The PGA Committee assists the Federation and its Member Associations in representing airline pilots in industrial matters. They develop and facilitate training in negotiation tactics, monitor industrial progress globally, develop policy related to the profession of the air line pilot, and coordinate Mutual Assistance to Member Associations as requested.
First Officer Arthur Haakonsen has been a pilot for SAS Scandinavian Airlines since 2016 and currently flies the A330. In his home association, Norsk Flygerforbund, F/O Haakonsen has been involved in industrial policy work since 2020, including as Deputy Director and later Director of the association’s Industrial Committee. In 2022 he became International Director, heading the association’s European and global engagement.
Captain Mark Segaloff has been a pilot for United since 2012, currently serving as a 737 Captain. Captain Segaloff started his union career when he was the ALPA Master Executive Council Chair at Colgan Air. Within ALPA, he has served as an Executive Vice President, National Pilot Assistance Vice Chair, and on the International Affairs Committee.