April 8, 2025 -- This survey gives you an opportunity to indicate your opinion of the level of importance of each contract proposal by ranking it high, neutral, or low priority, and the results of this prioritization survey will be given to the Negotiation Committee to be used during the contract negotiation process.
 20250408_CAV_Contract_Proposal_Prioritization_Notice.pdf
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April 2, 2025 -- As AMFA’s presence in Canada grows, we want to ensure you hear directly from AMFA National about our expansion and what it means for you. This expansion allows you to take control of your own future as AMEs and skilled trade professionals. We are pleased to announce that as of April 2, 2025, AMFA has officially chartered its first Canadian local—Local 605.
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February 24, 2025 -- AMFA’s objective for negotiating is to exercise the right of collective bargaining for the purpose of making and maintaining employment agreements covering rates of pay, work rules, and work conditions. Further objectives are to raise the standards of skill and increase the recognition of the class and craft of Mechanic and Related employees.
How do negotiations work with AMFA.pdf
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February 20, 2025 -- In accordance with Article XXIII of the AMFA Constitution, AMFA National is calling for contract proposals from the membership of Calm Air in preparation for the upcoming contract negotiations.
Contract Proposals must be submitted electronically, and all AMFA members in good standing (MIGS) at Calm Air International are eligible to participate.
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February 18, 2025 -- The Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA) is proud to announce a historic milestone for AMFA and the Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (AMEs) and related skilled professionals across Canada. We have initiated the process of establishing the first AMFA Local in Canada, marking the Association’s activation of Region IV.
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February 18, 2025 -- In January 2025, AMFA National called for nominations to fill the position of AMFA – Calm Air International LP (CAV) Airline Representative, and CAV members in good standing of AMFA were allowed to submit names in nomination for this position.
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January 30, 2025 -- AMFA National is calling for nominations from the membership at Calm Air International LP (CAV) to fill the position of Airline Representative (ALR). The AMFA-CAV ALR serves as the primary point of contact for the membership at Calm Air International LP.
20250130_Calm_ALR_Nomination_Notice_and_Form.pdf
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January 8, 2025 -- On behalf of the officers and representatives of AMFA, I would like to welcome you to the Association. The attached Digital New Member Package contains information regarding the next steps to establishing membership with AMFA.
Calm_Digital_New_Mbr_Welcome_Kit.pdf
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December 11, 2024 – AMFA is happy to announce the CIRB authorized and ordered a representation vote for the Canadian Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (AMEs) and related trade groups from Calm Air, who approached AMFA seeking representation in June this year. Yesterday, the CIRB officially certified AMFA as the bargaining agent at Calm Air of the skilled unit.
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November 29, 2024 -- Today, the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) released the results of a representational vote for the maintenance bargaining unit at Calm Air, with AMFA winning by an overwhelming majority.
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November 25, 2024 -- On November 19, 2024, the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) authorized a vote to determine the certified bargaining agent for Calm Air maintenance employees. After conferral between the parties, the CIRB’s Election Returning Officer has determined that the vote will take place between 12:00 pm CST on November 27 and 12:00 pm CST on November 29.
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October 9, 2024 -- Following successful certifications at L3 Harris MAS in 2022 and WestJet in 2023, AMFA proudly announces that after a grassroots organizing effort, the union filed a representation request with the Canada Industrial Relations Board on October 7, 2024, for AMEs and skilled trades at Calm Air.
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October 7, 2024 -- I want to personally thank you for what you do and recognize your impact on our profession. Your dedication to prioritizing safety every time you touch an aircraft makes you critical to the success of any aviation maintenance operation, no matter the size of the carrier.
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