May 1st, 2009 Byron Harris reports No one can forget what happened on Sept. 11, 2001, but for years, the Federal Aviation Administration has forgotten the problems it has had certifying aircraft mechanics, who could represent a terror threat to the airline industry.
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QA Alert
QA Alert 2009-06 concerning “Revision to GPM Sections 05-04 and GPM 09-03”.
Puchala Confirmation for National Mediation Board Will Return NMB to its Mission
WASHINGTON, DC – Edward Wytkind, President of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO, issued the following statement upon U.S. Senate confirmation of Linda Puchala as a Member of the National Mediation Board:
Transportation Unions Applaud Senate Confirmation of Randy Babbitt as FAA Administrator
WASHINGTON, DC – Edward Wytkind, President of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO, issued the below statement following Senate confirmation of Randy Babbitt as Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration:
AMT Day, May 24th
Dear Brothers & Sisters: With yesterdays passing of the FAA Reauthorization Bill on the House Floor, we are one step closer to leveling the playing field in the global aviation maintenance business.
House-Passed FAA Bill Modernizes Aviation System, Advances Safety and Worker Rights
WASHINGTON, DC – Edward Wytkind, President of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO, issued the following statement after House passage of the Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization bill (H.R. 915):