LONDON- Aircraft engineers at American Airlines’ (AA) Heathrow (LHR) operation have secured a landmark pay deal, with salaries surpassing £100,000 for the first time. The agreement, negotiated by Unite, establishes a new industry benchmark for aircraft engineering pay in the UK.
The three-year settlement will see substantial pay increases for engineers, reflecting their critical role in maintaining aviation safety. Unite has emphasized that this deal underscores the value of highly skilled aviation professionals and aims to push for similar pay improvements across the sector.
Photo: American AirlinesAmerican Airlines Engineers Pay Hike
Unite members working as aircraft engineers for American Airlines (AA) at Heathrow (LHR) have successfully negotiated a significant pay increase.
The new agreement ensures that salaries for safety-critical engineers will reach £108,000 by 2027, marking a substantial improvement in industry pay standards.
The deal benefits the 60-member engineering workforce, setting a precedent for future negotiations within the aviation sector. Under the terms of the agreement.
- Top-of-scale aircraft maintenance technicians will see their salaries exceed £100,000 immediately.
- Entry-level aircraft engineers will earn £78,546, including shift pay and the London allowance.
- Crew chief salaries will rise to over £113,000, including shift pay and the London allowance.
Unite has highlighted this agreement as a milestone for aviation engineering, reinforcing the importance of skilled labor in ensuring airline safety and efficiency.
Photo: By Anna Zvereva from Tallinn, Estonia – American Airlines, N808AN, Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=87549777Unite’s Role in Securing the Deal
Unite played a key role in negotiating this historic pay agreement, emphasizing the expertise and dedication of its members.
General Secretary Sharon Graham praised the outcome, stating, “This deal is among the most competitive for aircraft engineers in the UK. Our members’ skills and industrial strength demand nothing less.”
The union has committed to using this agreement as a benchmark for further negotiations across the aviation sector.
Regional officer Joe McGowan underscored the importance of this development, remarking, “This is one of the most highly skilled jobs in the aviation industry.
The safety of passengers and crew depends on our members’ expertise. We will now focus on ensuring comparable pay rates at other airlines.”
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The American Airlines (AA) pay deal is expected to influence upcoming salary negotiations across the aviation sector.
As Heathrow remains a major hub, other airlines may face pressure to offer similar compensation packages to attract and retain top engineering talent.
Unite has signaled its intention to push for pay increases at other airlines, reinforcing its commitment to securing better wages and conditions for aviation professionals.
With safety and reliability at the core of air travel, the agreement highlights the essential role of aircraft engineers and the need for competitive salaries to match their expertise.
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