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Paused Labor Day Message September 6, 2021         As we celebrate this Labor Day, sometimes referred, as the “unofficial” end of the Summer Season, where kids are back in school, parents sending their college aged children “away” for the first time, and even having a final last BBQ with family and friends, let us not forget, why we celebrate Labor Day. Read More... Download: Labor Day Message.pdf Joint letter from NEC&L4 to members on AMFA PAC August 19, 2021 Dear AMFA Local 4 Member: Workforce issues, safety and security, our outsourcing crisis, and ever-increasing new technology make one thing certain: the aircraft mechanic and related craft must be at the table when the U.S. Congress makes decisions that affect us. We can’t assume or expect anyone else will be our advocate on Capitol Hill. Read More... Download: L04_20210819_Ltr_From_Leadership_AMFA_PAC_Signed.pdf Welfare Committee Members Election Results June 29, 2021 Welfare Committee Member ELECTION RESULTS NOTICE AMFA Local 4 held an election for three (3) positions of Welfare Committee Member. A secret ballot election was held on the AMFA Local 4 website (www.amfa4.com). The winners of the election and the new Welfare Committee Members are listed below. Read More... Download: 2021 Welfafre Committee Election Results.pdf Welfare Committee Member Election Notice June 16, 2021 Welfare Committee Member ELECTION NOTICE AMFA Local 4 is holding an election for the three (3) positions of Welfare Committee Member. A secret ballot election is being held on the AMFA Local 4 website (www.amfa4.com). You must be a registered user of the website in order to cast your vote. Read More... Download: 2021 Welfafre Committee Member Election Notice.pdf Happy AMT Day! Aviation Maintenance Technician Day   Aviation Maintenance Technician Day is a United States day of recognition, observed on May 24, that recognizes the efforts of aviation maintenance professionals as well as the achievements of Charles Edward Taylor, the man who built the engine used to power the airplane of the Wright Brothers. Read More...

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National Director Update Dear Members: In the recent months, we have had numerous conversations system-wide revealing concerns regarding the rapid increase of commercial air traffic. These concerns include maintenance of service standards, limited on-the-job and equipment/tooling training, maintenance compliance, and pressure to take shortcuts while performing maintenance tasks. It is important to note that becoming a certified mechanic takes two years of school to pass a sophisticated FAA certification process and can take an additional five years to become proficient at the craft. This means that effectively replacing retired mechanics will take much longer than many carriers anticipate. Read More... Download: 20210903_ND_Monthly_Update_August.pdf Compliance Reminder: Maintenix (MXi) at Southwest It has been just over three (3) weeks since the launch of the Maintenix (MXi) program within Southwest Airlines (SWA) recordkeeping, and the observations and reports received from AMFA members have been discouraging, revealing numerous issues and shortcomings within the program. Being discouraged and upset with the challenges and obstacles that arise is understandable, but we must remember compliance is the top priority when it comes to signing-off the work that has been performed. DO NOT utilize any short-cuts or work-arounds to get the job done. The burden of this system’s fallacies rests with the Company, not the AMFA members that have been forced to endure the frustration that has been created. While the Company continues to attempt to correct the issues that have been identified, remain vigilant in uncovering anything that may compromise the integrity of compliance. The Company has issued numerous Know Before Fix notices via Read and Signs to ensure that those MXi program shortcomings are addressed, thereby increasing the information load to the end users. Read More... Download: 20210517_Compliance_Reminder_Maintenix_at_SWA.pdf AMFA Smartphone App Now Available!! AMFA is proud to introduce the New AMFA Smart Phone App! Here you'll find the latest news, updates, and relevant information regarding the Association including the Facebook and Twitter feeds. The AMFA App is available in both Apple and Android formats. To download the app click here from your smartphone or navigate to the following from your smartphones browser http://apps.unionactive. Read More...

National Director Update Dear Members: In the recent months, we have had numerous conversations system-wide revealing concerns regarding the rapid increase of commercial air traffic. These concerns include maintenance of service standards, limited on-the-job and equipment/tooling training, maintenance compliance, and pressure to take shortcuts while performing maintenance tasks. It is important to note that becoming a certified mechanic takes two years of school to pass a sophisticated FAA certification process and can take an additional five years to become proficient at the craft. This means that effectively replacing retired mechanics will take much longer than many carriers anticipate. Read More... Download: 20210903_ND_Monthly_Update_August.pdf

Compliance Reminder: Maintenix (MXi) at Southwest It has been just over three (3) weeks since the launch of the Maintenix (MXi) program within Southwest Airlines (SWA) recordkeeping, and the observations and reports received from AMFA members have been discouraging, revealing numerous issues and shortcomings within the program. Being discouraged and upset with the challenges and obstacles that arise is understandable, but we must remember compliance is the top priority when it comes to signing-off the work that has been performed. DO NOT utilize any short-cuts or work-arounds to get the job done. The burden of this system’s fallacies rests with the Company, not the AMFA members that have been forced to endure the frustration that has been created. While the Company continues to attempt to correct the issues that have been identified, remain vigilant in uncovering anything that may compromise the integrity of compliance. The Company has issued numerous Know Before Fix notices via Read and Signs to ensure that those MXi program shortcomings are addressed, thereby increasing the information load to the end users. Read More... Download: 20210517_Compliance_Reminder_Maintenix_at_SWA.pdf

AMFA Smartphone App Now Available!! AMFA is proud to introduce the New AMFA Smart Phone App! Here you'll find the latest news, updates, and relevant information regarding the Association including the Facebook and Twitter feeds. The AMFA App is available in both Apple and Android formats. To download the app click here from your smartphone or navigate to the following from your smartphones browser http://apps.unionactive. Read More...