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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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        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. 

        Recurrent Training 2021

        Posted: January 13, 2021

        Recurrent Training 2021 Master Executive Council (MEC) + Inflight Training Committee + Air, Safety, Health and Security Committee (ASHSC) In This Edition Early Success Rates Look Promising COVID-19 Risk Mitigations Written Exam Practice Questions and Answers Adequate “Hands-On” Time Prior to Emergency Evacuation Evaluations Acceptable Deviations to Emergency Evacuation Commands Requalification Training (RQ) Early Success […]

        AFA Update – April 20, 2020

        Posted: April 20, 2020

        In This Edition Flight Attendant Addiction Support (FAAS) Program Cornerstone App Replacement Vacation While on a Staffing Adjustment Leave of Absence AFA EAP Support Services – Week of April 20 Union Plus – Bachelor’s Degree Completion Program Flight Attendant Addiction Support (FAAS) Program Employee Assistance Program (EAP)/Professional Standards Committee The Flight Attendant Addiction Support Program […]

        AFA Update – April 6, 2020

        Posted: April 6, 2020

        In This Edition Cancellation of April & May Recurrent Training Reminders About Layover Transportation and Meals Reporting Uniform Reactions Voluntary Benefits Updates & Information AFA EAP Support Services CWA/NETT and LinkedIn Learning Cancellation of April & May Recurrent Training On Friday, management announced that they would be cancelling recurrent training (RT) for the months of […]

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        Refreshed Inflight Mobile Device (IMD) Distribution

        October 2, 2025

        This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants Management has recently informed our Master Executive Council (MEC) that they are distributing new Inflight Mobile Devices (IMDs) to Flight Attendants with devices nearing the end of their lifecycle. The specific schedule for this distribution will be communicated by management separately. Flight Attendants with the oldest devices […]

        Scheduling Committee Meeting Recap – September 2025

        September 25, 2025

        This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants On Tuesday, September 23, our pre-merger Alaska AFA Scheduling Committee Chairpersons and Representatives met in person at Alaska Airlines Corporate Headquarters 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), […]

        Meet Our Pre-Merger Alaska Committee Chairperson & Representatives

        September 24, 2025

        This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants We’re excited to introduce the first group of pre-merger Alaska MEC Committee Chairpersons and Representatives for the upcoming MEC Officer term. They’ll begin transitioning into their roles over the next few months and officially start their terms on January 1, 2026. Below, you’ll find brief biographies that […]

        Inflight Service Committee Meeting Recap – 3rd Quarter 2025

        September 24, 2025

        On Thursday, September 18, our AFA Inflight Service Committee Chairpersons met to discuss their ongoing efforts to represent our Flight Attendants and advocate for improvements in our workplace. Although our Inflight Service Committee has now merged, meetings with management continue to focus primarily on the Alaska or Hawaiian brands individually. This particular meeting was centered […]

        Vacation Survey Closing Soon

        September 23, 2025

        There’s just 1 DAY LEFT to complete the crucial vacation survey that will help shape future provisions—your insights are essential for advocating the best outcomes for all Flight Attendants. The survey is currently open and will remain available until Wednesday, September 24 at 12 PM PT.

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        • Vacation Survey Closing Soon
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        • AFA News in Review – September 19, 2025
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