Piedmont MEC - 2025 Year In Review & 2026 Look Ahead

Non-Rev Travel

In this episode, we discuss some basic guidelines and helpful tips for non-rev travel, both for employees and those with access to employee benefits.  The non-rev travel hotline number is: 1-888-933-5922     Additionally in this episode: Phillies PUB Event RSVP Form [https://forms.alpa.org/260955431318963] Mid-Term Negotiations Update [https://pdt.alpa.org/Live-Articles/across-the-table-april-27-2026-4-27-2026]

Piedmont MEC - 2025 Year In Review & 2026 Look Ahead

Welcome back to Piedmonsters! In this episode, we're joined by MEC Chair Kimberley Gott and Vice Chair Ryan Higgins, to discuss what the MEC accomplished in 2025 and look ahead to what the group will be working on in 2026.   For LEC 35 Voting - alpa.org/votenet       Like and subscribe to Piedmonsters wherever you get your podcasts, including Apple, Spotify, and YouTube. And follow us on Instagram @PiedmontPilots. You can also email us at PDTpodcast@alpa.org with any comments or suggestions.

ALPA Committees and Volunteering

For the first time since our very first episode last summer, we are joined by Piedmont MEC Chair, Captain Kim Gott. She’s with us to highlight the roles of the various committees within our union operations and explain the best ways for our pilots to become involved with specific committees.     Holiday Party Information RSVP Here [https://forms.alpa.org/253235653424051] Additional Details [https://pdt.alpa.org/Articles/mec-update-piedmont-mec-family-awareness-holiday-party]   As we move into the holiday season, we are reminded that flights are full, and commutes are tough. Please remember to “do the walk” for jumpseaters.  Please do everything you can to ensure that jumpseating and commuting coworkers receive the courtesy of your best efforts to accommodate them. For our commuting pilots, please take a moment to review the Piedmont Commuting Policy outlined in our CBA. If you have any questions, please reach out to your status rep…    We hope everyone has a safe and happy Thanksgiving, whether that is at work or at home.    Thank you, as always for listening. Like and subscribe to Piedmonsters, wherever you get your podcasts, including apple, spotify, and youtube. And follow us on instagram @PiedmontPilots. [https://www.instagram.com/piedmontpilots/]  You can also email us at PDTPodcast@alpa.org [PDTPodcast@alpa.org] with any comments or suggestions.

Back to School with the Training Department - Part 2

This is Part 2 of a 2-part interview featuring Training Committee Chair, Captain David Weidenhamer. In Part 1, we discussed an overview of the Training Committee, Training Review Boards, and what to expect during CQ. Part 2 features information about what to expect during Captain Upgrade, as well as additional suggestions and information. This episode also features some updates from around the MEC, including information about our new Training Department LEC, LEC 28, and upcoming Holiday PUB events in Charlotte and Philadelphia.

Back to School with the Training Department - Part 1

In this episode, we're joined by David Weidenhamer, Piedmont Captain and Chair of the Training Committee. This is part 1 of a 2 part interview. Part 1 includes general information about the training department and the training committee, as well as Training Review Boards and what to expect during CQ.   This episode also features updates regarding our recent MEC meeting, PUB event in Philadelphia, and announcement of our new LEC 029 secretary / treasurer.