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Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Assn L32
Tempe, AZ · EIN 900085397 · Form 990 · FY2020 · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.amfa32.com
revenue
$516K
expenses
$423K
net assets
$698K
employees
5
program ratio
0%
mission · from form 990

Labor Union Operations for Southwest and Alaska airlines Aircraft Mechanics

profile · synthesized from sources

The Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association Local 32 (AMFA L32) is a labor union representing aircraft mechanics and related workers primarily at Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines. The organization focuses on collective bargaining, safety standards, and member support within the aviation maintenance industry, operating mainly in Arizona.

named programs · 2 · from sources

what they call their work

Collective Bargaining
Negotiates contracts and agreements on behalf of members with employers to ensure fair wages and working conditions.
Safety Standards
Implements and oversees safety protocols and standards for aircraft maintenance to ensure member safety and compliance.
activities · 2 groups

what they do

  • Online Membership & Access Systems 3 activities
    • Member Communication and Account Management
      Manages member communications by providing an updated registration process for receiving updates and offers secure two-factor authentication for member account access.
    • Member Communication and Account Management
      Operates and maintains a secure member registration and update system, including two-factor authentication via access pins, to ensure secure and timely communication between AMFA National, Local 32, and its members.
    • Member communication and account management
      Operates a secure member registration and update system for AMFA National and Local 32, including two-factor authentication via access pins to protect account access and ensure reliable communication with members.
  • Uncategorized 7 activities
    • Member integration and communication
      Facilitated the integration of Hawaiian Airlines mechanics into the AMFA Alaska Airlines local through updated member registration and communication processes to ensure ongoing engagement with AMFA National and Local 32.
    • Representing Aircraft Mechanics
      Represents aircraft mechanics, including those from Hawaiian Airlines, following successful union representation elections and integration processes. This includes initiating representation for merged mechanics crafts and facilitating member participation in collective bargaining agreement negotiations.
    • Union Representation Election Campaign
      Conducted and won a National Mediation Board (NMB) Union Representation Election, with ballots tallied on February 24, 2026, to secure representation rights for the merged mechanics craft.
    • Union Representation and Integration of Hawaiian Airlines Mechanics
      Represented and integrated Legacy Hawaiian Airlines mechanics into AMFA following a National Mediation Board (NMB) Union Representation election, including establishing the Hawaiian Seniority Integration Committee and appointing Subject Matter Experts for Joint Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiations across Technician and Cleaner/Utility classifications.
    • Union certification and member integration
      Conducted and won a National Mediation Board (NMB) Union Representation Election to represent Hawaiian Airlines mechanics at Alaska Airlines, officially welcoming new members into the AMFA organization following the NMB election results tallied on February 24, 2026.
    • Union representation in collective bargaining
      Represents aircraft mechanics in collective bargaining negotiations, including serving as Subject Matter Experts during Joint Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiations and advocating for technician and cleaner/utility classifications through the Hawaiian Seniority Integration Committee.
    • Union representation in collective bargaining
      Represents aircraft mechanics and cleaners in joint collective bargaining agreement negotiations, including serving as Subject Matter Experts and forming a Hawaiian Seniority Integration Committee to integrate legacy Hawaiian members into bargaining structures.
financials · form 990 · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$516K
Contributions & grants$513K99%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$4K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$423K
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$107K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$689K
Cash$111K
Investments$578K
Liabilities$-10K
Net assets$698K
Liquid reserves19.5 mo
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

who runs it

paid leadership · 6
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Leonardo Rui President 20 $24K
Benton Vince Treasurer 20 $20K
Smith Craig Vice President 20 $17K
Butkiewicz John Secretary 20 $16K
Wes Latecki Pro Standards 20 $13K
Amore Pat Secretary 20 $1K
relationships · 8

who they work with

  • Alaska Airlines Partner — Has a designated airline representative (Jeff Heard) for AMFA Local 32
  • Alaska Airlines Partner — Work groups are being joined with Hawaiian Airlines after a representation election.
  • Hawaiian Airlines Partner — Membership welcomed to AMFA family at Alaska Airlines after NMB Union Representation election.
  • IAM Partner — Filed for an extension, delaying representation elections and wage parity talks.
  • National Mediation Board (NMB) Government — Conducted the Union Representation Election and confirmed single carrier status for Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines.
  • Southwest Airlines Partner — Has a designated airline representative (Ken Patrick) for AMFA Local 32
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  • UnionActive Network — Uses UnionActive platform for member account management and login services.