“On behalf of the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA), we applaud the leadership of the House passing the bipartisan Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act (H.R.3935). As the only craft-specific union representing Aircraft Maintenance Technicians (AMTs), FAA reauthorization is one of our top priorities, at AMFA. This bill addresses several shortfalls faced by our members and the flying public” said AMFA National President Bret Oestreich.

WestJet has long treated its employees with impunity, altering policies, and dictating working conditions without fear of repercussions. All that changes when the right union comes on board. On May 26, 2023, AMFA filed charges with the Canada Industrial Relations Board alleging that, since AMFA’s certification, WestJet has violated multiple…

On May 10, 2023 AMFA and 19 other groups wrote to Chariman Jason Smith and Ranking Member Richard Neal regarding H.R. …

For Immediate Release Contact: Rob Cush, AMFA Director of Government Affairs Phone: (303) 752–2632 Email: governmentafffairs@amfanatl.org CENTENNIAL, Colo. — May 5, 2023 –The Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA) and GS5 Next Gen Aviation Education have formed a strategic alliance to offer a new educational model for aspiring Aircraft Maintenance Technicians/Engineers…

May 1, 2023 Dear WestJet Skilled Trade Groups: On April 28, 2023, AMFA received notice that WestJet had filed a Notice of Application for Judicial Review with the Canada Federal Court of Appeal. The Company intends to challenge the Canada Industrial Relations Board’s (“CIRB”) certification decision on the grounds that…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Bret Oestreich, National President Phone: (720) 744–6628 Email: bret.oestreich@amfanatl.org CENTENNIAL, Colo. — March 31, 2023 — The Canadian Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) officially announced yesterday that WestJet Airlines Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (AMEs) and Related skilled professional trade group chose the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA) as…

For Immediate Release Contact: Rob Cush, AMFA Director of Government Affairs Phone: (303) 752–2632 Email: governmentafffairs@amfanatl.org CENTENNIAL, Colo. — March 27, 2023 — The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure introduced the Global Aircraft Maintenance Safety Improvement Act (H.R. 1716) last week, calling for increased safety standards by unannounced FAA…

The Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA) held its first Shop Representative Training Program class of 2023 in Orlando, FL. More than fifty participants from the six (6) AMFA-represented carriers attended this session. AMFA National, along with Sam Seham and Lucas Middlebrook of our legal team and Professor Alexia Kulwiec of…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Bret Oestreich, National President Phone: (720) 744–6628 Email: bret.oestreich@amfanatl.org CENTENNIAL, Colo. …