AMFA Statement Regarding ATA's Bankruptcy Filing.LACONIA, N.H. -- Chuck Rasch, Region 2 Coordinator of the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association The Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA) is an independent union that represents aircraft maintenance employees of commercial airlines in the United States. AMFA is committed to the principles of craft unionism, in that it seeks to represent only airline mechanics and (AMFA AMFA Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association AMFA Alternative Motor Fuels Act (PL 100-494) AMFA Asociación Movimiento Fe y Alegría (Association for Activities of Faith and Joy; Guatemala) ), today issued a statement on ATA (1) (AT Attachment) The specification for IDE drives. See IDE. (2) See analog telephone adapter. ATA - Advanced Technology Attachment Airlines' chapter 11 bankruptcy bankruptcy, in law, settlement of the liabilities of a person or organization wholly or partially unable to meet financial obligations. The purposes are to distribute, through a court-appointed receiver, the bankrupt's assets equitably among creditors and, in most filing. "We are very concerned about ATA's bankruptcy filing and the uncertainty this creates for the airline and for all ATA employees. For ATA, increased competition and soaring fuel costs have at least temporarily offset the advantage of having some of the lowest labor costs in the aviation industry, including for skilled aircraft technicians. "AMFA is monitoring the situation closely. We are heartened by ATA management's stated intent to maintain Indianapolis operations and employment levels. We hope that as the company weighs its options in reorganizing, it will always act in the best interests of ATA employees in all locations. ATA aircraft technicians are proficient pro·fi·cient adj. Having or marked by an advanced degree of competence, as in an art, vocation, profession, or branch of learning. n. An expert; an adept. and dedicated professionals, with world-class skills that include experience with ETOPS-certified aircraft and a commitment to help ensure the safety of the flying public at all times." |
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