ALPA President Capt. Jason Ambrosi [Courtesy: ALPA]
Key Takeaways:
ALPA President Capt. Jason Ambrosi asserts that the "pilot shortage" was a temporary "supply chain issue" following rapid post-COVID recovery, not a true lack of pilots, noting airlines are now fully staffed and some are even furloughing.
ALPA strongly opposes single-pilot operations, having secured commitments for two pilots in the cockpit in multiple agreements and actively working against the concept internationally.
ALPA expressed concerns regarding the nomination of Bryan Bedford for FAA Chief due to his past proposals to reduce the rigorous "1,500-hour rule," which ALPA defends as crucial for U.S. aviation safety standards.
Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) President Capt. Jason Ambrosi delved into the debated pilot shortage and shake-ups in Washington during a Friday interview with AirlineGeeks.
Ryan is Group President for Firecrown's Aviation Group. In 2013, he founded AirlineGeeks.com, a leading trade publication covering the airline industry. Since then, his work has been featured in several publications and news outlets, including CNN, WJLA, CNET, and Business Insider. During his time in the airline industry, he's worked in roles pertaining to airport/airline operations while holding a B.S. in Air Transportation Management from Arizona State University along with an MBA. Previously, he worked for a Part 135 operator and later a major airline. Ryan is also an Adjunct Instructor at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
