Originally Posted by Dave Fitzgerald

Message from the MEC today:

Optional iPad Upgrade Process Begins

This week the company will begin offering optional iPad upgrades. The new iPad should be a more stable platform with a longer battery life, however the current upgrade process is lengthy and done on an unpaid volunteer basis.

The MEC is working with the company to improve the process and ensure pilots can accomplish the upgrade as simply as possible. As professionals, we do not "work for free" and both ALPA and Flight Ops agree the upgrade process is strictly done at a pilot's convenience. At this time, there is no requirement to upgrade your iPad, and we do not recommend attempting to do so by coming in early prior to a trip. If you have any questions or feedback, please contact your LEC officers.