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To: The pilots of C52 and the pilots of C170

From: Captain Mike De Santis



Many of you from both Legacy United and from Legacy Continental have asked my intentions regarding the upcoming LEC elections. Simply said, although I have found my ALPA service to be extremely rewarding, I am not running. Although I humbly thank the pilots from both United and Continental for your continuing support, it is time to take some long overdue time off to recharge my batteries. With that being said, in all likelihood I have more ALPA work in my future.



I would however like to weigh in on the C5 elections since it is a hybrid election that merges two distinct but different pilot groups. Let’s face it, many of you whether from Legacy United or from Legacy Continental haven’t had much chance to work with or get to know the people running for LEC positions from the other side. By virtue of my current position as the C52 Chairman I have had a chance to engage and get to know many of the candidates. All, in my estimation, are honorable people who are willing to put service above self and work on your behalf – for that I truly thank them. The business at hand is for you to choose the best slate of LEC Officers to serve you here at home, at the MEC, and on the ALPA National BOD.



I would first like to start with an endorsement with First Officer Rob Slovitsky mainly because I have worked side by side with Rob during my entire tenure as C52 Chairman, first as my Secretary Treasurer and then as my Vice Chairman for the past 3½ years. Rob has been successful in his position due to his work ethic, clear thinking, and responsiveness to the membership. Here at home he has been an invaluable asset dealing with the myriad issues that line pilots bring to their reps – and you can be assured that if you leave him a message he will call you back as well as deal with your issue promptly. Most importantly, his interactions with the flight office have brought the proper solution time and time again. At the MEC table he has spoken eloquently, concisely, and always to the point in a clear and well thought out manner. Like Rob said in his letter, you just need to ask anyone what they think of the service that they have gotten from him as an LEC rep and whether that is from line pilots, MEC members and Officers, and even from the office types, they will tell you that the service has been exceptional. I have always known Rob to be a pilot advocate so you can be sure that no matter what Legacy company you are from that Rob will represent your interests.



As for the Captain rep position I extend my support to Legacy Continental Captain Glenn Johnson. I have had the pleasure of getting to know Glenn at picketing and social events since the merger was announced. I have found him to be a clear thinker, speaker, and a strong advocate for the pilots. His history also indicates that he is willing to find solutions but he is not afraid to draw a hard line on important issues when needed.



For the Secretary/Treasurer position I advocate for First Officer Rob Ventura. Rob is a United furloughee who is currently working at Legacy Continental. I had the opportunity to meet Rob at the ALPA Board of Directors meeting when he was the ATI First Officer rep as well as their MEC Vice Chairman. Rob’s prior ALPA experience makes him and excellent choice and in my view he would do very well in the C5 Secretary/Treasurer position. He also brings a unique perspective after having worked in both Legacy operations.



No matter whom you choose to nominate please either bring your ballot to the Nominating meeting on the 27th at the Newark Renaissance or mail it to Capt. Bill Couette at the Herndon office so that he can carry your ballot to the meeting. These elections come at a critical time and the leaders that you elect will have the important task of setting the direction for our combined pilot group as we complete the final steps of merging our airline, our MEC, and our pilot groups. The gentlemen that I have mentioned above have the skill set to deliver, and bring to the table a unique mix of Legacy Continental and Legacy United knowledge and viewpoints that will serve us well.



Fraternally,

Captain Mike De Santis

Chairman C52