implement real-time aircraft tracking and surveillance. (Ongoing.) Hosted a briefing from Aireon on April 24, 2015, about expanding space-based ADS-B to include communications and broadcasting aircraft position to space- and ground-based receivers, which would allow more accurate identification of aircraft positions (and thus continuous tracking) in oceanic and remote areas. Assisted IFALPA during a high level safety conference at International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) February 2-5, 2015, which addressed protected airspace and global aircraft tracking. Conference participants recommended the creation of an online database prototype with the intention of a central repository to be hosted by ICAO to serve as a single source for up-to-date risk assessments from member states and relevant international organizations. The conference also recommended that ICAO proceed with a proposal for aircraft tracking that will establish a standard for aircraft to report their position every 15 minutes during normal operations in oceanic areas outside of ATS surveillance and a recommended practice that reporting also be conducted in other remote areas not covered by ATS surveillance. Following up with manufacturer(s) that believe they have developed the technology to stream flight data directly from an aircraft to the ground. Met with representatives from Inmarsat to discuss their approach to a tracking solution. Discussing possible inclusion of legislative language on tracking with congressional staff. Responded to numerous congressional and media inquiries about aircraft tracking and provided an overview of the Association s position on the issue and educational information about NextGen, aircraft operations, and technology. Regular monitoring of Aireon progress toward initial services in Discussions with Inmarsat have continued focusing on satellite-based communications. Controller-pilot data link communications (CPDLC) implementation continues. Met multiple times with NavCanada in 1Q2016 to discuss operational implementation of space-based ADS-B in remote and oceanic airspace managed by NavCanada. Supported Senate language calling on the FAA to accelerate their decision to utilize spacebased ADS-B technologies for increased aircraft tracking and separation in oceanic and remote airspace. Attended industry outreach events to educate congress on the safety benefits of oceanic and remote aircraft surveillance systems. Participating in newly-formed NAC working group to promote safety benefits of global surveillance for aircraft tracking. o Work with the Government Accountability Office (GAO) on their pending study of tracking and recorders. Participated in the GAO study and provided input on the members behalf. Additional activities of GAO and DOT s Office of Inspector General on NextGen implementation have given us the ability to highlight the importance of ADS-B and global surveillance of aircraft. 9 P a g e

10 o Continue media work to educate press/public on pros/cons of various technologies and the overarching need to protect data from misuse. (Ongoing.) Responded to questions from Capitol Hill and provided operational and process information about NextGen and aircraft tracking. Provided a number of background briefings with media on ADS-B implementation as well as NextGen. o Continue liaison with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and Transportation Safety Board of Canada emphasizing ALPA interests in discussions of any proposed changes in recorder rules. (Ongoing.) Proactively informing decision makers in Congress about ALPA s position on cockpit recording. Met with both NTSB and Transportation Safety Board of Canada to discuss ALPA s position on cockpit video and voice recordings. Tracked potential efforts to include cockpit video recording in congressional language and successfully prevented language from inclusion in H.R and H.R. 636 (Senate FAA reauthorization bill). Continue to implement a risk-based security (RBS) system with emphasis on screening for hostile and criminal intent. (Ongoing.) o Develop a list of additional airports with Airlines for America (A4A) to implement Known Crewmember (KCM) and work with Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to have the list approved and implemented. TSA is expected to approve the list in summer 2015, and site visits should commence shortly thereafter. Five additional airports have been added to KCM since January 1 BOI, DCA, FLL, OMA, and SJC bringing the total to 60 airports to date. Five additional airports have been identified to be added to KCM; site surveys are being scheduled for the latter part of KCM has 65 airports as of April 2016, with ABQ, DSM, FNT, GEG, and MLI added since October SAT is anticipated for late May Coordinating with A4A on development of electronic randomizer for random screening purposes; expected to be completed in late Coordinated a meeting for the Delta MEC on February 17, 2016, to advocate for an additional KCM checkpoint in FLL Terminal 2. Developed two crew room posters on KCM rules compliance with A4A and TSA. Communicated revised TSA rules for crewmembers on international travel and supported development of article for August 2016 issue of Air Line Pilot. Working to expand KCM to additional airports, and add FFDOs and JAZ pilots to KCM. SAT was added in June 2016 to become the 66 th KCM airport location. o Continue to promote RBS measures for cargo through the Aviation Security Advisory Committee s cargo security subcommittee. Met in April 2015, and actively engaged in the development of recommendations. ALPA has asked the leadership of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to engage with this group as well, to increase the likelihood of a more rapid expansion of RBS measures for cargo. 10 P a g e

11 The ASAC cargo security subcommittee met in July 2015 with participation of ALPA s Air Safety Organization (ASO) and Engineering & Air Safety (E&AS) representatives to further discussions about implementation of RBS and other measures. Held a one-day cargo symposium in WDC on November 5, 2015, which featured a panel on cargo security. Attended ASAC cargo security subcommittee meeting March 22, 2016; issues included K-9 screeners and Air Cargo Advanced Screening tests. Present updates on ASAC to congressional Homeland Security Committees. (Ongoing.) o Continue to urge the U.S. government to permit flightcrew members to use Global Entry and PreCheck at all locations. (Ongoing.) ALPA President Tim Canoll met with the TSA s acting administrator in March 2015, and asked him to follow up on ALPA s formal request from last year to permit flightcrew members to use PreCheck at all locations. CBP has informed us that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) will not permit the agency to include crewmembers in Global Entry at a reduced cost. A follow-up discussion is planned at a meeting with the new TSA Administrator in November ALPA participated in an Aviation Security Advisory Committee working group on airport access control from January through early April 2015, which resulted in a report to the TSA recommending, in part, that all airport-based employees be given greater ongoing scrutiny, and focusing on areas in which greater threats may originate that will include allcargo areas. Worked with the U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security to improve an airport security bill and include a waiver process for employees to address SIDA credentialing and background check issues. Bill passed U.S. House of Representatives. Waiver process passed into law as part of the 2016 FAA Extension Act. Joined other stakeholders to successfully oppose legislative proposal to transfer exit lane security to airports. Capt. Canoll is scheduled to meet with the new TSA Administrator in November 2015 to discuss issues of mutual interest, including a recommendation that flight crewmembers be permitted to use PreCheck at all locations. ALPA President met with TSA Administrator in January 2016 and asked that the TSA s policy be amended to permit all uniformed flight crews to use PreCheck lanes at all locations with that program. E&AS followed up with TSA staff in March 2016 but has not yet received an official response. Participated in follow-up meetings of the ASAC employee access working group during 1Q2016 Successfully advocated for waiver process for SIDA credentialing issues in H.R. 636, the Senate FAA reauthorization bill. FAA authorization extension includes SIDA waiver and appeals process for airline workers who are erroneously denied a SIDA. o Continue to advocate for one level of security for all commercial operations. (Ongoing.) ALPA First Vice President Joe DePete currently co-chairs the International Subcommittee of the Aviation Security Advisory Committee. 11 P a g e

12 Advocating for cargo security improvements in the context of possible TSA reauthorization legislation. o Expand KCM program to include Canadian ALPA members. Met with Transport Canada (TC) on January 7, 2015, with participation from A4A, plus TSA reps via conference call, to discuss KCM and encourage Jazz Aviation management to allow its pilots to participate in a trial program. As a result, efforts are under way to facilitate a program permitting Jazz pilots to use KCM in the U.S. Per the ALPA Canada Board, this is on hold until after the October 19, 2015, elections. The hope is that a change in leadership will facilitate a change in government position on this issue. Advocated to TSA that the agency create beta test of Jazz pilots in KCM during meetings in January and March 2016 with agency personnel. Continue to evaluate all commercial airline pilot medical certification intervals, and if the level of safety can be maintained, investigate the possibility of seeking an extension to those current intervals. (Ongoing.) o Research and compile data on regulations in other countries. Researched medical certification intervals for the first-class medical in 45 other countries, including Canada and 32 European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) member states. Data revealed that 43 have established a 12-month periodicity for airline pilots under the age of 60. o For those countries, review safety data for any identifiable changes related to medical standards. o Meet with senior Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Transport Canada medical officers to advocate ALPA position. Met with the FAA s federal air surgeon and TC s director of aviation medicine on several occasions, most recently at the Pilot Assistance Forum in April TC adopted the ICAO intervals effective January 1, 2015; FAA has not yet done so. Research into this issue continues in order to make the strongest possible argument that the periodicity of the first-class medical could be changed to 12 months for pilots ages without a safety detriment. Based on ALPA s research and belief that the medical periodicity may be lengthened safely, we are working with the FAA s Federal Air Surgeon to ask that office to review applicable data with the goal of making this change. ALPA worked with AOPA on the Pilot s Bill of Rights 2 legislation concerning proposed changes to the third-class medical certificate and successfully mitigated the potential for increasing risk as it relates to medical certification. ALPA participates on the Pilot Fitness ARC. This ARC gave us the ability to review current medical standards that must be met by FAR 121 pilots. While the focus was on psychological evaluations of pilots, physical standards were reviewed as well. ALPA met with industry and general aviation stakeholders at the Civil Aviation Medical Association (CAMA) consortium meeting in Dallas, Texas, in October 2015 to discuss recommendations to be submitted to the FAA to improve aeromedical services to pilots. Developing a white paper on medical certificate durations to be published in May 2016 and used to advocate for a 12-month duration for the first-class medical for pilots ages in compliance with ICAO. 12 P a g e

13 Successfully advocated for the ALPA-AOPA negotiated Pilot s Bill of Rights 2 to be included in H.R. 636, the Senate FAA reauthorization bill. FAA authorization extension includes the negotiated Pilot s Bill of Rights 2 that requires the FAA to review and identify additional medical conditions that could be added to the program known as the Conditions AMEs Can Issue (CACI). Completed and published a new white paper on airman medical certificate durations. Met with the Federal Air Surgeon in June 2016 to discuss ALPA s white paper and proposed changes. Advocate the elevation of International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) technical instructions on lithium batteries to ICAO standards and press TC, the FAA, and the U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) for regulation regarding the carriage of lithium batteries. (Ongoing.) o Implement specific packaging requirements and quantity limits for transport of lithium batteries. Released a revised white paper, Safely Transporting Lithium Batteries by Air, in January This paper calls for numerous actions to be completed by ICAO and PHMSA to improve safety with respect to transporting these devices. ICAO agreed to form a working group on the packaging standards for lithium batteries. The ICAO Dangerous Goods Panel, on which ALPA participates through IFALPA, is expected to provide direction to an independent standards writing group for the development of packaging standards at its next meeting in October The ICAO group will also review a proposal from the FAA (developed by ALPA) to ban lithium battery shipments on all passenger airline flights. ALPA participates on the new SAE International group that is developing packaging performance standards for lithium battery shipments. SAE standards development continues, with ALPA on the SAE standards writing team, and is estimated to be completed in Letter to DOT Secretary from ALPA President regarding the need for full regulation of lithium battery shipments on all-cargo aircraft. ALPA President met with DOT Deputy Secretary March 30, 2016, to advocate for full regulation of lithium batteries. Monthly discussions with representatives from PHMSA indicates that a rulemaking action to harmonize U.S. standards with ICAO is in the works, but details have yet to emerge. It is not clear whether DOT will regulate ICAO lithium standards for domestic operations. Educated Congress about packaging and quantity limits in context of FAA reauthorization bills. o Eliminate exceptions from the full provisions of the ICAO technical instructions for all lithium batteries shipped as cargo and prohibit their carriage on cargo-only aircraft. ICAO technical instructions effective April 1, 2016, banned all lithium batteries as cargo on passenger flights, set maximum charge for all lithium-ion batteries carried as cargo at 30 percent, and prohibited packages of batteries shipped together in same box. U.S. Senate passed ALPA-supported legislation in the FAA reauthorization bill to require harmonization with updated ICAO technical instructions. 13 P a g e

14 DOT officially promulgating a rule to fully harmonize domestic carriage rules with the new international standard. Transport Canada Protective Direction 35 adopted ICAO technical instructions for all domestic flights as well as ICAO required compliance for international flights. ALPA challenged a medical battery industry attempt to forge new categories of lithium batteries at United Nations conference on dangerous good. PHMSA agreed with ALPA s concerns and opposed the proposed categories. Tracked several lithium battery shipping fires at NTSB and fines/enforcement imposed on the shipper by the FAA. o Urge U.S. government to formally recognize the United Arab Emirates report on the September 3, 2010, UPS accident to permit DOT to exceed ICAO standards if appropriate for carriage of lithium batteries. Pursuing as part of ALPA s FAA reauthorization agenda. Met with members of Congress and staff in support of this change and the elimination of Sec. 828 of PL (Ongoing.) Developed updated advocacy materials, including video, for use with federal legislators and staff. ALPA staff met with NTSB to discuss Asiana 991 accident, ICAO standards and DOT regulations. NTSB stated in its Asiana 991 accident report that it believes that the Asiana 991 accident constitutes credible evidence that demonstrates a deficiency in cargo separation requirements, which would allow DOT to exceed ICAO standards. Promoted NTSB s determination about Asiana 991 via a press release and also sent information to Capitol Hill and DOT. o Continue to work to strengthen smoke, fire, fume protection and mitigation on transport category aircraft. Met with FAA Certification to discuss ALPA s concerns. Developed Remember Your Training: An Inflight Fire Refresher article for April 2016 issue of Air Line Pilot. ALPA observed electronic flight bag (EFB) tablet battery fire testing in August ALPA continues to call for FAA EFB implementation guidance to include instructions on how to manage an EFB fire on the flight deck. Continue to ensure the safe integration of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)/remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) operations in the national airspace systems. (Ongoing.) o Continue active participation in large UAS Aviation Rulemaking Committee. Attended UAS ARC meeting December 7, Attended UAS human factors meeting in OKC November 4-5, Published UAS white paper in December 2015 to outline ALPA s perspective on safely integrating UAS into the airspace. Collaborated with Canadian industry organizations in December 2015 on joint letter to Transport Canada urging the agency to strengthen its oversight of all UAS. Attended initial ACAS Xu collision avoidance standards development meeting January 13-14, Developed comments to RTCA in January 2016 on ACAS Xu s concept of operations. Developed testimony on UAS for ALPA President to present before Senate Small Business Committee March 10, P a g e

15 Participated in FAA UAS symposium in DAB April 19-20, Provided technical guidance and expertise on various UAS proposals to Congress and congressional staff during consideration of House and Senate FAA reauthorization bills. Conveyed ALPA s support or opposition to UAS amendments. Attended final UAS ARC meeting May 6, 2016 (the ARC charter expired in June). ALPA nominated Capt. Canoll to be a member of the recently announced Drone Advisory Committee. ALPA participated in a White House forum focused on safe integration of UAS in the national airspace system. ALPA participated in several conferences and provided a keynote speech on UAS safety concerns. o Develop and coordinate ALPA comments to small UAS NPRM, expected to be published in early Developed ALPA s comments to small UAS NPRM, and submitted them in April Developed comments to a similar Transport Canada Notice of Proposed Amendment, and submitted them in August Also included a copy of the NPRM comments with the goal of assisting in the harmonization of U.S. and Canadian rules as they are developed. Participated in UAS Registration Task Force, which deliberated November 3-20, 2015; numerous safety enhancements agreed upon in final report. Participated in new Micro UAS ARC in March 2016; final report issued April 1, 2016, with ALPA s concurrence. Reviewed FAA s Small Unmanned Aircraft System (suas) final rule and found significant issues in the recreational rules and the training and licensing requirements for commercial operators. ALPA participated in Canada industry forum on the future of suas regulations in Canada. A proposed rule is scheduled for March o Continue and expand ALPA s participation in RTCA Special Committee 228. Began a series of conversations with FAA and industry leaders following an FAA decision to remove safety risk analysis from the SC-228 Detect and Avoid group and perform that analysis in-house. Drafting a letter of concern mirroring those conversations, the focus of which is ensuring that ALPA and other stakeholders are included in the process of safety risk analysis. Attended SC-228 Detect and Avoid group meeting November 16-19, Ongoing participation in Detect and Avoid working groups to ensure safety levels of UAS collision avoidance are on par with existing performance levels of manned aircraft. Continued extensive participation in SC-228 to include numerous meetings of the Steering Committee, Command and Control Working Group, Detect and Avoid Working Group, as well as plenary meetings. Developed an ALPA white paper on the necessary standards to ensure safety in the event of a lost link. Further strengthened command and control standards to ensure adequate safety hazard considerations were included. Participated on invitation-only Detect and Avoid safety risk panels in May and August 2016 to ensure a comprehensive safety analysis. Influencing SC-228 Terms of Reference revisions to ensure that no short-cuts are implemented in developing standards. 15 P a g e

16 o Continue commenting to the multiple requests for FAR waivers to operate small UAS before the rule is promulgated. Commented on numerous FAA waiver requests, including night operations and a pathfinder project that flew small UAS beyond line of sight. Rate of waiver requests continues to increase; ALPA now leveraging micro UAS ARC recommendations to argue tighter controls when suas are flown over non-participating public. o Consider legislation that will criminalize intentional use of UAS to endanger other aircraft. Working with Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) to develop bill language requiring additional regulations on UAS use. Sen. Feinstein s bill introduced in U.S. Senate on June 18, Provide technical guidance to other House and Senate offices on legislative proposals related to UAS. Prepared and delivered testimony to U.S. House Subcommittee on safe integration of UAS on October 7, Invited to testify before Senate Appropriations Subcommittee in late October The FAA authorization extension includes added regulatory requirements for the FAA to increase enforcement and oversight. However, the lack of clear FAA authority to regulate recreational suas operations remains a concern. o Continue media outreach to affect public awareness/education of UAS hazards. Developed and presented testimony on UAS integration to the U.S. Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee s subcommittee on Aviation Operations Safety and Security. Signed on as a supporter of the FAA s Know Before You Fly campaign aimed at educating users (primarily hobbyists) of the need to be aware of airspace restrictions, airport proximity, etc. Met with the Association of Unmanned Vehicle System International (AUVSI) and the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA), who represent commercial and hobby UAS users, respectively, in October 2015 to discuss the Know Before You Fly campaign and increasing awareness to the rules and guidance regarding safe UAS use. Participated in Consumer Electronics Show and Exhibition in LAS January 6, 2016, at which the FAA Administrator gave a presentation on UAS. Testified on UAS before the Senate Small Business Committee. ALPA promoted Transport Canada s spring media campaign to increase safety awareness of drone operations. Continue to advocate for effective pilot training, licensing, and qualification standards, as well as mentoring and professional development requirements, for commercial airline pilots. (Ongoing.) o Research and compile data on regulations in other countries. ALPA toured a multi-crew pilot license (MPL) training environment in the United Kingdom. o Continue active participation in the Air Carrier Training Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ACT ARC). Attended numerous ACT ARC plenary and working group meetings since the last report on the development of alternate pathways to the R-ATP. 16 P a g e

17 Continued participation on the ACT ARC with ALPA leadership on the ATP and FPM working groups. o Continue to publicly debunk the pilot shortage myth, and advocate for upholding the pilot training rules that became effective August 1, Hosting a one-day conference on The Airline Pilot Supply on June 25, Coordinating with ALPA s Air Safety Organization, Resource Coordinator, Education Committee, and the University Aviation Association to develop an agenda that provides government and media with the facts of the airline pilot supply issue and identifies solutions to increase the number of students who will opt for a professional flight career. Continued outreach to Congress to advocate for maintaining safety regulations, including first officer qualifications (FOQ). Hosted a successful one-day conference on Airline Pilot Shortage: Myths, Facts and Solutions, June 25, 2015, in D.C. with more than 80 attendees and several hundred who watched the event via a live web stream. Provided support to ALPA Resource Director for September 2015 presentation to the Royal Aeronautical Society in London regarding pilot pay shortage and training/qualifications. Ongoing meetings with members of the U.S. House and Senate to explain the pilot pay shortage. (Ongoing.) Launched Call to Action through which more than 1,100 pilots have contacted Congress. (Ongoing.) Up to over 4,080 as of September 1, Featured article from ALPA President on this issue posted to Leadership from the Cockpit blog. Evaluated proposals by the RAA and the ACT ARC as alternative pathways for the R-ATP. Participated in numerous meetings of the ACT ARC s ATP working group and steering committee, plus other working group meetings in late 2015 and through April ALPA Resource Coordinator met with DOT s Office of Inspector General to discuss regional airline safety concerns as well as pilot pay issues on February 5, Rebutted flawed 2016 pilot shortage study issued by AABI, which was released on February 24. Presented ALPA s views on pilot shortage at the National Training Aircraft Symposium, hosted by Embry-Riddle on March 14, Met with JetBlue management to discuss new airline gateway training program in April and May Published and distributed new infographics on pilot supply. Successfully defeated an amendment by Sen. Steve Daines (R-Mont.) to allow credit for flight hours for airline training programs. Successfully advocated to prevent any rollback in pilot training qualifications and requirements in FAA reauthorization bills. Continued meetings with JetBlue on gateway select program in June, identifying areas where the program does not comply with ALPA policy. Finalized and published an update to the ALPA white paper on producing a professional pilot. 17 P a g e