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Air Line Pilot Podcast
par Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l
The Air Line Pilot Podcast provides news and information for pilots to stay up to date on what is happening in their union and across the industry. Through discussions about labor relations, tips for pilots, and aviation news, the podcast brings together pilot leaders, industry experts, policy makers, and more to keep ALPA members informed. Hosted by Corey Kuhn and Dan Bristol, the Air Line Pilot Podcast is a product of the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l.
Épisodes
Inside Boeing’s Safety Culture with Don Ruhmann
8 oct. 2026 · 26 min
Boeing's Chief Aerospace Safety Officer Don Ruhmann, joined ALPA President, Capt. Jason Ambrosi for a conversation about Boeing’s safety culture. They cover how Boeing's safety management system is spreading across the company, why non-punitive reporting depends on trust, and how input from about…
ALPA’s History Through the Voices of Past Presidents
17 sept. 2026 · 35 min
As we reflect on 25 years since 9/11 and 95 years of ALPA, we examine ALPA’s history through the voices of past presidents: Capt. Randy Babbit, Capt. Duane Woerth, and Capt. John Prater. Their perspective on unity, safety, and resilience speaks directly to where we are now and where we are headed.
Exploring the Dangers of Lithium Ion Batteries
27 août 2026 · 14 min
In-flight fires caused by lithium-ion batteries are increasing in frequency, which is a serious threat to flight safety. In this episode, ALPA president Capt. Jason Ambrosi speaks with Capt. Dave Schlichting (FedEx Express), head of ALPA’s Dangerous Goods program, about what pilots need to know…
Legislating for Safety: Rep. Val Hoyle
3 août 2026 · 18 min
During the ALPA Legislative Summit, ALPA President Capt. Jason Ambrosi spoke Rep. Val Hoyle from Oregon about the work she is doing on Capitol Hill to advance safety, security, and workers’ rights. Hoyle came to Congress after serving as Labor Commissioner in Oregon and is a true champion for…
Legislating for Safety: Rep. Rob Bresnahan
3 août 2026 · 23 min
During the ALPA Legislative Summit, ALPA President Capt. Jason Ambrosi spoke Rep. Rob Bresnahan from Pennsylvania about the work he is doing on Capitol Hill to advance safety, security, and workers’ rights. In addition to being a helicopter pilot, Bresnahan serves on the House Transportation and…
ALPA President Talks Safety And Potential New Laws
16 juil. 2026 · 29 min
Flipping the script from our usual format, this episode features ALPA President Capt. Jason Ambrosi as the guest, in conversation with Aviation Week's Karen Walker on the Window Seat Podcast. In a broad discussion that includes ALPA’s safety priorities and recent advocacy, Ambrosi covers his…
How AMAS Helps ALPA Members Stay Healthy and Flying
30 avr. 2026 · 24 min
ALPA’s Aviation Medicine Advisory Service (AMAS) has provided free medical consultations to U.S. ALPA members since 1969. ALPA president Capt. Jason Ambrosi welcomes Dr. Quay Snyder, ALPA aeromedical advisor and AMAS president/CEO, to explain the role of AMAS in advising pilots on how to stay…
Drones and Commercial Aviation: The Growing Threat and Counter-UAS Solutions
17 mars 2026 · 38 min
How do we protect commercial aircraft from the threat of unmanned aerial systems? ALPA president Capt. Jason Ambrosi talks with Col. Bill Edwards, director of counter-unmanned aerial systems operations at ENSCO, about the rapidly growing drone threat to commercial aviation and what it will take to…
Mergers, Growth, and Negotiations: Pilot Groups and Canada Update
12 févr. 2026 · 42 min
Joined by leaders from several ALPA pilot groups and ALPA Canada, ALPA president Capt. Jason Ambrosi discusses key developments within the union. Guests include Capt. Larry Payne (Hawaiian Airlines) and Capt. Will McQuillen (Alaska Airlines), both chairs of their respective MECs, who provide…
2025 in Review
31 déc. 2025 · 24 min
Each year brings new opportunities and challenges for our union, and 2025 was a powerful reminder of just how unpredictable a single year can be. This year, ALPA mourned loss, confronted economic instability at several airlines, and felt the harsh impact of political turmoil, including the longest…
Building One ALPA Through Strategic Collaboration
18 déc. 2025 · 12 min
Capt. Ronan O'Donoghue, chair of ALPA's Strategic Preparedness and Strike Committee, joined ALPA president Capt. Jason Ambrosi to discuss the transformation of ALPA's culture. Collaboration, strategic and communication planning, and solidarity among pilot groups all play critical roles in ALPA’s…
Aviation from a Journalist’s Perspective: A Conversation with Elan Head
19 nov. 2025 · 21 min
How does the aviation industry look from the outside? ALPA president Capt. Jason Ambrosi found out in this interview with Elan Head, senior editor at The Air Current, and a helicopter pilot herself. The conversation covers industry trends, media perspectives, pilot misconceptions, the impact of…
Headwinds and Tailwinds: The North American Airline Industry in 2025
22 oct. 2025 · 12 min
As 2025 unfolded, the airline industry's initial optimism was met with unexpected challenges. ALPA president Capt. Jason Ambrosi sat down with Aviation Economist Patrick Cropper from ALPA’s Economic and Financial Analysis Department to discuss the factors that were fueling early confidence and the…
Canadian Accident Investigations: Interview with TSB Chair Yoan Marier
9 oct. 2025 · 20 min
In aviation, we learn from the past to build a safer future. One of the most effective ways we do that is through accident investigation—identifying contributing factors to reform processes, designs, and policies to prevent similar accidents from happening again. ALPA president Capt. Jason Ambrosi…
ALPA Pilots Perform at Oshkosh
17 juil. 2025 · 22 min
For many ALPA members, flying is more than a career—it is a passion. And that passion is on full display at EAA’s AirVenture Oshkosh every year. At the 2024 EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, the Air Line Pilot Podcast caught up with ALPA members who arrived in classic warbirds or other vintage aircraft, or…
Modernizing Air Traffic Control: Interview with NATCA President Nick Daniels
12 juin 2025 · 31 min
Air Traffic Controllers are critical to safe airline operations, but they have faced a chronic lack of support and infrastructure funding. ALPA president Capt. Jason Ambrosi sits down with Nick Daniels, the president of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA). In their…
President Ambrosi Shares His Furlough Experience
10 avr. 2025 · 14 min
Nearly two decades after a significant number of ALPA pilots were furloughed, many ALPA members still remember what it feels like. ALPA’s Furloughed Pilot Support Program (FPSP) is built on the first-hand experience of members, like ALPA president Capt. Jason Ambrosi and FPSP volunteer F/O Quincy…
Managing Conflict and Strengthening Negotiations: An Interview with Naseem Khuri
5 mars 2025 · 26 min
Effectively managing conflict and knowing what works in a negotiation are essential skills for life, but especially for union work. Naseem Khuri, a trainer, consultant, mediator, and facilitator who specializes in negotiation, influence, and conflict management, sat down with ALPA president Capt.…
Recovering from Tragedy: How ALPA Investigates Accidents and Supports Pilots
11 févr. 2025 · 20 min
On the evening of January 27, 2025, ALPA’s Air Safety Organization enacted programs it hopes to never have to use: the Accident Investigation Board (AIB) and Critical Incident Response Program (CIRP). These highly trained ALPA volunteers went to action at a moment’s notice after a midair collision…
Interview With Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 First Officer
19 déc. 2024 · 39 min
Flying out of Portland in January, a door plug on Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 departed the aircraft, causing a rapid depressurization. In her exclusive first interview following the event with CBS News’s Kris Van Cleave, Superior Airmanship Award Winner, Emily Wiprud shares her experience. Events…