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        What Does This Committee Do?

        The Inflight Training Committee represents Flight Attendant interests regarding initial training, recurrent training, and other company-required training activities.

        Download the Inflight Training Committee Member duties and responsibilities
        Specific Duties and Responsibilities
        • Review and provide input on Flight Attendant Initial and Recurrent Training programs, curriculum, and other materials
        • Review and provide input on supplemental training activities
        • Act in an advisory role to the MEC on inflight training-related matters
        • Review material, handle correspondence, and keep the members well informed of current inflight training developments. Provide information to the Communications Committee for inclusion in MEC communications.
        Why Would I Contact This Committee?

        The Inflight Training Committee is available to help you with:

        • Questions or concerns related to Flight Attendant Initial or Recurrent Training
        • Contractual questions or concerns related to Flight Attendant roles in initial training or recurrent training

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        Who Do I Contact?

        For assistance, contact any member of the committee.  You can find a list of Committee Members below.

        Inflight Training Committee

        Megan Brown, MEC Chairperson
        Justin Wetherell
        James Bozanich
        Lyn Montague
        Taylor Opitz
        inflighttraining@afaalaska.org

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        Committee News

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        Meet Our Merged MEC Committee Chairpersons & Representatives

        Posted: December 9, 2025

        We’re excited to introduce our next group of newly elected merged MEC Committee Chairpersons and Representatives, who will begin their roles on January 1. These leaders are dedicated to representing the interests of our Flight Attendants as they coordinate activities across the merged Inflight Training Committee for both airlines. They’ll ensure that the voices of […]

        Merged MEC Committee Chairperson Election Results

        Posted: December 3, 2025

        During this week’s MEC Meeting, our MEC held interviews for our next merged MEC Committee Chairperson and Representative positions. We want to thank everyone who expressed interest in the available positions and their willingness to serve. After careful consideration and deliberation, the following candidates have been elected: MEC Inflight Training Committee Chairperson: Megan BrownMEC Inflight Training […]

        Merged MEC Committee Interviews—December 2025

        Posted: November 5, 2025

        This message is for both pre-merger Alaska and Hawaiian Flight Attendants The integration of our Master Executive Councils (MECs) is progressing steadily. Several committees have successfully merged over the past few months, and we are now planning for another committee to merge on January 1. As part of the committee merger process, our MEC will […]

        Supplemental Ditching Training

        Posted: June 20, 2024

        AFA has not agreed to any extra-contractual terms for the newly announced supplemental ditching training; discussions with management just started. Many management decision-makers are away at contract negotiations, delaying progress toward any sort of agreement. Our AFA Committees are committed to advocating for your rights and will address unresolved issues through the contractual grievance process if necessary.

        Recurrent Training 2022

        Posted: January 13, 2022

        The 2022 Recurrent Training (RT) program is underway at all training locations.  Read on for information about preflight oral evaluations and acceptable deviations to emergency evacuations commands. For those who are attending RT in Seattle, be aware that the training facility has moved this year.  Check the RT website for information about the new location, directions, and parking. Safety measures such as continued social distancing and HEPA filtration systems in RT classrooms will be in place as a result of AFA advocacy.  These measures should be in place as of January 12. 

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        Scheduling Committee Meeting Recap – December 2025

        December 22, 2025

        This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants On Tuesday, December 16, our pre-merger Alaska AFA Scheduling Committee Chairpersons and Representatives met virtually to discuss their ongoing work to represent our Flight Attendants and push for improvements in our workplace. Representing you at the meeting were Heather Reier (ANC), Melinda Jorge (SEA), Melodie Anderes (PDX), […]

        Hawaiian Flight Attendant Seattle Domicile LOA Session #2 Virtual Roadshow Reminder

        December 17, 2025

        Hawaiian Airlines Flight Attendants are invited to join the SEA LOA Roadshow Session #2. Don’t miss this important webinar designed to keep you informed and connected.

        Reserve Committee Meeting Recap – 4th Quarter 2025

        December 15, 2025

        This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants On Thursday, December 11, representatives from our AFA Local Reserve Committees met to discuss their ongoing work to advocate for Reserve Flight Attendants. Representing you at the meeting were Conner Gallager (SEA), Anthony Eskander (PDX), Meghan Casey (SFO), Kanako Yamada (LAX), and Rebecca Garcia (SAN). Also present […]

        Inflight Service Committee Meeting Recap – 4th Quarter 2025

        December 15, 2025

        On Thursday, December 4, our AFA Inflight Service Committee Chairpersons met to discuss their ongoing work in representing our Flight Attendants and advocating for improvements in our workplace. Representing you at the meeting were Naomi Parcell (ANC), Ross DeJong (SEA), Todd Horn (PDX), Raymond Ramirez (SFO), Johanna Thomas (LAX pmAS), and Andrew Malone (SAN). MEC […]

        Joint Contract Negotiations Session 10 – December 2025

        December 12, 2025

        The Joint Negotiating Committee (JNC) met with management this week to continue bargaining sessions in Seattle, WA. Discussions focused on narrowing issues in Leaves of Absence, Association General, and reviewing vacation provisions as part of the joint contract process.

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