I'm not in MX, so if you wouldn't mind explaning, thanks
There was a bond issue passed some time ago called Vision 2025 and I believe there was a convenant included to maintain a given number of jobs in Tulsa if AMR took the money - they did. I would guess they've been working with the anti-union SOB of a mayor Tulsa elected day and night to minimize the employment that must be maintained before running afoul of said covenants.http://www.fox23.com/mostpopular/story/American-Airlines-To-Move-200-Jobs-Out-Of-Tulsa/m8zoW083VkaVivVBKrRiqg.cspx
AA announced that TUL and AFW MOC will move to DFW to work closely with SOC. They said about 200 positions in all work groups will be afftected and is expected to be completed in the next 2 years.....
How many TWU represented jobs are there in MOC? I thought it was mostly management/specialist plus some clerical.
Probably makes sense to be closer to SOC, but I wouldn't go gnashing teeth about the base being closed/spun-off just yet.
If Engineering moves, well....
Who said anything about a closing or spin-off?Probably makes sense to be closer to SOC, but I wouldn't go gnashing teeth about the base being closed/spun-off just yet.
If Engineering moves, well....
FYIAA is trying to streamline their OPS. AA is also moving marjory of their A/C parts to DFW because its better for their OPS more FTL from DFW. If AA never spun their MRO in TUL would be to save money and it would put pressure on union to sign a deal that works for them. For now I don't see it because they'll lose more by trying to sell or spinning it off. AA won't get what they're looking for. No wonder they haven't spun AE as yet.
I agree if that never happens!!The cost of the move, in the name of "streamlining" doesn't seem reasonable unless there is another agenda.
Spinoff, or sale of the Heavy Maintenance Operations should not be dismissed. AMR does not own the land, or the buildings.
Sell the equipment, and agree to a longterm maintenance contract for the AA jets. The jets are maintained at the same location, by the same people, (now working for a new employer) and AMR walks away with millions.
A sad day in the history of AA. People no longer matter, it's all dollars these days.