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A series of podcasts for WestJet pilots brought to you by the WestJet Master Executive Council. Keep up to date and stay informed about your association and listen to what is happening with the union.

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October 30, 2026Episode 5712 min

Episode 57 - You Ask, We Answer

MEC Vice-Chair, First Officer Barret Armann and Communications Vice-Chair, Captain Wendy Peterson give an update from the Calgary MEC office about some recent communication initiatives and discuss ongoing and upcoming MEC business. More from WestJet Pilots: Instagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilots Twitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/ Subscribe to WestJet Pilots: http://youtube.com/channel/UCNLQg4lJziBYwAL07mL-NNQ?sub_confirmation=1 #WestJetPilots #ALPAPilots #podcast More from WestJet Pilots Instagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilots Twitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/

September 25, 2026Episode 5611 min

Episode 56 - Update From Air Safety Forum

MEC Chair Captain Jacob Astin and MEC Vice Chair First Officer Barret Armann take some time following ALPA's Air Safety Forum (ASF) to provide an update to the WestJet Pilots around various topics. Discussed in this video include where we are at with CA3, ASF Takeaways, Canada Board, Flight Time / Duty Time, and more. More from WestJet Pilots: Instagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilots Twitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/ Subscribe to WestJet Pilots: http://youtube.com/channel/UCNLQg4lJziBYwAL07mL-NNQ?sub_confirmation=1 #WestJetPilots #ALPAPilots #podcast More from WestJet Pilots Instagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilots Twitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/

August 13, 2026Episode 559 min

Episode 55 - Negotiating Update

In this episode, MEC Chair, Captain Jacob Astin, and Negotiating Chair, Captain Kevin Collins give an update on what to expect for upcoming negotiations and talk about the latest round of surveying. More from WestJet Pilots: Instagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilots Twitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/ Subscribe to WestJet Pilots: http://youtube.com/channel/UCNLQg4lJziBYwAL07mL-NNQ?sub_confirmation=1 More from WestJet Pilots Instagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilots Twitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/

July 6, 2026Episode 5413 min

Episode 54 - July MEC Update

In the latest MEC Video Podcast, MEC Chair, Captain Jacob Astin, and MEC Vice Chair, First Officer Barret Armann, provide various updates on MEC business, surveys and an update from WestJet Flight Attendant President, Alia Hussein. More from WestJet Pilots: Instagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilots Twitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/ Subscribe to WestJet Pilots: http://youtube.com/channel/UCNLQg4lJziBYwAL07mL-NNQ?sub_confirmation=1 #WestJetPilots #ALPAPilots #podcast More from WestJet Pilots Instagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilots Twitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/

May 21, 2026Episode 5311 min

Episode 53 - SPSC Summit

In this edition of the MEC Video Podcast, MEC Vice Chair First Officer Barret Armann sits down with SPSC Chair Captain Russ Martin to discuss recent strategic planning meetings and the state of CA3 preparations. More from WestJet Pilots: Instagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilots Twitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/ Subscribe to WestJet Pilots: http://youtube.com/channel/UCNLQg4lJziBYwAL07mL-NNQ?sub_confirmation=1 #WestJetPilots #ALPAPilots #podcast More from WestJet Pilots Instagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilots Twitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/

May 8, 2026Episode 5212 min

Episode 52 - Executive Board Update

In the latest MEC Podcast, MEC Chair Jacob Astin, MEC Vice Chair Barret Armann, and MEC Secretary Treasurer Vignesh Sridhar give a update from Executive Board Meetings at ALPA HQ in Valo. During this update, the MEC officers talk about the following topics: • Spirit Airlines Closure • Negotiating Committee Update • MEC Resolutions & Feedback • Occupational Health & Safety Committee • Communications and Email Updates • What is DART • ALPA Building Tour with Barret Armann More from WestJet Pilots: Instagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilots Twitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/ Subscribe to WestJet Pilots: http://youtube.com/channel/UCNLQg4lJziBYwAL07mL-NNQ?sub_confirmation=1 #WestJetPilots #ALPAPilots #podcast More from WestJet Pilots Instagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilots Twitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/

April 21, 2026Episode 5133 min

Episode 51 - ALPA Canada Interview

MEC Chair Jacob Astin and Vice Chair Barret Armann introduce a DART YouTube Q&A episode, highlight recent ALPA Canada board meetings in Winnipeg, and point pilots to an MEC Telegram-exclusive SkyTeam Pilots Association video from Amsterdam. This episode features an interview with ALPA Canada President Tim Perry, who outlines his WestJet/ALPA background, ALPA Canada’s role within ALPA, support for bargaining through political and regulatory advocacy, efforts that helped shelve a proposed global fatigue-regulation exemption, and the expansion of aeromedical and pilot assistance/mental health peer-support services alongside ALPA Canada’s growth and emphasis on member engagement. More from WestJet Pilots: Instagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilots Twitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/ Subscribe to WestJet Pilots: http://youtube.com/channel/UCNLQg4lJziBYwAL07mL-NNQ?sub_confirmation=1 #WestJetPilots #ALPAPilots #podcast More from WestJet Pilots Instagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilots Twitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/

March 26, 2026Episode 5030 min

Episode 50 - ALPA National and Why Scope Is Section One

Why Scope Is ‘Section One’: ALPA Lawyer Explains Protecting WestJet Pilot Jobs in Next Negotiations WJA MEC Chair Captain Jacob Astin and Vice-Chair First Officer Barret Armann report on three days of meetings at ALPA headquarters in Virginia with ALPA legal, communications, and subject-matter experts to align support for upcoming negotiations. The episode features an interview with ALPA senior attorney Evin Isaacson, who explains all about scope. Overview: 00:00 Intro 00:21 Three Days of Support 01:09 Negotiations Survey 02:01 Scope Intro 03:26 Scope Basics Explained 04:08 Outsourcing and Alter Egos 07:26 Codeshares and Cabotage 10:37 Minimum Crew and Wet Leasing 14:41 Fixing Gaps and Enforcement 18:49 Widebody Growth and Partners 27:24 Career Impact and Takeaways 29:43 Final Message on Scope More from WestJet Pilots: Instagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilots Twitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/ Subscribe to WestJet Pilots: http://youtube.com/channel/UCNLQg4lJziBYwAL07mL-NNQ?sub_confirmation=1 #WestJetPilots #ALPAPilots #podcast More from WestJet Pilots Instagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilots Twitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/

March 20, 2026Episode 4910 min

Episode 49 - Management Meeting, Wellness Checks, & OH&S

In this episode, MEC Chair Captain Jacob Astin speaks with MEC Vice Chair First Officer Barret Armann. Topics discussed include a recent meeting with WestJet management, introducing a communication about the use and investigation of sick time, OH&S news, and a pay equity committee update. More from WestJet Pilots: Instagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilots Twitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/ Subscribe to WestJet Pilots: http://youtube.com/channel/UCNLQg4lJziBYwAL07mL-NNQ?sub_confirmation=1 #WestJetPilots #ALPAPilots #podcast More from WestJet Pilots Instagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilots Twitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/

March 11, 2026Episode 4823 min

Episode 48 - Episode 48 - Survey Results, Q&A, LEC 230

The WestJet MEC share the Family Awareness Newsletter and highlights results from the first flight deck survey. The episode closes with an interview of newly elected Calgary LEC 230 reps Doug McFadyen and Mason Bowden. Overview: 00:00 Intro 00:23 Family Awareness Events 01:02 Flight Deck Survey Results 08:38 Member Q&A 17:15 Meet the New LEC 230 Reps 23:42 Closing Remarks More from WestJet Pilots: Instagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilots Twitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/ Subscribe to WestJet Pilots: http://youtube.com/channel/UCNLQg4lJziBYwAL07mL-NNQ?sub_confirmation=1 #WestJetPilots #ALPAPilots #podcast More from WestJet Pilots Instagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilots Twitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/