January 19, 2012 - ALPA’s aviation security chairman, Capt. Fred Eissler (FDX), represented the Association’s security interests at the American Association of Airport Executives’ (AAAEs’) 26th annual Aviation Issues Conference January 9–12, 2012. Serving as a panelist during the conference’s aviation security session, Eissler articulated ALPA’s views on the Known Crewmember program, Threatened Airspace Management initiative, and other security matters of critical interest to ALPA pilots.

Working with Eissler were Capt. Mike Coffield (CAL) and Jim Andresakes of ALPA’s Engineering and Air Safety Department. The conference offered additional value in providing opportunities for networking with representatives of the federal government, airports, and airlines. ALPA was successful in stressing the need for and value in better communication with pilots-in-command during ongoing aviation security events and offered to provide pilot expertise during airport tabletop exercises.