APA President Captain Dave Bates, 57, has flown both domestically and internationally for American Airlines since 1984. During his career, he’s flown the Boeing 727, 737, 757/767, DC-10, MD-11 and is currently assigned to fly the Boeing 777 internationally.

 

Captain Bates, who is based in Miami, most recently served as chairman of the union’s strategic planning committee. He was also twice elected to the APA Board of Directors, serving as the Miami domicile vice chairman. In addition, he served as chairman of the APA communications committee.

 

Prior to his career at American Airlines, Captain Bates flew various aircraft for freight and regional air carriers. He also worked as flight operations coordinator at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s Ames Research Center in California, supporting test flights, shuttle research and various astrophysics and environmental programs.

 

APA Vice President Captain Anthony R. Chapman, 53, was hired by American Airlines in 1992, after flying for several regional airlines. He’s flown the Boeing 727, 737 and 757/767, as well as the MD-80. Captain Chapman is currently assigned to fly the Boeing 737 domestically.

 

At the Allied Pilots Association, Captain Chapman has done extensive strike preparedness committee work and has represented member pilots at grievances and hearings. Most recently, he served as deputy chairman of the union’s strategic planning committee.

 

Prior to his flying career, Captain Chapman served in the United States Army, where he was a military intelligence officer.

 

APA Secretary-Treasurer First Officer Scott Shankland, 49, was hired by American Airlines in 1992. During his career, he’s flown the Boeing 727 and 757/767, as well as the DC-10 and MD-80. First Officer Shankland, who is based in Dallas/Fort Worth, is currently assigned to fly the Boeing 777 internationally.

 

First Officer Shankland has served the Allied Pilots Association in a number of capacities, most recently as a member of the communications committee. He also served on the union’s negotiating, legislative affairs, safety and training committees.

 

Prior to his American Airlines career, First Officer Shankland spent eight years in the United States Air Force flying T-37s, T-38s and FB-111s.