Organized crews keep the fleet moving.
Local 986 represents the mechanics, dispatchers, and radio operators who keep aircraft flying safely and on schedule — across every airline and craft we're chartered to serve.
Who We Represent
Every craft has its own contract, reps, and resources. Find yours below.
Air Canada
Customer Service, Agents & more.
View Page →Allegiant Air
Dispatchers, Mechanics, Technicians & Material Specialists.
View Page →Aloha Air Cargo
Cargo Agents.
View Page →American Airlines
Mostly Customer Service roles.
View Page →ARINC
High-frequency radio voice communication linking aircraft in flight with ground operations.
View Page →Frontier Airlines
Technicians.
View Page →Menzies Aviation
Fuelers & Mechanics, and Agents, Cargo Agents & Cleaners.
View Page →Southwest Airlines
Material Specialists.
View Page →United Airlines
Mechanics and Technicians.
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About Local 986
Local 986 has represented workers across the Western United States, Hawaii, and Guam since 1948. Its Airline Division dates back to 1961, when organizing first began at Western Airlines, and today covers a wide range of airline crafts — mechanics, dispatch, customer service, ramp, cargo, and more — across multiple carriers.
Whether you're a mechanic, dispatcher, or radio operator, your group page has the contract info, know-your-rights resources, and rep contacts specific to your craft.