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Ride Report
by JetBlue MEC ALPA
News you can use from your JBUMEC Communications Committee
Episodes
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The Vacation Bidding Playbook: Strategies, Pitfalls, and More
Maximizing your odds for the best possible vacation award starts with understanding the ins and outs of CBA Section 7.B. In this episode of Ride Report, host J.R. Hall sits down with System Scheduling Committee and Planning Subcommittee chairmen F/O Cameron Larimee-Gonzalez and Capt. Dan…
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When the Unexpected Happens: Inside Central Air Safety Incident Response
Navigating a safety event or incident on the line can be high-stress, but you are never flying alone. Tune in as host J.R. Hall with Capt. Mike Kendrick, Capt. Blake Kelley, and Capt. Von Ritter pulls back the curtain on the Central Air Safety Committee's incident response framework. We discuss...
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When Trips Go Sideways: Navigating Section 5.P Unusual Circumstance
When operational disruptions or emergency conditions strike on the road, knowing your contract is your best defense. In this episode of Ride Report, host J.R. Hall sits down with Captain Charlie Comiskey and Captain Matt Wilson for a deep dive into CBA Section 5.P: Unusual Circumstance. We break...
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Guarding the Line: Inside the Security Committee
What does it take to represent the security interests of the JetBlue pilot group? On this episode join Captain Kurt Schuster and Captain Tyler Jones to discuss the committee’s work with ALPA National and law enforcement. We discuss the evolving security landscape, the "eyes and ears" role pilots...
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Unpacked: Inside your ALPA Hotel Committee
In this episode of Ride Report, host JR Hall sits down with the JetBlue ALPA Hotel Committee. We're joined by Committee Chair Matthew Wilson, Vice-Chair Sam Fagan, and members Patrick Nolan, Frederik Vijzelman, and Alexander Soroka, who explain how the committee works to ensure pilots'…
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Navigating Displacement Training
Training Committee chair Capt. Todd Lisak and vice chair Capt. Mike Malcolm recently sat down with Ride Report host, Capt. J.R. Hall to discuss the fallout from the displacement bid as it relates to training. The conversation tackles how the AQP Manual is guiding new training programs, the...
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Jumpseat & Pass Travel: Navigating the Skies
Join your host, Capt. JR Hall on this episode of Ride Report as he sits down with Capt. Ron Balroop, Committee chair, and First Officer Lem Diaz Hernandez, Committee member, from the JetBlue ALPA Jumpseat and Pass Travel Committee. Dive into the current state of jumpseat and pass travel…
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Gov’t Affairs Committee - From JetBlue ALPA Pilots to D.C. Decision Makers
Join Captain Tony Sandrolini, chair of the Government Affairs Committee; Captain Chris Huebner, the committee’s vice chair; and Captain Carlos Coto for an informative discussion on how the committee stays at forefront of advocating for pilot priorities.
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Are You in the Green?
Pilot Assistance Network (PAN) chair, Capt. Elijah Nicolas and ALPA National Pilot Peer Support (PPS) Group chair and former JBU ALPA PAN chair, F/O Carrie Braun sit down to discuss pilot mental health, "Are You in the Green?" intricacies, resources available for all JetBlue pilots, and more in a...
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Rest & Resilience
In the latest episode of Ride Report, host Capt. J.R. Hall sits down with Fatigue subcommittee chairman Capt. Doug Marchese and Central Air Safety (and former Fatigue) chairman Capt. Mike Kendrick, for a great discussion on sleep, circadian rhythms, shared responsibility as it relates to fatigue,...
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What is Critical Incident Response Program (CIRP)?
In this latest installment, Ride Report host Capt. J.R. Hall sits down with CIRP chair Capt. Julie Lynn, CIRP vice chair Capt. Michael Scuderi, and former CIRP vice chair and current committee member Capt. Steve Hoffman to discuss the early of CIRP, the function of the committee, and the…
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SSC Vacation Bid 2025
In this episode, host Capt. J.R. Hall, System Scheduling Committee (SSC) chair Capt. Scott Gehlhoff, and Capt. Dan Auslander, of the newly formed SSC Planning Subcommittee, discuss 2025 vacation bidding, common questions, and vacation particulars surrounding the upcoming SJU base opening.
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Mind if I Catch a Ride?
In this groundbreaking episode of Ride Report, Jumpseat chairs Capt. Rob Ventura (United) and Capt. Ryan Handwerk (Spirit) join JetBlue Jumpseat and Pass Travel Committee chair Capt. Scott Bienz and host Capt. J.R. Hall for a roundtable discussion on load caps, etiquette and other topics...
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Ride Report: Meet Your Executive Level Committees
In the latest episode of Ride Report, host Corey Kuhn, ALPA Senior Media Specialist, sits down with MEC chair Capt. Justin Houck, SPSC chair Capt. Josh Sult, P2P Committee chair Capt. Josh Hinch, and Communications Committee chair Capt. Britton Turner to discuss the role these key strategic...
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The Standard of Professionalism
In this episode of Ride Report, we explore our JetBlue ALPA Professional Standards Committee with discussions on the mission, how important Professional Standards is for JetBlue ALPA Pilots and the history of ensuring that our pilots achieve the highest standards of Professionalism.
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Ride Report: MEC Leadership
In this episode, hear directly from your MEC leadership team: Capt. Justin Houck, chair; Capt. Keith McClanahan, vice chair; Capt. Cody Stroope, secretary-treasurer; and Capt. Jason Graves, our union's first executive administrator.
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Break Down Barriers - Pilot Mental Health with JetBlue ALPA Pilot Assistance Network (PAN)
In this episode of Ride Report, JetBlue ALPA Pilot Assistance Network (PAN) Committee Chair and Vice Chair talk about the mission and the ongoing efforts of the PAN committee and on a larger scale, advancements on Pilot Mental Health
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System Scheduling Committee - Pairing Construction Part 3
In the third of a three part series, JetBlue ALPA System Scheduling Chair Scott Gehlhoff and committee member Dan Auslander take us in-depth on the on the art of paring creation.
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System Scheduling Committee - Pairing Construction Part 2
In the second of a three part series, JetBlue ALPA System Scheduling Chair Scott Gehlhoff and committee member Dan Auslander take us in-depth on the on the art of paring creation.
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System Scheduling Committee - Pairing Construction Part 1
In the first of a three part series, JetBlue ALPA System Scheduling Chair Scott Gehlhoff and committee member Dan Auslander take us in-depth on the on the art of paring creation.
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Central Air Safety (CASC) 2023 State of Safety
On this episode of Ride Report, join CASC Chair Blake Kelly in a discussion including the recent FAA Safety Summit and Call to Action along with many topics of particular importance to JetBlue ALPA pilots.
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Negotiation Committee - Section 6 update and contract extension discussion
In this episode, join the full Negotiation Committee volunteers and get the latest information on contract extension discussions, the importance of engagement, and survey participation as we move forward in contact negotiations.
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Meet the SPSC
In this episode, we learn more about the important work our JetBlue ALPA Strategic Preparedness & Strike (SPSC) committee does during Section 6 and a whole lot more.
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Central Air Safety (CASC) Safety LOA Part 2
In Part 2 of our Safety LOA series, join us as we hear from CASC, Accident Investigation (AI) and FOQA Chairpersons on the recent advancements from our Safety LOA 16.
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Meet the Pilot-to-Pilot (P2P) Committee
In this episode, our Pilot-to-Pilot (P2P) Chair talks about the important role the Committee undertakes to keep JetBlue ALPA Pilots informed.
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Meet the Negotiators
In this episode of Ride Report, we sit down with your representatives at the negotiating table, fellow JetBlue ALPA pilots, who have stepped away from the flight deck to take on this monumental task.
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Central Air Safety (CASC) Safety LOA 16 Part 1
Join CASC Leadership discuss the most recent advancement in our Safety Programs and how it impacts JetBlue Pilots. The Safety LOA or LOA 16, a contractual agreement between the Company and JetBlue ALPA, incorporates Central Air Safety involvement in our Safety Management System, protections and...
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Section 6 Begins Now
On this episode of Ride Report, hear from both MEC and Negotiation Chairs discuss opening Section 6 negotiations including initial procedures, importance of JetBlue ALPA Pilot engagement and more.
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5G C-Band Interference briefing from Central Air Safety, ADO and Training Part 2
On this episode, Central Air Safety (CASC) Vice-Chair Von Ritter, ADO Chair Doug Marchese and ALPA/JetBlue ALPA Training Chair Todd Lisak discuss 5G C-Band NOTAMs, operational impacts and more on Part 2 of on-going 5G interference mitigations.
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Central Air Safety(CASC), ADO briefing on 5G C-Band Interference
Central Air Safety (CASC) Chairman, First Officer Blake Kelly, and Aircraft Design and Operation (ADO) Chairman, Captain Doug Marchese, provide a comprehensive briefing on the background, and implications of C-Band 5G implementation in the U.S. as well as the work being done to mitigate any...
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Central Air Safety (CASC), ESC and FOQA 2021 Fall Update
On this episode, get caught up on the latest from CASC Leadership, Environmental Standards Committee initiatives and learn more about our FOQA Committee and Gatekeeper work supporting JetBlue Pilots.
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Open Enrollment 2022 with Retirement and Insurance Committee
In this episode, our Retirement and Insurance Chair provides a review of 2022 benefit changes, 401K updates and more.
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Special Qual Hot Topics
In this episode, join JetBlue ALPA Central Air Safety (CASC), Fatigue, ATC/Airports and A-CROC for discussion and insight on the unique aspects of new Special Qualification operations for our pilots.
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2021 Annual System Bid and EWR Pilot Base
JetBlue ALPA System Scheduling Chair joins us to discuss the opening of Newark (EWR) as a JetBlue Pilot base and the 2021 Annual System Bid.
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State of Safety from CASC, ASAP and Fatigue
In this episode join our Central Air Safety, ASAP and Fatigue chairpersons for vital information on safety reporting, improvements and the on-going work towards a comprehensive Safety LOA.
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JetBlue ALPA Government Affairs and ALPA-PAC
In this episode of Ride Report, get the latest from the JetBlue ALPA Government Affairs Committee and the ongoing work of the ALPA-PAC **The descriptions of the Air Line Pilots Association Political Action Committee contained in this podcast are not a solicitation for ALPA non-members to…
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May MEC Meeting Recap
In this episode of Ride Report, MEC leadership discuss important items of note from our most recent MEC meeting held in New York City.
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Ride Report:Understanding Emergency Assignments, Disruptions, and EPS
Scott Gelhoff and Charlie Comiskey join host Mike Kendrick to discuss Emergency Assignments, Disrupted Pairings, and Extended Pairings.
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PAN-PAN, PAN-PAN
JetBlue ALPA PAN Chair Carrie Braun and Vice-Chair Michael Strauss go in-depth on the mission of the Pilot Assistance Network.
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A220 Supplemental System Bid and Hotel Committee
MEC Chairman Chris Kenney provides an update on the upcoming A220 bid. Matt Wilson and Pat Nolan discuss hotels and ground transportation.
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Open Enrollment
Join Tim Coombs and Charlie Pucciariello in a conversation about insurance, healthy rewards, and other issues pertinent to open enrollment, which is coming up at the end of the month.
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LOA 12 and Safety Chairman Update
Debut of the Jetblue MEC's podcast Ride Report. This episode discusses in depth the current state of our union, LOA 12, and important updates from Central Air Safety.
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News you can use from your JBUMEC Communications Committee
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