Committees – Horizon Air

Welcome to the Horizon Air AFA Committees page

Here you can learn more about how each committee contributes to the success of the Flight Attendants at Horizon Air.

What do Committee members do?

Members of our Committees serve in three primary roles:

An EXPERT
Serve as the subject matter expert in the committees primary area of focus.

A RESOURCE
Act as a resource within their area of expertise and work to actively educate and empower members.

A VOICE
Work as a liaison between Members and the Local Executive Council, Master Executive Council, and management involving matters related to the Committee.

Committees Tabs

Select one of the Committee tabs below to learn more about that committee, view it’s page, and view it’s contacts.

Air Safety Health Security
Benefits and Leaves
Communications
Employee Assistance Program
Food and Beverage
Grievance
Hotels
Jumpseat Reciprosity
Legislation
Negotiations
Reserve
Scheduling
Uniforms

Safety – Your AFA Horizon Safety Health & Security Committee works with management on matters pertaining to cabin and Flight Attendant safety, health and security issues.
ASAP – The goal of the Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) is to enhance aviation safety through the prevention of accidents and incidents.

ASHS Page

ASHS Committee Contacts

Bryan Grosvold

MEC Chair

bryangrosvold@afahorizon.org

Jennifer Levcun

LEC 16 Safety and Fatigue Chair

jenniferlevcun@afahorizon.org

OPEN

LEC 17 Air Quality Chair
mailto:OPEN

Pam Powell

LEC 16 REP

pampowellafa@gmail.com

The Benefits Committee works to provide education and assistance to flight attendants in all matters involving benefits – including insurance, maternity, workers compensation, and leave of absence programs. Additionally, assistance is available for the resolution of access related issues or payment of benefits.

Benefits Page

Benefits and Leaves Committee Contacts

Lisa Davis -Warren

MEC Chair

lisadaviswarren@afahorizon.org

Jennifer Fillion-Turnbow

Council 16 REP

jenniferturnbowafa@gmail.com

This Committee is responsible for establishing and maintaining an effective information sharing process between QXAFA leadership and members, including use of the afahorizon.org website, email “blasts”, and social media outlets.

Communication Page

Communications Committee Contacts

OPEN

MEC Chair

The Association of Flight Attendants Employee Assistance Program (AFA EAP) is a confidential resource available to the members, their families and their partners to assist with personal, as well a work-related concerns.

EAP Page

EAP Committee Contacts

Lynnette Clark

MEC Chair

lynnetteclark@afahorizon.org

Stephani Ursino

Council 16 Chair

stephaniursinoafa@gmail.com

Naomi O brien-Hegger

Council 16 REP

naomiobrienheggerafa@gmail.com

Anne Strand

Council 16 REP

annestrandafa@gmail.com

Tracy Lasater

Council 17 Chair

tracylasaterafa@gmail.com

Carrie Dennis

Council 17 REP

carriedennisafa@gmail.com

Amy Mertens

Council 17 REP

amymertensafa@gmail.com

Peter Oxentenko

Council 17 REP

peteroxentenko@afahorizon.org

The Food & Beverage Committee works with management on changes in service, procedures to be followed, and other matters pertaining to inflight service, catering and galley & service cart configuration.

FAB Page

FAB Committee Contacts

Heather Coleman

MEC Chair

heathercoleman@afahorizon.org

Anne Strand

Council 16 REP

annestrandafa@gmail.com

Jolie Miller

Council 16 REP

j oliemillerafa@gmail.com

Terry Ballestrazze

Council 17 REP

terryballestrazzerafa@gmail.com

Shawna Cox

Council 17 REP

shawnacox@afahorizon.org

The Grievance Committee represents Flight Attendants in discipline and contract disputes. Flight Attendants are encouraged to contact a Grievance Representative if they encounter a work related issue that they are not able to resolve with an Inflight Supervisor or with questions related to the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Grievance Page

Grievance Committee Contacts

Kirk Hansen

MEC Co-Chair

kirkhansen@afahorizon.org

Marcella Oswald

MEC Co-Chair

marcellaoswald@afahorizon.org

Jennifer Levcun

LEC 16 REP

jenniferlevcun@afahorizon.org

The Hotel and Transportation Committee works with management to investigate Flight Attendants’ concerns related to hotel facilities and transportation and periodically checks for any change in quality of accommodations and services.

Hotels Page

Hotel Committee Contacts

Jane Casey

MEC Chair & Local 16 REP

janecasey@afahorizon.org

Judy Harrison-Gould

Local 17 REP

judyharrisongouldafa@gmail.com

Click on the button below to view the Horizon Air AFA Jumpseat Agreements page. On this page you will find the airlines, listing instructions, agreements, and where to list. These agreements were negotiated by our skilled AFA Reciprocity Committee. You deserve these benefits. Enjoy!

Jumpseat Page

Jumpseat Committee Contact

Seth Brookens

MEC Chair

sethbrookens@afahorizon.org

The AFA Legislative Affairs Committee lobbies member of Congress, provides lobbying training to AFA members and organized grassroots member activism around issues that matter most to Flight Attendants.

Legislative Page

Legislative Affairs Committee Contacts

Jennifer Currier

MEC Chair

jennifercurrierafa@gmail.com

Nina Litven

LEC 16 REP

ninalitvenafa@gmail.com

Lisa Davis-Warren

LEC 17 REP

lisadaviswarren@afahorizon.org

Joann Bayless

LEC 17 REP

joannbaylessafa@gmail.com

The Reserve Committee works to ensure contractual procedures are followed by monitoring all issues specific to Flight Attendants on reserve status. The committee assists with Contract interpretation and facilitates interaction between reserve crew members and Crew Scheduling while also educating members on the reserve system. For more information and resources. Also, The Negotiations Committee directly fights for the rights of all Horizon Flight Attendants by negotiating our contract (CBA), Side-letters, and Memorandums of Understanding.

Negotiations Page

Negotiations Committee Contacts

Lisa Davis-Warren

MEC Chair

lisadaviswarren@afahorizon.org

Joelle Jaeger

LEC 16 REP

joellejaeger@afahorizon.org

Tanya Phillips

LEC 17 REP

tanyaphillips@afahorizon.org

Reserve Page

Reserve Committee Contacts

Open

Acting MEC Chair

Open

Melody Ybarra

LEC 16 REP

melodyybarraafa@gmail.com
253.797.1154

Diana Wanner

LEC 17 REP

dianawannerafa@gmail.com
541.826.9631

Nik Hoback

LEC 17 REP

nikolashobackafa@gmail.com
407.758.2343

Molly McCloskey

LEC 17 REP

mollymccloskey@yahoo.com
510.862.2116

The Scheduling Committee meets each quarter to provide input to management concerning trips and schedules. Although individual trips are now being produced by the IBT (pilot’s union), it is the responsibility of the Scheduling Committee to establish the bid line. In determining bid lines, the Scheduling Committee attempts to keep lines consistent especially regarding days off, morning and afternoon trips, 2, 3, or 4 days trips, and many other factors. However, they must take into account Trip credit values, scheduling and marketing changes, aircraft maintenance schedules, and holiday reductions when building lines.

Scheduling Page

Scheduling Committee Contacts

Peter Oxentenko

Acting Crew Planning Liason

peteroxentenko@afahorizon.org

Jennifer Turnbow

LEC 16 Crew Planning REP

jenniferturnbowafa@gmail.com

Kenny Kantu

LEC 16 Crew Planning REP

kennycantuafa@gmail.com

Nicole Lajuett

LEC 16 Crew Planning REP

nicolelajuettafa@gmail.com

Lexie Massey

Joint PBS Committee Member

lexiemasseyafa@gmail.com

Claire Michaels

Joint PBS Committee Member

clairemichaelsafa@gmail.com

Open

Alternate Joint PBS Committee Member

@afahorizon.org

The Uniform Committee has established a relationship with management to assist in the development of a professional yet comfortable uniform. It is the committee’s goal to provide feedback from the membership to management while educating our members in maintaining a professional uniform look. The committee is more than happy to clarify or suggest possible optional pieces to management as well.

Uniforms Page

Uniform Committee Contact

Shawna Cox

MEC Chair

shawnacox@afahorizon.org

Jan Crawford

LEC 16 REP

jancrawfordafa@gmail.com

Bryan Grosvold

LEC 16 REP

bryangrosvold@afahorizon.org

Cliff King

LEC 17 REP

cliffkingafa@gmail.com

Want to Join a Committee?

Awesome! We would love to have you! Select any of the Committee tabs above and contact any of the Chairs or REPs within that committee.

News From All Committees

EAP, Latest News

FADAP E Message May 2020

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Scheduling Committee Update

Scheduling Committee Update May 7, 2020 by the Acting crew planning liaison June Bid 334 – Scheduling Notes Hopefully, this finds you all as well as can be in these unprecedented times. AFA is again co-pairing with the Pilot’s union (IBT) for June. The solutions for June focused on trying to get a better mix…

Food Beverage

May Food & Beverage Meeting Notes

May Packing Feedback, going ok, not a lot of reports. Please report if missing items. Reporting will help us develop what we can get and do in the future. Along with tracking trends, missing items. Coffee use on Q400, request for 2 pots, rather than Mapco, order in SEA/PDX. Possible on starflights, I did not…

MEC

AFA Update Regarding Pilot Paid Company Leave

View in a web browser AFA Update MAY 2, 2020 BY LISA DAVIS-WARREN – MASTER EXECUTIVE COUNCIL PRESIDENT We wanted to write to you this evening with the hope it is in advance of your hearing about the upcoming leave option available to the pilots for the month of June. We were just advised the Company…

Benefits Leaves

AFA Benefits Committee Update

AFA Benefits Committee Update Legal disclaimer Because of the complex interaction between the administration of the various state unemployment insurance (UI) programs; the components of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act; and the Company’s response to claims, AFA Horizon leadership can neither provide definitive advice for filing UI claims nor assurance of receiving a…

Scheduling Communication – Timelines for JUNE bid month

Fellow Horizon Flight Attendants, As you know, our industry is continuing to be severely affected by COVID-19. Due to later than normal schedule planning the MEC has agreed to extend the temporary bidding timeline again in May, for the JUN20 bid month. Bidding Opening will be delayed until May 8. The temporary bid timeline is…