Vote!
Captain Bryan Lingle
for DFW Vice Chair
Nomination round voting
is open!
About Me
I am a 737 captain based in DFW and currently serve as Deputy Chair—PAC for the APA Government Affairs Committee. As DFW Vice Chair, I will bring a thoughtful, strategic perspective informed by years of federal-level policy work and a record of advocating for pilots on issues shaping the future of our careers. With your support, I will continue that advocacy representing DFW pilots at APA and in the flight office.
Hired at American Airlines in January 2020, I got an early lesson in just how unforgiving the airline industry can be. Living through the turbulence and uncertainty of COVID-19 as a new hire showed me how vital it is for pilots to have strong representation—both at the bargaining table and in Washington, D.C.
I joined APA’s Government Affairs Committee in July 2022 because I wanted to be part of that representation. Since then, I have worked directly with federal policymakers in both parties to advance aviation safety, security, and the long-term strength of the airline pilot profession. I have also directed hundreds of engagements with Members of Congress through APA’s $2.8 million political action committee.
After graduating from the United States Naval Academy, I served 13 years on active duty, completing three deployments before returning to train the next generation of naval aviators as a reservist in Kingsville, TX. My wife, Cari, and I have been married for 18 years and reside in Fort Worth, TX, where we are raising our two children.
My Priorities
I’m running because I believe I can bring a unique strategic perspective to the Board of Directors, and because my work representing pilots in Washington, D.C. has prepared me to represent pilots effectively as a domicile rep.
I also believe our brightest days are ahead of us as a pilot group—regardless of which letters are ultimately over our union’s door—as long as our union leadership stays focused on line pilots’ needs and concerns. While I am offering some of my priorities below, my ultimate priority as your DFW Vice Chair will always be representing YOU!
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Negotiate from a unified strategic plan grounded in pilot priorities, hard data, and clear, achievable objectives.
Maximize optionality and quality of life, giving pilots more control over both their schedule and their paycheck. Everyone—commuters, high-time flyers, professional reserves—should be able to build a schedule that suits their needs.
Ensure protections for the long-term future of the profession, including strong guardrails around automation, code shares, and joint ventures.
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Guarantee a pilot vote on the strongest possible merger terms —protecting our voice, our hardworking professional staff, our benefit programs, and the value APA has built over decades.
Maximize voter turnout for the ratification election through deployment of APA resources, just as would be done for a strike or contract vote.
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Strengthen APA governance by clarifying roles, improving accountability, and establishing a more coordinated structure across committees.
Reform the Article VII process, building better guardrails against its use as a political weapon and ensuring that an unelected appeal board cannot remove duly elected pilot representatives.
Invest in DFW domicile infrastructure so APA can better meet the needs of our union’s largest pilot group.
Endorsements
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“Bryan’s work on the Government Affairs Committee has been a tremendous asset to the pilots of APA, and he has my endorsement for a seat on the Board of Directors. He advocates for our pilots on Capitol Hill in with a professional demeanor and takes a measured and thoughtful approach to issues that he handles. These qualities make him perfectly suited to serve as a member of the Board, and his willingness to advocate for pilots make him a perfect fit to act as a domicile representative. He brings a working understanding of APA Policy and experience of serving on a National Committee that reports to the APA BOD, both of which will serve him well. Bryan has my vote for DFW Vice Chair!”
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“CA Bryan Lingle is exactly the leader we need in the room when the stakes are highest, combining the steady discipline of a seasoned aviator with a genuine commitment to his fellow pilots. Having navigated the industry’s most volatile era as a new hire, Bryan turned that experience into action, tirelessly advocating for our profession as a leader within the APA PAC. His work on Capitol Hill and his “strategy first” approach to Section 6 negotiations prove that he doesn’t just react to the industry—he actively shapes it. I fully endorse Bryan for DFW Vice Chair to ensure our representation remains data-driven, relentlessly proactive, and focused on our pilots' future. He has my vote!”
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“Bryan Lingle is a proven leader who consistently puts the needs of his fellow pilots first. After serving together for three years on the APA Government Affairs Committee, I can confidently say his integrity, experience, and unwavering commitment to doing what’s right make him the ideal choice for DFW Domicile Vice Chairman. With Bryan, we can trust that our voices will be heard and our interests represented with strength and transparency.”
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“Bryan Lingle brings unmatched experience, judgment, and dedication to the role of DFW Vice Chair. As Indoc classmates, our group still turns to Bryan for clear, informed insight into APA issues and federal affairs—because he consistently delivers. A 737 captain and seasoned policy advocate, he’s driven real results through his leadership on APA’s Government Affairs Committee and PAC. His firsthand experience navigating the uncertainty of COVID-19 as a new hire fuels his commitment to protecting our profession’s future. A Naval Academy graduate and veteran, Bryan embodies service, integrity, and strategic focus. He is exactly the leader DFW pilots can trust.”
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“I’ve known Bryan for over 20 years throughout college and our time in the Navy together, and I was ecstatic when I learned he was running for DFW Vice Chair. Bryan has already spent much of his life selflessly dedicated to the service of others, and he is the ideal choice to represent the DFW pilots on the Board of Directors. His unique background gives him the tools and resources to represent DFW pilots with unmatched leadership experience and perspective.”
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“Having been with American Airlines and APA for 33 years and doing National Committee work for over 20 of those years, I Am giving my endorsement to Captain Bryan Lingle for the position of DFW Vice Chair. Bryan’s level of knowledge, commitment, work ethic and compassion for his fellow pilot, the profession, and the industry are unsurpassed. I’ve been through thick and thin with Bryan and he will be there giving us the membership 100% plus every step of the way. He understands intimately how a governing and rule making body works and the members of APA will benefit greatly from his service. Please cast your vote for Captain Bryan Lingle for DFW Vice Chair.”
Contact Me!
Send me your questions and ideas—I want to hear from YOU!
Email: bryan@lingle4apa.com
Phone: listed on APA website—call or text anytime!