Southwest Airlines Co. and the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA) have reached a Tentative Agreement (TA) for the airline's Mechanics & Related Employees.
"Our Mechanics & Related Employees work around the clock to safely maintain our aircraft, and we reached a Tentative Agreement that rewards them and helps Southwest maintain an efficient operation," said Adam Carlisle, Vice President Labor Relations at Southwest Airlines. "I'm pleased with the work from AMFA and Southwest that led to reaching this agreement quickly."
"The AMFA negotiating committee has reached a Tentative Agreement with Southwest Airlines that, if ratified by membership, will elevate the Southwest Airlines Aircraft Maintenance Technicians (AMTs) to industry-leading compensation. AMFA's goal and objective is to protect work, raise standards, and increase recognition of AMTs and related professionals," said AMFA National President Bret Oestreich. "Our members control their own destiny by exercising their right to vote, and their voices will be heard through our democratic organization."
This agreement covers Southwest's more than 2,800 Mechanics & Related Employees, which includes the Company's Aircraft Maintenance Technicians, Aircraft Inspectors, Maintenance Controllers, and Training Instructors. AMFA will communicate the details about the agreement and the voting timeline directly to its members.
