Hosted by ALPA's Economic & Financial Analysis Department, this workshop provides a collaborative opportunity for Scheduling Committee members and scheduling experts from across ALPA/Union pilot groups.

Discussions will include: 

• Scheduling Committee involvement at their NOC/OCC/SOC and oversight of crew desk/services departments;

• Reserves order of assignments, long call, short call, RAPs;

• Trip cancellations/reassignments; 

• Scheduling modification by pilots including drops, swaps, pickup, and pilot-to-pilot trip trades;

• Current and best practices;

• Technical/software applications; and 

• Contract language support (including fatigue issues).

This is a union-only function for Scheduling Committee members only with no company or vendor participation. 

ALPA Day of Operation / Crew Desk Scheduling Workshop
UAL MEC Office
9550 W. Higgins Rd.
Rosemont, IL 60018

September 30 - October 1, 2026
Start at 9:00 a.m. CT on September 30 
Conclude by 2:30 p.m. CT on October 1.
Full daily below. 

This is a Union-only event and may require approval from MEC/Union Officers.

Daily Schedule

September 30

• 8:30 AM: Morning shuttle service
• 9:00 AM: Workshop begins
• Lunch and Snacks served
• 4:30 PM: Workshop concludes for day
• 4:35 PM: Evening shuttle service
• Dinner hosted by UAL MEC SSC

October 1

• 8:30 AM: Morning shuttle service
• 9:00 AM: Workshop begins
• Lunch and Snacks served
• 2:30 PM: Workshop concludes
  • Inquire at front desk for shuttle service to airport

Training Questions? Contact:

Adam Brendle - Scheduling & Work Rules Analyst | Adam.Brendle@alpa.org
Jeff Nooger - Sr. Scheduling & Work Rule Analyst | Jeff.Nooger@alpa.org

Hotel Questions? Contact:

Liv Gomes - UAL MEC Committee Administrative Assistant | Olivia.Gomes@alpa.org