President:

This week we continued by Zoom meetings to work through the contracts represented by the Association. We will pick back up on that work in 2 weeks in Phoenix,AZ.

AAERO concerns

All,

The announcement that AA has signed a 20 year contract with GE has driven questions about the future of the Tulsa engine shops. I have been on the phone with AAERO MD Bo Durasinovic discussing these concerns. Here is what I know. The current state of AAERO is undergoing a 60% increase it’s levels. The volumes for the CFM-7B and 5B engines will keep us busy for several years to come. The 20 year contract signed with GE will not prevent us from working on those engines types during their lifespan nor will it preclude us from negotiating protections for engine types in future contracts between the Union and AA.

The company expressed to me that they would be sharing the current and future needs of AAERO with floor in the coming weeks.

As always I can be reached 24/7 at 918-636-6089.

Take care,
Dale Danker

Chairman of Maintenance:

Weekly update

This week, I attended the Base Business Review meeting in DWH; the directors reported that Tulsa had a good month, with most aircraft being released on time.

I also attended the (PPE) personal protective equipment review meeting in Dallas this week. Please let me know if there is safety equipment you need and can’t get.

Tulsa Technology Center NEEDS YOUR HELP ASAP

Riverside Campus will be hosting the Aviation Maintenance Competition for students

from all over the world, and looking for more people who would like to volunteer time to be judges next week.

The competition consists of seventeen different areas such as Safety Wire, Precision Measuring, sheet metal fabrication, and Weight and Balance.

Lunch will be provided for all the judges in attendance.

Date: Apr 22, 2024

Time: 0730 Judges briefing and contest orientation

Location: Tulsa Tech – Riverside Campus

If you or someone you know is interested in helping as a judge, please get in touch with:

Robert Wise Instructor
- Aviation Maintenance Technology
- (918) 828-4082
- Robert.wise@tulsatech.edu

Safety

This month’s safety report reflects that we had a safer month on the Tulsa base.
We are still in need of ERTs for the off shifts and weekends; if interested, please get in touch with Brent.anderson@aa.com
Hangars 5/6 is looking for volunteers for the safety team; please get in touch with brian.drenthe@.com

Construction area detours and allowable walkways.

Please follow all signs and detour signs.
Do not cross into restricted areas; this is for your SAFETY.

Future Leaders Organizing Committee

The FLOC Committee would like to welcome the new workers to AA and invite you to join us at our next committee meeting; if you are interested, please get in touch with me.
The next FLOC meeting will be held on April 25th.

Joe Brown
(918) 284-9666
JBrown@twumail.org

Chairman of Material Logistics Specialist:

We interviewed about 140 applicants for MLS this week. We have 471 on base with 14 on LOA.
No job postings this weekend.
83 open grievances. We have been able to avoid some grievances lately with management doing pay letters.
TWU Family Day is June 1st. Please go to the website to sign up. If you are interested in volunteering to help for Family Day (2 or 3 hours), please notify an officer.
New training has dropped, please check Learning Hub.
Tulsa Oilers Football has a game tomorrow. Tickets available at the Grievance office or Hall.
Tulsa Drillers Baseball available to be picked up at the Union Hall only.

B.J. Rackers
(918) 346-8918
bjracker@twumail.org

Executive Board Members at Large:

George Albano:

On Thursday, Joe & I attended the Base Business Review at DWH. Reports included Injuries, Safety, CTO, PTO, DWH, TUL, AAERO & CRO.

I had to cancel the weekly grievance review for Hgrs 1,2 & 3 this week due to the BBR meeting.

Have a great weekend !!!

George Albano
918-378-1947
GAlbano@twumail.org

Tracy Hardin:

This week sat in on a Crew Chief advancement panel held for a welding position in Metal Spray. There was one position to fill and there may be more in the near future.

Benefits:

I still want to remind everyone to periodically check your benefit coverage to make sure you are paying for the coverage you need.

Did you know that another resource for life’s changes is through Lincoln called LifeKeys. The service offers Grief, Legal, Financial, and everyday life support. To access the service visit wwwGuidanceResources.com or call 1-855-891-3684.

Tracy
(918) 409-5962
THardin@twumail.org

Don McCormick:

Welfare and Entertainment

Family Day June 1st, 2024. 10AM-7PM Food will be provided from 11-1 and 4-6. We will have Face Painters, Balloon Artists, Magic Shows, and more including admission to the Tulsa Zoo. The Event committee has been working hard to put things in place at Mohawk Park and the Tulsa Zoo.

You must register for the event to attend. Follow the registration link below.

Volunteers to help with the event. 2 to 3 hour sessions Ticket check in, handout bags, trash detail, cooking, serving food, drink station restock, shuttle service, inflatable check in, etc. Contact an E-Board member if you’re interested.

Tulsa Oilers Hockey – Playoffs are here. Come support them on their run to the championship against Kansas City. Tonight and Monday night. Game 5 if necessary next Thursday night. Regular season vouchers will work for Playoffs. Tickets in Grievance office and Union Hall.

Tulsa Oilers Football April 20th, Saturday night.. Tickets will be available to be picked up at the Grievance office and the TWU Union Hall.

Tulsa Drillers Baseball have a 12 game homestand beginning April 23 – May 5th. Tickets will be available to be picked up at the TWU Union Hall on Pine Street

Don
(918) 378-5823
DMcCormick@twumail.org

Daron Morgan:

Working the Grievance Office Daily
Continuing to work new and old Grievances daily
We are seeing more and more FM contractors on our base daily. If you see work being done that is not up to our standards, please take photos. The TWU has long been noted as the “Best Workers in the World”, and we deserve the best Facilities in the world.
United Airlines Mechanics rejected their 6 year contract extension with a 76% no vote
As we are getting closer to our TWU Family Day 2024 at Mohawk Park, our committee is starting to meet weekly. The Committee has been working very hard to put this together, and it will be a great event.
We have Oilers Hockey tickets for the playoffs available in the grievance office. The next games are Friday April 19th, and Monday April 20th
We have Tulsa Oilers Football tickets available in the Grievance Office. The next football game will be Saturday April 20th.

Daron
918-402-0089
DMorgan@twumail.org

Jay Potter:

Base Outsourcing Report, Apr 19, 2024

Outsourcing the LEAP-1B Engine.

We learned from media reports that American Airlines signed a 20 year service agreement contract with CFM. This contract covers 400 LEAP-1B engines for the entire MAX 8 and Max 10 fleet.
CFM International reported that they have finalized various agreements with American Airlines, Inc. (American) for LEAP-1B engines to power the airline’s Boeing 737 MAX 8 and MAX 10 fleet. The agreements, among other things, provide for the purchase of spare engines, include a new 20-year service agreement covering American’s existing and new LEAP-1B engines.
Obviously this is not good news, especially since the LEAP-!B (B737 MAX) and the LEAP-1A (Airbus NEO) will be the next high volume engine for American Airlines future fleet.

Four (4) In-house Base Maintenance Stations

25 Aircraft
10 of these aircraft are check aircraft (MBV, CC, C11, or EIS).
- CTO – Charlotte, NC
  - A319 – 2
  - A321 – 1
  - B737NG – 1
- DWH – Dallas, TX
  - B737NG – 2
  - B777 – 2
  - B787 – 1
- PTO -Pittsburgh, PA
  - A319 – 1
  - A319XF – 1
  - A321 – 1
- TLE – Tulsa, OK
  - A321 – 1
  - B737NG – 9
  - B777 – 2
  - B787 – 1

Five (5) Outsourced Base Maintenance Stations

35 aircraft.
32 of these aircraft are check aircraft (MBV, CC, C11, S, or EIS).
- BFM_VT MAE, Mobile Aerospace Engineering, Mobile, AL – 3 Aircraft
  - A319 – 1
  - A320 – 1
  - A321 – 1
- INT_NSA, North State Aviation-Winston/Salem, NC – 2 Aircraft
  - A321 – 2
- SLO_Aeroman, El Salvador – 15 Aircraft
  - A319 – 8
  - A320 – 2
  - A321 – 4
  - B777 – 1
- STA_VT San Antonio Aerospace, San Antonio, TX – 8 Aircraft
  - A321 – 4
  - B737NG – 1
  - B777 – 1
  - B787 – 2
- VQQ _Flightstar, Jacksonville, FL – 5 Aircraft
  - B737NG – 5

Livery aircraft do not count toward the outsourced man-hours (stations include: AMA, GUS, and ROW).
If you have questions regarding Contractual Scope Language, you can reach me at (918) 845-8059 or jpotter@twumail.org. I would be happy to answer any questions you may have.

Tulsa Aviation Maintenance Group (AMG) Headcount

April 19, 2024		January 23, 2020		VARIANCE
TCC	66	TCC	79	TCC	-13
CC AMT	259	CC AMT	245	CC AMT	14
AMT	2255	AMT	2681	AMT	-426
OSM	414	OSM	425	OSM	-11
INSP	239	INSP	263	INSP	-24
CC CL	15	CC CL	16	CC CL	-1
CL	147	CL	130	CL	17
TOTAL	3395	TOTAL	3839	TOTAL	-444

Hiring

The company currently has external posting for Aviation Maintenance Technicians in Tulsa.
Check daily at jobs.aa.com.

Negotiations.

Your TWU/IAM M&R Negotiating Committee met via Zoom this week..
Next scheduled meeting for the week of April 29, 2024 in Phoenix, AZ.

Have a great week,

Jay
(918) 845-8059
JPotter@twumail.org

Airmen Certificate Address Update

If you have recently relocated to Tulsa or just moved to a new address in the area and have an A&P Certificate please be aware that you have 30 days to change your mailing address with the FAA, Per CFR 65.21

AMT Address Changes

Highway 169 to close Friday night at I-244

(Oklahoma Department of Transportation)

As the Oklahoma Department of Transportation wraps up the bridge replacement project at Highway 169 and I-244, they’re going to have to close the highway again to do some work.

ODOT said northbound Highway 169 will be closed with traffic diverted onto I-244 from 8pm Friday (April 19th) to 10am Saturday (April 20th).

Additionally, ODOT said westbound I-244 will be closed at Highway 169 with traffic diverted to northbound US-169. Southbound US-169 will be narrowed to one lane at I-244.

Crews have been clearing out parts of the old ramp that was removed.

Passages

“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.”

The Passing of Retired Brother James Oakes

It is with a heavy heart that we share with you the passing of retired Brother James Oakes on April 14, 2024. Jim had started working with us here at American Airlines back in 1987 and retired from the position of Aviation Maintenance Technician in 2020. Please keep the Oakes family in your thoughts and prayers. Jim’s funeral …

The Passing of Brother Brian Classen

It is with a Heavy Heart that we share with you the passing of Brother Brian Classen on April 8th, 2024. Brian started working with us here at American Airlines in 1989 as an Aviation Maintenance Technician. Please keep the Classen family in your thoughts and prayers. There will be a Meet and Greet for the Brian Classen …