2026 Q1 Newsletter – HIMS Committee Update

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HIMS Committee Update

Your APA 2118 HIMS Committee has been working to develop an updated HIMS Program Manual. Our goal is not just to bring our program up-to-date with industry standards, but to achieve an industry leading HIMS Program. Allegiant has been cooperatively working with us to provide more financial assistance to our participants. Our new Manual is aimed to secure better financial assistance for our pilots while working to obtain a Special Issuance Medical Certificate, as well as updated language and protections in other Program areas.

HIMS National hosts multiple educational seminars throughout the year. In May, APA 2118 is sending two volunteers to the HIMS Advanced Topics Seminar to gather up-to-date information so that we can continue to provide our participants a Program geared toward making the process of obtaining a Special Issuance as seamless and efficient as possible.

Your APA 2118 HIMS Committee continues to work to give our pilots an excellent HIMS Program. We thank our volunteers, and everyone involved for helping to make that possible.

Fly safe,
HIMS Committee
hims@apa2118.org

2025 Q1 HIMS Committee Update

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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 a valuable opportunity for our volunteers to receive in-depth training while strengthening industry connections. Our goal remains clear: to preserve pilots’ careers and support recovery before it’s too late.

Over the past year, the Union and Company have made significant progress in strengthening our partnership, recognizing that HIMS is a mutually beneficial program—supporting pilots while ensuring the long-term success and safety of our airline.

Support is always available. If you or a loved one have concerns related to substance abuse or alcoholism, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

🚨 You are not alone—help is here.
📩 Contact us anytime at HIMS@apa2118.org.