2025 Q1 Military Committee Update
Military Committee Update
The Military Committee information and FAQ section on APA2118.org was updated a few months ago. Please take a moment to review the FAQs. If you have any additional questions, you can submit them at the bottom of the page.
Supporting Our Veteran Pilots
Many pilots are unaware that the Military Committee assists not only those currently serving in the Guard and Reserve but also Veterans and Retirees. Our committee provides support for:
✔ FAA Medical Certification
✔ VA Disability Concerns
✔ Mentorship for Military Program Hires
Please help spread the word that our committee is here to support our entire Veteran pilot group.
Committee Updates
Military Leave of Absence (MTLV) – GOM 1.F
Pilots submitting for MTLV are reminded to follow the General Operations Manual (GOM) 1.F guidelines, as there are no additional references in the CBA regarding the MTLV bidding or submission process.
- GOM 1.F.1 – “Crewmembers who plan to attend military reserve training are strongly encouraged to bid or trade to get their reserved duty days off.”
➡ Action Required: Bid around your MTLV dates and only submit MTLV for conflicting days. - GOM 1.F.3 – “A crewmember scheduled for annual two-week active duty periods will notify the Chief Pilot/Director, Flight Operation’s Office of that fact no later than the fifth (5th) day of the preceding month, so their absence may be accommodated.”
➡ Recommendation: Submit Annual Training (AT) MTLV as far in advance as possible. Orders may change, but MTLV can be amended through FMLAsource if needed.
Why is this important?
🔹 Early submissions help ensure proper staffing at bases.
🔹 Bases with multiple pilots in the same unit may require TDY pilots if AT requests overlap.
🔹 Failure to submit in advance could result in staffing shortfalls, impacting operations, fellow pilots, and customers.
Need Assistance?
If you have questions about Veteran benefits or MTLV, please reach out to the Military Committee at military@apa2118.org.