2015 AMT Discussion

[AMFAinMIAMI]

I do think that we should give AA and the association a chance to come through on a good contract. This is America West management, and a different union negotiating team to go along with a different airline industry, no longer are we dealing with, we have to save OH or our pension. AA is no longer losing money, but making $1 billion plus a quarter!!!!!
 
I'm very optimistic about our future. After all how bad would it look for the association (TWO UNIONS) if it can't beat an IBT contract with 7 weeks VC, pay, holidays, 12 sick days, etc etc .......at an airline that is smaller and doesn't make as much money as AA does. 

 
Your two statements above are a credit to you, but that is what AA and the TWU have counted on here at AA for years. It's great that the yrs of subpar contracts has not soured you.
 
I just hope that for the sake of all the mechanics at AA your pipe dream of the association doing something so they won't loose face comes true. But I along with many others won't be holding my breath. You must live in a low cost area and have your financial future all worked out.
 
As far as line mechanics supporting guys who came from O/H as long as you come to a station with a willingness to work, to show some interest in learning the line job you will receive all the help you require. O/H at many carriers is a thing of the past, AA has kept it because of the cost of labor here at AA. Holidays, vacation, Pension, Holiday pay rates, etc..
gone. We now have or will receive many new A/C this is going to reduce the Heavy checks required. The result of that you can think about yourself. "B" checks are now turning into Phase checks, maintenance at AA is and will not be as it was in the past. The numbers of required maintenance workers is far less at Delta and United. You do the math. 
 
The jr. guys on the line are the ones who will pay the price for your good contract.
 
But then again you will have gotten your wish, dream, and given AA and the TWU/IAM more time to destroy our class and craft.

 

[Badwlmson]

So in everyone's opinion, what IS the best possible outcome for our class/craft?

 

[Vortilon]

http://www.vanityfair.com/news/2015/11/airplane-maintenance-disturbing-truth
 
 
I find it funny that the AMT's in the southern states who will be most effected by outsourcing,  vote in republicans who are anti union and anti government. 
 
Unfortunately nothing will change because there are $59 dollar tickets. You couldn't possibly expect to have all the pax pay $1000 dollars to fly across the country in a few hours. 

 
So, because I couldn't bring myself to vote for a homosexual, muslim born in Kenya to communist parents posing as Americans, people like me are the reason for outsourcing?  Outsourcing is here to stay, and until politicians are forced to address the safety and security risks having third world, America hating, terrorists working on our aircraft, and the potential risks that go along with it - nothing is going to change.  It's just a matter of time before some terrorist act occurs on one of these outsourced heavy checks.
 
Todays Democrats are not the same as your Grampa's.  These America hating thugs are importing terrorists by the thousands.  Pushing a BS global warming agenda that would see our industry taxed to bankruptcy.  At the same time, trying every way possible to disarm Americans.  Worrying about who is labor friendly is only one issue, and in the big picture - not my biggest concern.

 

[DallasConehead]

 
So, because I couldn't bring myself to vote for a homosexual, muslim born in Kenya to communist parents posing as Americans, people like me are the reason for outsourcing? 

Don't forget, has forced you to wear a tinfoil hat too.

 

[paul1]

http://aviationblog.dallasnews.com/2015/11/american-airlines-cfo-says-it-has-too-much-cash-explains-why.html/
 
They have to much cash and the A$$ can not get off there A$$ and get us a contract.

 

[Roadking5560]

Don't forget, has forced you to wear a tinfoil hat too.

A correction is in order. Tinfoil has not been used by the consumer since the 1920's.  Having been replaced by aluminum foil which I am sure has irked many tinfoil hat wearing individuals.

 

[DallasConehead]

A correction is in order. Tinfoil has not been used by the consumer since the 1920's.  Having been replaced by aluminum foil which I am sure has irked many tinfoil hat wearing individuals.

Correction... TY RK.. Aluminum Foil...

On a more serious note..wonder what our illustrious all powerfull and cunning leaders are discussing today.. I suppose theyll decide what to put on the pizzas at the next meeting AFTER the holidays.

Maybe King Harry (Bobs pick) is issuing an edict about the pizzas.

 

[ATD]

Can anyone confirm Bill Collins Vp was fired or let go or left on his own ? I think he is the maintenance vp

 

[Buster CRC]

Can anyone confirm Bill Collins Vp was fired or let go or left on his own ? I think he is the maintenance vp

Just heard the same thing. Being replaced with a US Air guy named Cade.

 

[2ndGENAMT]

http://www.vanityfair.com/news/2015/11/airplane-maintenance-disturbing-truth
 
 
I find it funny that the AMT's in the southern states who will be most effected by outsourcing,  vote in republicans who are anti union and anti government. 
 
Unfortunately nothing will change because there are $59 dollar tickets. You couldn't possibly expect to have all the pax pay $1000 dollars to fly across the country in a few hours.

Republicans anti Union?

You need to educate yourself about what is going on In DC!
For example HR 83 Spending Bill introduced passed the house with majority of Republicans Yea, Passed the Senate with majority of Democrats voting Yea with an amendment allowing cuts in multi employer pensions that was crafted by a Ca. Democrat and a Minn. Republican signed into law by Pres. Obama, a Democrat.

Your partisan take on politics is a huge part of the problems with this country!

 

[2ndGENAMT]

Can anyone confirm Bill Collins Vp was fired or let go or left on his own ? I think he is the maintenance vp

Heard that in the morning meeting today. Did not hear about his replacement.
My opinion, Collins was not fit for the job.

 

[Vortilon]

Don't forget, has forced you to wear a tinfoil hat too.

Check this out Tony:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8kbhkFrrxNs
 
No conspiracy here...  That's your boy he's talking about....

 

[DallasConehead]

http://www.politico.com/story/2008/06/obama-accuser-has-long-rap-sheet-011164

 

[Buster CRC]

http://www.iamdl142.org/twu-iam-joint-association-ready-to-bargain-leadership-to-commence-negotiations-with-new-american-airlines/

 

[Goey]

Boy it really makes me wonder if some of you guys work for this airline or just trolling this board. Bill Cade is the current Western division manager he is an American airlines manager not from USAir. He's actually a pretty sharp guy as Managers go.
Steve Goeyvaerts
SFO A/C Maintenance