Month: April 2017

Bogus Tulsa closing letter

Saturday April 29th I received a text message from Shop Steward Norman Vaughn questioning a letter he got his hands on.  The letter from AA chief test pilot mentioned that the Tulsa base would close in the future.  As we all should do Norman knew it needed verified. I called AA’s Senior Vice President –…

Letter from AA Test Pilot about Base Closure, False

All members, There is a letter circulating the base from AA chief test pilot Young. It is a doctored letter about Tulsa closing. I have contacted David Seymour and the company is going to put out a Tulsa base communication explaining what happened along with the original letter. They tell me it will take a…

Medal of Honor Day Ceremony

The Medal of Honor celebration has been moved to the VFW Saturday. VFW Post 577, 1109 E 6th St, Tulsa, OK 74120 All activities at Veterans Park have been canceled due to the weather.  There is a free breakfast at Floral Haven for ALL Veterans Saturday. Saturday, April 29, 2017 Presented by the Marine Corps League, Albert…

Association Statement on: American Announces Mid-Term Pay Increases for Pilots and Flight Attendants

American Airlines yesterday announced mid-contract pay increases for its pilot and flight attendant groups. The Company states its reasoning is that those two groups have fallen significantly behind their industry peers with long durations before their collective bargaining agreements are open for negotiations. The TWU-IAM Association negotiated industry leading pay increases last fall for the…

Labor, Technology Issues Could Hamper MRO Prosperity

SOURCE: MRO Network MAINTENANCE, REPAIR & OVERHAUL New Oliver Wyman 2017 Survey and annual Fleet and MRO Forecasts shed light on maintenance industry concerns and intentions. James Pozzi | Apr 26, 2017 Skills shortages and outdated technologies are among the primary concerns for the commercial aviation aftermarket during an era of fleet expansion and modernization,…

Tulsa Family Carnival

The 2017 American Airlines Tulsa Family Carnival will take place Saturday, May 20 from 10 am – 4 pm at the Tulsa Maintenance Base. Tulsa Maintenance Base Parking Lot (north of Main Guard Gate). You and your family can expect the same great things that have made this a Tulsa tradition for many years. Carnival rides and…

JCBA Negotiations Update, April 21, 2017

  Executive Session Negotiations Continue American negotiations continued this week in Washington, DC. By mutual agreement, the Chairperson of the National Mediation Board (NMB), Linda Puchala, joined our negotiations. The purpose of entering Executive level negotiations is to bring the talks to a successful conclusion and to the degree the NMB can assist in that…