ThePhantomTwo Posted January 28, 2005 Share Posted January 28, 2005 Well,since the flyboys are chiming in on what they fly or flew,how many of us work on the aircraft so they can go have fun All military for me,started off on the F-4C 1987 then moved to the F-4E a year later,the F-16C/D Block 25 in 1991 then on to the Block 30 in 1995(until June 2004 when I retired).Ended the military career last year after 22 years,kinda wish I was still getting my hands dirty on the aircraft though Link to post Share on other sites
vgmodels62 Posted January 28, 2005 Share Posted January 28, 2005 I don't pull wrenches on aircraft,but I work with them everyday.I work for a FBO in Saskatoon,Saskatchewan where I supervise a hangar and refuelling operation.We also have a flight department with 18 aircraft that we use for charter work.On any given day we handle and fuel everything fromHercs,a d F-18 to corporate jets and airliners of every size www.westwindaviation.com vern Link to post Share on other sites
Lobos175fs Posted January 28, 2005 Share Posted January 28, 2005 started back in 75-77 on T-38's then 77-79 F-5's.Then moved up to KC-135' from 79-86.From 86 to present I work for a major airline working on 737, 747,777.757.and Airbus 319-320. I love being a grease monkey!!! Lobos175fs Link to post Share on other sites
Sabre Posted January 28, 2005 Share Posted January 28, 2005 Crew Chief/door gunner on Hueys in RSVN. Line chief at Birmingham Aviation upon ETSing. Currently over Inventory Control at Universal Turbine. We deal in P&W turbine engines/parts/components. Was in Kennesaw, Georgia last week, freezing our backsides off, removing the engines from a King Air that had a blade strike. Brought the runner home & took the hurt one to Atlantic Turbines. Yeah, I've had my share of safety wire cuts & punctures! Happy modeling, Jim Link to post Share on other sites
phantombullet Posted January 29, 2005 Share Posted January 29, 2005 F-4, A-4, T-2C aircraft 79-86 Engine Mech AIMD USS CARL VINSON CVN-70 86-87 Working on my Airframe/Powerplant license now and may have a job in general aviation or military after school in Aug. Link to post Share on other sites
Lancer512 Posted January 29, 2005 Share Posted January 29, 2005 I am an aircraft mechanic in Germany for a mid-sized maintenance shop. Started to work there after my miltary service in 1995, and got my FAA A&P licence 3 years ago. Mostly I am working on Citations and King Airs, but I also have to work on smaller Cessnas and Pipers. Or should I say everything up to Citations and King Airs? Oh! I am also Crew Chief for a Pitts S-2A Link to post Share on other sites
Barneydhc82 Posted January 29, 2005 Share Posted January 29, 2005 I began my apprentiseship in 1950...got tired of bit$%ing engineers and joined the airforce...and worked on light aircraft as a hobby. I rebuilt my Grumman AA1A Alley Cat in 2003 and have helped re-build other old aircraft. Presently removing the engine from the Alley Cat for overhaul, making new engine baffles, stripped, inspected and painted the engine mount. I'm also working on a 1934 Bucker BU-131 replica full size build... Does this count?? Link to post Share on other sites
Scooby Posted January 29, 2005 Share Posted January 29, 2005 I work on CF-18 Hornets. In the past I have also worked on the C-130, Twin Otter, Twin Huey, Kiowa, and Griffon. All with the CAF. Link to post Share on other sites
ThePhantomTwo Posted January 29, 2005 Author Share Posted January 29, 2005 Yeah, I've had my share of safety wire cuts & punctures! I can't wait for the day a crew chief won't have to deal with safety wire!I thought the Viper wouldn't have that much but nooooooo,it's got just as much as the F-4 did Nice to see that the maintenance is represented also on the boards Link to post Share on other sites
Sabre Posted January 29, 2005 Share Posted January 29, 2005 "Took a college degree to break that aircraft, but only a high school education to fix it" No offense to the "O" ranks. Happy modeling, Jim Link to post Share on other sites
Tomahawk Posted January 29, 2005 Share Posted January 29, 2005 I have been an A&P since 1993. I work/have worked on Lear 20/30 series, Citation 550/560 series, Falcon 10/100,20/200,50,900 and 2000, Challenger 600, 601 and 604, Gulfstream II,III,IV and V, Hawker 700 and 800, IAI 1124,1125 and 1126 as well as GE CJ610 and CF700 engines. Link to post Share on other sites
A-4Silverfox Posted January 29, 2005 Share Posted January 29, 2005 A-4E's and F's in the Navy. UH-1D's crew chief in Alabama Army Reserves. F-4's and F-16's in Alabama Air National Guard. Assisting my Dad, have restored a Fleet 41B, a Stinson Gull-wing, several Stearman, two Waco cabin aircraft, and a Waco UPF-7, drool. Link to post Share on other sites
boom175 Posted January 29, 2005 Share Posted January 29, 2005 Joined the MD ANG in 1980 as a part time Crew Chief on A-10's. 1982 got a full time gig there as a TF-34 engine mechanic. April 1987 til present Full time Crew Chief on Hogs, 79-0086 1st, then 78-0649 (which was xfered to MAANG) then my present jet for the last 11+ years 79-0175. Love the job! Hate the crap we have to put up with!! Link to post Share on other sites
Spongebob Posted January 29, 2005 Share Posted January 29, 2005 "Took a college degree to break that aircraft, but only a high school education to fix it" laugh.gif Been doing a great job of this recently..... Sponge Link to post Share on other sites
Fouga23 Posted January 29, 2005 Share Posted January 29, 2005 I work as a volunteer in the Beauvechain AB museum. Currently working on an F-104 Link to post Share on other sites
skido Posted January 29, 2005 Share Posted January 29, 2005 I work in the Netherlands Air Force as a F-16 painter. Homebase is Volkel AFB in the south of Holland. Link to post Share on other sites
Guard Hog Posted January 29, 2005 Share Posted January 29, 2005 Started working on A-10's in the Connecticut Air Guard's 103d FW about two years ago. First an ACC on 78-0639, now the ACC on 81-0960 (the first Hog to drop an LGB in combat!). DCC on a different jet everyday when I was full-time over the Summer! -Tom Link to post Share on other sites
Karl Sander Posted January 29, 2005 Share Posted January 29, 2005 "Took a college degree to break that aircraft, but only a high school education to fix it" ;) No offense to the "O" ranks. ;) Happy modeling, Jim :) I know a couple senior chiefs (E-8s) who never seem to tire of that quote :( Link to post Share on other sites
Johnny Dangerously Posted January 29, 2005 Share Posted January 29, 2005 Crew chief on an F-16CG here at Aviano. Once green, always green! Link to post Share on other sites
CBENNA Posted January 29, 2005 Share Posted January 29, 2005 I WORK AT HILL AFB AS A CIVILIAN. STARTED AS A AIRCRAFT STRUCTURE MECH. ON THE F-16'S AND F-4'S SPENT 10 YEARS POUNDING RIVETS, LOVED EVERY MINUTE OF IT . NOW FOR THE PAST 12 YEARS I'M A PRODUCTION PLANNER FOR THE C-5 AND C-17 LANDING GEAR, HERE AT HIL I WORK IN THE LARGEST LANDING GEAR FACLITY IN THE WORLD. Link to post Share on other sites
TF51GREGWISE Posted January 29, 2005 Share Posted January 29, 2005 Worked on F-4J Phantoms while doing time for Uncle Sam's Navy, Now I work mainly on TF and P-51 Mustangs as well as Spitfire Mk.9, P-40K, T-6G, F-86E, L-39's and soon to be OV-10B Broncos :) plus I think I see a B-25 on the way soon Link to post Share on other sites
Michiel Nijkamp Posted January 29, 2005 Share Posted January 29, 2005 I work in the Netherlands Air Force as a F-16 painter. Homebase is Volkel AFB in the south of Holland. You guys add WAY too much weathering!!! Link to post Share on other sites
rego1 Posted January 29, 2005 Share Posted January 29, 2005 I'm an A&P for US-Air Express airlines curently laidoff, worked on CRJ-200 aircraft . Hoping to be called back to work soon. Link to post Share on other sites
flynavy Posted January 30, 2005 Share Posted January 30, 2005 Tomcats with VF-2 from Feb 2000 to June 2003. Worked with TARPS and LANTIRN. Made the transistion to Super Bugs and sat around the shop for six-months due to no SHARP or ATFLIR Pods deleviered yet lol Link to post Share on other sites
torchf4 Posted January 30, 2005 Share Posted January 30, 2005 Used to be an airframe/engine mech on the F5s but now am a civilian instructor for brand new techs. <_< Link to post Share on other sites
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