The Allied Pilots Association announced that New York-based Boeing 777 first officer Keith Wilson has been named president.
Wilson will serve as an interim president as there is less than one year left in Capt. David Bates' term. Bates resigned late yesterday afternoon at the request of the union's board of directors after the pilots voted down a tentative agreement with American Airlines.Here is the full message announcing Wilson's appointment."As announced earlier today, Captain Dave Bates resigned as APA President effective late yesterday. This afternoon the APA Board of Directors selected LGA-based 777 First Officer Keith Wilson to serve as interim APA President. With less than a year remaining in Captain Bates’ term, APA policy permits the Board to select an interim president."First Officer Wilson’s prior APA experience includes serving three terms as DCA Domicile Vice Chairman. He has also served as a member of the APA Negotiating Committee, Benefits Review and Appeals Board and Financial Audit Committee."APA President First Officer Wilson, APA Vice President Captain Tony Chapman, Secretary-Treasurer First Officer Scott Shankland and the APA Board of Directors will issue a joint message later today regarding next steps for the pilots we represent."Read more here: http://blogs.star-telegram.com/sky_talk/2012/08/new-york-based-777-first-officer-keith-wilson-named-new-apa-president.html?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter#storylink=cpyHave more to add? News tip? Tell us
