R & I Series #1 | National Influence, Insurance Costs, FMLA, and Sick Time
08/15/23 • 34 min
Today’s episode of Five by Five is the first episode of a multi-part series. We bring Captain Jeff Hicks and Celeste Sweeney onto the show. Jeff discusses his career in the insurance sector prior to being a pilot and how it helped him make changes on a national level. We learn how Celeste's role at ALPA National as a Benefits Specialist benefits our pilot group. We go in-depth on a few often overlooked but incredibly important benefits and how they are available for you. Stay tuned to the show's end for updates on upcoming SPSC events.
Time Stamps
01:32 - Meet EVP Jeff Hicks
08:12 - Meet Celeste Sweeney
13:26 - How ALPA National Assists
17:54 - The Importance of Using the DART System
20:27 - Controlling Insurance Costs
25:02 - How The Possibility of a Merger Changed Perspective
27:31 - FMLA
31:28 - PTO/Sick Time Trends Across the Industry
Hosted by Captain Jason DuVernay
Today’s episode of Five by Five is the first episode of a multi-part series. We bring Captain Jeff Hicks and Celeste Sweeney onto the show. Jeff discusses his career in the insurance sector prior to being a pilot and how it helped him make changes on a national level. We learn how Celeste's role at ALPA National as a Benefits Specialist benefits our pilot group. We go in-depth on a few often overlooked but incredibly important benefits and how they are available for you. Stay tuned to the show's end for updates on upcoming SPSC events.
Time Stamps
01:32 - Meet EVP Jeff Hicks
08:12 - Meet Celeste Sweeney
13:26 - How ALPA National Assists
17:54 - The Importance of Using the DART System
20:27 - Controlling Insurance Costs
25:02 - How The Possibility of a Merger Changed Perspective
27:31 - FMLA
31:28 - PTO/Sick Time Trends Across the Industry
Hosted by Captain Jason DuVernay
Previous Episode
Open Climb | Automating Pilot Success
Today’s episode of Five by Five brings Captain Chad Whittington and Captain Tradd Gralak onto the show. We discuss the importance of our ALPA mentorship program, better understand the membership committee, and learn about SPSC events. Stay tuned to the show's end for updates on swag, upcoming SPSC events, contract negotiations, and where you can talk to a small group of ALPA leaders immediately following our first meeting with the company.
Time Stamps
01:09 - Introduction
05:16 - Mentorship Program and Open Climb
09:26 - Mentor Cards
11:40 - Maintaining Confidentiality
14:09 - Mentorship Timelines
16:05 - Improving Mentorship Through Technology
19:36 - How to get Involved
22:30 - Training Issues
31:04 - SPSC Events
36:34 - Closing Remarks
Interested in being an ALPA Mentor? Email [email protected]
Hosted by Captain Jason DuVernay
Next Episode
R & I Series #2 | Cash Over Cap, LTD, and High Deductible Health Plans
Today’s episode of Five by Five is the second episode of a multi-part series. We bring Captain Jeff Hicks and Celeste Sweeney onto the show. Jeff discusses why he stays so involved with ALPA, 401K cash over cap, LTD and high deductible health plans. Celeste adds some great tips and tricks and brings added depth to the discussion.
Hosted by Captain Jason DuVernay
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