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Allied Pilots Association

Allied Pilots Association

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“Positive Rate” is designed to help keep the pilots who fly for American Airlines up to date on the issues affecting their professional careers. Produced by the Allied Pilots Association, “Positive Rate” features the union's leaders and subject-matter experts who work on the members' behalf.

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Episodes
  • Positive Rate Episode 68: Lessons Learned

    Positive Rate Episode 68: Lessons Learned
    May 19 2026

    Communications Committee Chair CA Andy Fierro discusses lessons learned with Negotiating Committee Chair CA Adam Rutherford and DCA Domicile Chair CA Chris Wachter, who chaired the Negotiating Committee when the 2023 contract was ratified. Their conversation focuses on APA's efforts to become a more adaptive, collaborative, and – most importantly – aligned institution.
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    26 mins
  • Positive Rate Episode 67: Investor Relations Committee

    Positive Rate Episode 67: Investor Relations Committee
    Apr 23 2026

    Investor Relations Committee Chair CA Dennis Tajer addresses APA's ongoing outreach with Wall Street and how his committee, and APA's broader efforts, serve to amplify the issues we face at American for investors and analysts.
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    10 mins
  • Positive Rate Episode 66: Captain's Authority Committee

    Positive Rate Episode 66: Captain's Authority Committee
    Oct 10 2025

    Communications Committee Deputy Chair FO Melissa Monahan talks with Captain's Authority Committee Chair CA Carl Jackson about how his committee monitors and documents instances of pilot pushing by gate agents and customer service managers. If you need help during a challenging situation, call the Captain's Authority Hotline: 817-302-2338. If you want to tell the committee about an incident after the fact, fill out a Captain's Authority Threats form on AlliedPilots.org. CA Jackson stressed that his committee welcomes contributions from First Officers.
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    26 mins
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