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Read MoreOctober 16, 2018 -- Last month the Aircraft Engineers International (AEI) held their 46th Annual Congress in Stockholm, Sweden. Aircraft Maintenance Technicians/Engineers from around the world gathered to address the business of AEI, including: amending the AEI Constitution; electing members of the Executive Board; attending presentations on a variety of topics; and developing strategies for responding to the pressures being pushed onto our craft by air carriers looking to cut costs, government agencies inconsistently enforcing regulations and a growing trend of “atypical employment” in response to a shortage of qualified licensed personnel.
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2018 EASA Presentation AEI Congress.pptx
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2018 Swedish Transport Agency Presentation AEI.pptx
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2018 ECA AEI Congress Presentation.pptx
Read MoreOctober 11, 2018 -- The AMFA–SWA AMT Rejected Tentative Agreement (TA) Survey concluded at 11:59 pm et on October 9, 2018. The AMFA–SWA Negotiating Committee had called for this survey of the membership following the recent rejection and overwhelming disappointment of the AMFA-SWA AMT TA. We would like to thank all of you who participated in the survey. Your feedback will help guide your Negotiating Committee to pursue an agreement worthy of the membership's approval. Next week your Negotiating Committee will be meeting to review and analyze the survey data and membership comments, which will be used to prepare a proposal to present at our next negotiation session.
Read MoreOctober 10, 2018 -- In accordance with the terms outlined in Article 23, Wage Rules, AMFA and Alaska Airlines met on October 2, 2018, to discuss the second year Annual Wage Review of our current Agreement in Seattle, WA. Both sides viewed all data used for the review. We then conducted an external review of our all-in wage compared to our primary competitors in accordance with the Agreement.
NEWSLETTERSAMFA is resolved to finding the most efficient means of communicating with the aircraft maintenance technician and related. Part of this mission is AMFA's monthly "National Brief," and quarterly "Grapevine."
SAFETY & STANDARDSSafety is the cornerstone of the pact between the technician and the flying public, and is an integral part of the Association, from industrial safety to professional standards to a fully capable accident investigation team. From the beginning, AMFA has embraced safety by maintaining a leadership position at both the local and national level instead of relegating it to a "committee."
OUR AFFILIATESPer the AMFA Constitution, the Association may affiliate with groups "that will be in the best interest of the members of the Association..." after a referendum of the membership has been accomplished.NEWSLETTERSAMFA is resolved to finding the most efficient means of communicating with the aircraft maintenance technician and related. Part of this mission is AMFA's monthly "National Brief," and quarterly "Grapevine."
SAFETY & STANDARDSSafety is the cornerstone of the pact between the technician and the flying public, and is an integral part of the Association, from industrial safety to professional standards to a fully capable accident investigation team. From the beginning, AMFA has embraced safety by maintaining a leadership position at both the local and national level instead of relegating it to a "committee."OUR AFFILIATESPer the AMFA Constitution, the Association may affiliate with groups "that will be in the best interest of the members of the Association..." after a referendum of the membership has been accomplished.
ABOUT AMFAThe Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association is a craft specific, independent aviation union. It is not an industrial union and represents only aircraft maintenance technicians and related employees in the craft or class in accordance with the National Mediation Board Rules and their dictates. AMFA is committed to elevating the professional standing of technicians and to achieving progressive improvements in the wages, benefits, and working conditions of the skilled craftsmen and women it represents.LATEST NEWSHere you'll find the latest news, updates, and relevant information regarding the Association, including our Facebook and Twitter feeds.
Click here to download the new AMFA Smartphone App
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LOCALSAMFA has a unique organizational structure driven by membership participation at the local level. The AMFA Constitution establishes and enhances membership control of their local. Each local is governed by its own bylaws approved by the membership, who is represented by a democratically elected Local Executive Council (LEC).ABOUT AMFAThe Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association is a craft specific, independent aviation union. It is not an industrial union and represents only aircraft maintenance technicians and related employees in the craft or class in accordance with the National Mediation Board Rules and their dictates. AMFA is committed to elevating the professional standing of technicians and to achieving progressive improvements in the wages, benefits, and working conditions of the skilled craftsmen and women it represents.LATEST NEWSHere you'll find the latest news, updates, and relevant information regarding the Association, including our Facebook and Twitter feeds.
Click here to download the new AMFA Smartphone App
Available in both Apple and Android platforms.
LOCALSAMFA has a unique organizational structure driven by membership participation at the local level. The AMFA Constitution establishes and enhances membership control of their local. Each local is governed by its own bylaws approved by the membership, who is represented by a democratically elected Local Executive Council (LEC).
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