Air Line Pilot Podcast
by Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l
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Inside Boeing’s Safety Culture with Don Ruhmann
Inside Boeing’s Safety Culture with Don Ruhmann
About this podcast
The Air Line Pilot Podcast provides news and information for pilots to stay up to date on what is happening in their union and across the industry. Through discussions about labor relations, tips for pilots, and aviation news, the podcast brings together pilot leaders, industry experts, policy makers, and more to keep ALPA members informed. Hosted by Corey Kuhn and Dan Bristol, the Air Line Pilot Podcast is a product of the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 35 episodes
- Inside Boeing’s Safety Culture with Don Ruhmann · 26 min · Season 1 Episode 33Boeing's Chief Aerospace Safety Officer Don Ruhmann, joined ALPA President, Capt. Jason Ambrosi for a conversation about Boeing’s safety culture. They cover how Boeing's safety…
- ALPA’s History Through the Voices of Past Presidents · 35 min · Season 1 Episode 32As we reflect on 25 years since 9/11 and 95 years of ALPA, we examine ALPA’s history through the voices of past presidents: Capt. Randy Babbit, Capt. Duane Woerth, and Capt. John…
- Exploring the Dangers of Lithium Ion Batteries · 14 min · Episode 31In-flight fires caused by lithium-ion batteries are increasing in frequency, which is a serious threat to flight safety. In this episode, ALPA president Capt. Jason Ambrosi…
- Legislating for Safety: Rep. Val Hoyle · 18 min · Season 1 Episode 30During the ALPA Legislative Summit, ALPA President Capt. Jason Ambrosi spoke Rep. Val Hoyle from Oregon about the work she is doing on Capitol Hill to advance safety, security…
- Legislating for Safety: Rep. Rob Bresnahan · 23 min · Season 1 Episode 29During the ALPA Legislative Summit, ALPA President Capt. Jason Ambrosi spoke Rep. Rob Bresnahan from Pennsylvania about the work he is doing on Capitol Hill to advance safety…
- ALPA President Talks Safety And Potential New Laws · 29 min · Season 1 Episode 28Flipping the script from our usual format, this episode features ALPA President Capt. Jason Ambrosi as the guest, in conversation with Aviation Week's Karen Walker on the Window…
- How AMAS Helps ALPA Members Stay Healthy and Flying · 24 min · Season 1 Episode 27ALPA’s Aviation Medicine Advisory Service (AMAS) has provided free medical consultations to U.S. ALPA members since 1969. ALPA president Capt. Jason Ambrosi welcomes Dr. Quay…
- Drones and Commercial Aviation: The Growing Threat and Counter-UAS Solutions · 38 min · Season 1 Episode 26How do we protect commercial aircraft from the threat of unmanned aerial systems? ALPA president Capt. Jason Ambrosi talks with Col. Bill Edwards, director of counter-unmanned…
- Mergers, Growth, and Negotiations: Pilot Groups and Canada Update · 42 min · Season 1 Episode 25Joined by leaders from several ALPA pilot groups and ALPA Canada, ALPA president Capt. Jason Ambrosi discusses key developments within the union. Guests include Capt. Larry Payne…
- 2025 in Review · 24 min · Season 1 Episode 24Each year brings new opportunities and challenges for our union, and 2025 was a powerful reminder of just how unpredictable a single year can be. This year, ALPA mourned loss…
- Building One ALPA Through Strategic Collaboration · 12 min · Season 1 Episode 23Capt. Ronan O'Donoghue, chair of ALPA's Strategic Preparedness and Strike Committee, joined ALPA president Capt. Jason Ambrosi to discuss the transformation of ALPA's culture…
- Aviation from a Journalist’s Perspective: A Conversation with Elan Head · 21 min · Season 1 Episode 22How does the aviation industry look from the outside? ALPA president Capt. Jason Ambrosi found out in this interview with Elan Head, senior editor at The Air Current, and a…
- Headwinds and Tailwinds: The North American Airline Industry in 2025 · 12 min · Season 1 Episode 21As 2025 unfolded, the airline industry's initial optimism was met with unexpected challenges. ALPA president Capt. Jason Ambrosi sat down with Aviation Economist Patrick Cropper…
- Canadian Accident Investigations: Interview with TSB Chair Yoan Marier · 20 min · Season 1 Episode 20In aviation, we learn from the past to build a safer future. One of the most effective ways we do that is through accident investigation—identifying contributing factors to…
- ALPA Pilots Perform at Oshkosh · 22 min · Season 1 Episode 19For many ALPA members, flying is more than a career—it is a passion. And that passion is on full display at EAA’s AirVenture Oshkosh every year. At the 2024 EAA AirVenture…
- Modernizing Air Traffic Control: Interview with NATCA President Nick Daniels · 31 min · Season 1 Episode 18Air Traffic Controllers are critical to safe airline operations, but they have faced a chronic lack of support and infrastructure funding. ALPA president Capt. Jason Ambrosi sits…
- President Ambrosi Shares His Furlough Experience · 14 min · Season 1 Episode 17Nearly two decades after a significant number of ALPA pilots were furloughed, many ALPA members still remember what it feels like. ALPA’s Furloughed Pilot Support Program (FPSP)…
- Managing Conflict and Strengthening Negotiations: An Interview with Naseem Khuri · 26 min · Season 1 Episode 16Effectively managing conflict and knowing what works in a negotiation are essential skills for life, but especially for union work. Naseem Khuri, a trainer, consultant, mediator…
- Recovering from Tragedy: How ALPA Investigates Accidents and Supports Pilots · 20 min · Season 1 Episode 15On the evening of January 27, 2025, ALPA’s Air Safety Organization enacted programs it hopes to never have to use: the Accident Investigation Board (AIB) and Critical Incident…
- Interview With Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 First Officer · 39 min · Season 1 Episode 14Flying out of Portland in January, a door plug on Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 departed the aircraft, causing a rapid depressurization. In her exclusive first interview following…
