Airline Division

The Teamsters Airline Division represents over 40,000 workers in the aviation industry in every craft and class. We have the strongest collective bargaining agreements in the country. Our goal is to provide our membership with the best representation in the industry and to give all workers in the aviation industry a voice at their job. Teamsters have represented aviation workers since the 1950s and are continuing to grow to help airline workers.
Read the latest message from the Airline Division director.

The Airline Division can be reached via email or by phone at 202-624-6848 or 800-635-3961.

AIRLINE DIVISION ADVISORY BOARD MEETS FOR FIRST TIME

The Teamsters Airline Division announced that a newly formed advisory board of directors will help set the future course and structure for the Teamsters Airline Division. More>>

MEET LEGAL COUNSEL ED GLEASON

Ed Gleason is now Counsel to the Teamsters Airline Division. He has 19 years' experience representing labor organizations in the transportation industries. Ed joined the Teamsters Legal Department in early 2007. Since May, he has worked closely with Airline Division Director David Bourne on such issues as transitioning United Airlines mechanics and dealing with grievances and negotiations. More>>

UPDATE ON AVIATION ON CAPITOL HILL

Congress is unlikely to re-authorize spending for the Federal Aviation Administration this year, according to Ken Montoya, legislative representative for the Teamsters Government Affairs Division. Montoya, who joined the Teamsters in May, has been a close observer of aviation issues on Capitol Hill for more than 20 years. More>>

TEAMSTERS ARE THE DEFINITIVE VOICE

The Teamsters Airline Division is making itself known on Capitol Hill. Powerful legislators recently got an introduction to the Teamsters’ new Airline Division Director, Capt. David Bourne. More>>

ENERGY CRISIS

Soaring Fuel Costs
The Teamsters are pressuring Congress to act quickly to bring down the cost of oil. As the August recess approached, key members of Congress met with Airline Division Director David Bourne and the Government Affairs Division. They heard how soaring oil costs are hurting workers, and why curbing speculation will lower fuel prices.

NEWS UPDATE

Kalitta Crew Members All Home
Local 747 reports that the eight Kalitta crew members downed near Bogota, Colombia are all home. They suffered injuries that range from serious to minor. All are being treated by their own doctors.

UAL MECHANICS VOTE TO AMEND CONTRACT TO ACCEPT PAY INCREASE

United Airlines mechanics represented by the Teamsters voted 2,104 to 382 in favor of amending the Collective Bargaining Agreement to receive a 1-percent wage increase for all bargaining unit employees. More>>

The Teamsters represent 18,000 aviation mechanics and related workers. To better serve their interests we have formed the Teamsters Aviation Mechanics Coalition. The coalition is led by a steering committee of mechanics from the 14 Teamster carriers. The coalition has played a leading role in exposing and fighting unsafe outsourcing practices, organizing mechanics and related into the Teamsters, lobbying on issues of importance and more.

Congratulations and welcome to our new Teamster brothers and sisters at UAL. On May 31, 2008, more than 9,000 aviation mechanics at UAL voted to join the Teamsters Union. UAL’s mechanics worked hard for two years to become Teamsters and overcame huge obstacles. Their efforts paid off with a remarkable 78 percent voter turnout that sent a strong message to the company that the UAL mechanics want change. More >>