Jay Potter, Week of August 28, 2026 – Transport Workers Union Local 514

Scope – Base Outsourcing Report, August 28, 2026

In-house Base Maintenance – Four (4) Stations

27 Aircraft
10 of these aircraft are check aircraft (MBV, CC, and C11 Checks).
- CTO – Charlotte, NC – 5 Aircraft, 1 Checks
  - A319 – 3 (1 – NO1 ACOUSTIC LNR RPR, 1 – BELFAIR/STARLINK, 1 – FLAP DMG)
  - A321 – 2 (1 – C11, 1 – GDAFR)
- DWH – Dallas, TX – 5 Aircraft, 0 Checks
  - A321 – 1 (1 – A/F VIBS)
  - A321XLR -1 (1 – B/C SUITE DR ACTIVATION)
  - B737NG – 1 (1 – VIASAT)
  - B777 – 1 (1 – RF STC/CABIN EVAL)
  - B787 – 1 (1 – FASTENERS MISSING AT CAC PANEL)
- PTO -Pittsburgh, PA – 2 Aircraft, 1 Check
  - A321 – 2 (1 – S1, 1 – R FLAP DMG)
- TLE – Tulsa, OK – 15 Aircraft, 8 Checks
  - A319 – 1 (1 – ULEC)
  - A320 – 1 (1 – BRDSTK-L1 WSHLD SMASHED)
  - B737MX – 2 (1 – MBV02, 1 – MBV03)
  - B737NG – 11 (1 – MBV03, 1 – MBV04, 1 – MBV06, 3 – MBV10, 1 – STO7, 1 – NLG NOISE, 1 – AFT LAV VENT CORRSN, 1 – FLSREP03, 1 – BIRDSTRIKE)

Outsourced Base Maintenance – Four (4) Stations

28 Aircraft.
24 of these aircraft are check/mod aircraft (MBV, CC, C11, S Checks, or Cabin Retrofit Mod)
- HKG_HAECO_Hong Kong – 1 Aircraft, 1 – Check
  - B777 – 1 (1 – MBV04)
- PAE_ATS – Aviation Technical Services, Paine Field, Everett, WA – 2 Aircraft, 2 – Mods
  - A319 – 2 (2 – OASIS)
- SLO_Aeroman, El Salvador – 16 Aircraft, 16 Checks
  - A319 – 5 (1 – OASIS, 4 – 2S/OASIS)
  - A320 -1 (1 – C11)
  - A321 – 8 (1 – 1S, 6 – 2S, 1 – 3S)
  - B777 – 2 (1 – MBV09, 1 – MBV10)
- VQQ_Flightstar, Jacksonville, FL – 9 Aircraft, 5 Checks
  - A321 – 4 (1 – EIS, 1 – 2S, 1 – TGC, 1 – CHRONIC PRZN AIR LKS)
  - B737MX – 2 (2 – MBV02)
  - B737NG – 3 (1 – MBV03, 1 – MBV05, 1 – ST07)

Livery aircraft do not count toward the outsourced man-hours (stations include AMA, GUS, and ROW).
If you have questions regarding Contractual Scope Language, you can reach me at (918) 845-8059 or jpotter@twumail.org. I would be happy to answer any questions you may have.

Tulsa Aviation Maintenance Group (AMG) Headcount

August 28, 2026		January 23, 2020		VAR
TCC	72	TCC	79	TCC	-7
CC AMT	278	CC AMT	245	CC AMT	33
AMT	2349	AMT	2681	AMT	-332
OSM	455	OSM	425	OSM	30
INSP	254	INSP	263	INSP	-9
CC CL	15	CC CL	16	CC CL	-1
CL	114	CL	130	CL	-16
TOTAL	3537	TOTAL	3839	TOTAL	-302

Tulsa Planner Headcount

Mx Planner: 81
Sr. Mx Planner: 16
Material Planner: 3
Sr.Mat Planner: 2
Sr. Tech Doc Specialist: 1

Hiring

For available vacancies in Tech Ops, check jobs.aa.com.

Tulsa TWU Retirements / New Hires

Retirements: 2026 YTD – 125
Resigned: 2026 YTD – 4
New Hires: 2026 YTD – 120

Weekly Activity

Track scope daily
Track headcount
Helping members with Retirement
Representing members with grievances
Attended Department of Labor – OLMS (Office of Labor-Management) training this week
Be sure to put in negotiation suggestions, don’t just put them in WhatsApp, put them in on the Association website – www.techopsassociation.org Your voice matters!

Retirement

Medicare Part B Pricing

Medicare Part B price can depend on your wages from two years prior. If your modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) from two years ago goes over specific set limits, you must pay an extra fee called the Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount (IRMAA) on top of the standard premium.
How the Income Rule Works

Two-Year Lookback: The Social Security Administration checks the tax return you filed from two years ago (for example, 2024 tax data is used to calculate extra costs for 2026 premiums, this is a rolling two year lookback)
Income Thresholds: If you file as a single person and your income from two years back was above $109,000, or above $218,000 for joint filers, you will pay a higher monthly Part B price.
Standard Rate: If your income from two years ago fell at or below those limits, you pay only the standard base Part B premium.
Life-Changing Events: If your income dropped significantly due to a major event like retiring or reducing work hours, you can ask the Social Security Administration to use your current lower income instead.

The presentation from the Retirement Seminar is available on the TWU Local 514 website, link here:

https://twu514.org/benefits-forms/#Retirement

If you are considering retirement, please review these essential steps to ensure a smooth transition:

Submit Formal Notice: Notify the company in writing at least 45 days prior to your last day of work. Include your final employment date and specify that you want your pension to commence the following day.
Manage Your 401(k): Note that your 401(k) access will be locked for 30 days immediately following your retirement (though you may still move funds).
Medicare Preparation: You will need Form L564 from American Airlines to avoid penalties when applying for Medicare Part B.
Pension Planning: If you have a frozen pension, please consult with a Financial Advisor to help you select the right option. You can commence your pension online via the NetBenefits app or by calling Fidelity directly.
Update Your Information: Ensure your contact details (email, phone, address, emergency contact) are updated before your departure.
Access & IDs: Remember that your Jetnet access ends at midnight on your last day of employment. Be sure to order your retirement ID through Jetnet while you still have access; you will need to upload a photo for this.
Benefits & Local 514:
- Your American Airlines benefits will also turn off at midnight on your last day.
- Please notify Local 514 of your intent to retire. Members in good standing are eligible for a retirement package, which includes a Bible, a TWU watch, and a Lifetime TWU Retiree Membership.

Important: You have the right to change your mind at any point before your actual last day of employment.

Need Assistance?

We occasionally hear from members who have neglected to commence their pensions, so please reach out if you have questions. You can contact any of us on the Retirement Committee:

Jay Potter: (918) 845-8059
George Albano: (918) 378-1947
Jason Best: (918) 859-4802