FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CENTENNIAL, Colo. – February 6, 2026 – The Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA) and Sun Country Airlines (SCA) today announced they have reached a four-year tentative agreement (TA) on the first collective bargaining agreement (CBA) covering employees in the mechanics and related craft or class.
“This workforce has dealt with years of pressure, sacrifice, and intensive workloads to safely maintain their aircraft fleet across Sun Country operations. This four-year first agreement represents significant improvements to the terms and conditions of Sun Country’s hard-working aircraft maintenance technicians and related employees. This TA includes well-deserved increases to wages, benefits, and improvements to many other terms and conditions of employment,” said AMFA National President Bret Oestreich.
Key highlights of the agreement include:
- Comprehensive articles with improvements, among others, to work schedules, vacation, holidays, retirement, health benefits, and overtime selection and compensation
- Strong scope protections against subcontracting and job loss
- Average initial wage increases of 6.0%, with improved A&P license premiums
- Establishment of longevity compensation and significant improvement to shift premiums
- Additional wage increases of 3.0% in each out-year of the TA
- Improved field service compensation/selection process and GSA M&IE per-diem rates for employees who travel for work travel away from their station
- Detailed grievance and arbitration articles, including just cause job security protection and a clearly defined disciplinary process
“The success of these negotiations reflects the dedication of AMFA’s negotiating committee and the engagement of our membership,” Oestreich added. “AMFA remains committed to delivering strong agreements that elevate our craft, raise industry standards, protect our members’ work, and improve their quality of life.”
In the coming days, the complete text of the tentative agreement documents will be distributed to each member for review and consideration. Following an informational roadshow to address membership questions, a ratification referendum will be conducted to provide AMFA members the opportunity to vote on this agreement.
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The Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association is a craft-specific, independent aviation union representing Aircraft Maintenance Technicians/Engineers and skilled trade groups actively involved in the aviation industry. These employees work directly on aircraft and/or components, support equipment, and facilities. AMFA is committed to elevating the professional standing of technicians/engineers and to achieving progressive improvements in wages, benefits, and working conditions of the skilled professionals it represents. For more information about AMFA, visit www.amfanational.org.
