Public Awareness 2

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Title II -Facilities Maintenance Technicians

The American Airlines Facilities Maintenance System can best be described by breaking it down into two categories; Base Maintenance Stations and Line Maintenance Stations. The condition and maintenance of American Airlines’ facilities has a direct impact on the image American Airlines projects to the public, safety of its passengers and employees and the On-Time-Performance of the airline. American Airlines has hundreds of millions of dollars invested in its facilities and equipment and it is the responsibilities of the Facilities Maintenance Mechanic to protect and maintain that investment.

 

[AMFAMAN]

American Airlines has hundreds of millions of dollars invested in its facilities and equipment and it is the responsibilities of the Facilities Maintenance Mechanic to protect and maintain that investment.

Tell us why CIO does the twu continue to allowing the increaesed contracting out of the title 2 jobs. You forgot about title 2 cleaners-now contracted out for over 12 hours of the day. Title 2 FAC Maint, continues to lose work with each new terminal. i.e. DFW Terminal B, DFW New Intl Terminal(currently allowed to bid on AA baggage system only, MIA new terminal(they have been told they won't have the work, JFK new terminal,(ditto to MIA). At AFW, the seniority list only shows 120 total title 2 for the giant facility(AFWers CARE TO COMMENT). Now I am sure this is just a partial list of lost or soon to be lost jobs in Title 2, this doesn't include auto dealership doing Auto work around the system.

Tell us again how your saving Title 2 jobs.

 

[Hopeful]

CIO:

You do remember that TWU members used to clean the terminals and hangars, don't you?

What ever happened to that work group?

 

[Hopeful]

YES

 

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yes

 

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Facilities Maintenance Mechanics/Line Maintenance Stations

Line stations are typically airport hubs such as DFW, Chicago (ORD), Miami (MIA) etc., but also include smaller, outlying airport locations such as Albuquerque and Austin. While Facilities Maintenance responsibilities at the base stations are primarily of a production support nature, the Line Mechanics primary responsibility is a bit different. Facilities Maintenance Line mechanics must keep the jet bridges and baggage delivery/conveyor systems in optimal operating condition, and, in the event of a system failure, must be able to diagnose and repair the problem quickly. The jet bridges are utilized to load and unload passengers. Any downtime results in angry passengers and the associated economic penalties of failing to meet on time performance goals. The baggage systems are typically comprised of miles of automated conveyor systems extending to various areas within the terminal and ramp. The baggage system quickly and safely conveys the customer’s bags from the ticket counters, to the aircraft and back again to the carousel pick-up areas. The typical system is complex in nature consisting of electronic, pneumatic, mechanical and processor controlled components. Failure to operate properly can disrupt hundreds of flights and create publicity nightmares for the airline.

Facilities Maintenance Line Mechanics work in two different classifications, General Mechanics and Automotive Mechanics. General Mechanics repair all support equipment and typically have a strong electrical, millwright and HVAC background. They also repair and maintain jet bridges and baggage systems. Automotive Mechanics maintain thousands of specialized vehicles, including baggage tractors, cargo loaders, de-icing trucks, high lift equipment, 400 cycle diesel generators, turbine powered air start carts, pickup trucks, fuel trucks, etc. Facilities Maintenance Line Mechanics perform the following functions:

Keep all lighting systems and plumbing systems in good, safe, working order.
Paint and make cosmetic repairs to terminal areas.
Maintain and repair the (Preconditioned Air) PCA system. This system supplies A/C to the planes while sitting at the gates during the summer time, (saving valuable jet fuel).
Maintain and repair the 400HZ generators located at the gates. These supply electrical power to the aircraft while at the gate.
Maintain and repair wet and dry fire protection systems (sprinklers).
Perform structural welding repairs on various building structures.
Maintain and operate the Central Utilities Plant (CUP). The CUP supplies heat and air-conditioning to the airport terminal passenger areas and hangars.
Maintain, overhaul and repair a large variety of airport support vehicles, including but not limited to; airplane de-icer trucks, conveyor trucks, push-out tractors, pickup trucks, tow trucks and utility vehicles. Note: Dependable operation of airport support vehicles insures safe ramp operations and On-Time-Performance of arriving and departing aircraft.

 

[NyQuill]

Does amfa support Title II?

 

[Bob Owens]

The TWU is the Best Choice in Representation! Get the Facts! Learn the Truth!

Look at what you can expect with the TWU!

 

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Facilities Maintenance Mechanics/Base Maintenance Technicians Station

Alliance/Fort Worth (AFW) and Tulsa (TUL) are Base Maintenance locations. These locations specialize in heavy maintenance of aircraft, the manufacture and repair of components and specialized modifications and repairs to the fleet. The duties and responsibilities of Facilities Maintenance Mechanics located at base stations are quite different from those on the line, but both areas contribute equally to the bottom line- "Maintain all support equipment utilized to produce the products required in the quickest and safest manner possible."

Facilities Maintenance Mechanics at the base stations are defined by their respective craft groups, i.e. Electricians, Plumbers, Millwrights, Electronics, Carpenters, Painters, Welders, High Voltage Alternating Current (HVAC), Automotive and Industrial Waste Treatment Operators. Each group is highly skilled and specialized in their respective areas.

Facilities Maintenance Mechanics responsibilities at the base stations include, but are not limited, to the following:

Repair and maintain all machine tool process equipment. This includes a wide variety of expensive and complex CNC equipment used to manufacture and repair aircraft components.
Maintain and repair sophisticated waste treatment plants.
The plants are responsible for removal of chemical wastes associated with the maintenance of aircraft and are carefully regulated by various governmental agencies.
Support, maintain and repair electronic components used in the engine testing process in the engine test cell.
Repair and maintain the central clean areas and plating shops. These areas contain highly toxic chemicals and good maintenance is critical.
Keeps all lighting systems and plumbing systems in good, safe working order.
Maintain and repair all fire alarm systems. The fire sensing and alarm systems are critical to safety. The detection systems in the hangars are especially complex, requiring a high degree of skill and knowledge to maintain.
Maintain the Central Utilities Plant and HVAC systems. Proper maintenance of the HVAC system is critical, especially in temperature sensitive areas such as the machine shops.
Insure proper operation of the Fuel Farm. The Fuel Farm is comprised of large fuel tanks and associated piping systems responsible for fueling and de-fueling the aircraft. Efficient operation is important for obvious safety related reasons.
Maintain and repair the central hydraulics system in the hangar. The hydraulic systems are used for conducting maintenance operations on the aircraft while docked in the hangar bays.
Maintain and repair the high voltage electrical distribution systems and associated transformers. The power grid is large enough to support the power requirements of a small town.
Maintain the gigantic, suspended, dock systems utilized for aircraft maintenance in the hangar areas. The docks require a substantial amount of heavy mechanical maintenance in order to operate safely and efficiently.
Maintain and repair all vehicles, e.g. trucks, forklifts, scissor lifts, platform lifts, boom lifts, push out tractors, etc.
Maintain and install security systems, including fiber optic installations.
Maintain computer software and hardware installations, especially in machine process areas.
Repair and maintain the large jack stands used to support aircraft during maintenance checks.
Repair and maintain the 400HZ generators that supply aircraft power while in the hangar.
Repair and maintain large overhead crane systems and battery charging systems.
Carpenters build offices, cabinets, furniture, crating and storage devices, etc.
Welders provide support for a wide variety of welding needs, including high-pressure steam welds.

 

[TonyB]

Enough already, CIO....no one believes your TeAAm TWU crAAp!

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