As the Aviate program evolves, ALPA will continue to ask the questions our pilots expect to have answered concerning the manner in which United attracts the next generation of United Airlines pilots. Join us on the Leading Edge for the State of Aviate.

United Aviate: The Leading Edge Podcast

Capt. Phil Otis was elected as the UAL MEC Negotiating Committee Chair on August 16, 2022. This podcast serves as his introduction to United pilots.

Negotiating Committee Chair Capt. Phil Otis: The Leading Edge Podcast

Many pilots at United Airlines plan for life after the flight deck financially, but what about socially? Mary Blissard joins United Capt. James Belton to discuss the dangers of retiring without a plan of how you will occupy your time.

Life After Retirement - The Leading Edge Podcast

The United Pilots welcome incoming MEC Officers: Capt. Mike Hamilton, Capt. Tom Murphy (third term), Capt. Mike Harrison, and First Officer Paul Ryder.

Incoming United MEC Officers - The Leading Edge Podcast

Thank you to our outgoing MEC officers Capt. Todd Insler, Capt. Bill Neveu, and Capt. Rick Cameron

Outgoing United MEC Officers - The Leading Edge Podcast

This episode of the Leading Edge Podcast includes an interview with United First Officer Jeff Godfrey. F/O Godfrey flies the 777 and he volunteered for the military charters that were part of the effort to evacuate Americans, allies, and refugees from the conflict in Afghanistan. Jeff and his crew were part of the beginning of the effort. The information he shared with flight operations helped to improve the service United Airlines offered the Department of Defense

United Pilots Fly Afghanistan Rescue Missions: The Leading Edge Podcast

In this episode, Capt. James Belton leads an interesting discussion with our guest, DJ Eidson - the co-founder and COO of Limitless Minds. The mission of Limitless Minds includes a strong emphasis on "a mindset without limits."

Listen to this final episode where we take resiliency and mindfulness thinking to another level - optimizing our daily performance.

Piloting Your Mind: Episode 12

Podcast host Capt. James Belton and SOAR Committee Chair Capt. Lynn Tatum talk with two firefighters from the Denver area about work stress and high-performance job demands.
 
These firefighters share their work lifestyles, training demands and requirements, and personal stories.

Piloting Your Mind: Episode 11

March 8 marked International Women's Day in the month that celebrates Women's history. The Leading Edge Podcast presents our Women in Aviation episode that showcases two of ALPA's strongest female advocates.

Women in Aviation: The Leading Edge Podcast

Today we sit down with a pair of United pilots who are also husband and wife. This United couple, along with their teenage daughter, share their extremely personal story surrounding significant mental health challenges, and the family dynamics associated. Their emotional journey aims to provide insight on some of the early warning signs that are often overlooked in similar stressful situations. This episode’s open discussions about mental well-being, mindfulness and parenting tips is heart-felt and honest. We hope you will join our United family’s testimony.

Piloting Your Mind: Episode 10 - Family Resilience

In episode 9 of Piloting Your Mind, you can learn how to harness your emotional intelligence to cope with the stress and anxiety of life, both in and out of the airplane. The episode offers informative and practical tips on creating the best version of yourself through emotional intelligence -  so you start 2021 with a tailwind.

The podcast is produced by SOAR volunteers and the pilot development department at the Denver Flight Training Center. As always, the confidential SOAR program has peer volunteers who are ready to listen.

Piloting Your Mind: Episode 9 - Emotional Intelligence and Holiday Stress

This audio reading is an excerpt from the Brief published by the UAL MEC Negotiating Committee on November 30, 2020.

The Brief: LOA 20-05 First Class Deadhead Provisions Now in Effect

This relaxation tool is released in conjunction with Episode 8 - Breathing Techniques part II.

Piloting Your Mind: Breathing Exercise - Pilot Nidra

This is a guided relaxation episode in conjunction with Episode 8 - breathing techniques part II.

Piloting Your Mind: Breathing Exercise - 61 Points

A diaphragmatic breathing exercise audio file is included to allow you to deeply relax.

Piloting Your Mind: Breathing Exercise - Three Part Breath

Part two of this series focuses on the practices that can help you change your reactions to stress. Our recent podcast guests have taught us that during all the uncertainty in our world today, the one thing we can control, is our reactions the stress we are experiencing.

Piloting Your Mind: Episode 8 - Breathing Techniques Part II

This first episode in a two part series will be instructional on what happens to our physical bodies when we do these mindful breathing and focusing tips. Our guest will describe the science behind these tips and the advantages of yoga.

Piloting Your Mind: Episode 7 - Breathing Techniques

This week's Piloting Your Mind podcast focuses on coping with change. There's no question the last eight months have been personally and collectively tumultuous with COVID-19.
 
The podcast episode is recorded by SOAR volunteers and offers some perspective on what you may be feeling right now and has a few suggestions for simple actions you can take to help you or a family member handle our new world.
 
As always, the confidential SOAR Hotline (866-653-SOAR) is available to any pilot who would like to talk to a peer counselor. Trained volunteers can help you navigate whatever stress you may be feeling.
 
Episode Six resources can be found here. You can find previous episodes here.

Piloting Your Mind - Episode 6: Coping

United MEC Spokesman Capt. James Belton helps explain P-VSL 2 as contained in LOA 20-05.

P-VSL 2 Explained: Pandemic Recovery LOA

Captain James Belton provides a reading from the Negotiating Committee's publication of 'The Brief' dated September 16, 2020.
 
4:00 – Furlough Protection
7:00 – Removal of six seats from 76-seat Aircraft
7:25 - Additional Restrictions on United Express Flying
8:34 – PVSL-2
9:40 - Restrictions on Stock Buyback
10:00 - Pay Rate Protection & Displacement Cancellations
11:15 – Work Reductions
12:57 – Guaranteed COLAs
13:30 – Industry True-up
13:57 – Permanent UPA Changes
14:20 – First Class Deadhead
15:30 – Non-profile Reserve
16:09 - LTD
17:54 – CARES Extension

The Leading Edge Podcast with United Pilots

The Leading Edge Podcast with United Pilots

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