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The voice of the Air Canada pilots. The podcast includes discussions and interviews with ALPA pilot leaders and volunteers and explores life as an airline pilot at one of Canada’s major global air carriers. The challenges, the sacrifices, and the rewards of Flying the Flag for Canadians around the world. Follow along as we navigate our first meaningful contract negotiations in almost a decade to achieve a world-class contract.
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- Sep 29, 202641 min
Episode 26: Then, Now, and What Comes Next: Preparing for 2027
In this episode, your host, Captain Jason Chamberlain, talks with ACA MEC Negotiating Chair, Captain Harold Evans, about the Air Canada pilots' journey into 2027 and their next bargaining cycle. The episode explores our past, present and future and looks at the dynamic relationship between the pilots and Air Canada.
- Jul 30, 202629 min
Ep 25: It's Time to Honour the Deal
On this episode of We Fly the Flag, ACA MEC Chair, First Officer Tim Everets gives a real-time update on contract implementation and what to expect as we move quickly towards 2027.
- Jun 24, 20261h 15m
Ep 24: PBS Committee
On this episode of We Fly The Flag, PBS Committee members, First Officer Mark Wolfe and First Officer Kris Bourque, discuss various PBS topics and provide helpful tips and tricks for the membership.
- May 22, 202620 min
Ep 23: Grievance Committee
On this episode of We Fly the Flag, Captain Ben Buhler sits down with First Officer Dan Niro and Labour Relations Counsel Sarah Winterhalt to discuss the grievance process, the new expedited mediation procedure in our collective agreement, and the new grievance QRH available to assist members! Dans cet épisode du balado We Fly the Flag, le commandant Ben Buhler s’assoit avec le premier officier Dan Niro et Sarah Winterhalt, conseillère en relations juridiques, pour discuter du processus de grief, de la nouvelle procédure de médiation accélérée dans notre convention collective et du nouvel aide-mémoire sur les griefs pour aider les membres!
- Apr 30, 202649 min
Ep 22: Scheduling Committee
On this episode of We Fly the Flag, Captain James Ralph, Scheduling Oversight Chair, and Captain Kirill Lofichenko, Scheduling and Pay Claims Committee Acting Chair, go over a wide range of topics related to scheduling and offer clarification on many issues that are frequently encountered on the line. Dans cet épisode de We Fly the Flag, le Commandant James Ralph, président du Comité de supervision des affectations, et le Commandant Kirill Lofichenko, président par intérim du Comité de l’affectation et des griefs salariaux, couvrent un large éventail de sujet reliés à l’affectation et clarifient de nombreux problèmes souvent rencontrés en vol.
- Apr 7, 202643 min
Ep 21: Contract Implementation Update
On this episode, host Jason Chamberlain discusses contract implementation with ACA MEC Chair, Tim Everets and Negotiating Committee Chair, Harold Evans. We also get an introduction to the ACA MEC Officers and SPSC Chair, Colin Walker.
- Feb 14, 202536 min
Ep 20: The 2025/26 Vacation Bid
Host Jason Chamberlain talks with Vacation Committee chair and YWG 252 Captain status Rep. Captain Jeff Kemp and Vacation Committee Vice Chair Captain Rob McIntosh to explore the changes, tips and the do's and don'ts for vacation bidding.
- Jan 24, 202543 min
Ep 19: The Joint Implementation Committee
The We Fly the Flag podcast returns in 2025 with an update from the JIC. Host Jason Chamberlain and two of the ALPA JIC members, Captain Harold Evans and Captain Kyrylo Chernyshov, discuss the progress on the implementation of the Air Canada pilots new collective agreement. Also on the table for discussion is the vast range in complexity to some agreed upon changes and why some items are taking longer to implement than expected.
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The voice of the Air Canada pilots. The podcast includes discussions and interviews with ALPA pilot leaders and volunteers and explores life as an airline pilot at one of Canada’s major global air carriers. The challenges, the sacrifices, and the rewards of Flying the Flag for Canadians around the world. Follow along as we navigate our first meaningful contract negotiations in almost a decade to achieve a world-class contract.
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