This is the second TUL Base Realignment sent out to all of us in our email.
Additional TUL Base Realignment
The devastating effects of the COVID-19 virus have caused a historic drop in demand for air travel. As a result of our business changing, we have a surplus of team members in certain bid areas within the Tulsa base. While these events have an impact on each of our team members, we must continue to demonstrate our flexibility to support the heavy maintenance needs of the airline. This along with the Voluntary Early Outs have created a shortage in many bid areas. Based on the contractual provision of the TWU/IAM Airline Mechanic & Related Employee Association Article 9 paragraph FF the Company plans to realign the workforce.
The following areas have a surplus of team members:
Bid Area – Hangar 1/2/3 114 AMTS
Bid Area – 1-6 Cleaners 5 Cleaners
Bid Area – 1-6 Painters 2 OSMs
Bid Area – CRC 17 AMTs
Bid Area – CRC 1 AMT CC
Bid Area – CRO Exteriors 29 AMT
Bid Area – CRO Exteriors 1 AMT CC
Bid Area – CRO Exteriors 1 OSM
Bid Area – Components LG 1 Cleaner
Bid Area – CRO Interiors 7 AMT
Bid Area – CRO Interiors 8 OSM
Bid Area – CRO 1 AMT CC MACH
The shortage needs are as follows:
Bid Area – AAERO AOC 1 AMT
Bid Area – AAERO APU 1 AMT CC
Bid Area – AAERO APU 1 AMT Machinist
Bid Area – AAERO 3 Cleaners
Bid Area – AAERO Engines 11 AMTs
Bid Area – AAERO 14 AMT Machinist
Bid Area – Tool Die 8 AMT Machinist
Bid Area – AAERO 7 AMT Welders
Bid Area – Hangar 1/2/3AV 2 AMT
Bid Area – Hangar 5/6 61 AMTs
Bid Area – Hangar 5/6AV 12 AMT
Bid Area – Hangar 5/6 4 AMT CC
Bid Area – Hangar 5/6AV 3 AMT CC
Bid Area – 1-6 Cleaner 1 Cleaner CC
Bid Area – BWC 5 OSM
Bid Area – Components 3 AMTs
Bid Area – Components 6 OSM
Bid Area – CRO 9 AMT Platers
In order to bid on the positions, you must meet the Qualifications under Article 8 and currently be in the Classification. If volunteers are not available, team members will be assigned in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement. Team members being reassigned bid their shift and days off in accordance to the Agreement during the next rebid. They will be placed into the open positions/shifts in the interim.
If interested, please personally hand in the attached additional realignment bid sheet in preference order with all pertinent information filled out to the Tulsa Administration Center no later than 1700 hours Friday September 18. By volunteering for one of these openings you are agreeing to waive your seven-day notice.
*IF YOUR BID SHEET IS STILL ON FILE ON THE ABOVE DATE YOU CANNOT RESCIND YOUR BID.
*If you have experience in Welding, Plating or Machinist please attach your work experience to your bid sheet for verification.