We are pleased to announce the results of our first Representative Elections. Thank you to every pilot who stepped up to run and to all our members who voted in this phase of our election process. Your participation ensures strong representation for our pilot group.
Representative Election Results
The following individuals have been elected as your new representatives:
POE 272 (Term: November 14, 2025, to February 28, 2027)
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Captain Representative
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Meagan McCurdy
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First Officer Representative
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Eric Bender
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Secretary-Treasurer
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Paul Jeeves
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POE 274 (Term: March 1, 2026, to February 28, 2029)
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Captain Representative
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Gabriel Dahdouh
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First Officer Representative
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Slav Martinov
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Secretary-Treasurer
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Laurence Charette
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POE 276 (Term: November 14, 2025, to February 28, 2028)
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Captain Representative
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Brian Smith
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First Officer Representative
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Sebastian Budisantoso
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Secretary-Treasurer
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Ivano Corriero
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Next Step: LEC Officer Election Starts Monday
The final phase of our election process begins next week with the ballot to elect your LEC Chair and Vice Chair.
The candidates for the LEC Officer roles are the recently elected Captain and First Officer Representatives.
- Ballot Opens: 10:00 AM ET, Monday, November 17
- Ballot Closes: 10:00 AM ET, Thursday, December 4
Voting Information:
- Ballot notification letters will be mailed to all eligible voting members on November 17.
- An email notification with voting instructions will also be sent to eligible voters (who have a valid email on record) shortly after the ballot opens.
- Please note: All votes submitted are final. Verify your membership and assigned council before voting or opening the ballot, as neither can be changed afterward.
For more information on the ALPA election process, please refer to: POE Pilot Update - Council Elections Process Underway.
Join the Air Transat Pilots on the Line Nov. 17!
Air Transat (TSC) members need ALPA pilot support in Montréal and Toronto as they publicly demonstrate their resolve for a modern contract that is ten years overdue. The TSC MEC is asking ALL ALPA members available to stand in solidarity with them at simultaneous informational pickets and support our fellow ALPA members at Transat.
Please do NOT wear your uniform for this event. Instead, we recommend dark business attire. Attendance without the uniform is still welcomed and encouraged as an opportunity to familiarize ourselves with the picketing process .
- Montréal: Noon–1:30 p.m. EST at Montréal-Trudeau International Airport (Boulevard Roméo-Vachon)—Departures
- Toronto: Noon–1:30 p.m. EST at Toronto Pearson Airport—Terminal 3 Departure
Save the Date - Virtual Town Hall Meetings
Join your newly elected Council Representatives for our upcoming Virtual Town Hall meetings!
Meeting Schedule
Please save the date(s) for the following meetings:
- Monday, November 24
- Wednesday, November 26
- Friday, November 28
These informal sessions are a great opportunity for pilots from all bases to ask questions, meet their representatives, and be involved in the discussion regarding the latest ALPA developments within our pilot group.
Each session will feature a short, approximately 20-minute agenda, followed by an open discussion and Q&A.
Discussion Topics
- Roles and Responsibilities of Council Representatives
- Understanding the Bargaining Process
- Overview of ALPA Resources and Structure
Login information for all sessions will be distributed next week via email and TextCaster.
Bargaining Survey Update
Thank you to all pilots who completed the satisfaction survey.
The collected data is essential and will directly guide the MEC and Negotiating Committee as we work toward achieving the best future contract.
We will provide future input opportunities, including additional surveys. In the meantime, you can always send us a DART to submit feedback and flag issues in our current work rules.
For immediate questions or feedback, email POENegotiations@alpa.org.