This chart is an IAM response to the same chart's previous version where AMFA was mostly on top (except for Cargojet). As such, one needs to realize the partisanship being illustrated in the graph. Even if it is framed as IAM being on top, it represents only part of the picture. The top wage at AC (...

These are the latest AME wages accross Canada.

Here's the latest on the representation saga ..

https://www.amfanational.org/index.cfm? ... ID=1008823

The new offer concentrated mostly on wages. In my view, the company's objectives for MTC were attraction and retention, while language and benefits were barely touched. Attraction was addressed by raising wages to make us one of the industry leaders in Canada — roughly 18% this year, followed by 3% ...

That isn't even an option. We are a minority group within a large bargaining unit. We represent about 18% of the members within the IAM. This rejection was made possible by airports and cargo employees voting against this tentative agreement. The employer only needs to give a small signing bonus and...

"Historic Tentative Agreement negotiated by the IAM voted down by membership.

The agreement barely touched any language. The 10 years of friction and irritants aren't addressed. That is to ve expected when no one from maintenance is at the negotiating table. Pension wise its crumbs, the language and max pension barely get touched. $$ wise it's an average of 18% increase on si...

There are opportunities everywhere at the moment. The AME shortage, even though it was predicted 15 years ago based on demographics and college enrollments and graduations is here and most operators are struggling. It's a great time to enter the industry. Concerning what type of work is out there, y...

On the representation struggle, We have both a reconsideration of the CIRB's reconsideration decision going on at the CIRB, and a judicial review of that reconsideration decision being processed. The main issue for the maintenance department remains representation. The incumbent union has no legitim...

No one knows yet, The IAM completely excluded everyone from the Maintenance department from negotiations. The IAM hasn't released or communicated any details about negotiations since they started. We should know more tomorrow. Usually they release a 8x11 sheet with 8 bullet points proclaiming the gr...

https://cirb-ccri.gc.ca/en/about-appeals-applications-complaints/labour-relations-duty-fair Labour Relations - Duty of Fair Representation These complaints at the CIRB are prescriptive, not punitive. The Board is mainly concerned with whether employees received fair representation and what should b...

BTD wrote: ↑Fri May 22, 2026 11:40 am Very well written and articulate.

If this is accurate, and I have no reason to think it isn’t. Perhaps an anonymous email to an investigative reporter?

These sort of issues don't generate much interest at the journalist level. The Media is looking for more salient articles.

I want to tell you a story. It starts with a vote and ends with an order to shred the ballots before anyone reads them. Everything in between should make you uncomfortable — not because it’s complicated, but because it isn’t. I work on the maintenance side at Air Canada. I am one of roughly 2,250 Te...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNn6Yzcwpvw An amazing video highlighting the difficulties the manufacturers and Airlines are experiencing concerning AMEs and aerospace workers. It's worth the watch. From my understanding, the creator is a pilot and creates much aviation related videos. It all comes...

AMFA Communication concerning potential strike

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/aircraft ... er_android

The application for ousting the IAM which is the present bargaining agent for AMEs at AC is at the Canadian Industrial Relations Board. What is sought is to break up the present bargaining unit where the Aircraft Maintenance group and other trades are represented within a group that includes Airport...

Press release by AMFA re AC AIRCRAFT MECHANICS FRATERNAL ASSOCIATION National Office: 7853 E. Arapahoe Court, Suite 1100 • Centennial, CO 80112 Tel: 303.752.AMFA (2632) • Fax: 303.362.7736 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Bret Oestreich, National President Phone: (720) 744-6628 Email: bret.oestreich@a...

https://amfanational.medium.com/aircraft-maintenance-engineers-and-skilled-trade-groups-at-air-canada-seek-representation-by-amfa-4f240bb42aa0 Aircraft Maintenance Engineers and Skilled Trade Groups at Air Canada Seek Representation by AMFA FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Bret Oestreich, National Pre...

https://www.amfanational.org/?zone=/uni ... ge=WestJet

Done deal, Westjet AMEs are now represented bu AMFA.

The technicians at AC have also filed at the CIRB for representation by AMFA. I'll post results when they become available.

It's a simple supply and demand equation. At the salary airlines are paying, there aren't enough people interested in going into the industry. For similar schooling, (ie elevator technicians, heavy equipment maintenance etc) you can find better salaries, on day shift, more flexibility (no need to wo...

From the Air Inuit job offer:
SALARY
$63,025 - $78,781
78781$/yr/2000hr/yr= 39.39$/hr

It's always going to be tough to compare salaries. There are many variables to take into consideration: -ESOP (employee share ownership plan) is usually voluntary and differs from company to company -retirement plans are different at all the carriers -Premiums throw distortion in the wage equation -...

I don't have access to pay scales for Air Transat, Bombardier or Westjet but would imagine they are all in the same ballpark +/- 10 G

From what I heard Bombardier and Westjet are paying more than AC.

There's an interesting write up about the Subaru engines at the following link.

http://jdfinley.com/what-happened-to-th ... ft-engine/

It's hard to give an hourly wage... most pay structures are not very linear that way. At AC: 2018 top wage for LAT 5 : 41.23$/hour Premiums Tank Sealer: 150$/month Trainer: 150$/month Endorsement premium: 450$/month for employees who hold between 1 and 4 endorsements Supplemental endorsement premium...