Month: December 2023
The Passing of Brother Marvin Alan Magnus
We are deeply saddened to share with you the passing of Brother Marvin Magnus on December 10th, 2023. Marvin had been with us here at American Airlines since 1991 working as an Aviation Maintenance Technician and at one point a Crew Chief. Please keep the Magnus family in your thoughts and prayers. Obituary for Marvin…
Local 514’s Digest for the week of December 15, 2023
President: I’ve had continued talks with Rollie Reaves and Gary Schaible to understand the system issues around Crew Chief known outages, vacation bid, DAT denial pickups, as well as upcoming negotiation plans. The board met with VP of Base Maintenance Greg Emerson on Thursday. He gave us a look back at 2023 challenges and a…
Operation Bikes for Kids
We wanted to thank our members who helped with raising money, donating bikes, assembling and delivering 126 bikes and $2800 for this Event. We delivered them December 12th, at 4:30 PM at the Owasso High School Football Field. Catch the interviews on Channel 2 news and 106.1 The Twister.
Local 514’s Digest for the week of December 8th, 2023
President: I continue to have conversations with TWU M&R Representative Rollie Reaves concerning Crew Chief known outage OT and crew bid selection. The Association reached a settlement on “Immediately out of Service” , read letter here. Marla Johnson, Tracy Hardin and I met with the new MD over AERO to discuss the challenges of the…
Unscheduled Aircraft Maintenance Grievances
Settlement November 28, 2023
The Retirement of Jana Hatfield
Jana has served as our Staff here at Local 514 for the past 23 years. We have enjoyed that time she had with us, the service to our membership, the elected officers, and the Union community. They all have benefited from the work she has done for them. We wish Jana the best in her…
US wants to require drug testing for foreign aviation-repair stations
Original story can be found HERE WASHINGTON, Dec 6 (Reuters) – The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said on Wednesday it wants to require aviation-repair stations in foreign countries to conduct drug and alcohol testing for employees performing safety-sensitive maintenance functions for U.S. airlines. The FAA said few countries require testing of aviation or maintenance personnel.…
The Passing of Brother Troy Anspaw
It is with heartfelt sadness that we share with you the passing of Troy Anspaw December 3, 2023. Visitation will be held Monday, December 11, 2023 from 5-7 PMFuneral service will be held Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at 12:30 PMInterment to follow at Floral Haven Memorial Gardens More information can be found Here
Salvation Army Drive
The drive has started now and will end on December 18th. We are looking for donations of socks, gloves, warm hats, scarves, and even blankets. We are working with the leadership at the base to have donation boxes placed at key points and will have one here at the hall. They can contact Tracy Hardin…