The Flight Deck - A Leading Edge Podcast: Episode 8 - AIP and an Interview with the Chair

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The Flight Deck - A Leading Edge Podcast: Episode 8 - AIP and an Interview with the Chair

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Jul 19, 2023

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MEC Chair Capt. Garth Thompson looks back through the process from his January election to the AIP reached last week. Visit www.UPA23.com for the latest information.

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Jul 19, 2023

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The Flight Deck - A Leading Edge Podcast: Episode 8 - AIP and an Interview with the Chair

The Flight Deck - A Leading Edge Podcast: Episode 8 - AIP and an Interview with the Chair

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Titles in the series (56)

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