Al Ball

The Passing of Brother Joe Meyer

We are deeply saddened to share with you the passing of Brother Joe Meyer on August 3rd, 2022. Joe had been with us here at American Airlines in Tulsa since 1985 and had worked as an Inspector and Crew Chief Aviation Maintenance Technician in his years of service. Please keep the Meyer family in your…

The Passing of Retired Brother William Wetzel

Services, Thursday August 11, 2022. 11 AM  St. James United Methodist Church, 5050 East 111th St. Tulsa, OK 74137 Original Post: February 16, 2022 We are saddened to share with you the passing of Retired Brother Willie Wetzel. Willie had retired back in 2007 and had been working here in Tulsa as an Inspector. He…

The Passing of Retired Brother Warren Douglas Smith

We are deeply saddened to share with you the passing of retired Brother Warren Douglas Smith on July 25th 2022. Please keep the Smith family in your thoughts and prayers   Services have been scheduled for 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, August 2, 2022 in The Bridge, 7731 E. 119th Dr., Bixby, OK officiated by Dr. John…

The Passing of Retired Brother Marion Dale Williams

We share the passing of retired brother Dale Williams on July 27, 2022, with a sad heart. Dale had been with us here at American Airlines starting as a Aircraft Cleaner in 1995 and retiring from the position of Overhaul Support Mechanic in 2013. Please keep the Williams family in your thoughts and prayers. A…

Lobby Day H.R. 7321

Current FAA rules allow foreign maintenance facilities to bypass key safety standards. We’re on Capitol Hill today lobbying for the Global Aircraft and Maintenance Safety Act which will close those loopholes and make our skies safer. Newly elected Vice President Marla Johnson and Local 514 member Lisa Prince are TUL-based AMTs. They visited with Luke…

Burn Camp 2022 – August 3rd-7th

We will be accepting donations at the base. Please give as this event is very worthwhile. The following people will be taking donations: Robert Short, CAM Building Teresa McMillen: Turbine Building Herman Kohlmeyer: Hangars 1 & 2 Trenton Blackwood: Hangars 5 & 6 We will be taking collections until the 3rd of August. Kendal Anderson…

The Passing of Retired Brother Richard Gene Lynch

We are saddened to share with you the passing of retired Brother Gene Lynch on July 19th, 2022. Gene had been with us here at American Airlines starting back in1970, and had retired in 1998 from Inspection. Please keep the Lynch family in your thoughts and prayers.   Richard Gene Lynch Oct 5, 1930 –…