And apparently YOU are the ignorant one here with more misinformation and made up lies.
Now part is correct about SWA has fewer mechanics per aircraft (lean and mean) (more overtime for us) SWA does NOT do more maint overseas than other airlines, not even close.
SWA doesn't do China as other airlines do.
More wrong info from you; AMFA never has agreed to the amount of outsourcing that SWA does. ALL the outsourcing was in fact nego by IAM way back in the early 80's. Then the teamsters took over representation and not only agreed to current levels but nego even more over seas AND also agreed to allow SW to also add maint going to Canada and El Salvador AND the teamsters also agreed to allow the co to INCREASE the amount going to El Salvador by double. AMFA merely "INHERITED" the current contracts from the IAM and teamsters who were the unions that set the pace and record of amount of SWA outsourcing period. To AMFA's credit since firing the teamsters AMFA has added the most headcount than any other union that has had the chance to do so. AMFA has also added double the amount of Heavy Maint in Dallas as well as bring back 2 C check lines and Mod lines of maint elsewhere thru out the system.
BTW our annual bids are currently out for 2022 and once again we are getting added back shop headcounts to help support all our larger lines of maint in Dallas. AND we are hirring wanting 5,000 by end of this year, and 3,000 more after new year with more planned for later in the year as well.
SWA is hiring Mechanics big time and fast guys so get those resumes in and apply fast, they getting filled quickly. We have 20-30 starting classes in Dec. and they will be doing new hire mechanics classes on an ongoing basis. Good luck to all that apply...