Statement by John M. Conley, Director of the TWU Air Transport Division, on the Retirement of American Airlines’ Senior Vice President and Former TWU Member Carmine Romano and the Promotion of Jim Ream as New Senior Vice President for Maintenance & Engineering:

Carmine Romano has been a critical link in developing and maintaining a cooperative relationship between American and TWU maintenance professionals. Largely because of this relationship, American and the TWU have produced award-winning results and received recognition, while successfully defending the craft and class against the outsourcing trend that has pervaded our industry. Carmine’s leadership, respect for our members, and commitment to continuous improvement have been integral to the preservation of American jobs. We thank him for his dedication and professionalism, and wish him a happy and healthy retirement.

Additionally, the TWU welcomes Jim Ream, as Senior Vice President of Maintenance & Engineering, who is taking over for Carmine on January 1st. In the coming months, we anticipate forging a strong working relationship with Jim that builds on the one shared over the past several years on Carmine’s watch, one that will continue to put American jobs first.