Hawaiian Airlines Pilots Union Elects Leadership Team

HONOLULU, Hawaii—Earlier this week, the Hawaiian Airlines Master Executive Council (MEC) of the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) elected its officers for a two-year term starting May 6, 2026. Capt. Larry Payne was unanimously re-elected to his fourth consecutive term as MEC chair. Capt. John Crabbe was unanimously elected as vice chair, and Capt. Mathias Lundblad was unanimously re-elected for his second consecutive term as secretary-treasurer.

These officers will represent more than 1,200 Hawaiian pilots during a period of significant change, including the final stages of negotiating a Joint Collective Bargaining Agreement (JCBA) with Alaska Airlines management.

“It’s an honor to represent Hawaiian pilots during this critical period, and I’m grateful for the continued trust of our pilot group,” said Capt. Payne, HAL MEC chair. “As JCBA negotiations continue, we remain committed to working collaboratively with the Alaska pilots to secure a strong agreement that reflects the values and priorities of both pilot groups.”

Founded in 1931, ALPA is the largest airline pilot union in the world and represents more than 80,000 pilots at 42 U.S. and Canadian airlines. Visit ALPA.org or follow us on Twitter @ALPAPilots.

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