OUR CONTRACTS
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CAE
Instructors & SMEs (ATS)
CBT Specialists (ATS)
Simulator Technicians (ATS)
Ground Controllers (ATS)
Tech Writers
Software Engineers (ATS)
NOVA TECHNOLOGIES
Training Coordinators (JMATS)
Simulator Technicians (JMATS)
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Below you can see an approximation of the percentage of represented employees in the Local Lodge from each company.
The 463 Airlift Wing has an honored military record going back to flying C-47 aircraft during the darkest days of World War II. The first wing to operate C-130 aircraft was the 463 TAW at Ardmore Oklahoma in the early 50s. At the time this Local Lodge was chartered, the 463 Air Lift Wing was located at Little Rock Air Force Base and the 127 chartering Members chose the Lodge Number 463 in honor of them.
Today, this Local Union represents over 200 members that are employed by Lockheed Martin, Delaware Resource Group, Nova Technologies, Kay & Associates and CAE USA at Little Rock Air Force Base in Jacksonville, Arkansas. As a team, we educate over 2000 students annually from not just the United States but from nations around the globe. Our members develop, create, maintain and distribute C-130 aircrew and maintenance courseware and provide superior aircrew instruction and refresher training to Air Force and Marine students. We also maintain the simulators utilized during training and provide mechanical and repair services for the C-130J aircraft. Our support people keep behind the scenes tasks and functions flowing seamlessly. We are the flagship in training facilities for ATS contracts.
This website includes information concerning IAMAW (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) Local Lodge 463 and the Brothers and Sisters that make up the Lodge. Links are provided to the IAMAW Grand Lodge web page and to other labor organizations from this site. Concerted effort is made to keep this site updated with current and timely information that affects our membership.
Instructors, CBT Specialists, CSAs, Simulator Technicians
Mechanics
Simulator Technicians, Training Coordinators & Librarians
CBT Specialists, CSAs, Librarians
EXECUTIVE BOARD
CHRIS CARR
iamaw463pres@gmail.com
LESTER COSSEY
iamaw463vicepres@gmail.com
SHARON SMITH
iamaw463sec@gmail.com
BONI JO BOSER
iamaw463treas@gmail.com
STANDING COMMITTEES
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LATEST NEWS
Lodge Sponsors Local Golf Tournament
Our Local Lodge is sponsoring two two-person scramble teams (so that’s 4 individuals), for the Knights of Columbus Memorial Golf Tournament being held on May 21st at the Hickory Creek Golf Course. If you are interested in playing, please email your Vice President, Lester Cossey at: iamaw463vicepres@gmail.com Preference will be given on a first-come basis Read more about Lodge Sponsors Local Golf Tournament[…]
2022 IAM Scholarship Quickly Approaching (Feb 11th)
The 2022 IAM Scholarship Competition is accepting applications and has added a new program which will allow entrants the option to apply online. The competition is open to members of the IAM and their children throughout the United States and Canada. If you opt to apply via mail-in, the application packet must be postmarked by February Read more about 2022 IAM Scholarship Quickly Approaching (Feb 11th)[…]
IAM Wins Backpay and Dignity for Employees of Strategic Technology Institute (STI)
(This article is a reprint from www.goiam.org) After a legal fight that lasted more than two years, the Machinists Union is proud that a group of former employees from Strategic Technology Institute (STI) will receive full back pay with interest and benefits after being unjustly fired for trying to join the IAM. The decision comes Read more about IAM Wins Backpay and Dignity for Employees of Strategic Technology Institute (STI)[…]
Toys for Dorcas House: Donation Boxes placed in each building.
Sister Julie Snyder is spearheading a toy drive for the Union Rescue Mission Dorcas House. Toys were collected at the November Local Lodge Meeting — Thank you to all those Members who brought a toy donation! But, the Lodge is asking for help from those of you that didn’t make it to the meeting. Donation boxes have Read more about Toys for Dorcas House: Donation Boxes placed in each building.[…]
Lodge gets head start to “Giving Tuesday”
Black Friday = Shopping Deals! Cyber Monday = Get the best deals online! Giving Tuesday = It’s the latest trend in labeling days around the holiday season for a specific purpose. In the last few years the Tuesday following Thanksgiving has been deemed “Giving Tuesday” and serves as a day when people are reminded to, in Read more about Lodge gets head start to “Giving Tuesday”[…]
IAM Southern Territory GVP Issues Letter to Lodges Concerning Vaccine Mandates
IAM Southern Territory General Vice President, Ricky Wallace, has issued a letter to all Local Lodges (and their members) concerning federal vaccine mandates, and the actions the IAM has been pursuing to validate the legality of such mandates. Please click on the link below to be taken to the 3-page PDF of the letter from Read more about IAM Southern Territory GVP Issues Letter to Lodges Concerning Vaccine Mandates[…]
Save the Date: 2021 Christmas Party
This year’s Local Lodge 463 Christmas Party will be held on Saturday, December 4th at the Wyndham Riverfront in North Little Rock. The hotel is located next to Dickey Stephens Park. Festivities will begin at 6:00pm. Dinner will be served. There will be door prizes. And a discounted room rate will be available for that Read more about Save the Date: 2021 Christmas Party[…]
Lodge’s #1 (in seniority) Heads into Retirement
Sister Linda Brown, who has worked on both C-130 programs (H and J) for the past 38 years, and holds the oldest seniority date of any Local Lodge Member, retires from her position on Wednesday, September 15th. She has held many different positions throughout the years, but most recently has been serving as a CSA Read more about Lodge’s #1 (in seniority) Heads into Retirement[…]
Date Change for September Local Lodge Meeting
During the August Executive Board Meeting, it was discovered that due to a large number of officers being on vacation, out of town, etc. on the third Thursday of September, it would be necessary to move the scheduled September meeting date in order for a quorum of officers to be present to conduct business. Therefore, Read more about Date Change for September Local Lodge Meeting[…]
Donation Made to Harmony Health Clinic
At the Christmas in July Party held last month for our Local Lodge Members and their invited guest, a raffle was held to raise money for a donation to the Harmony Health Clinic of Little Rock. $500 was raised through the raffle ticket purchase. Local Lodge Treasurer, Boni Jo Boser, recently presented Hamony Health Clinic Read more about Donation Made to Harmony Health Clinic[…]
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