All of ALPA’s week-long Oshkosh activities were organized to help the Association better connect and engage with the larger aviation community. ALPA resource coordinator Capt. Paul Ryder (XJT) took part in a press conference announcing a new coalition, Aviation Works 4U, to promote all kinds of aviation job opportunities to school kids. ALPA national education committee chair F/O Mark Haley (UAL) spoke to a packed house about a day in the life of an airline pilot. And not far away, dozens of ALPA pilot volunteers reached out to hundreds of Oshkosh attendees at an information booth located in the event's Education and Career Center.
Perhaps ALPA Professional Development Group chair, F/O Richard Swindell (UAL) said it best. During an interview last Thursday with EAA Radio, he explained, “This is a great opportunity for us at EAA to connect with our roots because we all start in small aircraft.” Swindell understands that starting with experiences and interests we have in common is a great way to build relationships and ultimately work together.
It was a great week, and ALPA professionals look forward to connecting at future Oshkosh events. See a visual recap and photos from #ALPAatOSH17.