“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.”
It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Brother Edwin Horton, who left us on April 16th, 2026. Edwin was a dedicated and hardworking member of the American Airlines team, joining us in 2000 and serving with distinction as a Plant Maintenance Mechanic until his retirement in 2008. We…
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved retired Brother, Gary Frame, on April 10, 2026. Gary joined American Airlines in 1973 as a Facilities Maintenance Mechanic – Lock and Key, where he spent many years serving our team with dedication and expertise. After retiring in 2009, he will always…
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of retired Brother Bernie Bartlett on April 9th, 2026. Bernie dedicated 37 years of service to American Airlines, joining our team in 1985 and retiring in 2022 as an Aviation Maintenance Technician – Composites. We extend our deepest condolences to the Bartlett family during this difficult…
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our retired brother Darrell Lee Martin on February 15, 2026. Darrell dedicated nearly three decades of his life to American Airlines, starting as an Aviation Maintenance Technician in 1967 and rising through the ranks to become a respected Crew Chief – Aviation Maintenance Technician…
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Brother Clarence Pittman, who left us on March 31st, 2026. Clarence dedicated nearly four decades of his career to American Airlines, joining our team in 1988 as a Material Logistics Specialist. In 2006, he took on the additional role of Crew Chief, Material Logistics…
We are deeply saddened by the passing of our beloved brother and union member, James Hilligoss, on March?30?,?2026. Jim began his career with us at American Airlines in 1986 and served faithfully as an Aviation Maintenance Technician until his retirement in 2007. His dedication, professionalism, and camaraderie were a source of pride for all of…
We are saddened to share that our retried Brother Jerry Brewer passed away on March 20, 2026. Jerry began his career with American Airlines in 1968, dedicating 36 years of service before retiring in 2004 as a Fleet Service Clerk. His steady hand, unwavering work ethic, and warm presence were a source of pride for all of us at…
We are saddened to share the news of the passing of our fellow union brother, Herbert “Herb” R.?Buboltz, who left us on March?26,?2026. Herb began his career with American Airlines in 1973and devoted more than three decades to keeping our fleet safe and ready. He retired in 2005 as Tech Crew Chief in Maintenance Training, where he mentored countless members and…
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of James Park on March 11, 2026, a dedicated and long-serving member of our American Airlines team. James joined our company in 1986 as an Aviation Maintenance Technician and went on to serve in various roles, including a recent position in Bench Avionics in 2024.…
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of retired Brother Jack Underwood on March 11, 2026. A dedicated and loyal member of our TWU Local 514 family, Jack spent nearly four decades serving American Airlines, starting his career in 1958 as a Crew Chief, Aviation Maintenance Technician. He retired in 1996, but…