Association Statement on: American Announces Mid-Term Pay Increases for Pilots and Flight Attendants

American Airlines yesterday announced mid-contract pay increases for its pilot and flight attendant groups. The Company states its reasoning is that those two groups have fallen significantly behind their industry peers with long durations before their collective bargaining agreements are open for negotiations. The TWU-IAM Association negotiated industry leading pay increases last fall for the…

Labor, Technology Issues Could Hamper MRO Prosperity

SOURCE: MRO Network MAINTENANCE, REPAIR & OVERHAUL New Oliver Wyman 2017 Survey and annual Fleet and MRO Forecasts shed light on maintenance industry concerns and intentions. James Pozzi | Apr 26, 2017 Skills shortages and outdated technologies are among the primary concerns for the commercial aviation aftermarket during an era of fleet expansion and modernization,…

Tulsa Family Carnival

The 2017 American Airlines Tulsa Family Carnival will take place Saturday, May 20 from 10 am – 4 pm at the Tulsa Maintenance Base. Tulsa Maintenance Base Parking Lot (north of Main Guard Gate). You and your family can expect the same great things that have made this a Tulsa tradition for many years. Carnival rides and…

JCBA Negotiations Update, April 21, 2017

  Executive Session Negotiations Continue American negotiations continued this week in Washington, DC. By mutual agreement, the Chairperson of the National Mediation Board (NMB), Linda Puchala, joined our negotiations. The purpose of entering Executive level negotiations is to bring the talks to a successful conclusion and to the degree the NMB can assist in that…