Horizon Air workers approve new four-year contract with pay raises

Horizon Air's maintenance technicians and fleet service agents, represented by the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA), have ratified a new four-year contract. The agreement was approved by more than 74% of voting employees. Key features of the contract include increases to the wage scale, separate vacation and sick leave accruals, and other compensation improvements.

Nathan Engel, Vice President of Maintenance & Engineering at Horizon Air, expressed gratitude towards the AMFA negotiating team: "Our technicians and fleet service employees play a very important role in our operation. They’re some of the best in the industry and do an incredible job of keeping our aircraft safe, reliable and clean. We are grateful to the AMFA negotiating team for working with us to find solutions that not only work for our technicians but position Horizon for the future."

Chuck Clum, AMFA Local 14 Horizon Air Representative, also acknowledged members' participation: "Thank you to AMFA14 members for your strong participation and patience during this process. Your negotiating team was focused on reaching an agreement that benefits all of us today and moving forward."