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.
Aerospace Maintenance Competition took place in Orlando, FL. AMFA insider interviewed some competitors from around the world.
13 Feb 2026
Tom Wiggins
Tom is the National Director of Safety and Standards.
Timestamps:
Tom Bio 0:45
Local union activity 15:20
National union position 32:40
Common Safety issues 36:00
Professional standards 45:50
AMFA expansion 1:01:40
Outro 1:15:15
5 Jan 2026
A Conversation with National President Bret Oestreich
On this episode of AMFA Insider, Scott is joined by National President Bret Oestreich for an in-depth conversation about the current state of AMFA and the journey that brought us here.
14 Nov 2025
A Conversation with President Bret Oestreich
Tune into today's episode of AMFA Insider as we sit down with President Bret Oestreich to talk through the history of AMFA, where AMFA is today and the problems the industry is facing.
14 Jun 2023
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.
8 May 2023
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.
24 Aug 2022
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.
29 Jul 2022
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.
13 Apr 2022
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.
11 Feb 2022
A conversation with Justin Madden, Executive Director of Government Affairs for AMFA
In this episode we speak with Justin Madden, Executive Director of Government Affairs for AMFA. Justin dives into the history of AMFA, discussing its original vision and how he has worked to help ensure AMFA mechanics and related are given a voice. Listen to this episode to learn more on how Justin is continuing the fight and what he and AMFA are fighting for.
In today's podcast, Scott Van de Motter talks with Southwest Aircraft Mechanic Karson Druckamiller. Druckamiller recently retired from Southwest Airlines after working as an aircraft mechanic for the company since 1971. Check out this episode to learn more about Karson Druckamiller as we celebrate his 50 years of service.
22 Nov 2021
AMFA National President October Update
AMFA National President Bret Oestreich shares in the October update that AMFA’s primary focus remains to protect its members collective bargaining agreements (CBA’s), their job and their ability to earn. Check out this episode to learn more about how AMFA is protecting its members through this pandemic.
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