President: I attended the monthly safety meeting with the base’s Managing Directors (MDs) and several Directors in attendance. What I took away from that meeting is a great concern for tail dock safety. Years ago(1987), I witnessed my good friend Donald Marcotte fall 33 feet from a tail dock in 5f while working on a…
President: This week, I traveled to Dallas to meet with the Association’s local leaders to review what grievances would be presented at AA HDQ in the GRB(grievance review board). That meeting was Monday and then we met with the Company on Tuesday and Wednesday to discuss those grievances. I did get a chance late Monday…
It is with great sadness that we share with you the passing of Brother William Daniel House on February 23rd, 2025. Dan started working with us at American Airlines in 1987 as an Aviation Maintenance Technician and served as a Crew Chief AMT from 2002 to 2009. Please keep the House family in your thoughts…
It is with great sorrow that we share with you the passing of retired Brother Kirk Buckels on February 8th, 2025. Kirk Started working with us here at American Airlines in 1988 and retired in 2021 from Aviation Maintenance Technician – Base, Composites position. Please keep the Buckels family in your thoughts and prayers. Kirk…
During the latest round of Negotiations, we tried to resolve several open items for the MTS (Maintenance Training Specialist). Although we were not able to close them out at that time the Association and the company continued to meet to discuss them. Several individual grievances have been filed regarding how MTS are scheduled when a…
President: During the latest round of Negotiations there were several open items we tried to resolve for the MTS (Maintenance Training Specialist). Although we were not able to close them out at that time the Association and the company continued to meet to discuss them. This week they were able to reach a resolution on…
President: All, This week, I sat down with a few officers and had a live video discussion. We talked about a limited number of topics. I would like to do this more often in the future if you think there’s a value to doing them. I’m available 24/7 at 918-636-6089. Take care Dale Danker Vice…
On February 13, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. Tulsa Time, we had a Live Ask Me Anything (AMA) with Local 514 President Dale Danker and the Officers. AMA with President Danker and Officers Please Subscribe for Updates and Hit that Notification Button
It is with a heavy heart that we share with you the passing of retired Brother Robert Jerial Williamson on February 8th, 2025 at the age of 100 years old. Robert started working with American Airlines in 1966 as a Machinist and retired in 1988. Please keep the Williamson family in your thoughts and prayers.…
President: All, This week I attended the Winter IEC (International Executive Council) meeting in Ft Lauderdale, FL. Being an International VP requires me to attend these meetings 3 times a year to listen to our financial report as well as reports from all division and department Directors. We discuss what is going on around the…