Entries by Joshua Martin

Trustee Update – April 11, 2025

Reorganizing for Strength! Allegiant Pilots: As you know, Allegiant Air management—emboldened by a vocal minority among our ranks—has made it a mission to undermine our resolve and collective bargaining power. In a predictable move, management has chosen to use the families and pilots of the LAX base as human leverage, using a strained “changing economic […]

Trustee Update – April 9, 2025

Reorganizing for Strength! Allegiant Pilots: LAX Base Closure I know how troubling the announcement of the LAX base closure was for the affected pilots and the entire membership. More troubling is how managers have decided to weaponize an MOU intended to help alleviate the uncertainty and hardship caused by management’s decision to close The Los […]

2025 Quarterly Newsletter – January 1–March 31

Allegiant Pilots Association Teamsters Local 2118 2025 Q1 Newsletter   Allegiant Pilots, Welcome to the Q1 Committee Newsletter — a quick look at key updates from your APA Teamsters Local 2118 committees. Thank you to all committee chairs and members who contributed valuable information this quarter. All updates are also posted on their respective committee […]

2025 Q1 Hotel Committee Update

Greetings from your Hotel Committee, Last week we had our quarterly hotel meeting with travel and I want to give everyone an update on what has been going on system wide hotel and travel-wise. 1) Sunseeker Resort The company has continued to get a commitment from Sunseeker management to give any TDY or VBD crews […]

2025 Q1 Payroll Committee Update

Here are some reminders before we start summer flying.    Our Union site does have a FAQ section in the Payroll Committee tab, please take the time to review those questions.   PAY ERRORS  Expect to have a pay error come up anytime you are PPSK’d.  A few examples of some of the most recent […]

2025 Q1 HIMS Committee Update

We are pleased to announce that on April 9th, our team will attend the HIMS Advanced Topics Training Seminar at UPS Flight Operations Headquarters in Louisville, KY. This event will bring together key stakeholders from across the industry, including representatives from major U.S. carriers, the FAA, Flight Surgeons, and an Allegiant representative. This seminar provides […]

FOQA Committee Update – April 2025

FOQA Committee Update Increase in Exceedance Events FOQA has recently observed a surge in exceedance events, including but not limited to:✈ Flap overspeed✈ Gear overspeed✈ VMO/MMO exceedances✈ General airspeed events Given these trends, we urge all pilots to remain vigilant regarding aircraft limitations and airspace regulations. Key Considerations:✔ The Airbus fleet may not notify crews […]

2025 Q1 FOQA Committee Update

The FOQA Committee has observed a notable increase in the frequency and severity of aircraft handling events in the first quarter. Many of these incidents stem from pilot monitoring deficiencies and exceedances, reinforcing the importance of adherence to aircraft limitations and best practices. Key areas of concern include:✈ High Speed Below 10,000 ft. – Managed […]

2025 Q1 Jumpseat Committee Update

Jumpseat Committee Update Expanded FedEx Jumpseat AccessFedEx now allows non-FedEx pilots to jumpseat in and out of Puerto Rico. Pilots interested in utilizing this option must call FedEx Jumpseat Administration for flight schedules and listing information. Contact details can be found in the Jumpseat Directory on the Union website. Currently, FedEx operates flights from:✈ MEM […]

2025 Q1 Professional Standards Committee Update

Your Professional Standards committee would like to take the time to first thank its volunteers. Working in a Union position can often be challenging and mainly done behind the scenes so very few get to see just how hard our Committee members are working for their fellow pilots. A Union will only be as strong […]