President Ambrosi Shares His Furlough Experience

About this episode

Capt. Jason Ambrosi and F/O Quincy Flemming share their personal furlough experiences and discuss support for pilots facing career uncertainty.

Nearly two decades after a significant number of ALPA pilots were furloughed, many ALPA members still remember what it feels like. ALPA’s Furloughed Pilot Support Program (FPSP) is built on the first-hand experience of members, like ALPA president Capt. Jason Ambrosi and FPSP volunteer F/O Quincy Flemming. Listen now to hear their furlough stories and suggestions for pilots facing career uncertainty today. They also discuss the Association’s stronger approach to supporting all pilots on furlough, including available resources.

People in this episode

Guests: Capt. Jason Ambrosi, F/O Quincy Flemming

Topics covered

• furlough experience
• pilot support
• career uncertainty
• ALPA resources
• personal stories

Keywords

• furlough
• ALPA
• pilot support
• career uncertainty
• personal stories
• resources

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ALPA, ALPA’s Furloughed Pilot Support Program

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