President: Jay Potter, Don McCormick, Joe Brown, George Albano, and I have completed 95% of the Crew Chief interviews in 5 and 6, along with several Crew members. We will now move to Hangars 1,2 and 3 in the coming weeks. Simply put, I need to know what you all want me to try to…
President: As I continue to interview Crew Chiefs for the dodgeball grievance in Hangars 5 and 6 it is overwhelmingly clear to me that the management team in those hangars have zero regard for our contract. Management should not be telling Crew Chiefs who to move or moving them themselves. I have been in constant…
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…
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…
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…
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…
President: The company has informed the Association that some engine work being performed in Tulsa and other stations will be outsourced due to the tariffs being imposed by the Government. It is QEC-type work here in Tulsa and not heavy engine overhaul on the Trent 800 series engines used on the 777. The company…
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…
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…
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…