Allied Pilots Association

Headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, near Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, the Allied Pilots Association (APA) serves as the certified collective bargaining agent for the 16,000 professional pilots who fly for American Airlines. APA was founded in 1963 and is the largest independent pilots’ union in the world. APA provides a broad range of representation services for its members and devotes more than 20 percent of its dues income to support aviation safety.

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APA in the News

Daily Herald, March 2


‘The right stuff and more’: What happened in near miss at Midway Airport

“Two pilots in a matter of less than seconds had to make a decision that saved lives, and they did it,” APA spokesman Capt. Dennis Tajer told the Daily Herald. “It’s an affirmation that the system ultimately can work, but it should never be pushed to that close of a margin.” Read the article …

 


WGN-AM, Feb. 26


Pilots’ union spokesman gives details of aborted landing at Midway Airport

APA spokesman Capt. Dennis Tajer told WGN that everyone in aviation should take a minute for safety: “You wouldn’t walk into an open-heart surgery and go to the surgeon and say, ‘Hey, come on, can you hurry it up here? How quick can you get this done?’ And really, that’s what’s happening in the skies.” Listen to the interview …

 


WVUE-TV, Feb. 9


Descending: The cost of a sinking airport

Officials at MSY admit the New Orleans airport has been sinking since it was built 60 years ago, and repairs to address related issues have cost as much as $500,000 since 2019. “This clearly is going to impact the timeliness of the flights,” APA spokesman Capt. Dennis Tajer told WVUE-TV. “We’ve got to make sure, above all else, it does not affect the safety.” Watch the report ...

 

WHAT'S HAPPENING

APA Public Statements

Allied Pilots Association: “We Strongly Support Our NetJets Colleagues”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Capt. Dennis Tajer, 847-902-8481/Gregg Overman, 817-312-3901 Allied Pilots Association: “We Strongly Support Our NetJets Colleagues” FORT WORTH, Texas (Aug. 20, 2024) – The Allied Pilots Association weighed in on NetJets’ recent termination of two high-ranking NetJets Association of Shared Aircraft Pilots (NJASAP) officials, characterizing the terminations as “egregious” and “unwarranted.” The NJASAP officials terminated by airline management – the union’s vice president and strategy group chair – both had unblemished professional records. “Intimidation, retaliation, and suppression of protected union activity have no place in a functional labor-management relationship,” said APA President Capt. Ed Sicher. “NetJets management’s actions are egregious and unwarranted.” When the terminations took place, NJASAP officials had been emphasizing the importance of resetting the labor-management relationship at the airline. In a press release following the terminations, NJASAP President Capt. Pedro Leroux said, “Choosing to terminate two high-ranking Union leaders is not simply another hurdle to resetting the landscape, but a move reflective of a strategy that is not sustainable in the long term.” APA and NJASAP are both members of the Coalition of Airline Pilots Associations (CAPA), a Washington, D.C.-based trade association representing more than 35,000 professional passenger and cargo pilots. CAPA focuses on advancing its members’ safety, security, legislative, and regulatory priorities. “We strongly support our NetJets colleagues and wholeheartedly agree with Capt. Leroux – NetJets management must change course and repair the relationship,” Sicher said. “We are all stronger when labor and management work together.” Founded in 1963, the Allied Pilots Association – the largest independent pilots union in the United States – has its headquarters in Fort Worth, Texas. APA represents the 16,000 pilots of American Airlines, including several hundred pilots on full-time military leave of absence serving in the armed forces. The union’s website is AlliedPilots.org.

Website and App Access Issues

Website and App Access Issues An update to our membership database is the root cause of the issues some members are experiencing when trying to access AlliedPilots.org or the APA Pilot app. This update should be completed by 1930 Central. Should you continue to experience issues after 1930 Central, please log out and log back in. Please reach out to helpdesk@alliedpilots.org if access issues remain.

Allied Pilots Association Congratulates Aer Lingus Pilots on Pay Increases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Capt. Dennis Tajer, 847-902-8481/Gregg Overman, 817-312-3901 Allied Pilots Association Congratulates Aer Lingus Pilots on Pay Increases FORT WORTH, Texas (July 25, 2024) – The Allied Pilots Association (APA), representing the 16,000 pilots of American Airlines, lauded the pilots of Aer Lingus for securing significant pay increases, resolving a protracted dispute between the Irish Air Line Pilots’ Association (IALPA) and Aer Lingus management. “We wholeheartedly agree with IALPA President Capt. Mark Tighe – this is a prime example of what workers can achieve when they stand together,” APA President Capt. Ed Sicher said. “With 96% of IALPA members casting a vote and 85% of those voting in favor, there is clearly strong support among the pilots for the new agreement. “It is my distinct pleasure to congratulate IALPA leadership and the rank-and-file membership,” Capt. Sicher said. “You stood up for your interests, you ultimately prevailed, and you can take pride in a job well done.” Founded in 1963, the Allied Pilots Association – the largest independent pilots union in the United States – has its headquarters in Fort Worth, Texas. APA represents the 16,000 pilots of American Airlines, including several hundred pilots on full-time military leave of absence serving in the armed forces. The union’s website is AlliedPilots.org.

PMA and SMP Special Open Enrollment

PMA and SMP Special Open Enrollment for Active Pilots and Eligible Dependents Aug. 1-15 will be a special open enrollment period for two of APA’s benefits plans, Pilot Mutual Aid (PMA) and the Supplemental Medical Plan (SMP). For more information, please review the FAQs for each plan: Pilot Mutual Aid FAQs Supplemental Medical Plan FAQs Register for a Zoom meeting: If you want more information beyond what’s in the FAQs, consider attending a Zoom meeting. You are welcome to register for multiple meetings, but each one will include the same information. 1000 Central on July 10 – Click here to register . 1400 Central on July 10 – Click here to register . 1200 Central on July 16 – Click here to register . 1100 Central on July 18 – Click here to register . 1500 Central on July 18 – Click here to register . 1400 Central on July 24 – Click here to register . Where to enroll: Click here to access the Benefit Elect enrollment portal . Your Benefit Elect username is your employee ID number. If you do not remember your Benefit Elect password, click the portal’s “Log In Instructions” link. Any questions? Contact the APA Benefits Department at benefits.sec@alliedpilots.org .

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