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Pilots on the Hill

August 1, 2025

As part of the Association’s 2025 Legislative Summit, almost 150 ALPA pilots participated in Hill Day on June 4, taking part in 177 meetings with their elected senators and representatives, as well as congressional staff members—encouraging lawmakers to support key elements of the Association’s pilot-partisan agenda.

ALPA Pilots Engage Members of Congress

From left, F/O Tom Cross (United), F/O Logan Brown (Delta), Rep. Hillary Scholten (D-MI-3), and Capt. Doug Willey (United) convene just outside Scholten’s office.
From left, F/O Josh Rufener (Alaska), Capt. Sean Wood (United), F/O Erika McAlister (Alaska), and Rep. Cliff Bentz (R-OR-2) address the critical issues on ALPA’s pilot-partisan agenda.
Rep. Gabe Amo (D-RI-1), left, and Capt. Steven Walsh (United) shake hands after having a productive meeting on Capitol Hill discussing topics that affect pilot careers and livelihoods.
From left, Capt. Andrew Hobin (Alaska), Rep. Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24), and Capt. David “Mike” Schneider (Alaska) pose for a photo.
From left, Capt. Tony Sandrolini (JetBlue), F/O Aaron Lancaster (United), Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA-4), F/O Jeremy Newton (United), and Capt. Bernie Ruddy (United) talk about issues important to ALPA members and the airline piloting profession.
Capt. Jason Ambrosi, ALPA’s president, right, meets with Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY) in his office in the Hart Senate building.
From left, Capt. Taylor Campbell (JetBlue), Capt. Wayne Scales (JetBlue), ALPA Government Affairs staff member Alayna Chichester, and Rep. Chris Pappas (D-NH-1) discuss the Association’s top legislative priorities.
From left, Capt. Tony Sandrolini (JetBlue), F/O Aaron Lancaster (United), Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA-4), F/O Jeremy Newton (United), and Capt. Bernie Ruddy (United) talk about issues important to ALPA members and the airline piloting profession.

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