President:
It was nice to see everyone at the AMT Day celebration. I would enjoy walking the floor and visiting with you in your work areas, but every day, my job is to work down the backlog of grievances. On top of that job lately, I have had to deal with the open executive board position and work with the executive board on trying to get the cost of our elections under control. Our local spends approximately five times the price of local 591. I applaud this board you have elected. They are looking at several antiquated processes and are comparing them to best practices from other Locals. They are working hard for you.
Also, I have paused the election to allow time for an appeal to be heard by the International Appeals Committee.
Happy Memorial Day
Dale Danker
918-636-6089
Vice President:
I just want to say thank you to all our members. I hope you like the flashlight that was given out on AMT day.
If you have not received yours you can pick it up at the Union Hall from 7:00 am – 11:00 am and 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm.
As Memorial Day approaches, please remember our fallen soldiers who have given up everything to fight for our freedom. Enjoy your Holiday.
Chairman of Maintenance:
Continued work around the Base:
Weekly Grievance/Comms with management
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- Safety Team area meetings
- Accident Investigations
- New 737 line start-ups
- PPE Board Meeting
- Contractor Safety
- Roof Leak Issues
- Floor Safety Issues
Hangar 1D and 3c tail dock
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- (1D)Tail dock weight restrictions/safety issues
- (3C) tail dock under repair
Hangar 1/2/3/5/6
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- Hangar roof repair will start on May 30th.
Hangar 5/6
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- Safety Volunteers are needed for hangars 5 & 6. Contact Brian.drenthe@aa.com if interested.
FLOC
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- June FLOC meetings are scheduled for June 15th at 130 and 330. All are welcome to join and participate.
- TWU family movie night (top gun maverick) held May 17th at the union hall was a success; everyone had a good time.
AMT Day Videos
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- I would like to thank everyone that participated in the AMT day videos
Attention all
I was told that the west doors in the center of the turbine building at the end of the long white hallway would be closed due to safety concerns. ( avoid if possible )
Joe Brown 918-284-9666
Chairman of Material Logistics Specialist:
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- We currently have 62 open grievances.
- 10 new hires are going through compliance. Tentative start date is June 5th. That leaves 2 in our pool.
- We have 10 MLS and 1 Crew Chief open vacancies to fill.
- If I don’t answer the phone, please send a text or email. I can reply if I’m in a meeting.
918-346-8918 or bjrackers@twumail.org
Chairman of Facilities Maintenance:
Do you wear red on Friday’s ?
I do, to show support to all of our military on foreign and domestic soil (as Tracy Hardin would say)
And to say thank you to All who have served both past and present.
Bathroom refresh is still going on, in my opinion the only issues we have are scheduling and supply issues, not Talent.
It looks like we may be getting visitors next week sometime, I will be inviting Bill Clark title 2 international rep. And Jay Sleeman International Safety Representative. To visit the Tulsa base hopefully we can make it happen, if not next week then soon, I will keep you updated.
As always feel free to contact me anytime.
Jim Holt
(918)378-2079
Executive Board Members at Large:
George Albano:
I enjoyed seeing all the Members at AMT Day. I hope you like the gift.
A big congratulations to Jason Yoder ( TCC Avionics 5-6 ) for being chosen as a Ken MacTiernan Excellence in Aviation Maintenance Award Honoree.
I want to wish everyone a Happy Memorial Day .
George 918-378-1947
Don McCormick:
HGR 5/6
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- 737 line to start in Hgr 5 June 1st.
- 2 Structure Repairs 5F
885 Nose damage 5 weeks projected
921 Tail damage 3 to 4 months projected
RAMP West of Hgr 5
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- Concrete should be finished on the West side of HGR 5 by the end of the month.
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- Blast Fence spot for 777’s and Parking spot will be established by end of May
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- All foot and vehicular traffic should avoid the Ramp areas
especially in the Runup and Taxi Areas.
Welfare and Entertainment
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- Tulsa Drillers Baseball and Tulsa Oilers Football tickets available at the Union Offices on Pine. M-F 7-11AM and 12-4PM
AMT Day gift and Christmas Pullovers
AMT Day, we enjoyed seeing everyone that could make it up to HGR 3/4 Town Hall on May 24th, 2023.
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- If you have not received yours, you can now pick up at the Union Offices on Pine. M-F 7-11AM and 12-4PM. No picking up for others at this time.
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- AMT Day Gift available at the Grievance office varying times during days/early afternoon shifts. Call x3213 to see if an officer is there.
Jay Potter:
We have twenty-six(26) aircraft at our four(4) Maintenance Bases this morning and twenty-five(25) at the HMP vendors this morning. I’m currently working on updating headcount for Scope language verification. My next Base Maintenance Outsourcing Committee meeting is scheduled for June 7, 2023.
Hope everyone had a great AMT Day. Local 514 ordered a flashlight for every member. Flashlights will continue to be available for each member to pick one up at the Union Hall (7-11am and 12-4pm) and Grievance Office (call x3213 before making the walk). If you ever have any questions for me, call (918) 845-8059.
Have a great Memorial Day Weekend.
Passages
“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.”
The Passing of Retired Brother Greg Cummins
It is with heavy heart that we share with you the passing of retired Brother Greg Cummins on Monday May 22nd, 2023. Greg had been with us since 1996, starting work as an Overhaul Support Mechanic and then an Aviation Maintenance Mechanic Leaving in 2015. Please keep the Cummins family in your thoughts and prayers.…
The Passing of Retired Brother Don Palmer
It is with heartfelt sadness that we share with you the passing of retired Brother Don Palmer. Don had began working with American Airlines back in 1973 and worked as an Aviation Maintenance Technician until retirement in 2003. Please keep the Palmer family in your thoughts and prayers. No other details were given at the…
The Passing of Brother Joseph Welch
It is with a mournful heart that we share with your the passing of Brother Joseph Welch . Joseph had been with us here at American Airlines in Tulsa since 1997. Where he had started working as an Overhaul Support Mechanic and through his time here worked into the position of Crew Chief Aviation Maintenance…
From all of your TWU Local 514 Representatives, and Staff, Have a Safe and Happy Memorial Day.