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10/31/2025

POE Pilot Update - Elections, Survey, PUB Night, Exec Board

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October 31, 2025
 
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Fellow Porter pilots,

We are pleased to announce that the voting period for your new pilot representatives is officially underway! For more information on the ALPA election process, please see our POE Pilot Update on Council Elections.

NOW: Representative Elections

  • Process: The top two nominees for the roles of Captain RepresentativeFirst Officer Representative, and Secretary-Treasurer have advanced as candidates.
  • Vote Today: Please exercise your right to vote today to select your representatives.
  • Deadline: The election will close at 10 a.m. ET on November 14.

NEXT: Officer Elections (Upcoming)

After the first round, a final election ballot will open to elect your Local Council Chair and Vice Chair.

  • Candidates: The only candidates for this election are the winners of the Captain and First Officer Representative elections from Round 1.
  • Timeline: This final ballot will open on November 17 and close on December 4.
 

Your Voice, Our Contract: Survey Reminder

If you haven't already, please take a moment to complete our first Contract Survey. Your priorities are essential—your feedback will directly guide the Negotiating Committee as we establish the goals and expectations for our initial Collective Agreement. Future surveys will focus on various topics to understand the priorities of the Porter Pilot group.

The survey is fully anonymous and typically takes about 20 minutes.

Please submit your survey input by Thursday, November 13, 2025.

Accessing Your Survey:

For log-in assistance, e-mail efasurveys@alpa.org

 

Next Thursday: ALPA Canada Pilot Unity Building (PUB) Night

ALPA Canada is hosting a Pilot Unity Building (PUB) event to officially welcome Porter pilots to ALPA.

This is a timely and important opportunity for Porter pilots to get connected. You'll be able to network with colleagues from our other Canadian carriers, discuss key industry issues, and share valuable insights as we look toward upcoming contract negotiations.

ALPA Canada PUB Night

When: Thursday, November 6, 2025, from 6:30–8:30 p.m.

Where: Amsterdam Brewhouse, Toronto

We look forward to seeing you there for a great night of celebration and pilot unity building with our fellow ALPA members!

 

Recap: ALPA Executive Board Welcomes Porter Pilots

Last week, MEC Chair Andrew Axson participated in the 137th ALPA Executive Board meeting in McLean, Virginia, alongside leaders from all pilot groups. A highlight of the meeting was the official welcome for Porter pilots to their first Executive Board session. The meeting also covered important resolutions and featured various pilot and staff presentations.
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In unity,
Your Porter Airlines MEC Officers
PORTER PILOTS - INTERIM MEC REPRESENTATIVES
 

MEC Officers

 

Capt. Michael Falk
Vice Chair

Capt. Bradley Vien
Secretary-Treasurer

LEC 272 - Vancouver (representing pilots in YVR, YHZ, YQT)

Capt. Meagan McCurdy
Chair/Capt. Rep
902-402-3587

F/O Eric Bender
Vice Chair/First Officer Rep
587-437-7666

Capt. Les Leier
Secretary-Treasurer
604-765-4727

LEC 274 - Ottawa (representing pilots in YOW, YUL)

Capt. Gerry Churchill
Chair/Capt. Rep
613-859-8781

F/O Slav Martinov
Vice Chair/First Officer Rep
613-804-7528

F/O Laurence Charette
Secretary-Treasurer
514-826-7408

LEC 276 - Toronto (representing pilots in YYZ, YTZ)

Capt. Brian Smith
Chair/Capt. Rep
902-818-4402

F/O Sebastian Budisantoso
Vice Chair/First Officer Rep
416-569-6871

Capt. Ivano Corriero
Secretary-Treasurer
416-910-4602

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