Best Delta MEC Communications Podcasts (2025)

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Engage Weekly - News You Need to Know - September 19, 2025 6:55

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Here's what's on the radar for this week's Engage Weekly episode: The Contract 2026 Survey launches Be on the lookout for the MEC dues return offer University of New Hampshire polling continues Council 44 ATL reps join the Engage podcast Delta pilots recognized at the Air Safety Forum How to track current grievances Finally, committee and council n…

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E68: A Rep’s Perspective: Unity, Section 6, and Deal Making 26:08

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What keeps Atlanta’s Council 44 reps awake at night? Two things: educating a largely new pilot group before Section 6 and stopping off-book deal-making with Scheduling that erodes unity and pay protections. In this candid roundtable, Captain Tony Rohloff, Captain Shawn Kellett, and First Officer Maggie Eickhoff explain why the Contract History and …

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Engage Weekly - News You Need to Know - September 12, 2025 5:41

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Join us for this week’s Engage Weekly podcast, where we pause to honor the courage of 9/11, share details on the upcoming University of New Hampshire polling, and highlight the newly published Contract 2026 Comparison and microsite. We also break down MEC grievances—what they are, where to find them, and why they matter. Plus, we run through commit…

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Engage Weekly - News You Need to Know - September 5, 2025 5:04

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Join us for this week's Engage Weekly podcast, where we dive into the latest updates from the Delta MEC. We're excited to announce that the new Contract Comparison has been published and the C2026 site is now live, offering pilots more educational resources leading into Section 6 negotiations. We recap the Labor Day Chairman's Letter and break down…

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E67: Behind the Curtain: Delta IT, Pilot Privacy, and the Fight for Accurate Pay 43:25

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When pilots discovered Delta could see TikTok installed on their personal phones, alarm bells went off. Section 24 X. of the PWA is supposed to protect pilots from corporate snooping, but what was Delta really accessing through the Hub app? In this eye-opening episode, Engage host First Officer Ryan Argenta sits down with First Officer Justin Vande…

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Engage Weekly - News You Need to Know - August 29, 2025 5:05

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Time to get engaged before the Labor Day weekend. Here is your weekly recap from the Delta MEC. Your MEC met in regular session in Minneapolis this week. While in the City of Lakes, the MEC hosted a PUB event at the Minneapolis State Fair and gave back to Gillette Children's Hospital STS has been updated Wear your ALPA pin and Happy Labor Day! Show…

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Engage Weekly - News You Need to Know - August 22, 2025 4:34

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Happy Friday from the Engage Podcast team. Get a recap of the MEC's week with our new Engage Weekly episode available now. Here's what's on the radar: Show your union pride. Wear your ALPA pin! The Engage Podcast takes a deep dive into disability Your MEC will meet in MSP next week! Get an update on Comply365 and other Committee news/events Have a …

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E66: Disability Demystified: What Every Delta Pilot Needs to Know 24:12

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In this informative and candid episode of Engage, hosts Captain Laura Woods and First Officer Ryan Argenta sit down with Retirement and Insurance (R&I) experts Captains Scott Bowles and John Doherty to take a deep dive into the often-misunderstood world of disability for Delta pilots. Whether you're navigating a short-term medical issue, a planned …

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Engage Weekly - News You Need to Know - August 15, 2025 4:39

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Come aboard and run down the news checklist from the Delta MEC in this week's Engage Weekly. Air Canada flight attendants have issued a strike notice. Make the walk and ensure ACA flight crews can jumpseat Honor 9/11 victims at ALPA's annual remembrance ceremony The Delta MEC will hold its next regular meeting in MSP. Stay tuned for updates after t…

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Engage Weekly - News You Need to Know - August 8, 2025 4:28

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Engage 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 M…

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E65: Scope is Still Dope: How Global Scope Delivers Widebodies, Career Progression, and Job Protection 16:44

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Scope 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 b…

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Engage Weekly - News You Need to Know - August 1, 2025 4:43

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August is here, and with it is a new Engage Weekly! This week's episode includes: A breakdown of the Chairman's Update on the Engage podcast Tracking scheduling issues UNH polling starts next week—Let's hear your input Social media rules of the road refresher And congrats to PAFCA on ratifying their new contract!…

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Chairman’s Update: State Sick Wins, Contract Violations, and the Road Ahead 22:51

2M ago22:51

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In 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.…

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Engage Weekly - News You Need to Know - July 25, 2025 6:27

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In 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 epis…

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Engage Weekly - News You Need to Know - July 18, 2025 4:57

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It'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 …

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E64: Behind the Flight Deck Door: Conflict, Resolution & the Role of Professional Standards 20:04

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On 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 clash…

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Engage Weekly - News You Need to Know - July 11, 2025 3:50

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Don'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 …

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Engage Weekly - News You Need to Know - July 3, 2025 5:12

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The 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 f…

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E63: Cockpit to Capitol: Why the Legislative Summit Matters to You 21:13

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On 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 professi…

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Engage Weekly - News You Need to Know - June 27, 2025 4:13

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Welcome 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 Minn…

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Engage Weekly - News You Need to Know - June 20, 2025 7:20

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Engage 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.…

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E62: Engage Special Alert: Turbulence Ahead for Pilots in Training 17:25

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In 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 avoidab…

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Engage Weekly - News You Need to Know - June 13, 2025 4:35

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Host 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!

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Engage Weekly - News You Need to Know - June 6, 2025 2:55

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For 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!…

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E61: The Art of Hypocrisy: How Delta is Fighting Employee Benefits & Dismantling the Delta Family 31:28

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On 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 …

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Engage Weekly - News You Need to Know - May 30, 2025 2:07

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Host 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!

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Engage Weekly - News You Need to Know - May 23, 2025 2:12

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Host 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 …

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E60: Short Call Shenanigans 25:18

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On this episode of Engage, hosts Capt. Laura Woods and F/O Ryan Argenta speak with Captains Ian Turner and Josh Cantrell of the Scheduling Committee, discussing some of the hot topics, frustrations, and issues keeping the Scheduling Committee up at night. Reserve short calls have become a particular problem for pilots, and Ian and Josh explain what…

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Engage Weekly - News You Need to Know - May 16, 2025 6:32

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Tune in to this week’s Engage Weekly episode for a recap of key updates from the Delta MEC. Topics include: Steps for filing pay claims A shout-out to pilots who participated in MEC News’ Rotation of the Week Updates on KCM and TSA Hotel changes in Amsterdam during the city’s 750th anniversary The release of the updated R&I Handbook A briefing from…

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Engage Weekly - News You Need to Know 2:32

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Tune 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…

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E59: MBCBP Checkup, GVUL, & ALPA Insurance Products 24:43

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Listen 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 suppl…

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E58: Parental Leaves & Navigating Impending Parenthood 21:39

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Join 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 pa…

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Chairman’s Update: Company Issues, Privacy, and Plans for 2025 25:35

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On 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 …

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E57: Deadhead Seating 16:44

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On 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.

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E56: Recently Settled Grievances 13:58

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On 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.…

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E55: Jetway Trades 7:17

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On this episode of the Engage Podcast, host Laura Woods sits down with Sherwin Liverpool from ALPA's Scheduling Committee to talk Jetway Trades. Jetway Trades are the latest provision negotiated as part of Contract 2019, and are scheduled for implementation in March. Listen now to find out what they are, how to use them, and how they will impact yo…

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E54: Q&A with MEC Master Chairman Eric Criswell 22:04

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On 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.

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E53: 2025 Profit Sharing with ALPA's R&I Committee 8:25

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On 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. Resources: Engage: The Podcast for Delta Pilots E43:Profit Sharing On this special edition episode of Engage, Captain Rich Wheeler, Chairman …

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E52: Delta MEC End of Year Message & Safety Climate 15:36

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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.

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E51: 2025 Open Enrollment 15:36

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In this episode, Communications Committee Chair Capt. Chris Hughes talks to Retirement & Insurance Committee members Capt. Scott Bowles and Capt. John Doherty about this year’s open enrollment and changes to some of the benefits offered. Scott and John also discuss the benefits of the GVUL plan, which pilots can enroll in during the open enrollment…

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E50: Trip Design Power to the Pilots - The RCC and the Rotation Preference System 45:04

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Description: 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 o…

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E49: The “S” in I’M SAFE - Calling in Sick 41:11

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Description: 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 wha…

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E47: PAN: Are You in the Green? 26:37

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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 …

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E46: A Chat with Dispatch: Pilot Questions Asked and Answered 31:18

1+ y ago31:18

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On 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 pil…

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E45: Voluntary Airport Standby (VAS) 23:31

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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 Re…

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E44: New Contract Implementation & Interpretation 22:21

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On 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 an…

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E43: Profit Sharing 30:09

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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, 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; …

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E42: How Advanced Entitlements (AEs) Work 22:52

1+ y ago22:52

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On 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 ope…

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Happy Holidays from the Engage Team! 1:33

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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 yo…

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E41: Grievances 29:28

2y ago29:28

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On 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 implementatio…