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 responsibilitiesWho 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
Debi Wallstrom
anc.ashsc.chair@afaalaska.org
View the ANC Committee List >>
LAX
Carin Merritt
lax.ashsc.chair@afaalaska.org
View the LAX Committee List >>
PDX
Blair Kimball
pdx.ashsc.chair@afaalaska.org
View the PDX Committee List >>
SAN
Eva Gatus
san.ashsc.chair@afaalaska.org
SEA
David Lake
sea.ashsc.chair@afaalaska.org
View the SEA Committee List >>
SFO
Bradley Young
sfo.ashsc.chair@afaalaska.org
View the SFO Committee List >>
MEC
Seth Heiple, MEC Chairperson
Bradley Young, MEC Vice Chairperson
ashsc@afaalaska.org
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Committee News
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Air Quality Quick Reminders
Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee (ASHSC) As Flight Attendants, our top priority is ensuring everyone onboard the aircraft has a safe and comfortable experience. However, despite our best efforts, unexpected situations can still arise. One such situation is a fume event, which can be caused by smoke, fumes, or a strong odor in the […]

Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee Meeting Recap – 4th Quarter 2023
Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee (ASHSC) On Thursday, October 5, our AFA Local Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee (ASHSC) Chairpersons met to discuss their ongoing work to represent our Flight Attendants and push for improvements in our workplace. Representing you at the meeting in person were Debi Wallstrom (ANC), David Lake (SEA), Blair […]

LOSA Observations Continue
Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee (ASHSC) As previously communicated, AFA and management agreed to a Line Operations Safety Audit (LOSA) program to help improve safety for Flight Attendants, other crewmembers, and passengers. The LOSA program is jointly administered by AFA and management as outlined in the Inflight Line Operations Safety Audit (LOSA) Program letter of agreement. […]

Wildfire Smoke Safety
Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee (ASHSC) As we enter peak wildfire season in many parts of the country, it’s important to be mindful of the risks that come with it. Not only are wildfires dangerous in and of themselves, but the smoke they produce can also be hazardous to our health. Wildfire smoke contains […]

Air Safety, Health, & Security Meeting Recap – 3rd Quarter 2023
Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee (ASHSC) On Thursday, July 13, our AFA Local Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee (ASHSC) Chairpersons met to discuss their ongoing work to represent our Flight Attendants and push for improvements in our workplace. Representing you at the meeting were Debi Wallstrom (ANC), Blair Kimbal (PDX), Brad Young (SFO), […]