March 20, 2012 - Security and Jumpseat chairmen/coordinators representing 23 ALPA MECs met in Herndon, Va., March 13–14, during the first plenary session of the Association’s reorganized security structure. ALPA first vice president and National Safety coordinator Capt. Sean Cassidy (ALA) opened the meeting, providing a general overview of the current state of the ALPA Board of Directors’ safety and security priorities. ALPA’s Aviation Security chair, Capt. Fred Eissler, (FDX) chaired the plenary sessions.