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As we wrap up Contract 2020, frequent friend of the show, Damian Jennette, will give us some highlights including some never before heard clips that will give you, our listeners, some insight into the process it takes to bring you information directly from the source- our SWAPA subject matter experts and leaders - throughout this last year. If you have any feedback for us at all, please drop us a line at comm@swapa.org Follow us online: Twitter - https://twitter.com/swapapilots Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/swapa737
In this episode, host Captain Matt McCants from SWAPA Communications discusses the three education products available to Pilots that explain changes in the new Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Plans, and the actions Pilots MAY need to take. He also covers some very common scheduling and pay scenarios, along with some great Q&As that Contract Administration has fielded from the line. If youre considering ELITT for a trip that falls on April 1, youll want to listen to this weeks edition. You can find this episode of The SWAPA Ride Report https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.swapa.org%2Finternal%2Fnews%2Fpodcasts%2Fswapa-ride-report%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cjwdavis%40swapa.org%7C3de7a1acf6fa4c5fccbc08dc4f4f609e%7C2550060e31bd49cea653748939432c90%7C0%7C0%7C638472449564945737%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=tYCwQcLYnMHO750JCUqy4BdW%2F8VP4qkpGflI5JyGWpY%3D&reserved=0, as well as the rest of the season, on swapa.org https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fswapa.org%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cjwdavis%40swapa.org%7C3de7a1acf6fa4c5fccbc08dc4f4f609e%7C2550060e31bd49cea653748939432c90%7C0%7C0%7C638472449564952905%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=OC7p8teuPtWUcPsrgD70DgKNXnBLrAqmY2ORpvuvuFg%3D&reserved=0 under Communications > Podcasts or on your favorite streaming services under The SWAPA Number profile. Check back every Friday for the next edition of The SWAPA Ride Report. If you have any feedback for us at all, please drop us a line at comm@swapa.org Follow us online: Twitter - https://twitter.com/swapapilots Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/swapa737
Todays SWAPA Number is 50%. Thats the percentage of monthly base earnings a SWAPA pilot will receive while on disability under our new contract. That benefit begins 60 days and lasts until FAA retirement age, if necessary. This major improvement from our old LOL plan was a key pillar of Contract 2020, but that begs the question, do we even need a SWAPA disability plan anymore? So today on the show were talking with frequent guest and NC member Damian Jennette, along with Benefits chair Brent Weisner, who will tell us all about the new SWAPA STD and LTD plans, how they work with the new Southwest LOL plan, and what our pilots need to know as we get ready for the special open enrollment period coming up in April. If you have any feedback for us at all, please drop us a line at comm@swapa.org Follow us online: Twitter - https://twitter.com/swapapilots Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/swapa737
In this episode, host First Officer Tony Mulhare from SWAPA Communications discusses the upcoming open enrollment period for the newly negotiated MetLife disability plans and some associated questions. He also goes over several unique Contract scenarios, including ones pertaining to split-to-cover reserve assignments, the SWAPA Pay Audit tool, and Ground Time Overrides. If you have any feedback for us at all, please drop us a line at comm@swapa.org Follow us online: Twitter - https://twitter.com/swapapilots Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/swapa737
In this episode, host Captain Matt McCants from SWAPA Communications discusses the road ahead for the new disability plans and the education that will help inform pilots about the changes. He also answers several unique contract questions, including ones with March scheduling and pay provisions. With Spring Break flying ramping up, you won’t want to miss this week’s content. If you have any feedback for us at all, please drop us a line at comm@swapa.org Follow us online: Twitter - https://twitter.com/swapapilots Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/swapa737
Todays SWAPA Number is 12. Thats how many domiciles Southwest will have once we open Nashville in May of this year. So on todays show, were going to talk with SRC chair Scott Plyler and SRC member Dan OConnor about what that means for our pilots and our network. Amys out sick today so joining me as host is the third member of SRC 3, Meagan Nelan. If you have any feedback for us at all, please drop us a line at comm@swapa.org Follow us online: Twitter - https://twitter.com/swapapilots Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/swapa737
This is the SWAPA Ride Report for Friday, March 8th, 2024. In this episode, host First Officer Tony Mulhare from SWAPA Communications discusses some common questions about Ground Time Override and how to find overrides on your payroll report. Tony also provides a brief update on the current open enrollment period for the company provided life insurance benefit as well as some frequently asked questions regarding uniform accounts and per diem. Check back every Friday for the next edition of The SWAPA Ride Report. If you have any feedback for us at all, please drop us a line at comm@swapa.org Follow us online: Twitter - https://twitter.com/swapapilots Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/swapa737
This is the SWAPA Ride Report for Friday, March 1st, 2024. In this episode, host Captain Matt McCants from SWAPA Communications discusses some common concerns about the short-term and long-term disability plans on the horizon. Matt also provides a brief update on what can be expected in the new versions of the Annotated CBA, the big-ticket scheduling items being implemented in March, how to shift vacation block bids, and some guidance on the preboarding policy while on deadhead duty. If you have any feedback for us at all, please drop us a line at comm@swapa.org Follow us online: Twitter - https://twitter.com/swapapilots Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/swapa737
Todays SWAPA Number is 1.5%. Thats the 2023 profit sharing percentage that Southwest will be paying its employees this year. So today on the show, were going to talk with NC member Damian Jennette about how that number was derived, how it compares to the industry, and how it fits into our pilots retirement planning. If you have any feedback for us at all, please drop us a line at comm@swapa.org Follow us online: Twitter - https://twitter.com/swapapilots Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/swapa737
This is the SWAPA Ride Report for Friday, February 23rd, 2024. The SWAPA Ride Report is your source for headlines, updates, and answers to frequently asked questions regarding your new Collective Bargaining Agreement. This week we answer some frequently asked questions from Benefits, Retirement, Contract Admin and SRC. If you have any feedback for us at all, please drop us a line at comm@swapa.org Follow us online: Twitter - https://twitter.com/swapapilots Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/swapa737
Introducing: The SWAPA Ride Report, a new must-listen podcast to understand the latest developments with the new CBA, including frequently asked questions from pilots on the line. Check in for the Ride Report every Thursday. This weeks edition focuses on Implementation updates and popular topics in the 401K, Scheduling, and Contract Administration world. If you have any feedback for us at all, please drop us a line at comm@swapa.org Follow us online: Twitter - https://twitter.com/swapapilots Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/swapa737
Todays SWAPA number is eight, thats how many new overrides are being implemented and paid between now and March 1st. Today were going to talk to SRC Chair, Scott Plyler, and SWAPA Manager of Schedule Analytics, Meagan Nelan, about where we stand so far with implementing the new contract, whats further down the line and what the membership should expect going forward. If you have any feedback for us at all, please drop us a line at comm@swapa.org Follow us online: Twitter - https://twitter.com/swapapilots Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/swapa737
Todays SWAPA Number is 92.7. Thats the percentage of pilots that voted to make the Tentative Agreement between SWAPA and Southwest Airlines, a Collective Bargaining Agreement, in the vote that closed last week. On todays podcast, were talking with SWAPA president, Captain Casey Murray and SWAPA VP, Captain Tom Nekouei, about what comes next for SWAPA and its members in a post contract 2024. If you have any feedback for us at all, please drop us a line at comm@swapa.org Follow us online: Twitter - https://twitter.com/swapapilots Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/swapa737
Todays SWAPA number is 745. Thats how many pilots that have entered longterm disability since 2020. As our pilot group is considering the TA before them, wed like to zero in on an area of our contract that holds a lot of confusion for our members and their families, and that is disability. To better understand how disability works, what is changing and what weve seen from Q&A on the Contract 2020 Resource Center, we have on todays show, NC member and benefits expert, Damian Jennette. If you have any feedback for us at all, please drop us a line at comm@swapa.org Follow us online: Twitter - https://twitter.com/swapapilots Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/swapa737
Todays SWAPA Number is 64%. Thats the percentage of Contract 2020 that will be effective on date of ratification. By the end of 2024, that number will rise to 84%. Today on the show, were going to talk with Jody Reven, Scott Plyler, and Damian Jennette about the implementation of Contract 2020, why we agreed to the timelines in the implementation plan, and what happens if the Company doesnt meet them. If you have any feedback for us at all, please drop us a line at comm@swapa.org Follow us online: Twitter - https://twitter.com/swapapilots Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/swapa737
On this Contract 2020 TA Education episode, well hear from Negotiating Committee Member, Damian Jennette about Section 4, Benefits. 00:20 Section 4 Overview and Language 01:27 Codifications 02:18 Survivor Eligibility and Retirees 04:24 All things COBRA 05:14 Medical, Dental, and Prescription Drugs 08:17 Disability Overview 10:22 Disability and Incapacity Language 12:39 Income Disability 14:14 Elimination Period Changes 16:40 Mental Health and Substance Abuse 18:12 Social Security Offset Removal 20:03 Top Up Plan Language and Example Case 24:34 Current Pilots on Disability at DOR 25:59 Retirement Contributions on Disability 28:10 MBCBP Provisions 28:54 Benefits While on Disability 30:08 Supplemental Plan Changes 32:12 Life Insurance Language 35:13 Retiree Travel 35:48 VEBA Language 37:09 Periodic Company Meetings For more information, visit the Contract 2020 TA Education Resource Center on swapa.org. If you have any feedback for us at all, please drop us a line at comm@swapa.org Follow us online: Twitter - https://twitter.com/swapapilots Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/swapa737
On this Contract 2020 TA Education episode, well hear from Negotiating Committee Chair, Jody Reven about Section 3, Expenses. 01:10 Expense Reporting and Reimbursement 01:40 Exceeding Limits Language 02:22 Per Diem 03:02 Additional Per Diem 04:00 Uniform Expenses 05:31 Parking Expenses 06:09 Provisional Parking Expenses 06:34 FAA Physical Exam Expenses 08:08 Non-Routine FAA Exams 09:14 Head Set Reimbursement 09:47 Moving Expenses 11:15 Involuntary Displacements 11:55 Moving Weight Limits 13:19 Travel Expenses For more information, visit the Contract 2020 TA Education Resource Center on swapa.org. If you have any feedback for us at all, please drop us a line at comm@swapa.org Follow us online: Twitter - https://twitter.com/swapapilots Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/swapa737
Todays SWAPA Number is 3. On our Contract 2020 Negotiating team, we call our core of scheduling SMEs, SRC3. Thats Scott Plyler, Dan OConnor, and Meagan Nelan, who are the individuals most responsible for the complete rewrite of our work rules. On this episode, were going to sit down with them for a discussion about those scheduling sections of Contract 2020, where we started and where we ended up. If you have any feedback for us at all, please drop us a line at comm@swapa.org Follow us online: Twitter - https://twitter.com/swapapilots Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/swapa737
On this Contract 2020 TA Education episode, well hear from our resident host, Kurt Heidemann about Section 2, Compensation. 00:31 Overview of Language Changes 01:07 Pay Rates and Increases 02:06 Amenable Dates 02:55 Post Amenable Strategy 04:22 Post Amenable Raises 04:50 Ratification Bonus 04:59 Pay Rates Discussion 06:12 Conversion Factor 06:46 First Year Pay 07:28 Line Guarantees 07:53 Rigs 09:10 Pay Multiples 10:15 Overrides 11:10 Leg Change Override 11:57 Ground Time Override (GTO) 12:18 Late Return Override (LRO) 12:46 Reserve Release Override (RRO) 13:04 Long Duty Override (LDO) 13:24 Night Override 14:06 ETOPS and SAQ Override 14:15 Scheduled Subservice 14:38 Holiday Override and Adds 15:40 GDOs 15:56 Online Scheduled Pay (Replaces Daily Reassignment Pay) 16:22 Reserve Pay and Reserve Sick Pay 17:55 Training Pay 20:13 Training Travel Pay 21:18 Ground Transportation and Double Deadheads 23:15 Vacation and Fatigue Pay 24:10 Pay Audits For more information, visit the Contract 2020 TA Education Resource Center on swapa.org. If you have any feedback for us at all, please drop us a line at comm@swapa.org Follow us online: Twitter - https://twitter.com/swapapilots Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/swapa737
On this Contract 2020 TA Education episode, well hear from Negotiating Committee Chair, Jody Reven, about Section 1. 00:14 Strategy and Protections 01:09 Industry Comparison 02:58 State Owned Enterprises, Partnership Language, Exclusion List 06:52 Expansion of Network Discussion 08:30 Fragmentation 09:58 Domiciles Outside of CONUS 10:35 Mutual Benefit Discussion 11:03 PDEW Buckets 12:28 Re-Opener Language 13:33 Alternate Training Location Provisions 14:35 Management Rights For more information, visit the Contract 2020 TA Education Resource Center on swapa.org. If you have any feedback for us at all, please drop us a line at comm@swapa.org Follow us online: Twitter - https://twitter.com/swapapilots Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/swapa737
On this Contract 2020 TA Education episode, well hear from Negotiating Committee Member, Damian Jennette about Section 5, Retirement. 00:17 Retirement Headlines 00:39 MBCBP Overview 01:57 MBCBP Funding 03:28 Private Letter Ruling – Additional Funding 04:26 Excess Contribution Limits 05:22 Four Sources of Spill Cash and Filling Qualified Buckets 07:59 Non-Qual Plans Today and Moving Forward 08:58 IRS and PLR Timeline 11:22 PLR Protections 14:11 Contingency Planning 14:59 Account Structure and Access 16:25 “Market Based” Defined 16:56 Preservation of Capital Rule 18:27 Hypothetical Gains 19:23 59 ½ Rule and In-Service Distribution 20:34 NEC Philosophy 22:13 Profit Sharing Plan Changes 24:37 Profit Sharing Deferral Percetages and Why 26:03 401K Plan Changes 26:44 Non Qual Plans For more information, visit the Contract 2020 TA Education Resource Center on swapa.org. If you have any feedback for us at all, please drop us a line at comm@swapa.org Follow us online: Twitter - https://twitter.com/swapapilots Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/swapa737
On this Contract 2020 TA Education episode, well hear from resident host, Kurt Heidemann on Section 6, General. 01:18 Uniforms 02:20 Required Documents 02:55 Crew Meals 04:48 Jumpseat 06:23 Pilot Travel 08:55 Team/Company Meetings 11:10 SIDA Badges 12:01 Retirement and Resignation Procedures 13:50 Company Relations 14:31 Records, Data Analysis, and Access 19:01 Joint Budgets 20:29 Infectious Diseases, CC Pay 21:41 Benefits Entitlement 22:38 Aircraft Equipment 24:18 Pilot Information 25:17 Association Access & Inclusion 26:11 Safety and Security 26:28 FFDO Program 27:23 Medical Privacy and Practice For more information, visit the Contract 2020 TA Education Resource Center on swapa.org. If you have any feedback for us at all, please drop us a line at comm@swapa.org Follow us online: Twitter - https://twitter.com/swapapilots Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/swapa737
On this Contract 2020 TA Education episode, well hear from SRC Chair, Scott Plyler and SRC member, Dan OConnor about Section 10, Exchange of Flying. 00:18 Change in Exchange of Flying and Automation 00:35 TTGA Changes 02:18 TTGA Over Non-Flys 03:55 New Open Time Giveaway Rules 05:15 Jetway Trades 06:09 ELITT Changes 08:22 DTC Limitations 08:38 PNZ 10:15 Co-Terminal ELITT 11:43 Direct Drop and Pickup Details 13:20 Reserve ELITT 14:13 ELITT DTC For more information, visit the Contract 2020 TA Education Resource Center on swapa.org. If you have any feedback for us at all, please drop us a line at comm@swapa.org Follow us online: Twitter - https://twitter.com/swapapilots Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/swapa737
On this Contract 2020 TA Education episode, well hear from SRC members, Scott Plyler, Dan OConnor, and Megan Nelan about Section 12, Schedule Execution. 01:09 Checkin & Report, Release 01:51 Legalities During Execution 03:49 Execution Timeline Table Discussion 06:28 Crew Contact Rules 08:08 Rest Requirements 09:30 Deadheading Language and Standards 12:45 IROPS Discussion 13:37 Commuter Rules 15:28 Company Scheduled Ground Transportation 16:58 Removal From Flying (Fatigue and Sick) 18:29 Expired, Lost, and Stolen Documents 19:16 All Things Footprint Protection Preferences 24:48 Preferences Waiver Between Company and Association 26:08 Reassignments 26:57 Significant Disruptions 29:27 Cost Incentives 30:26 Cancellation Reassignment Timeline 32:40 JA Language 34:08 JA Provisions 34:45 Personal Net Zeros (PNZs) 35:29 JA Reassignments 36:13 JA Hotels 36:35 Next Day JA 37:22 Order of JAs For more information, visit the Contract 2020 TA Education Resource Center on swapa.org. If you have any feedback for us at all, please drop us a line at comm@swapa.org Follow us online: Twitter - https://twitter.com/swapapilots Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/swapa737
On this Contract 2020 TA Education episode, well hear from SRC member, Dan OConnor, about Section 13, Vacation. 00:21 3 Main Changes to Vacation 01:22 1.5% Floor and Industry Comparison 03:33 Additional Spring Break Weeks 04:08 Elimination of Floating Vacation + More Open Time Weeks 06:13 Vacation Trade Opening 07:11 The Value Add of Removing Floating Vacation 08:33 New Vacation Bidding Process 10:50 Vacation Bidding Interface 11:27 Vacation Accrual 12:45 Vacation Days Adjustment Ability 13:46 New Vacation Alerts and “Line Tuner” 14:15 Vacation Cash In For more information, visit the Contract 2020 TA Education Resource Center on swapa.org. If you have any feedback for us at all, please drop us a line at comm@swapa.org Follow us online: Twitter - https://twitter.com/swapapilots Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/swapa737
On this Contract 2020 TA Education episode, well hear from SRC Chair, Scott Plyler and SRC Member, Dan OConnor about Section 11, Voluntary Additional Flying. 00:24 Voluntary Additional Flying Overview 00:44 Contractual Splits 01:32 STC and Open Time 03:27 Open Time Rigs 04:12 Changes to Monthly Open Time 07:16 Review of Pay Multiples 08:53 MOT and OTP Working Together 09:46 ELITT and DOT Changes 11:28 Open Time Alerts 12:01 Reserve Integration 12:41 Hourly Open Time 13:05 Short Notice Open Time 13:29 Voluntary Double Time (VDT) 15:18 CAP Discussion 16:08 The Flow of Open Time, ELITT of Pay Multiples 17:18 Last Resort Flying (LRF) For more information, visit the Contract 2020 TA Education Resource Center on swapa.org. If you have any feedback for us at all, please drop us a line at comm@swapa.org Follow us online: Twitter - https://twitter.com/swapapilots Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/swapa737
On this Contract 2020 TA Education episode, well hear from SRC members, Scott Plyler, Dan OConnor, and Meagan Nelan about Section 9, Pilot Schedule Planning. 01:05 Timeline Changes 01:38 Changes in Duty Time 02:40 Schedule Quality Asks and Changes 03:47 Commutability 04:46 Average Pairing Length Discussion 05:30 Red Eye Discussion and Provisions 05:57 Line Construction 07:03 Collaboration with the Company on Schedule Planning 09:14 All Things Co-Terminals 13:43 Overlap Correction 14:26 Open Time Priority 17:23 Legality Changes 19:23 ETOPS and International Domiciles For more information, visit the Contract 2020 TA Education Resource Center on swapa.org. If you have any feedback for us at all, please drop us a line at comm@swapa.org Follow us online: Twitter - https://twitter.com/swapapilots Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/swapa737
On this Contract 2020 TA Education episode, well hear from Negotiating Committee Member, Damian Jennette, on Section 17, OJI. 00:25 TPAs and Compensable/Non Compensable Discussion 02:07 OJI in Current CBA vs New TA 04:20 Sick Bank Usage 04:54 Flight Ops Involvement 06:08 Description of Official Duties 07:09 HDQ Chief Pilot Involvement 08:16 OJI Manual and Voluntary Duties 09:30 Compensable Claims and CC Pull 11:03 Death Benefits For more information, visit the Contract 2020 TA Education Resource Center on swapa.org. If you have any feedback for us at all, please drop us a line at comm@swapa.org Follow us online: Twitter - https://twitter.com/swapapilots Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/swapa737
On this Contract 2020 TA Education episode, well hear from Kurt Heidemann on several small sections, starting with Section 7, Seniority, Section 8, Vacancies, Section 20, Safety, Section 22, Furlough, Section 23, Supervisory Duties, Section 24 Dues, Section 25, IT, and Section 27, Terms of Agreement. 00:50 Seniority 02:40 Domicile Right of Return 03:31 Downgrade Language 03:54 Seat Locks 04:14 Safety and Data Collection 05:43 Recording Device Language 06:23 Incident Handling Language 07:46 Oversight 08:10 Data Retention 08:31 Furlough 10:28 EXTO Contingencies 11:45 Supervisory Duties 12:31 Chief and Assistant Chief Requirements 14:17 Dues 15:34 Information Technology 16:53 All Things Crew Management Systems – CWA etc 22:57 HIMS Manual, Hotel Standards, SOE Exception List 23:23 Duration For more information, visit the Contract 2020 TA Education Resource Center on swapa.org. If you have any feedback for us at all, please drop us a line at comm@swapa.org Follow us online: Twitter - https://twitter.com/swapapilots Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/swapa737
On this Contract 2020 TA Education episode, well hear from Senior Legal and Labor Analyst, Lexi Taylor on Section 15, Training and Standardization. 00:20 Section 18 and 23 Overview 01:01 Training Awards and Assignments 03:01 Training Trading 03:37 Fatigue and Sick 04:15 Training Adjustments 04:55 Training Pay 05:45 Training Pull and Footprint 06:45 Short Training Events 07:30 Sim Device/Training Contingencies 07:56 Holiday Training 08:17 Training Travel 09:07 Training Bids, Timelines, and Pulls 10:25 Training Move-Up 11:23 Changes to TGDOs 11:45 Training Over Vacation Options 12:03 Training Elections and Automation 13:12 Initial Training 13:43 Upgrade Training 14:40 Upgrade Pay 14:57 ReQual Training 15:16 Downgrade Training Defined 16:10 Remediation Training 16:29 Initial Check Pilot Training 17:14 LX Defined and Changes (IOE/UOE) 18:00 LX Pay Changes 18:20 SAQ Training 18:42 DL Training Changes For more information, visit the Contract 2020 TA Education Resource Center on swapa.org.. If you have any feedback for us at all, please drop us a line at comm@swapa.org Follow us online: Twitter - https://twitter.com/swapapilots Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/swapa737
