Tulsa AMT movement.
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I know we are doing Airbus phase checks on the line and at DWH. I will visit with our Airbus rep tomorrow and see what he knows as far as heavy checks and schedule. Personally, I do not see TULE doing the heavy checks, but that is just my opinion.
I'm thinking the only Airbus work Tulsa will see is an occasional drop-in or something DWH/CLT can't handle.
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I don't know of any AMT's that have been to 787 school. Except for maybe people in the composite shop.bigjets said:
700UW said:
Experts from American does not mean, AA mechanic. That's like saying all crew chiefs at AA are experienced mechanics. Sounds good to people that aren't in the industry, the reality is only half the crew chiefs deserve the title.
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2Q15 State of the Airline Q&A - Operations
created by Thomas Bingham on Aug 3, 2015 9:50 PM, last modified by Thomas Bingham on Aug 4, 2015 9:32 AM
Q. With all the issues the 767 and 777 are having, can we bring the C check back in house?
A. The issues that the B767s and B777s have been having are unrelated to the where the heavy checks are being performed. In fact, most of the B767s heavy checks are still being done in Tulsa (TULE). We have sent modification work to our third party vendors. As for the B777-200, our constraints have been with the seating manufacturer and not the heavy maintenance provider.
Q. We have been told that Tulsa will stay open and be a center of excellence. What does this mean?
A. Tulsa will play an important role in the future of Base Maintenance for American Airlines. “Center of Excellence” means focusing on areas of the operation where we know we are best in class and providing a volume of work that will support a stable workforce. We are retiring older jets from our fleet like the MD80, but we’re also combining our two airlines, both of which have taken delivery of many new aircraft. There will be about 960 aircraft in our new mainline fleet, so there will be maintenance opportunities to sustain the Tulsa Base.
As we retire the old and induct the new, we’ll keep looking at how our Base Maintenance will evolve to support the airline’s needs. Currently, we have also added some Intermediate Maintenance Lines in both Tulsa (TULE) and Dallas/Ft. Worth (DWH) for the B737s and B767s to improve their operational reliability.
created by Thomas Bingham on Aug 3, 2015 9:50 PM, last modified by Thomas Bingham on Aug 4, 2015 9:32 AM
Q. With all the issues the 767 and 777 are having, can we bring the C check back in house?
A. The issues that the B767s and B777s have been having are unrelated to the where the heavy checks are being performed. In fact, most of the B767s heavy checks are still being done in Tulsa (TULE). We have sent modification work to our third party vendors. As for the B777-200, our constraints have been with the seating manufacturer and not the heavy maintenance provider.
Q. We have been told that Tulsa will stay open and be a center of excellence. What does this mean?
A. Tulsa will play an important role in the future of Base Maintenance for American Airlines. “Center of Excellence” means focusing on areas of the operation where we know we are best in class and providing a volume of work that will support a stable workforce. We are retiring older jets from our fleet like the MD80, but we’re also combining our two airlines, both of which have taken delivery of many new aircraft. There will be about 960 aircraft in our new mainline fleet, so there will be maintenance opportunities to sustain the Tulsa Base.
As we retire the old and induct the new, we’ll keep looking at how our Base Maintenance will evolve to support the airline’s needs. Currently, we have also added some Intermediate Maintenance Lines in both Tulsa (TULE) and Dallas/Ft. Worth (DWH) for the B737s and B767s to improve their operational reliability.
Of course it can't be the third party maint. outfit's fault. Remember the seats installed by Timco were loosened from soda pop being in the tracks and since AA AMTs signed off A checks and PS/0912 checks they "Touched the seats last". They will never admit they are getting shoddy third party maint. Also amazing how they won't commit to anything going to Tulsa in the future. Reminds me of the lawyer from Saturday Night Live that answers questions by talking but not giving answers. This is what happens when guys who ran a glorified regional airline try to run the biggest airline in the free world. No clue and no plan. Thanks for Jim Little and the other union leaders for selling us out to these shysters.Buck said:
topDawg
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Delta pulled it out a year or so ago when they opened the 330 c-check line in MSP. (what you guys call a light C)Buck said:
MSP is now the A330 "center of excellence"
*uh unless you want a heavy check, engine overhaul or major component overhaul, then please visit China.
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Anyone go to.the 08/07/15 TULE town hall meeting?
Heard if you attended you got a free T-shirt. Ha!
I just couldn't talk myself into going. It would be like going to a TWU/IAM meeting ..SOSDD.
I did hear that earlier this week the mayor of Owasso and Tulsa toured the M&E base. AA reps were begging for $12 million to convert the hangars for more 737s & Airbus work.
Heard if you attended you got a free T-shirt. Ha!
I just couldn't talk myself into going. It would be like going to a TWU/IAM meeting ..SOSDD.
I did hear that earlier this week the mayor of Owasso and Tulsa toured the M&E base. AA reps were begging for $12 million to convert the hangars for more 737s & Airbus work.
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Begging?BigMac said:
I rather doubt it.
Tulsa economy benefits from American Airlines presence and the satellite companies that serve AA.
A large portion of Owasso's population are AA employees. If AA pulled out can you imagine what that would do to the Owasso housing market?
If you really are a TULE employee you should know better than to say AA is BEGGING Tulsa and Owasso for money.
