Originally Posted by
mercys ghost
So explain how this works exactly....reps work for free? Who selects the reps? The company?
Reps are elected on LEC level (local base) by seat (CA and FO) by the eligible voting members in that base (basically non-probationary pilots). They are volunteers, they will receive flight loss pay for obligations that will remove flying. Additionally, they are eligible for per diem, hotel, and positive space travel to and from approved MEC events.
The only person in a MEC getting paid to be on ALPA is the Chairmen because it’s a full time job and the pay for that is monthly guarantee for the year. It’s not exactly a money maker. If you want to be an ALPA rep for the money you will have allot of regrets.