United Airlines Pilots

Representing 19,000 professional pilots at United Airlines. Aviation safety & security since 1931. Founding member of @ALPAPilots - 80,000 pilots at 42 airlines

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Thank you to everyone who attended a Family Awareness event in September! This month, we enjoyed unity and community with United pilots and their families across the system. Sign up for an upcoming Family Awareness event: https://t.co/BL5C1jzJ9Y

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The United MEC's Government Affairs Committee recently wrapped up its second annual Legislative Chairs Training, giving pilot volunteers hands-on instruction in political advocacy from ALPA's Capitol Hill office. Thank you to all who participated!

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Meet the 74 new United pilots who joined us at a New Hire Dinner in Denver last night! 50.6% of this class came from other ALPA carriers, and 28% served in the military. Welcome to our pilot group of 18,926 current United pilots! We’re looking forward to flying with you.

Swipe to see more info about this class, including their flight time ranges, average age, and base awards!

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Read about new pass travel policies, FTC shuttle schedule changes, and more in this week’s MEC Weekly Newsletter, available in your inbox or at: https://t.co/tMDEV2uB8L

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What is a Meet and Greet and does it help prospective United pilots? Listen to the full podcast episode with the UAL MEC Professional Development Committee at https://t.co/6hiYuM2cC8

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The United MEC Communications Committee, as well as MEC Chair Capt. Brian Noyes and MEC Treasurer Capt. Drew Minarcik, presented during ALPA's Communications Summit earlier this week. Capt. Michael Wilson, Capt. Maggie Robbins, F/O Lora Yowell, and MEC staff members Michael Batkins and Alex Leiseca shared best practices with fellow ALPA pilot groups in the ALPA-International office in McLean, Virginia.
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United MEC Chair Captain Brian Noyes calls for Congress to pass an aviation bill that includes mandatory integrated ADS-B In. This technology would offer a vast improvement from our current system and would make flying safer. It’s the right thing to do.

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Newark International Airport (EWR) is experiencing an equipment outage that has caused a ground stop. Save this post for quick reference and access the full IRROPS Recovery Guide at: https://t.co/NqUoApIk5y

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To keep CMAP access after September 30, pilots must complete two actions. Read the September 21 Security Update for more info and instructions: https://t.co/Ry38FAY5oS

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“The safety of our pilots, flight attendants, and passengers should be the number one priority, not the cost nor the time it would take to implement ADS-B In.” MEC Chair Captain Brian Noyes advocates for Congress to pass an aviation bill that includes mandatory ADS-B In technology integrated into our flight decks.

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Read about the new uniform survey, United pilots who won safety awards, and more in the latest MEC Weekly Newsletter: https://t.co/kNhSBCaeoL

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Congratulations to the two United pilots who earned awards at the 2026 ALPA Air Safety Forum!

Captain Paul Emery won ALPA's Aviation Jumpseat Award for his work advancing jumpseat privileges for ALPA pilots.

Captain Roger Mapel was awarded ALPA's Pilot Assistance Citation for his dedication to supporting fellow pilots through the Critical Incident Response Program (CIRP).

Congratulations and thank you both for your service to United pilots!

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“It is the right thing to do.” MEC Chair Captain Brian Noyes advocates for the safety of our pilots, crews, and passengers by calling for secondary barriers on all aircraft.

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The 25th anniversary of September 11 has passed, but our fight to implement secondary barriers on all aircraft has not.

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If you’re on Reserve and are feeling fatigued, when should you call in fatigued? Test your UPA knowledge in the latest contract quiz: https://t.co/bI6nMyazSh

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Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! This month celebrates the history and culture of Latine people.

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Welcome to the most recent new hire class! We are thrilled that you are joining our pilot group, and we look forward to seeing you out on the line.

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Read the latest union updates in the MEC Weekly Newsletter: https://t.co/lEbuObd8j4

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Thank you to all United pilots who honored and remembered our fallen colleagues at several September 11 remembrance events last week. #neverforget

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“Vic should be here.” Ellen Saracini, wife of Flight 175 Captain Victor Saracini remembers her husband as a “consummate pilot” who enjoyed quoting Forrest Gump to passengers. #neverforget

Watch our short documentary featuring Ellen Saracini and Melodie Homer: https://t.co/SqjSH1TeCO