This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants
Do you want to help new Flight Attendants as they go through initial training and probation? Our MEC is seeking a dedicated and organized Member in good standing to serve as the MEC Reserve Committee Vice Chairperson—New Hire & Probation. In this role, you’ll be the primary AFA point of contact for new hires, ensuring they receive the necessary support and resources. You’ll also monitor the company’s Initial Training program and assist in resolving any issues that arise. If you’re ready to support our newest Flight Attendants and help them with probationary challenges, this is your chance to get involved.
Qualifications
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Thorough knowledge of the current collective bargaining agreement, with in-depth understanding of sections on probation, hours of service, reserve, scheduling, attendance, and commuter policy.
- Proficiency with Google Workspace (email, calendar, document sharing) and Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Proficiency with or willingness to learn online issue tracking software such as SupportSystem.
- Willingness to regularly attend and actively participate in Reserve Committee meetings, whether virtually or in person, as determined by committee requirements.
- Commitment to following committee policies, procedures, and rules while upholding high ethical standards.
- Ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive and personal information.
- Must be an AFA Member in good standing (dues current).
- Must remain in good standing with the company.
Duties
- Regularly communicate with and provide activity updates to the MEC Reserve Committee Chairperson.
- Coordinate with the MEC Inflight Training Committee Chairperson on any matters pertaining to Initial Training.
- Coordinate the scheduling of the AFA New Hire Presentation for each Initial Training Class and ensure Company compliance with associated contractual language.
- Facilitate assigned modules for the AFA New Hire Presentation or arrange for an approved alternate if unable to attend.
- Maintain and regularly update AFA New Hire Presentation materials, documents, and resources, and work with the MEC Membership Engagement Committee Chairperson on updates related to the introduction to AFA and Union membership.
- Ensure new hire Flight Attendants complete all necessary AFA membership paperwork by reviewing required forms, assisting with questions, and confirming all information provided is accurate before submission.
- Transmit completed AFA membership paperwork promptly to the AFA Membership Services Department and securely maintain copies for MEC records.
- Oversee and coordinate the Reserve Buddy program. Work with the Membership Engagement and Communications Committees to develop and implement a structured schedule that includes regular check-ins, educational materials, and resource sharing for new hires during their probation period. Gather feedback to improve the program and enhance new hire engagement and learning.
- Support probationary Flight Attendants by accompanying them to probationary meetings with management and offering guidance during the process.
- Serve as a resource to Local Reserve Committees on matters related to new hire and probationary Flight Attendants.
- Be trained and remain qualified to perform any Reserve Committee position duties as needed.
- Assist the MEC Reserve Committee Chairperson as assigned, including Reserve Committee tasks beyond new hire and probation scope.
Time Commitment and Flight Pay Loss Reimbursement
The time commitment for this position varies and may change based on the company’s hiring levels and current workload levels. Specific information about time commitment expectations and Flight Pay Loss for the position will be provided during the interviews. All positions operate in line with AFA’s spirit of volunteerism.
Working Relationships
With Local Reserve Committees
Frequent interaction with the Local Reserve Committee Chairpersons and Committee Members.
With The MEC Reserve Committee Chairperson
Constant interaction with the MEC Reserve Committee Chairperson.
With Other MEC Committees
Regular interaction with the MEC Inflight Training Committee Chairperson and MEC Membership Engagement Committee Chairperson; occasional interaction with other committees as needed.
With The Master Executive Council
This position reports to the Master Executive Council through the MEC Reserve Committee Chairperson. The designated MEC Officer responsible for the committee is the MEC Vice President.
Term of Service
The elected candidate will serve for the upcoming MEC Officer election cycle, beginning immediately upon election and concluding on December 31, 2028.
Expressing Interest and Interview Scheduling
To express your interest, please submit an expression of interest and your resume using the online form (link below). The submission deadline is 5 PM Pacific Time on Monday, December 29, 2025. No submissions will be accepted after this deadline.
Click here to submit an expression of interest form >
Please note that a Google account is required to submit the expression of interest form. If you don’t have a Google account, you can create one for free. Visit https://accounts.google.com/signup to get started.
Eligible candidates will be contacted within one business day of submitting the form and invited to complete a one-way video interview. You’ll receive questions via an online platform and record your responses on video. There is no live interaction, and you may complete the interview at your convenience before the deadline.
After the deadline, the MEC will review all submissions and video interviews. Finalists will be invited to a live interview with the MEC, and an MEC representative will contact all candidates to share results and schedule interviews for finalists.
Live interviews with finalists will be held during the January Regular MEC Meeting, from Monday, January 12, to Wednesday, January 14. Please plan your schedule to ensure availability (either through proactive bidding or other scheduling adjustments) if you are selected as a finalist. Finalists may interview in person in Honolulu, HI, or virtually via Google Meet.
Timeline
| Date | Event |
| Monday, December 5 | Expression of interest form becomes available |
| Monday, December 29 @ 5 PM PT | Deadline for submitting expression of interest forms |
| Tuesday, December 30 @ 9 AM PT | Deadline for submitting one-way video interviews |
| Tuesday, December 30 – Saturday, January 3 | MEC reviews all submitted expressions of interest and one-way video interviews |
| Monday, January 5 | Finalists notified |
| Monday, January 12 – Wednesday, January 14 | Live interviews with MEC and elections |
| Thursday, January 15 | Results announced |
Questions?
If you have any questions about the position itself or its associated duties and responsibilities, please contact MEC Vice President Brice McGee at mecvp@afaalaska.org.
If you have any questions about the expression of interest form or interview process, please contact MEC Secretary-Treasurer Paul Ikioka at mecst@afaalaska.org.
