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What Does This Committee Do?

The Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee (ASHSC) works with the company on matters related to cabin and Flight Attendant safety and health.

Download the Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee Member duties and responsibilities
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
  • Acts in an advisory role to the LEC Officers on safety matters
  • Studies local air safety and health problems and prepares recommendations to be presented to the LEC Officers for consideration
  • Reviews material, handles correspondence, and keeps the local members well informed of current safety developments. Provides information to the Communications Committee for inclusion in Local Council communications.
  • Attends management debriefings when safety related issues are discussed
Why Would I Contact This Committee?

The ASHSC is available to help you with:

  • Concerns or reports of safety, health, or security hazards onboard the aircraft and in other work locations
  • Obtaining resources and information from the AFA International Air Safety, Health, & Security Department
  • Questions about the Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP)
Air Quality Subcommittee
View the Air Quality Subcommittee page

The Air Quality Subcommittee specializes in aircraft-related air quality issues and concerns.


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Who Do I Contact?

For assistance, contact any member of your Local ASHSC Committee.  You can find a list of Committee Members on your Local Council Committees page.  For your convenience, a list of Committee Chairs and links to the Local Committee lists are below.

ANC

RuthAnn Bledsoe
ruthann.bledsoe@afaalaska.org

View the ANC Committee List >>

LAX

Felicia Porter
felicia.porter@afaalaska.org

View the LAX Committee List >>

PDX

Fran Smith
fran.smith@afaalaska.org

View the PDX Committee List >>

SAN

Ken Hawkins
ken.hawkins@afaalaska.org

View the SAN Committee List >>

SEA

David Lake
david.lake@afaalaska.org

View the SEA Committee List >>

SFO

Bradley Young
bradley.young@afaalaska.org

View the SFO Committee List >>

MEC

Seth Heiple, MEC Chairperson
seth.heiple@afaalaska.org

Yvette Satterlee, MEC Vice Chairperson–Air Quality
yvette.satterlee@afaalaska.org

Bradley Young, MEC Vice Chairperson–ASAP
bradley.young@afaalaska.org

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Committee News

View the SHSC news archives

AFA Update – November 8, 2019

Posted: November 8, 2019

In This Edition MEC Officer Election Results Council 30 (ANC) LEC Officer Election Results REMINDER: MEC Committee Chairperson & Appointed Position Interviews Grievance Committee Update Dues – Know Your Obligation At Risk Drinking–How Much is Too Much? AFA Statement on Boeing 737 MAX Hearings We Support Delta Flight Attendant Efforts to Join AFA MEC Officer […]

AFA Update – October 4, 2019

Posted: October 4, 2019

In This Edition Introducing your MEC Human Rights Committee Chairperson Introducing your MEC Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee (ASHSC) Uniform Safety Representative MEC Committee Chairperson & Appointed Position Interviews What Happens When You Report a Human Trafficking Tip? Breast Cancer Awareness Month Introducing Your MEC Human Rights Committee Chairperson Human Rights Committee Your Master […]

Potential Issue with Boeing 737 Next Generation (NG) Part

Posted: September 28, 2019

The Master Executive Council (MEC) has received inquiries from our members asking if we have additional information regarding the alert message that is posted on the Inflight web page, which references a potential issue with a part on the Boeing 737 Next Generation (NG) fleet. Background Last night (Friday), the MEC became aware of a […]

AFA Update – September 13, 2019

Posted: September 13, 2019

In This Edition Contractual Supporting Documents Reminder: New KCM Identification Requirements FAA Responds to AFA Advocacy to Move on 10 Hours Rest Implementation Contractual Supporting Documents Contract Committee When there is a disagreement or difference of opinion regarding the intent of contractual language or how a contractual provision should be applied, AFA and management work […]

AFA Update – August 30, 2019

Posted: August 30, 2019

In this edition: finding the contract on the IMD, KCM update, personal strategies for the anniversary of 9/11, MEC officer elections

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Recurrent Training

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The Master Executive Council (MEC) appreciates Inflight management addressing the rumor mill regarding Recurrent Training (RT). We are particularly thankful Inflight went on record to state the recent changes to RT in response to an audit by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) were absolutely not due to inadequate Inflight Instructors. However, the MEC is extremely […]

AFA Update – January 10, 2020

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In This Edition REMINDER: Know Your Dues Obligation Recurrent Training Two Computer Based Trainings (CBTs) are Due in January Uniforms Commitments to Healthier Habits National Slavery & Human Trafficking Prevention Month REMINDER: Know Your Dues Obligation Membership Committee Each of us has an obligation to ensure that our AFA dues payments are current and up-to-date.  Section […]

AFA Update – December 20, 2019

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In This Edition MEC Committee Position Appointments MEC Committee Position Appointments Master Executive Council (MEC) At last week’s regular MEC Meeting, the MEC conducted interviews for MEC Committee positions.  We would like to thank everyone who expressed interest in the available positions and a willingness to serve.  After careful consideration and much deliberation, the six […]

AFA Update – December 6, 2019

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