Southwest Airlines mechanics vote to extend contract to 2027, including new raises

Southwest Airlines' maintenance technicians have voted in favor of a contract extension.

’ mechanics voted to ratify a contract extension with the Dallas-based carrier to 2027.

The 2,870 mechanics, aircraft maintenance technicians, aircraft inspectors, maintenance controllers, training instructors and ground support equipment technicians are represented by the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association and voted to ratify a contract that includes top-of-scale wage increases of 20.5% over a three-year period.

“It is gratifying to see our wages rightfully increase and AMFA continuing to lead with industry-changing agreements.”Aircraft maintenance technicians’ all-in top-of-scale wage increases to $65.79 under the new contract. According to the union, the contract puts Southwest maintenance technician wages above other major carriers, including those currently at Delta Air Lines , United Airlines and American Airlines .

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