It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our colleague, Mike Kelly, on October 10, 2025. Mike suffered a massive heart attack as he was entering the Composite Repair Center earlier this morning.
Mike had been a dedicated member of the American Airlines team since 1988, serving our organization with distinction and dedication for over 37 years. At the time of his passing, he held the position of Aviation Maintenance Technician, a role in which he took great pride and demonstrated exceptional expertise.
Our thoughts and condolences go out to Mike’s family, friends, and colleagues during this difficult time. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him, and his contributions to our team will not be forgotten.
We are still coming to terms with this unexpected loss, and no further details are available at this time. We will provide updates as more information becomes available.