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System Board of Adjustment Interviews – June 2026

This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants

Our Master Executive Council (MEC) will be conducting interviews for one (1) Member to serve on the pre-merger Alaska AFA System Board of Adjustment.

Scope

Members are to serve on the System Board of Adjustment for the purpose of arbitrating any disputes or grievances that may arise under the terms of the Agreement between Alaska Airlines or Hawaiian Airlines and its Flight Attendants.

Policy/Responsibilities

  • There will be two members selected by the MEC from active members in good standing to represent the Association. Members will be selected at-large without regard to Local Council or domicile. 
  • Until such time as a joint collective bargaining agreement is ratified, separate System Boards of Adjustment will be maintained for pre-merger Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants and pre-merger Hawaiian Airlines Flight Attendants.
  • Any person seeking a position as a System Board of Adjustment Member must submit a resume. Candidates must interview with the MEC.
  • System Board Members will be selected for a two (2) year election period in accordance with the AFA Constitution and Bylaws. At least one election will be reviewed in June of each year. Selection will be made, insofar as possible, to ensure that both members will not be new at the same time.  
  • The System Board Members will act in the best interest of the membership and the Association and will be consistent with the Agreement between the Flight Attendants and Alaska Airlines or Hawaiian Airlines.
  • The MEC President will have the ability, in the event of an emergency, to appoint a qualified member in good standing to fill an ad hoc position on the Board.
  • The MEC on an ad hoc basis, by majority vote, may appoint an expert as a substitute for one member of the System Board of Adjustment.

Qualifications

  • Current Alaska Airlines Flight Attendant
  • Willingness to attend the requisite grievance training(s)
  • In depth knowledge of the contract
  • Understanding of the principles of just cause
  • Adherence to Grievance Committee policies, procedures, and standards of ethical conduct
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive and personal information
  • Maintenance of member-in-good-standing status
  • Ability to remain in good standing with the company
  • Ability to analyze written data and information with high attention to detail
  • Strong written and communication skills
  • Strong computer skills.

Term of Office

The selected candidate will serve a term of office that begins on July 1, 2026, and concludes on June 30, 2028.

Expressing Interest and Interview Scheduling

The MEC will hold interviews of eligible candidates during the June Regular MEC Meeting on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. If you’re interested in interviewing, plan to bid around this date or adjust your schedule accordingly to accommodate. All interviews will be conducted in person in Seattle, WA or using Google Meet videoconferencing at the candidate’s discretion.

Interested candidates should submit an expression of interest and resume using the online expression of interest form. The deadline for submissions is 5 PM Pacific time on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. After the submission deadline, an MEC representative will contact eligible candidates to arrange a specific interview time.

Please note that to submit an expression of interest, you must have a Google account.If you do not have a Google account, you can create one for free at https://accounts.google.com/signup.

Questions?

Any questions regarding the position or application process should be directed to pre-merger Alaska MEC Grievance Committee Chairperson Stephanie Adams at stephanie.adams@afaalaska.org.

Pre-Merger Alaska MEC Committee Chairperson Election Results

This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants

During this week’s MEC Meeting, our MEC held interviews for the position of MEC Reserve Committee Vice Chairperson—New Hire & Probation. We want to thank everyone who expressed interest in the available positions and their willingness to serve. After careful consideration and deliberation, the following candidate has been elected:

MEC Reserve Committee Vice Chairperson—New Hire & Probation: Meghan Casey

Meghan will carry out her role specific to our six pre-merger Alaska Local Councils as we continue to navigate the merger process. Her official term begins immediately. She will serve for the remainder of the current MEC Officer election cycle, which ends on December 31, 2028.

If you have any questions about the MEC Reserve Committee Vice Chairperson—New Hire & Probation elections, please reach out to your LEC President.

MEC Reserve Committee Vice Chairperson—New Hire & Probation Interviews – January 2026

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

DateEvent
Monday, December 5Expression of interest form becomes available
Monday, December 29 @ 5 PM PTDeadline for submitting expression of interest forms
Tuesday, December 30 @ 9 AM PTDeadline for submitting one-way video interviews
Tuesday, December 30 – Saturday, January 3MEC reviews all submitted expressions of interest and one-way video interviews
Monday, January 5Finalists notified
Monday, January 12 – Wednesday, January 14Live interviews with MEC and elections
Thursday, January 15Results 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.

Pre-Merger Alaska MEC Committee Chairperson Election Results

This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants

During this week’s MEC Meeting, our MEC held interviews for the next group of pre-merger Alaska MEC Committee Chairperson positions to be elected for the upcoming MEC Officer term. 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 Benefits Committee Chairperson: Dianna Ripley
MEC Employee Assistance Program (EAP)/Professional Standards Committee Chairperson: Melanie Buker
MEC Employee Assistance Program (EAP)/Professional Standards Committee Vice Chairperson: Elizabeth Dillon
MEC Retirement Committee Chairperson: Deb Wallstrom

These newly elected MEC Committee Chairpersons will carry out their respective roles specific to our six pre-merger Alaska Local Councils as we continue to navigate the merger process. They’ll begin the transition into their roles over the next few weeks, with their official term beginning on January 1, 2026. They will serve for the upcoming MEC Officer election cycle from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2028.

If you have any questions about the pre-merger Alaska MEC Committee Chairperson elections, please reach out to your LEC President.

Merged MEC Committee Chairperson Election Results

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 Brown
MEC Inflight Training Committee Members: Andrew Lum-Nelmida, James Bozanich, Jody Sakaba, Ryoko Suzuki, Taylor Opitz

These newly elected MEC Committee Chairpersons and Representatives will coordinate the activities of their respective merged committee across both airlines. They’ll support both pre-merger Alaska and pre-merger Hawaiian Flight Attendants. Their official term will begin on January 1, 2026, and they’ll serve for the upcoming MEC Officer election cycle (January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2028).

If you have any questions about the MEC Committee elections, please reach out to your LEC President.

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