Talk Story - The Hawaiian Airlines Pilot podcast

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A secret field that summons lightning. A massive spiral that disappears into a salt lake. A celestial observatory carved into a volcano. Meet the wild—and sometimes explosive—world of land art, where artists craft masterpieces with dynamite and bulldozers. In our Season 2 premiere, guest Dylan Thuras, cofounder of Atlas Obscura, takes us off road and into the minds of the artists who literally reshaped parts of the Southwest. These works aren’t meant to be easy to reach—or to explain—but they just might change how you see the world. Land art you’ll visit in this episode: - Double Negative and City by Michael Heizer (Garden Valley, Nevada) - Spiral Jetty by Robert Smithson (Great Salt Lake, Utah) - Sun Tunnels by Nancy Holt (Great Basin Desert, Utah) - Lightning Field by Walter De Maria (Catron County, New Mexico) - Roden Crater by James Turrell (Painted Desert, Arizona) Via Podcast is a production of AAA Mountain West Group.…

Talk Story - The Hawaiian Airlines Pilot Podcast

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Talk Story - A production by the Pilots of Hawaiian Airlines and the Hawaiian Airlines Master Executive Council - ALPA.

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Talk Story - The Hawaiian Airlines Pilot Podcast

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Talk Story - A production by the Pilots of Hawaiian Airlines and the Hawaiian Airlines Master Executive Council - ALPA.

34 episodes

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ALA-HAL Merger Status Update (May 2025) 33:34

11 days ago33:34

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In this episode, our Alaska and Hawaiian MEC Chairs, Will McQuillen and Larry Payne, as well as our Joint Negotiating Committee Co-Chairs, David Wilhelm and Doug Grant, all sat down to provide an update on the status of our Alaska-Hawaiian merger and the state of our Joint Collective Bargaining Agreement (JCBA) negotiations. Through the episode, we covered several topics, including the union’s actions during the last six months to prepare for negotiations, the importance of unity, current perspective on negotiations, and what happens once a Tentative Agreement is reached.…

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Talk Story: Meet Our HAL MEC Representatives 24:20

21 days ago24:20

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In this episode of Talk Story, we’re putting the spotlight on our HAL MEC Representatives. We have three new HNL LEC 065 Representatives who took office at the beginning of March – Block 1 Rep. Dan Moore, Block 3 Rep. Justen Taafaki, and Block 4 Rep. Makoa Gaughen-Haili. In the first segment, we discuss their experiences as incoming Reps, what inspired them to serve, their interactions with the Alaska Reps, and their primary goals for their current terms. In the second segment, we bring in our CVG LEC 060 Representative Trent Madsen, who talks through the challenges facing our freight pilots and their successes in navigating this growing operation. We also discuss his unique perspective on being the sole freight representative as well as a representative for a majority-commuter pilot base. Hawaiian pilots can click below to access the contact information for their respective MEC Representative: LEC 060 - CVG LEC 065 - HNL…

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Talk Story: Setting JCBA Goals; Bidding with ALV 28:02

15 weeks ago28:02

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In our latest episode of Talk Story, HAL MEC Chair Larry Payne and HAL MEC Block 3 Representative Sean Kimura explain what was achieved through the mid-January meetings between the Alaska and Hawaiian MECs, where Joint Collective Bargaining Agreement (JCBA) goals were established. They discuss how the bargaining priorities were determined, the pilot input and feedback that went into those priorities, and a look ahead to the beginning of negotiations. In the second segment, Scheduling Committee Chair Anthony Fink covers a broad range of bidding and scheduling subjects, including how the Average Line Value system works, how Over Schedule requests are processed, what Reduced Block status entails (and why you may or may not wish to opt-out), and how the upcoming increase to Minimum Flight Grouping Credit may affect our March pairings. If you have any feedback about the podcast and what you would like to see in future episodes, please send us an email at halcommunications@alpa.org.…

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Talk Story: The Merger Process and Pilot Participation 23:10

25 weeks ago23:10

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We’re approaching one year since the initial Alaska-Hawaiian merger announcement. In this episode, Hawaiian MEC Chair Larry Payne and Merger Committee Chair Eric Thorstad give an overview of the potential changes that are coming as a result of the merger, what effects they might have, and the ways our pilots can make an impact on the process. Among the topics covered: Current JCBA Follow-Up Survey & Pilot Participation Potential Route Changes TPA Protections Value of LEC Representation Average Line Value & Reduced Block Merger Committee Communications & Feedback Seniority List Integration (SLI) Data Verification MEC Ground School Lunches For more information about the Merger Committee and the SLI process, please listen to our previous episode from January where we discuss ALPA’s Section 45 (Merger Policy): Apple Podcasts Spotify Podbean…

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Meet the Negotiating Committee Chairs of the Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines Pilots 24:10

32 weeks ago24:10

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With the merger transaction between Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines now final, the separate pilot groups from each carrier will continue the process of combining into one. A significant part of that includes negotiating a Joint Collective Bargaining Agreement (JCBA) under which the new combined pilot group will work. The Master Executive Councils (MECs) of each pilot group, as part of the Air Line Pilots Association International (ALPA), have elected six pilots (three from each airline) to negotiate with Alaska Airlines on their behalf. This episode introduces the Negotiating Committee Chairs from each MEC - Alaska MEC Negotiating Chair David Wilhelm and Hawaiian MEC Negotiating Chair Doug Grant. The hosts, Alaska MEC Communications Chair David Campbell and Hawaiian MEC Communications Chair Mike Davis, discuss with Captains Wilhelm and Grant the process of negotiating a JCBA, the importance of working together as a new single unified pilot group, and what the pilots may expect in the next few months, including contract education and pilot input via survey and polling. ALA-HAL JOINT MERGER WEBSITE…

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First Joint Alaska/Hawaiian MEC Episode 27:13

33 weeks ago27:13

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In this episode, Co-hosts Alaska Communications Chair David Campbell and Hawaiian Communications Chair Mike Davis interview Alaska MEC Chair Will McQuillen and Hawaiian MEC Chair Larry Payne. Captains McQuillen and Payne discuss the vision they share for the collective future of a combined pilot group and the critical importance of pilot unity, engagement, and feedback in upcoming contract negotiations. In addition to the episode’s audio content, please watch the video linked below to hear more from the two Union Chairs and other pilots from each carrier. VIDEO ( https://alahal.alpa.org/announcement) JOINT MEC WEBSITE (https://alahal.alpa.org/)…

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Talk Story: DOJ Extension, TPA, Scheduling Changes 27:53

40 weeks ago27:53

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In this episode of Talk Story, HAL MEC Chair Larry Payne and HAL Negotiating Chair Doug Grant sit down with Communications Chair Mike Davis to discuss a number of recent developments, including a 10-day extension of the Department of Justice antitrust review, the ratification of our new Transition and Process Agreement, and the upcoming changes to PWA Section 21 (Bidding) and 22 (Scheduling). Also, for more details on the bidding and scheduling changes coming in September, please check out our previous episode from February 2023 titled "Scheduling Changes Within the TA". Many of the changes discussed in that episode will be rolled out next month. Episode links below: Apple Podcasts Spotify Podbean…

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Talk Story: TPA Negotiations and MEC Elections 26:52

1 year ago26:52

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In this episode, we'll be covering two separate developments coming in the next two weeks: the beginning of negotiations for a Transition and Process Agreement (TPA) and Hawaiian MEC Officer elections, both happening in early May. Discussing both topics are HAL MEC Chair Larry Payne and Joint Negotiating Committee member Ethan Pearson-Pomerantz, along with HAL Communications Chair Mike Davis. Through the discussion, the group tackles a number of questions, including: What are the next steps in the strategic plan? [1:37] What’s in a TPA and why is it important? [2:42] How does the new CVG LEC affect the seniority block system? [16:18] Why are we changing how MEC Officer elections are conducted? [19:03] How do the MEC Officer elections work? [21:00] With TPA negotiations beginning May 1, and MEC Officer elections May 6-8, now is a great time to listen and learn more about the upcoming events.…

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Talk Story: Strategic Planning 25:16

1 year ago25:16

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This episode, Hawaiian Airlines MEC Chair Larry Payne, ALPA National SPSC Chair Ronan O’Donoghue, and HAL Strategic Planning Committee Chair Ethan Pearson-Pomerantz sit down with HAL Communications Chair Mike Davis for a roundtable discussion of strategic planning. The group gives their thoughts on the purpose of strategic planning and a synopsis of the various methods involved. They also give an overview of the major takeaways from the latest round of joint Alaska-Hawaiian strategic planning sessions, which were facilitated by the ALPA National SPSC team and focused on the ongoing merger process.…

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Talk Story: Hawaiian-Alaska Merger Overview 31:42

1 year ago31:42

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On December 3, Hawaiian Airlines announced a merger agreement with Alaska Airlines. To talk about what the merger process will look like going forward for our pilot group, MEC Chair Larry Payne, Joint Negotiating Committee appointee Rob Willoughby, and Merger Committee Chair Eric Thorstad joined Communications Chair Mike Davis for an in-depth discussion of the merger. Among the topics discussed: an overview of the merger process, preparations for Joint Collective Bargaining Agreement (JCBA) negotiations, major tenets of ALPA Merger Policy, and the logistics of Seniority List Integration. Episode recorded December 22, 2023…

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HAL Contract Explained: Vacancies 33:15

1 year ago33:15

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Listen as HAL MEC Strategic Planning Chair Ethan Pearson-Pomerantz discusses our contractual vacancy language with HAL Vacancy Committee Chair Chad Holcomb. The two cover a broad range of topics within vacancies, including bidding timelines, category freezes, activation and effective dates, and much more. To summarize some of the concepts discussed in the podcast, we’ve put together the following helpful infographics: Vacancies (Part 1): http://tinyurl.com/ms26zt8e Vacancies (Part 2): http://tinyurl.com/etdtxput…

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HAL Contract Explained: Vacation 22:02

2 years ago22:02

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This month, we're taking the scenic route on our HAL Contract Explained series, as Block 3 Rep. Sean Kimura is joined by Negotiating Committee Member Rob Willoughby and Secretary Treasurer Sean Lee to dive into the details of PWA Section 6: Vacation! Listen as Rob explains the finer points of our vacation contract language: how we accrue and use vacation, how the number of slots is determined, how vacation can be cancelled, and more! For more information, check out our custom HCE: Vacation infographics: Vacation Bidding: https://tinyurl.com/bde43khs Vacation Accrual: https://tinyurl.com/4cspjkxw Vacation Modification: https://tinyurl.com/yu9762tt…

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HAL Contract Explained: Scope - Mergers and Fragmentation 14:33

2 years ago14:33

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Host Sean Lee is joined by Negotiating Committee member Ethan Pearson-Pomerantz to discuss all the protections our PWA provides in the case of a merger or acquisition. To see the topics summarized, please check out our infographic on the subject: Mergers and Fragmentation: https://tinyurl.com/ydd9tv37…

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HAL Contract Explained: Scope 21:41

2 years ago21:41

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Listen to the second episode of our HAL Contract Explained series, covering the topic of scope! Scope is the foundation of an airline union contract, ensuring our job security. In this episode, Secretary-Treasurer Sean Lee sits down with Scope Chair Doug Brayham and Negotiating Committee Member Ethan Pearson-Pomerantz to discuss protections surrounding feeder carriers, code shares, and joint ventures. To help summarize the topics discussed, we’ve provided the following infographics for handy reference: Scope – Feeder Carriers and Code Shares: https://tinyurl.com/26yh8st8 Scope – International Code Shares: https://tinyurl.com/2rux6hd4 Scope – Joint Ventures: https://tinyurl.com/p9b6kpvr…

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Talk Story: Talk Safety with Bennet Walsh 53:07

2 years ago53:07

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This week, we Talk Story with HAL Managing Director of Safety and Security Bennet Walsh. HAL MEC Central Air Safety Chair Captain Scott Clark and HAL MEC Member F/O Sean Lee discuss the new FOQA crosstalk LOA. See more of HAL Contract Explained here: https://www.alpa.org/hal/contract/contract-explained…

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Talk Story - The "F" Word 16:38

5 years ago16:38

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In this episode of Talk Story, we talk about the "f" word and discuss how to navigate the ever-changing world of COVID-19.

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Talk Story - 1.3 - Jumpseating: No Pilot Left Behind! 15:09

5 years ago15:09

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Ever been left behind for your commute home? Want to know how to jumpseat the world with ease? Join ALPA National Officers as well as your HAL Jumpseat Chair for a discussion on jumpseating. Music from https://filmmusic.io by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC

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Talk Story HAL Pilots Podcast- How to Bid! 17:50

5 years ago17:50

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We talk with Vacancy Committee Chair Lori Sebastian and Scheduling Committee Chair Josh Hamilton chat about bidding strategies. Music from https://filmmusic.io by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC

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Talk Story - HAL Pilots Podcast 1.1 - Orange Cards! Polling! 17:00

5 years ago17:00