The SWAPA BOD will be meeting next week from February 11 to February 13. If you would like anything addressed, please reach out to your domicile representative and let them know.

OAK Pilots: Nominations close February 10 at 1200 CT. You can complete a form and read up on important dates by viewing the special election PDF.

This month, 13 of our #SWAPAPilots are scheduled to retire. Thank you for all the flights you’ve flown, getting our passengers safely to their destinations. If you’re retiring, we would love to feature you on social media. Send pictures of your retirement to rp@swapa.org.

Congratulations to our latest Captain upgrade class — 18 Pilots visited SWAPA this week to celebrate as they take their careers to the next level! SWAPA wishes you nothing but the best. #swapa #aviation #pilots

OAK First Officer Eric Brown shares his #pilotpov of an aircraft soaring above where mountains meet water for this #wingtipwednesday. ✈️

The Professional Standards Committee reminds everyone that they're a confidential Pilot-to-Pilot avenue to discuss crewmember issues. Reach out to Pro Standards first to discuss your concerns, whether professional, ethical, or otherwise.

Quick Turn: Pre-Board Denial. In this episode, Contract Administrator Belstephen Je’Dai explains pre-board denials and what to do should you experience one.

Last week, your Scheduling & Analytics Committee sent out information regarding March’s increase to red-eye pairings. For details, including a table of launch dates and their associated pairings, check out the January 28 SWAPA Snapshot.

Membership polling closes at 1200 CT today. Survey results will be presented to the BOD during the February meeting, so please submit your surveys to have your voice be heard.

The Contract Air Mail Act (Kelly Act) became law today in 1925, allowing the Postmaster General to outsource smaller air mail routes. It fueled growth in commercial aviation, including bigger planes and lighted airways. Image Credit: National Archives and Records Administration

In today’s SWAPA Ride Report, Communications Committee member Tony Mulhare discusses the March vacancy displacements and DRR, implementation notes, a note from your Benefits Committee, and the latest Contract Q&A.

Want your photos featured in SWAPA communications? Submit your aviation-related images to rp@swapa.org to be considered for use across SWAPA communication channels.

Huge thank you to SWAPA Pilots Jared Miller, Brian Carran, Mitch Hoke, and Pat Sargent who mobilized to battle the fires in SoCal. Your courage and professionalism have helped save lives and communities, and we salute you. @146AirliftWing @NVNationalGuard @wyoguard

Membership polling opened Monday and ends February 3. Let SWAPA know your thoughts on issues such as Contract implementation, SWAPA communication, and more. Read this Economic & Financial Analysis Committee email for details.

Our hearts go out to those affected by last night’s collision. American and PSA Airlines, the U.S. Army, and our colleagues at @ALPAPilots and @AlliedPilots are in our thoughts during this difficult time.

Enterprise Program Manager Cara Monahan starts her day with a walk-through of SWAPA facilities and ends it playing a few notes on her piano. Learn more about all she packs in during the hours in between in this month’s SWAPA Staff Story in RP.

BNA First Officer Soo Sul shares his #pilotpov of BUR from inside the flight deck for this #wingtipwednesday. ✈️ 🌅

Happy birthday to SWAPA President Jody Reven! Having served SWAPA Pilots since 2012, Captain Reven previously served as NC Chair, leading the charge of the full rewrite of Contract 2020 before becoming President this year. Thank you for all you’ve done for our Pilots!

Today’s SWAPA Number is “5.” That's the number of U.S. National Aerobatics Championships that Kirby Chambliss has earned. Listen in to learn more about Chambliss, his lifelong passion for flying, and how he intends to pass it on to the next generation.

Nominations for the OAK domicile representative are open. For information on how to submit a nomination form, election dates, and other relevant information, visit > Your Union > Elections & Voting > OAK Special Election Packet.