AMFA files for single carrier status for Alaska/Hawaiian merger

[WeAAsles]

This is 100% true. Doug Parker was salivating at the idea that the TWU IAM Association he thought might be interested in this.

“The minute I knew AMFA wouldn’t be right for American Airline mechanics is when AA in the middle of a contract negotiations offered your Southwest contract for our employees and said they would sign right now…if that isn’t a red flag I don’t know what is. We have more manpower per aircraft than Southwest, period.” – Robert Pisarczyk, TWU Local 591 member, Crew Chief Aviation Maintenance Technician, JFK.

 

[SWAMECH]

This is 100% true. Doug Parker was salivating at the idea that the TWU IAM Association he thought might be interested in this.

“The minute I knew AMFA wouldn’t be right for American Airline mechanics is when AA in the middle of a contract negotiations offered your Southwest contract for our employees and said they would sign right now…if that isn’t a red flag I don’t know what is. We have more manpower per aircraft than Southwest, period.” – Robert Pisarczyk, TWU Local 591 member, Crew Chief Aviation Maintenance Technician, JFK.

You can keep your more man power per aircraft. They do that just so they can have all the lay-offs and RIF's they have had over the decades. Southwest has never had one lay-off, RIF or reduced headcount, not 1 in Mechanics Class and Craft groups there skippy. I will take job security over the roller coaster lay-offs at AA all year long. Also will take the ILC in wages, 401K matching, stock options, profit sharing and retirement.
The idiotic industrial unions who always thinks that more headcount is more power is completely delusional, matter fact the more headcount per aircraft is simply a ploy for the only group that it does help and that is the representing union is able to collect more $$$ and that is the ONLY thing that more headcount per aircraft actually does.
We will also keep our lean and mean motto and remain the leaders in getting IL wages and other perks so everyone else has a new bar to shoot for. AMFA has done this each and every new contract agreement and is still doing it with all the added airline Mechanics groups bringing AMFA in just like they did with SC and of course to many of the Canadian workers as well. It a movement that just keeps growing and growing and it just kills the industrial unions...

 

[WeAAsles]

What good are industry leading wages if an AMT can’t get a job unless he’s a citizen of El Salvador.

AMFA has a horrible horrible philosophy when it comes to supporting America 🇺🇸 and American 🇺🇸 jobs.

AMFA = American traitors. Pure scum.

 

[WeAAsles]

(Grok question)🙋‍♂️ 🤖 AI/ 27 sources

Who are the highest paid Aircraft Mechanics in America in pay and benefits?

“ The highest-paid aircraft mechanics (also known as Aircraft Maintenance Technicians or A&P mechanics) in the United States typically work for major airlines and cargo carriers, where top-scale pay often exceeds $130,000–$155,000 annually for experienced mechanics, including overtime, license premiums, and longevity steps.

Top Employers for Pay
Cargo operators like UPS and FedEx frequently lead due to faster progression to top rates and strong union contracts. Passenger airlines follow closely.

As of late 2025 data:
• American Airlines — Top out at ~$142,376/year ($68.45/hour) after 8 years.
• Southwest Airlines — Top out at ~$140,732/year ($67.66/hour) in 5 years (quickest progression, but limited longevity increases).
• Delta Air Lines — ~$138,756/year ($66.71/hour) in about 6.5 years (non-unionized but with strong bonuses).
• United Airlines — ~$133,619/year ($64.24/hour) after 8 years.
Other sources highlight UPS, FedEx, and Southwest as top-paying companies overall. With overtime (often plentiful) and shift premiums, total earnings can reach $150,000–$180,000+ for senior mechanics.

Benefits
These employers offer excellent packages, including:
• Health insurance
• Retirement plans (e.g., strong 401(k) matches at Southwest)
• Overtime guarantees
• Profit-sharing
• Flight privileges (free or discounted travel for employees and families, highly valued in aviation)
Unionized roles (most majors except Delta) provide contract-protected raises and job security.

Other High-Paying Options
• Corporate/private jet maintenance → Up to $128,000+ base for specialized roles.
• Defense contractors (e.g., Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman) → Six figures with security clearances.
• Scheduled air transportation industry → Averages over $96,000 (highest industry per BLS-related data).
General Salary Context
The national median is around $75,000–$78,000 (BLS 2024 data), but top earners in major carriers far exceed this. Factors like experience, location (higher in states like New Jersey, New York, Nevada), and certifications drive the upper end.
For the best combination of pay and benefits, major cargo carriers (UPS/FedEx) and airlines like American, Southwest, and Delta stand out as the leaders”

 

[SWAMECH]

(Grok question)🙋‍♂️ 🤖 AI/ 27 sources

Who are the highest paid Aircraft Mechanics in America in pay and benefits?

“ The highest-paid aircraft mechanics (also known as Aircraft Maintenance Technicians or A&P mechanics) in the United States typically work for major airlines and cargo carriers, where top-scale pay often exceeds $130,000–$155,000 annually for experienced mechanics, including overtime, license premiums, and longevity steps.

Top Employers for Pay
Cargo operators like UPS and FedEx frequently lead due to faster progression to top rates and strong union contracts. Passenger airlines follow closely.

As of late 2025 data:
• American Airlines — Top out at ~$142,376/year ($68.45/hour) after 8 years.
• Southwest Airlines — Top out at ~$140,732/year ($67.66/hour) in 5 years (quickest progression, but limited longevity increases).
• Delta Air Lines — ~$138,756/year ($66.71/hour) in about 6.5 years (non-unionized but with strong bonuses).
• United Airlines — ~$133,619/year ($64.24/hour) after 8 years.
Other sources highlight UPS, FedEx, and Southwest as top-paying companies overall. With overtime (often plentiful) and shift premiums, total earnings can reach $150,000–$180,000+ for senior mechanics.

Benefits
These employers offer excellent packages, including:
• Health insurance
• Retirement plans (e.g., strong 401(k) matches at Southwest)
• Overtime guarantees
• Profit-sharing
• Flight privileges (free or discounted travel for employees and families, highly valued in aviation)
Unionized roles (most majors except Delta) provide contract-protected raises and job security.

Other High-Paying Options
• Corporate/private jet maintenance → Up to $128,000+ base for specialized roles.
• Defense contractors (e.g., Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman) → Six figures with security clearances.
• Scheduled air transportation industry → Averages over $96,000 (highest industry per BLS-related data).
General Salary Context
The national median is around $75,000–$78,000 (BLS 2024 data), but top earners in major carriers far exceed this. Factors like experience, location (higher in states like New Jersey, New York, Nevada), and certifications drive the upper end.
For the best combination of pay and benefits, major cargo carriers (UPS/FedEx) and airlines like American, Southwest, and Delta stand out as the leaders”

Your info is way off weezy. Southwest mechs are at 147,680+ with just straight time of 2080 hours per year. With O/T as suggested in YOUR post they make upwards of 200+ easily. Get a clue there skippy prior to posting misinformation. Nice try again but you are constantly wrong every single time. Pls do carry on with your BS antics...

 

[WeAAsles]

 

[SWAMECH]

Since you continue to just repeat & repeat the same misinformation video's and info, I leave with you below factual video of what a real AMFA Representation is all about, it's all about the Mechanic Class and Craft. And since you are so infatuated with Lee Seeham and Lucus they are front and center for your enjoyment below with nothing but truth and facts on AMFA representation:-

 

[WeAAsles]

 

[WeAAsles]

Since you continue to just repeat & repeat the same misinformation video's and info, I leave with you below factual video of what a real AMFA Representation is all about, it's all about the Mechanic Class and Craft. And since you are so infatuated with Lee Seeham and Lucus they are front and center for your enjoyment below with nothing but truth and facts on AMFA representation:-

 

[WeAAsles]

 

[SWAMECH]

You got nothing new weezy. You just keep posting the same false, misinformation, lies and made up BS. Your NON-responses to the most current topics happening speaks volumes that you have NOTHING. You act exactly like the stupid a$$ democrats that also think as long as they just keep repeating and posting the false and misinformation that someone will finally believe it. NOT going to happen with the Mechanics Class and Craft industry.
A quick reminder of all the airlines and aviation entities where the Mechanics Class and Craft are represented by AMFA, THE Mechanics Union in Aviation hands down.
So tell us all weezy, how many airline Mechanics group does your pathetic twu represent? Huh?? And how many airline Mechanics group does the IAM represent??? And how many airline Mechanics group does the, worst union out here, the teamsters, represent???? You don't even know, because you do not have a clue about the Mechanics Class and Craft within the airline industry as you are in a complete different group that has NOTHING to do with them. You are just one of those wanna be's that wishes you could have became an airline Mechanic or better. Here's just a small list of all the airlines Mechanic groups that AMFA represents in the airline industry. Read them all and weep skippy boy...

Alaska Airlines AMFA was certified at Alaska Airlines (ASA) on March 30, 1998, and the Association currently represents over 1000 ASA members who maintain the airline’s fleet of Boeing 737s. The current contract is the fourth AMFA – ASA negotiated contract, and the amendable date is October 17, 2028. Read More Horizon Air AMFA was certified at Horizon Air (QX) on August 22, 2019, and the Association currently represents almost 200 QX members. The current contract is amendable on May 6, 2029. Read More Calm Air AMFA was certified at Calm Air on November 29, 2024, and the Association currently represents approximately 80 aircraft maintenance engineers and skilled trade groups. Read More Jazz Aviation LP Line AMFA was certified at Jazz Aviation LP Line (“Jazz Line”) on January 14, 2025, and the Association currently represents approximately 500 Jazz Line members. Read More L3 Harris MAS AMFA was certified at L3 Harris Mas (L3) on October 18, 2022, and the Association currently represents approximately 40 L3 members who are a distinct, federally regulated trade group responsible for the repair and certification of the CC150 Polaris aircraft fleet, air-to-air refueling aircraft, and the Prime Minister’s aircraft. Read More Jazz Technical Services AMFA was certified at Jazz Technical Services (JTS) on January 24, 2025, and the Association currently represents approximately 350 JTS members. Read More Southwest Airlines AMFA was certified at Southwest Airlines on January 27, 2003, and the Association currently represents over 3,300 members who maintain the airlines fleet of Boeing 737 aircraft. The current contracts become amendable August 16, 2027, for the Aircraft Maintenance Technicians; July 31, 2027, for the Appearance Technicians; and November 16, 2027, for the Facilities Maintenance Technicians. Read More Spirit Airlines AMFA was certified at Spirit Airlines (NK) on August 26, 2022, and the Association currently negotiating with the airline to achieve this group's very first Collective Bargaining Agreement. AMFA is the first and only craft-specific union to represent this skilled workgroup. Read More Sun Country Airlines AMFA was certified at Sun Country Airlines (SCA) on June 9, 2022, and the Association currently represents approximately 170 aircraft mechanic and related employees who maintain the Company's passenger and freighter aircraft. AMFA is presently in negotiations to achieve the group's first Collective Bargaining Agreement. Read More WestJet AMFA was certified at WestJet on March 30, 2023, and the Association currently represents approximately 670 aircraft maintenance engineers and skilled trade groups. The current contract becomes amendable July 1, 2029. Read More

 

[WeAAsles]

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[SWAMECH]

I rest my case. Repeat, repost over and over just hoping someone will start to believe it, just like the democrats do in politics. It won't work here in the airline business, especially with the much smarter Mechanics Class and Craft...

 

[WeAAsles]

 

[SWAMECH]

I rest my case. Repeat, repost over and over just hoping someone will start to believe it, just like the democrats do in politics. It won't work here in the airline business, especially with the much smarter Mechanics Class and Craft...