Endeavor MEC

Episode 11: Special Guest Russ Elander

Captain Nicholas James, MEC Chairman, is joined by the Vice-President of Flight Operations for Endeavor Air, Russ Elander. Nick and Russ explore staffing, fleet plans, and other hot topics on the minds of our pilots. 

LIVE: MEC Updates, Delta Flow TA, and Pilot Questions

The MEC Officers, joined by Senior Labor Counsel Jane Schraft, sit down to present brief MEC Updates, explain the Delta Flow TA, and answer pilot questions in this episode of On Air with the Chair LIVE. 

Previously Live on 5/25/2021 at 6:00pm Central

Special Update: Delta Flow TA

MEC Chairman Captain Nicholas James, is joined by MEC Sec/Tres First Officer Jade Schiewe, and Senior Labor Relations Counsel Jane Schraft as they share the history of the Delta Flow Tentative Agreement, examine how we got here, and what is next for the EDV MEC.

Episode 10: PFA Update & Communications

Captain Nicholas James gives an in-depth update on the status of Progression for All negotiations before welcoming Captain Robert Berger and First Officer Peter Ruleman to the show for a comprehensive briefing from the Communications Committee.

Episode 9: Positive Space & Grievance

Captain Nick James covers the recent Positive Space LOA before being joined by Captain Sam Friedman-Cowan, NYC F/O Rep and Grievance Committee Chair to discuss pilot issue forms, remedy requests, and the grievance process. 

Special Update: Survey Results

Join Capt. Nicholas James as he breaks down the results from the MEC 2020 Pilot Survey in this Special Update of On Air with the Chair.

Episode 8: Training and Testing

Join Chairman Nicholas James as he recaps the first MEC meeting of 2021 before inviting Captain Ben Jensen to the show. They discuss current issues facing training and testing, some common pitfalls of recurrent, and the future of training. 

Episode 7: E-175's and Section 19's

MEC Chairman Nick James welcomes Captain Dan Kreiger, MSP Captain Rep to the show as they discuss the in's and out's of Section 19 meetings, why they occur, how to prepare for them, and how to avoid them!

Episode 6: 2020 In Review

MEC Chairman Nick James is joined by MEC Vice-Chairman David Szurgot and MEC Secretary/Treasurer Jade Schiewe as they wrap up 2020 with a review of COVID-19, the MEC's budget deficit recovery, spending, job security, the JCBA, and communication updates. 

Episode 5: State of the Union

MEC Chairman Nicholas James breaks down current hot topics at Endeavor including aircraft utilization, current negotiations, and MEC grievances.