Month: June 2025

The Passing of Brother Roberto DeBenedictis

With profound sadness, we announce Brother Roberto DeBenedictis’s passing on May 26, 2025. Brother DeBenedictis was a Material Logistics Specialist at American Airlines in 2011. Despite his untimely passing on May 26, 2025, his legacy will live on through the countless lives he touched during his time with us. We offer our deepest condolences to…

Local 514’s Digest for the week of June 6th, 2025

TWU Local 514

President: Brothers and Sisters, This week, I traveled to Headquarters for a Scope/Outsourcing meeting and to support our Local 514 MCT members at American Airlines Operations Center by delivering their AMT Day gifts. While there, I reached out to COO David Seymour for a coffee. When we met about a month ago, he asked me…

The Passing of Retired Brother Ollie Dean Bixler

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our retired union brother, Ollie Dean Bixler, who departed this life on April 7th, 2025. Dean dedicated nearly two decades of his career to American Airlines, joining the team in 1997 and serving with distinction until his retirement in 2015. During his time at…

The Passing of Retired Sister Jennifer Pauley

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our retired sister, Jennifer Pauley, on May 25th, 2025. Jennifer dedicated 17 years of her life to serving American Airlines, and her legacy will be deeply felt by all who knew her. Jennifer’s journey with American Airlines began in 1998 as a building cleaner,…

The Passing of Retired Brother Paul Chorbajian

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Retired Brother Paul Chorbajian, who departed this life on March 24, 2025, at the age of 69. Brother Chorbajian dedicated over three decades of his career to American Airlines, joining our team in 1979. Throughout his distinguished tenure, he demonstrated unwavering commitment and expertise,…

The Passing of Retired Brother Robert Guida

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of retired Brother Robert Guida on May 30th, 2025. Brother Guida dedicated his career to American Airlines, starting as an Overhaul Support Mechanic in 1995 and proudly serving the company for over 24 years. He worked as an Aviation Maintenance Technician, ensuring the safety and…