Endeavor MEC

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. 

All Pilot Conference Call: Oct. 6th, 2020

Join the MEC Officers (Capt. Nicholas James, MEC Chairman; Capt. David Szurgot, MEC Vice-Chairman; F/O Jade Schiewe, MEC Secretary/Treasurer) as they discuss the current state of affairs at Endeavor from Progression for All, the -200 Fleet Plan, and more. 

Episode 4: Scheduling, PBS, and Bidding

September's episode of On Air with the Chair features Captain Nick James, MEC Chairman and Captain Chad Potter, Scheduling Committee Chairman as they dive into the effects of COVID-19 on our pilot schedules, bidding tricks, and overall staffing.