Doug Mattson

Hundreds of ALPA pilots are on Capitol Hill today, asking Congress to protect Section 4 of the ROTOR Act in any final aviation safety bill. When proven technology exists and consequences are too great to ignore, Congress must not settle for a partial fix. #ALPA2026Summit

We are committed to increasing security in the air transportation system to prevent another attack like the horrific events of September 11, 2001, but one key gap still exists in safeguarding the flight deck. Earlier this year, @SenBobCasey (D-PA) introduced the Saracini Enhanced Aviation Safety Act (S.911) to address this gap: his legislation mandates installation of a such a barrier between cabin and cockpit on all passenger planes in the United States, not only new ones. Named after Captain Victor Saracini who piloted United 175 when it was hijacked by terrorists on 9/11, the Saracini Enhanced Aviation Safety Act will keep pilots, passengers, and American aviation safe from future attacks. “For more than 20 years, airline pilots have been committed in ensuring that the legacy of all who lost their lives or were harmed on September 11, 2001, is that of a safer and more secure U.S. air transportation system. ALPA has long supported the use of secondary barriers and are grateful to Senator Casey for honoring Capt. Saracini’s memory,” said our President Capt. Jason Ambrosi, in the Senator’s press release about the legislation. “Installing secondary barriers on all passenger aircraft is a long overdue, cost-effective way to preserve the integrity of the flightdeck and keep crews and passengers safe.” Learn more: casey.senate.gov/news/releas… #NeverForget #September11 #Aviation #Safety #Airlines #Pilots #SecondaryBarriers

While mandatory secondary barriers were recommended in the 9/11 Commission’s final report, the industry has lagged far beyond in voluntary installation. The hardened cockpit door is only an effective security layer while it is closed. In order to safeguard our aircraft against hijacking attempts, a secondary barrier is necessary on ALL passenger aircraft. Please join us in calling on #Congress to support the installation of secondary barriers on all passenger airplanes, not only newly manufactured aircraft. alpa.quorum.us/campaign/4922… #NeverForget #September11 #Aviation #Safety #SecondaryBarriers #Flying #Cargo #AirTravel

Today kicks off the 10th annual #ALPA2023Summit! Since 2013, our pilot-advocates have gathered to learn about our legislative priorities & meet with lawmakers on #CapitolHill to gain support for our #PilotPartisan agenda.

Today we remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country and honor their memory. #MemorialDay #MemorialDay2023

Happy #NationalAirTrafficControlDay to our shepherds in the sky, the dedicated workers at @NATCA. We’re grateful for all they do to keep U.S. skies the world’s safest and are proud to be partners in aviation safety & labor! #1u #Solidarity #UnionStrong #ATCDay

America isn't facing a "pilot shortage." In fact, there's a surplus of pilots that exceed current U.S. airline hiring needs, all while higher safety standards have been enacted as law and have reduced airline fatalities by 99.8%. Learn more: bit.ly/3xDefCw