Below the Line - PSA MEC
Below the Line is the official podcast of the PSA Airline Pilots Master Executive Council, built to inform, connect, and empower PSA pilots. From safety and fatigue to contract negotiations and scheduling, we pull back the curtain on the committees working every day on your behalf. Real pilots. Real issues. Real answers. New episodes drop regularly, so subscribe and stay in the know.
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Aug 1, 2026
Jul 1, 2026
Jul 1, 2026
52 min
Every safety regulation and pilot protection you rely on didn't happen by accident. In this episode of Below the Line, the official podcast of the PSA Master Executive Council, host Josh Osborne sits down with Captain Ren Babcock, PSA's MEC Vice Chair, and Adam Melis from ALPA Government Affairs to go behind the scenes of ALPA's advocacy work in Washington. They break down the 2026 Legislative Summit, why ADS-B In technology is a top priority following the NTSB's investigation into Flight 5342, and how ALPA-PAC and everyday pilots are shaping the laws that affect your career. Whether you're new to advocacy or just want to understand what's happening behind the curtain, this episode shows you how your voice reaches Capitol Hill.
May 21, 2026
May 21, 2026
37 min
What does it actually take to keep PSA pilots safe? In this inaugural episode of Below the Line, the official podcast of the PSA Master Executive Council, we sit down with Captain Dan Stanchek, Chairman of the Central Air Safety Committee, to pull back the curtain on one of the most vital groups operating on behalf of PSA pilots.
Dan breaks down the committee's wide-ranging responsibilities, from overseeing ASAP, FOQA, and the Fatigue Risk Management Committee, to serving as a direct liaison between the pilot group and company leadership. He walks us through how each program works, why voluntary reporting matters, and what pilots should know about their protections when they speak up.
We also dig into the safety trends PSA is watching closely right now, including collision risks in congested and unmonitored airspace, unstable approach rates, and the challenges of managing fatigue during high-tempo summer operations. Captain Stanchek shares practical guidance on when to call in fatigued, how to file a meaningful safety report, and why tools like SkyPath could be a game-changer this season.
Whether you've filed an ASAP report before or you've never thought twice about it, this episode is a must-listen. Your fellow pilots are working every day to make sure the information you provide leads to real change.
Below the Line is produced by the PSA Master Executive Council.