Category: Safety

Remain Vigilant During the Shutdown!

Dear Sisters and Brothers , As the federal government shutdown drags on, the safety and security risks associated with air travel increase every day. We are beyond the normal safety thresholds and it is becoming increasingly dangerous to fly. The American flying public is imperiled. The chaos of this shutdown has severely eroded the layers…

WOODWARD’S SHOE TRUCK VISIT

Woodward’s, Shoe Truck will be located on the East Side of the TEO building by the turnstiles on February 7th from 6:00AM to 8:30AM. If you have any questions, Please call Alan Woodward, (580) 450-6574

ASAP Concerns

We wanted to update you on the status of the Tech Ops ASAP during the government shutdown in order to alleviate any concerns you might have.  If you have submitted an ASAP report in the last few weeks and you haven’t received a response from the Tech Ops ASAP Event Review Committee (ERC), do not…

DeFazio and Larsen Slam FAA for Deficient Oversight of Foreign Aircraft Repair Stations

SOURCE DeFazio and Larsen Slam FAA for Deficient Oversight of Foreign Aircraft Repair Stations FAA has ‘flagrantly disregarded’ Congressional mandates to require that foreign repair station workers be screened for drugs and alcohol Washington, D.C. – Today, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) and Ranking Member of the…

Legislative Update

Update on FAA Reauthorization As you know, every several years Congress must renew the FAA and aviation programs. Congress has been unable to enact a reauthorization measure since the previous law expired in October 2015. Since then, Congress has passed a series of extensions to keep the FAA and aviation programs running. The current extension…

Transport Workers Union Local 514 Safety Contacts, February, 2018

Get a Printable Copy HERE: Safety Committee BASE SAFETY COMMITTEE IN CASE OF EMERGENCY —— CALL 911 FROM BASE PHONE If you have any Safety or Environmental concerns, please contact one of the following individuals: AREA TWU Representative Management Representative TULSA John Carlisle, Co-Chairman cell 918–282–5361 or 292–1388 Len Bradley, Tech Ops Safety Manager 292–1565…

TWU 514 Safety Coordinator Positions Filled!

Back in January 10, 2017 we posted that we needed to fill two vacancies for the Safety Coordinator Positions. HERE That process is now final. Congratulations are in order for the following Brothers that applied and interviewed and were awarded the Full Time TWU Safety Position. Mike Flippin Hangars 1 and 2 And Ronnie McElroy…

Wanted! TWU 514 Safety Coordinator

Wanted! TWU 514 Safety is looking for someone – who has a passion for safety with the desire to help others- to apply for a fulltime TWU Safety Coordinator position. Duties will include but not limited to accident reviews, safety walks to identify hazards and help provide solutions, liaison between TWU and management, giving safety…

This Week in Brief

NAI The US Department of Transportation is putting on hold its application for a Foreign Air Carrier Permit (FACP). In a statement, the DOT said it would require additional time to study the various points of order brought up by several labor unions that had opposed the carrier’s application including: the Air Line Pilots Association…