Ride Report

What is Critical Incident Response Program (CIRP)?

In this latest installment, Ride Report host Capt. J.R. Hall sits down with CIRP chair Capt. Julie Lynn, CIRP vice chair Capt. Michael Scuderi, and former CIRP vice chair and current committee member Capt. Steve Hoffman to discuss the early  of CIRP, the function of the committee, and the important role these specially trained volunteers play in assisting Pilots to successfully manage natural human responses in the aftermath of unusually stressful work-related events.

SSC Vacation Bid 2025

In this episode, host Capt. J.R. Hall, System Scheduling Committee (SSC) chair Capt. Scott Gehlhoff, and Capt. Dan Auslander, of the newly formed SSC Planning Subcommittee, discuss 2025 vacation bidding, common questions, and vacation particulars surrounding the upcoming SJU base opening.

Mind if I Catch a Ride?

In this groundbreaking episode of Ride Report, Jumpseat chairs Capt. Rob Ventura (United) and Capt. Ryan Handwerk (Spirit) join JetBlue Jumpseat and Pass Travel Committee chair Capt. Scott Bienz and host Capt. J.R. Hall for a roundtable discussion on load caps, etiquette and other topics surrounding the prized privilege that is - the jumpseat.

Ride Report: Meet Your Executive Level Committees

In the latest episode of Ride Report, host Corey Kuhn, ALPA Senior Media Specialist, sits down with MEC chair Capt. Justin Houck, SPSC chair Capt. Josh Sult, P2P Committee chair Capt. Josh Hinch, and Communications Committee chair Capt. Britton Turner to discuss the role these key strategic committees—collectively referred to as the Executive Level Committees—play in supporting ongoing negotiations through personal engagement, written and other media communications and education, and by receiving direct pilot feedback on the line. 

The Standard of Professionalism

In this episode of Ride Report, we explore our JetBlue ALPA Professional Standards Committee with discussions on the mission, how important Professional Standards is for JetBlue ALPA Pilots and the history of ensuring that our pilots achieve the highest standards of Professionalism.

Ride Report: MEC Leadership

In this episode, hear directly from your MEC leadership team: Capt. Justin Houck, chair; Capt. Keith McClanahan, vice chair; Capt. Cody Stroope, secretary-treasurer; and Capt. Jason Graves, our union's first executive administrator. 

Break Down Barriers - Pilot Mental Health with JetBlue ALPA Pilot Assistance Network (PAN)

In this episode of Ride Report, JetBlue ALPA Pilot Assistance Network (PAN) Committee Chair and Vice Chair talk about the mission and the ongoing efforts of the PAN committee and on a larger scale, advancements on Pilot Mental Health

System Scheduling Committee - Pairing Construction Part 3

In the third of a three part series, JetBlue ALPA System Scheduling Chair Scott Gehlhoff and committee member Dan Auslander take us in-depth on the on the art of paring creation.

System Scheduling Committee - Pairing Construction Part 2

In the second of a three part series, JetBlue ALPA System Scheduling Chair Scott Gehlhoff and committee member Dan Auslander take us in-depth on the on the art of paring creation.

System Scheduling Committee - Pairing Construction Part 1

In the first of a three part series, JetBlue ALPA System Scheduling Chair Scott Gehlhoff and committee member Dan Auslander take us in-depth on the on the art of paring creation.