Month: May 2025

The Passing of Retired Brother Donald Drury

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Brother Donald Ray Drury, who left this world on May 15th, 2025, at the age of 80. For over three decades, Don served with distinction in the aviation industry, dedicating his life to maintaining the safety and efficiency of air travel. As an Aviation…

The Passing of Brother Kelly Walker

It is with great sadness that we share the news of Brother Kelly Walker’s passing on May 16th, 2025. Kelly joined American Airlines as an Aviation Maintenance Technician in 1990 and served with distinction, rising through the ranks to become a respected Crew Chief in 2011. His commitment to safety, professionalism, and camaraderie inspired countless…

Local 514’s Digest for the week of May 16th, 2025

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President: This week, I attended meetings in Calgary with Gary Schaible, Rollie Reaves, several TWU reps, and other airline workers worldwide to discuss mental health issues amongst our work groups. In our current state, we have EAP counselors both Union and Company for our folks to reach out to. Still, it was clear to me…

Assessing FAA Reauthorization One Year Later

Major Safety Wins, But More Must Be Done Foreign aircraft repair facilities are now subject to drug and alcohol testing and flight dispatchers are no longer allowed to work remotely but there’s still plenty of work needed from the Federal Aviation Administration to fully implement last year’s FAA Reauthorization law.   Friday, May 16 marks…

TWU-IAM ASSOCIATION BULLETIN – PHX AND TUL ENGINE WORK UPDATE

TO: TWU-IAM Association Membership RE: PHX and TUL Engine Work Update On Wednesday, May 7th, 2025, American Airlines notified The Association of their intention to send some engine work being performed in PHX and TUL out to a vendor due to the tariffs being implemented by the current administration in Washington, DC. The Company assured…

The Passing of Retired Brother Steven Attebury

It is with a heavy heart that we share with you the passing of retired Brother Steven Attebury on April 30th, 2025. Steven had started working here at American Airlines in 1984 and retired from the position of Aviation Maintenance Technician in 2023. Please keep the Attebury family in your thoughts and prayers. Obituary for…

The Passing of Brother Scott Davis

With great sadness we share with you the passing of Brother Scott Alan Davis, a devoted husband, father, and friend, passed away on Monday, May 5, 2025, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, at the age of 65. Scott had started working with us here at American Airlines in 1979 as an Aviation Maintenance Technician, the took a…