Amazon Partner Airline ATI Pilots Tentatively Agree to $114M, 22% Pay Deal
Air Transport International pilots secured a tentative four-year contract worth $114 million, with initial 11% pay increases rising to 22% overall, plus higher per diem, bonuses and instructor pay. Retirement contributions jump from 8% to 14% at signing and to 15% in year two; ratification voting runs March 18–31.
1. Agreement Overview
The Air Transport International pilot union reached a tentative four-year labor contract that addresses more than five years of negotiations. The agreement, pending ratification, aims to stabilize operations for over 40 Boeing 767 cargo jets serving Amazon’s air network.
2. Compensation and Benefits Details
Pilots will receive an 11% pay increase in the first year, culminating in a 22% raise over four years, alongside higher per diem rates, ratification bonuses and additional pay for instructor pilots. Retirement contributions increase from 8% to 14% at signing, then to 15% in year two, with potential extra 1% annual increases based on performance.
3. Ratification Process
Voting opens March 18 and closes March 31, with the contract set to take effect April 1 if approved by rank-and-file members. The union’s approval is required to finalize terms and implement the new benefits structure.
4. Implications for Amazon Logistics
The agreement is expected to enhance pilot retention and operational reliability in Amazon’s air cargo network, potentially reducing service disruptions. However, increased labor costs may modestly raise Amazon’s shipping expenses over the contract term.