Engage: The Podcast for Delta Pilots

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**Engage: The Podcast for Delta Pilots**

Engage is a product of the Delta Air Lines ALPA Master Executive Council Communications Committee. Delivering important news, information and updates, the podcast touches on all areas of being a pilot at Delta Air Lines, with an emphasis on upcoming contract negotiations and quality of life for Delta pilots.

Latest Episodes:

Engage Weekly - News You Need to Know - November 6, 2026 Nov 06, 2026

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The weekend is cleared for takeoff, and this latest edition of Engage Weekly has some good news for your paycheck!

Get caught up on the latest news and events from the Delta MEC.

News rundown below 👇

• ALPA Dues Reduction Approved — From 1.85% to 1.55% in 2027

• Dues Reduction and NQDC Open Enrollment

• Engage: Health, Wealth & Tax Savings — The 2027 Open Enrollment Playbook

• SRQ Regular MEC Meeting — November 16–20

• Sarasota PUB and Family Awareness Event — November 18

• Welcome New Hires — October 27 Class

• DPCF Holiday Tie and Scarf Campaign

• Veterans Day — MEC Office Hours

• Contract Administration: MEC Grievance Tracker

• PBS: Red Dates on the Calendar

• Aeromedical: Flu Season, Medications, and Your Medical

• CASC: Air Traffic Services Subcommittee Visits Atlanta TRACON

• PAN: Aircraft Accidents in the Age of Social Media

• Training PUB Event — November 11 at The Brass Tap

• Support Porter Pilots — November 18 Informational Picket

• Plus, important pilot information and LEC updates are available in this week's newsletter!

Have a great weekend, and Happy Veterans Day to those who have served!

E83 – Health, Wealth & Tax Savings: The 2027 Open Enrollment Playbook Nov 05, 2026

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Open Enrollment for 2027 is here, and the Delta MEC Retirement & Insurance Committee (R&I) is back in the studio to break down what's changing, what's staying the same, and what Delta pilots should know when choosing their benefits. Host First Officer Ryan Argenta is joined by Captains Scott Bowles and John Doherty, along with ALPA Benefits Specialists Sontia Green and Louis Parks, for a practical discussion of healthcare options, prescription drug coverage, Delta Health Rewards, and important financial benefits.

The team covers the transition to OptumRx, new orthopedic surgery fees, changes to wellness rewards, and the potential tax advantages of Group Variable Universal Life (GVUL) insurance. They also revisit the Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation (NQDC) Plan, Market-Based Cash Balance Plan (MBCBP), and ALPA Critical Illness and Accident Insurance. Plus, Georgia-based pilots have two new Kaiser healthcare options for 2027 with important considerations for pilots and families who travel frequently.

Open Enrollment closes November 18, 2026. Whether you're reviewing your healthcare elections or exploring opportunities to maximize your benefits, this Engage episode will help you make informed decisions before the deadline. Questions? Submit a DART to the R&I Committee for assistance.

Engage Weekly - News You Need to Know - October 30, 2026 Oct 30, 2026

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The weekend is cleared for landing ✈️, and this latest edition of Engage Weekly has plenty of news from across the Delta MEC.

The Lineup👇

• ALPA's 51st Board of Directors Meeting — Delta Captain Jason Ambrosi Reelected ALPA President

• Delta MEC Volunteers Bowl for Charity at Strikes for Tykes

• Engage Alert: KCM Is Going Away Next Week — What Pilots Need to Know

• Welcome New Hires — October 20 Class

• Delta Pilots Charitable Fund Holiday Tie Campaign

• R&I: Open Enrollment for 2027 Begins November 3

• PBS: What's With the Red Dates on Your Calendar?

• CASC: Air Traffic Controllers Take the Controls in a B737 Simulator

• Support Porter Pilots — November 18 Informational Picket

• Plus, important pilot information and LEC updates are available in this week's newsletter!

Have a good weekend!

Engage Alert: KCM Is Going Away Next Week – What Pilots Need to Know Oct 28, 2026

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Known Crewmember (KCM) is officially on its way out, and the transition to Crew Member Access Point (CMAP) is accelerating. In this Engage Alert, host First Officer Ryan Argenta welcomes back Aviation Security Committee Chairman First Officer Bryan Patchen to discuss the early removal of KCM equipment, what pilots can expect at security checkpoints, and how to enroll in CMAP or troubleshoot access issues.
The conversation also covers growing security concerns around the world, including civil unrest and travel advisories, along with practical tools pilots can use to stay informed and safe while on layovers.

Resources: Check this week's MEC News for CMAP troubleshooting guidance and TSA contact information. Additional security resources are below.

Download and use the Factal app for notifications of evolving situations
Enroll in the State Department Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)

Engage Weekly - News You Need to Know - October 23, 2026 Oct 23, 2026

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The weekend is cleared for takeoff ✈️, and this latest edition of Engage Weekly has some positive news from the negotiating table.

Get caught up on the latest news and events from the Delta MEC.

News rundown below 👇

• Negotiating Committee Update — Three Sections Now Complete!

• Delta MEC Holds Special Meeting Ahead of ALPA Board of Directors

• Chairman's Letter — October 21

• Welcome New Hires — October 13 Class

• Introducing the New ALPA App!

• ALPA Board of Directors Charity Auction and Raffle

• ALPA Aloha Gathering — Chicago, October 24

• Delta Pilots Charitable Fund Holiday Tie Campaign

• Aviation Security Committee: CDG Security Advisory

• Committee Spotlight: BOD Steering Committee

• CASC: October Threat Tool Kit — LATT Calculation

• Membership: A Well-Deserved Fini-Flight for Captain Bob Oltman

• Support Porter Pilots — November 18 Informational Picket

• Plus, important pilot information and LEC updates are available in this week's newsletter!

Have a good weekend!

Engage Weekly - News You Need to Know - October 16, 2026 Oct 16, 2026

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The weekend is taxiing into view ✈️, and this latest edition of Engage Weekly has plenty on the frequency. Get caught up on the latest news and events from the Delta MEC.
News rundown below 👇

Welcome Aboard — October 6 New Hire Class
Introducing the New ALPA App
ALPA Board of Directors Charity Auction and Raffle
ALPA Aloha Gathering — Chicago
DPCF Holiday Tie Campaign Now Open
Hotel: What to Do When Hotel or Transportation Issues Go Sideways
CASC: Air Safety Conference Strengthens Investigation Best Practices
PAN: You Are Not Alone This Holiday Season
AHSN: Time-Critical FAR 117 Questions
Support Porter Pilots — November 18 Informational Picket in Toronto

Plus, important pilot information and LEC updates are available in this week’s newsletter! Have a good weekend!

Engage Weekly - News You Need to Know - October 9, 2026 Oct 09, 2026

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Before taking off into this weekend, run down this checklist of the latest news from the Delta MEC:

New FRMS Short Call Assignment Automation
Engage: Trip Coverage Shenanigans: The ARCOS Blame Game
Welcome Aboard! - September 29 New Hire Class
ALPA Board of Directors Charity Auction
ALPA Aloha Gathering Event – Chicago, IL
DPCF Holiday Tie Campaign Now Open!
Contract 2026 Swag October 12
Federal Holiday - Office Hours

Check out this week's newsletter for the latest updates from our committees and local councils, plus upcoming events!

E82: Trip Coverage Shenanigans: The ARCOS Blame Game Oct 05, 2026

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Trip coverage shenanigans continue. Pilots are hearing the finger-pointing from management over trip coverage, ARCOS, auto-accept, and operational reliability, and many are asking a pretty simple question: How is this our problem?

Engage host First Officer Ryan Argenta sits down with Delta MEC Executive Administrator Captain Rich Wheeler, Scheduling Committee Chairman Captain Ian Turner, and Vice Chairman Captain Josh Cantrell to take that question head-on. They trace how years of staffing decisions, fragile rotations, exploding open time, unrestricted ARCOS batch calls, and growing reliance on PWA Section 23 M. 7 brought trip coverage to where it is today.

The group goes back to the beginning: how trips were covered before ARCOS, why nuisance calls became a problem, how pilots adapted using contractual tools like auto-accept and auto-acknowledge, and how M7 evolved from a rarely used emergency provision into what the committee describes as a routine scheduling tool. They also dig into the latest ARCOS developments, ongoing technology and implementation problems, and what pilots should and shouldn’t change about how they use the ARCOS system. There are two sides to every story. This episode gives pilots the history, context, and facts behind the trip coverage debate and asks who really owns the problem.

Engage Weekly - News You Need to Know - October 2, 2026 Oct 02, 2026

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The weekend is taxiing into view ✈️, and this latest edition of Engage Weekly has plenty on the frequency.

Get caught up on the latest news and events from the Delta MEC.

News rundown below 👇

• Negotiating Committee Update

• ARCOS+ Mobile App Update

• Welcome New Hires — September 22 Class

• Mental Health in Aviation Act Clears Senate; Support Requested for the Cabin Air Safety Act

• ALPA Election Season

• ALPA Board of Directors Charity Auction

• Contract 2026 Swag

• Aviation Security: CMAP Access Issues | What Pilots Should Do

• Hotel: Reminders, Recent Hotel Changes, and Upcoming Relocations

• CASC: Delta ALPA Attends NATCA Communicating for Safety Conference

• DPAC: The 2,000-Pound Telephone

• Plus, important pilot information and LEC updates are available in this week’s newsletter!

Have a good weekend!

Engage Weekly - News You Need to Know - September 25, 2026 Sep 25, 2026

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The weekend is cleared for push ✈️, and this latest edition of Engage Weekly is loaded with updates from across the Delta MEC.

Get caught up on the latest news and events from the Delta MEC.

News rundown below 👇

• Negotiating Committee Update

• ALPA Election Season

• Delta MEC Communications Team Attends ALPA’s Communications Summit

• ALPA’s 70th Air Safety Forum: Moving Forward Together

• ALPA Board of Directors Charity Auction

• Contract 2026 Swag

• Council 44 Rep Displays Unity with Controllers at ATL Tower

• Committee Spotlight: Contract Administration

• CA: Grievance Tracker Update

• Scheduling: Scheduling Reference Handbook Update

• Training: QCQ Run Times

• Aviation Security: CMAP Launches in ATL

• CASC: September 2026 TTK — Parallel Runway Incursions

• DPAC: Just One More

• Plus, important pilot information and LEC updates are available in this week’s newsletter!

Have a good weekend!

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