Delta Pilots Mutual Aid

Pilot Resource Team (PRT)

Our Pilot Resource Team

Drawing from their own journeys through the disability process, the PRT volunteers, who are Delta pilots, offer a unique perspective and a wealth of resources to guide fellow pilots through every step of their journey.

They provide empathetic guidance tailored to the specific needs of aviators. With firsthand knowledge of the aviation industry and the intricacies of the disability process, their goal is to enhance your support system and to lend a compassionate ear and practical assistance to ensure Delta pilots receive the support they deserve during this challenging time.

Alcohol / Substance Dependency / HIMS

C
B

Sergey Obabkov
sobabkov@dpma.org
832.692.9216
JFK-330-A

Gibson Howell
ghowell@dpma.org
916.730.0141
LAX-350-B

Steve Bruce
sbruce@dpma.org
843.412.6879
LGA-320-A


Cancer

C
B

Toni Wysong
awysong@dpma.org
404.395.1053
ATL-7ER-A


Cardiac

C
B

Andrew Oliphant
aoliphant@dpma.org
703.203.9754
ATL-717-A

Family Matters
Peer Pilot

C
B

Matt Zahniser
mzahniser@dpma.org
386.235.0120
SLC-320-A

Duke Pope
dpope@dpma.org
850.499.8557
LAX-764-B

Gibson Howell
ghowell@dpma.org
916.730.0141
LAX-350-B


Mental Health

C
B

Nathan Butcher
nbutcher@dpma.org
217.390.5693
ATL-717-A

Steve Bruce
sbruce@dpma.org
843.412.6879
LGA-320-A

Gibson Howell
ghowell@dpma.org
916.730.0141
LAX-350-B


Military

C
B

Michael Albert
malbert@dpma.org
770.855.8898
ATL-330-B

Travis Tidwell (MIL Medicine)
ttidwell@dpma.org
541.971.2270
DTW-320-B

Melissa Phillips
mphillips@dpma.org
865.441.4097
ATL-7ER-B


Neurological

C
B

Michael Albert
malbert@dpma.org
770.855.8898
ATL-330-B


New Hire Pilots

C
B

Steve Norton
snorton@dpma.org
470.263.2113
ATL-320-A


Obstructive Sleep Apnea

C
B

Andrew Oliphant
aoliphant@dpma.org
703.203.9754
ATL-717-A


OJI

C
B

Pat Lucke
plucke@dpma.org
660.864.7278
ATL-320-A


Orthopedic

C
B

Travis Tidwell
ttidwell@dpma.org
541.971.2270
DTW-320-B

Pat Lucke (Shoulder)
plucke@dpma.org
660.864.7278
ATL-320-A

Michael Albert
malbert@dpma.org
770.855.8898
ATL-330-B

Sergey Obabkov (Back)
sobabkov@dpma.org
832.692.9216
JFK-330-A

Matt Zahniser (Ankle)
mzahniser@dpma.org
386.235.0120
SLC-320-A

Pregnancy, Postpartum, Women's Health

C
B

Jaime Pearson
jpearson@dpma.org
303.378.4539
ATL-7ER-A

Melissa Phillips (Women’s Health)
mphillips@dpma.org
865.441.4097
ATL-7ER-B

Return to Work
(Process)

C
B

Jaime Pearson
jpearson@dpma.org
303.378.4539
ATL-7ER-A

Antonia Wysong
awysong@dpma.org
404.395.1053
ATL-7ER-A

Return to Work
(Training)

C
B

Scott Alrutz
salrutz@dpma.org
678.850.7747
ATL-7ER-A

Steve Norton
snorton@dpma.org
470.263.2113
ATL-320-A


Special Issuance

C
B

Andrew Oliphant
aoliphant@dpma.org
703.203.9754
ATL-717-A

State Disability
(California)

C
B

Grayson Grove
ggrove@dpma.org
619.804.6138
LAX-350-B

Gibson Howell
ghowell@dpma.org
916.730.0141
LAX-350-B

State Disability
(New York)

C
B

Jon Sheehan
jsheehan@dpma.org
404.992.9252
LGA-220-A

State Disability (Washington)

C
B

Grayson Grove
ggrove@dpma.org
619.804.6138
LAX-350-B

DPMA Organizational Chart

Testimonials

The videos below highlight the personal experiences of Delta pilots during different disability events, including the importance of the assistance provided by DPMA during their disabilities.