“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.”
RIP Brother Keith Poage (January 8th, 2026) Our union family is saddened to announce the passing of our beloved retired brother, Keith Poage. Keith spent over 27 years serving American Airlines, dedicating himself to his work as a Mechanic Overhaul, Machinist. Keith began his career with American Airlines in 1991 and went on to retire…
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our retired brother, Billie Raymond Stout, who departed this life on December 11, 2025, at the age of 83. Brother Stout dedicated his career to American Airlines, joining our team in 1967 and serving with distinction for over 37 years. At the time of…
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our dear Brother, Kenneth McCreedy, who left us on January 2, 2026 at the age of 87. Kenneth began his journey with the airline in 1966 and served faithfully for 31 years. He retired in 1997 as a Mechanic Overhaul, Bench Avionics, where his skill, dedication, and teamwork were an inspiration to all who…
We are saddened to share that our brother and colleague, Stephen Gifford, passed away on January 4, 2026. About Stephen Stephen’s commitment to safety, teamwork, and his steadfast professionalism made him a valued member of our union family and a friend to many of us. Thank you, Stephen, for your years of service, your gentle humor, and…
Our hearts are heavy with sadness as we announce the passing of Charles Hatley, on December 29th, 2025. Charles started his journey with American Airlines in 1996 as a Building Cleaner, and over the years, he worked his way up to become an Aviation Maintenance Technician. He held various positions within the company, including Aircraft…
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved brother, John Mahan, who left us on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at the age of 81. John served as an Aviation Maintenance Technician Inspector at American Airlines from 1967 until his retirement in 2006. His dedication to his work and his passion…
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our brother, Jason Elliot Grim on November 16th 2025, who served as an Aviation Maintenance Technician at American Airlines starting in 2019. Jason’s courageous battle against cancer has come to an end, and he was laid to rest on November 25th at Fort Gibson,…
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved colleague, Melinda Maeurer-McGee, who left us on November 28th, 2025. Melinda joined American Airlines in 2007 as an aircraft cleaner and quickly made a name for herself as a dedicated and hardworking individual. Over the years, she continued to grow professionally, earning…
It is with great regret that we announce the passing of our retired brother, Joseph Michael DiCiolla, who passed away on October 23, 2025. Brother DiCiolla dedicated 47 years of his life to American Airlines, starting his career in 1972 and retiring in 2019 as a Maintenance Control Technician. During his nearly five decades of…
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our brother, Jeffrey Dean Lowman. Jeffrey, a dedicated and hardworking member of our union family, passed away on October 17, 2025, at the age of 60. He worked tirelessly as an Overhaul Support Mechanic at American Airlines in 1995, and later became an Aviation…