CommuteAir

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CommuteAir operates more than 1,600 weekly flights, providing connections for United Airlines’s global network.

2008

The pilots of CommuteAir proudly joined the ranks of ALPA in 2008.

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CommuteAir employs a team of 427 professional pilots.

Westlake

CommuteAir is headquartered in Westlake, Ohio.

A CommuteAir ERJ 145 at George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Photo: F/O Natalie Dietrick (CommuteAir)
The CommuteAir Master Executive Council (MEC) and various committee members at ALPA’s headquarters, in McLean, Va., from left, Capt. Liam Corcoran, MEC chair; Capt. Billy Mayer, MEC vice chair; Capt. Ivan Harris, MEC secretary-treasurer and Negotiating Committee chair; F/O Gretchen Ramos, Professional Development and Membership Committees member; Capt. Blake Golden, Contract Compliance Committee chair; Capt. Scott Burgess, Training Committee chair; Capt. Zach Hagely, Grievance and Aviation Safety Action Program Committees chair; and Capt. Garrett Ederer, Jumpseat and Professional Development Committees chair.

CommuteAir at a Glance

Building a Stronger MEC Framework for 2026 and Beyond

The CommuteAir Master Executive Council (MEC) spent 2025 enhancing and implementing a letter of agreement (LOA) that was signed in November 2024 to extend the pilot group’s contract through December 31, 2028.

“We’ve been focusing on reinforcing the foundation that supports our pilots,” said Capt. Liam Corcoran, CommuteAir ALPA MEC chair. “This priority has shaped every initiative we’ve pursued—from broadening our committee structure to strengthening our engagement with the company on matters related to our collective bargaining agreement.”

Throughout 2025, the MEC committed to building an organizational framework that truly serves the needs of the pilot group. This included strengthening existing committees and establishing new ones—including the Contract Compliance Committee and the Pilot-to-Pilot Committee. Each committee includes dedicated pilot volunteers who provide timely, specialized support across the operation.

The MEC continues to engage with CommuteAir management with purpose and persistence, advocating for every pilot on the property.

Our agreement shows CommuteAir is taking proactive steps to attract and retain the highly skilled pilots necessary for continued operational success.

CommuteAir MEC

CommuteAir Pilots: Connect with Your MEC

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