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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…

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

TWU Local 514

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…