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The Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association is a craft specific, independent aviation union. It is not an industrial union and represents only aircraft maintenance technicians and related employees in the craft or class in accordance with the National Mediation Board Rules and their dictates. AMFA is committed to elevating the professional standing of technicians and to achieving progressive improvements in the wages, benefits, and working conditions of the skilled craftsmen and women it represents.
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- 1 weeks ago43 min
AMC 2026
Aerospace Maintenance Competition took place in Orlando, FL. AMFA insider interviewed some competitors from around the world.
- Feb 13, 20261h 16m
Tom Wiggins
Tom is the National Director of Safety and Standards.Timestamps:Tom Bio 0:45Local union activity 15:20National union position 32:40Common Safety issues 36:00Professional standards 45:50AMFA expansion 1:01:40Outro 1:15:15
- Jan 21, 202658 min
A Conversation with National President Bret Oestreich
Tune in to today’s episode of AMFA Insider as we sit down with National President Bret Oestreich to discuss the current state of AMFA and the path that brought the union to where it stands today.
- Jun 14, 202323 min
A Conversation with Spirit Airlines ALR Jason Salazar
On this episode of AMFA Insider, Scott sits down to talk with Jason Salazar, the ALR for Spirit Airlines. Jason has been with Spirit Airlines for 11 years and is in the process of negotiating their first ever union contract. Listen to this week's episode to hear Jason's take on what it takes to bring a union into a formerly non-union shop.
- May 8, 202321 min
A Conversation with AME Mark Manning from L3 Harris MAS in Canada
Mark Manning was the lead AMFA organizer that also later became the very first AMFA ALR within Canada as the very first represented AMFA workgroup L3 Harris MAS for 57 members in Ontario. Mark held a vision for many years that he along with others noticed Canada never had a Craft specific trades union for the Aircraft Maintenance Engineers and related that spoke to the specific needs of the craft. Today, Mark has been very actively engaged with others workgroups seeking help in bringing a Craft specific Union AMFA into Canada workplaces, most recently WestJet Airlines (2nd largest air carrier in Canada) became AMFA.
- Aug 24, 202248 min
A Conversation with Former National AMFA Director Louie Key
On this episode of AMFA Insider, Scott sits down to talk with former National Director for AMFA and current Secretary of the America's for AEI Louie Key. Key has been with Alaska Airlines for 43 years is and is set to retire later this year. Listen to this week's episode to hear how Key got into aviation and how things have evolved over the years as well as his involvement with AMFA as an airline rep and National Director.
- Jul 29, 202235 min
Conversations about the Aerospace Maintenance Competition
In this episode, Scott talks about the Aerospace Maintenance Competition that took place in Dallas, TX back in April of 2022. He interviews different technicians and asks about their experience and their time at the competition. Take a listen to learn more about how the 2022 Aerospace Maintenance Competition went.
- Apr 13, 202248 min
A Conversation with AMT Line Mechanic, Ken Mactiernan
For today’s podcast, we are joined by Ken Mactiernan who has been an AMT Line Mechanic for the past 35 years. Ken walks us through his experience in the Air Force working on B-52s and swiftly brings us to the discussion of his experience as the Chairman of the Aerospace Maintenance Competition. Mactiernan offers us insight into the competition as well as his evolvement in the event. Listen to this episode to learn more about the Aerospace Maintenance Competition and Ken Mactiernan.
About AMFA Insider
The Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association is a craft specific, independent aviation union. It is not an industrial union and represents only aircraft maintenance technicians and related employees in the craft or class in accordance with the National Mediation Board Rules and their dictates. AMFA is committed to elevating the professional standing of technicians and to achieving progressive improvements in the wages, benefits, and working conditions of the skilled craftsmen and women it represents.
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