Working at Surf Air
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- Опубліковано 8 вер 2024
- Learn what its like to work for Surf Air as I interview mechanics, pilots, parts staff, dispatchers, duty manager and aircraft cleaners. Surf Air is a start up membership airline located in southern California. I work for Surf Air as a Maintenance Training Coordinator and I absolutely love my job. Enjoy!
I had been a lead in my industry for 4 1/2 years. Boy was it different. I took my work home all the time, big mistake. I became grouchy and stressed out. Just went back to becoming a technician again for a little over a year now. I love wrenching. Congrats Vince!
I also took it home with me when I started. Completely different dynamic thinking about your job in a way that your don't take it home with you. Trusting my crew was the biggest breakthrough I had.
Thanks for making this video, I enjoyed learning what your company does on a real level.
I'm an aviation student at the University of North Dakota, originally from the Bay Area and Surf Air has always been a company I've wanted to fly for one day. Thanks so much for offering an inside look into the operations, very insightful video!
Mark Kudryavtsev That’s my exact situation rn, except I PLAN on going to UND but am still in high school rn haha
You’ll be sorely missed James. Sorry for your family and you. You were a great dude and happy I got to meet you at Boutique for however brief it was. Tailwinds my friend.
Thank you Surf Air for making this film possible. Thanks James and staff for all your hard work, and for sharing this wonderful aviation experience. Fair winds to you all.
Not only does Vince have to do all the things you all listed here, but he also has to stop and do interviews for his fans LOL! Man you guys are great ambassadors for Surf Air! Keep up the good work.
SN: James I've watched all of your videos (literally) your video editing has improved exponentially! Thanks guys for all you do!
Haha thanks dude! Vince is the man. I'm coming up on one year of editing and boy have they come a long way. Honestly I'm a bit embarrassed by the early ones but proud of the improvement.
Hi James,
Looks like Surfair has found their niche market and is doing well at it.
It pays dividends to standardize on one aircraft type for parts commonality as well as training.
Good luck with the future.
too true - southwest airlines is a great example of the business efficiencies offered through standardization
Thanks both James and Vincent, I hope wish and pray that I'll be hired and be part of your team soon... You guys give a full support and consideration for new hires which I love the most and taking good care of ur crew! cheers!
The other night, we watched this with Vince's parents. They really enjoyed it, which was cute. Great video, James 😄😄❤️
Thanks Bianca! I miss you loads - we need to hangout again soon :)
very nice people to work for, good vibes
Indeed
awesome video man. i really enjoy all of your a&p related videos. I finish a&p school in 2 months! so im excited
congrats!! you have a job lined up? if not, now would be a good time to start looking
You both grew so much holy crap what legends
respect to vince for being lead. Thanks for the videos.
Great videos! Every time I watch it just makes me want to work for SurfAir even more. Any updates on the rumored KSNA operations?
they wouldnt be rumors if i told you ;)
I accidentally click this video without knowing what to expect.. I am a cabin mechanic and I always want to see vids like this where I can relate my work to. And I think I found one. I am a new subscriber and you doin a good job!
Fabulous video James, I didn't mean to "thumbs down" I just wanted to see who didn't appreciate this wonderful and interesting clip!
HAHA! I was wondering who the haters were. Now I know at least one of them ;) love you auntie
Just got an apprenticeship for aircraft maintenance at a company in uk; cheers for the vids really has given me an Insite
Happy for you Max, that's very exciting!
please keep making these videos very useful thank you I appreciate it I'm pursuing this career is lit I'm feeling it
You have some top people there James,the very human aspect of operrating aircraft must not be forgotton and Vincent has summed things up well,you are in good hands.
Love your videos man im currently in the middle of an A&P program at National Aviation Academy in Florida your videos keep me motivated as well as give some awesome insight on maintenance. keep up the hard work!
Wow, great video! Thanks for the insight at your company, it sounds wonderful compared to most.
Welcome to the world of middle management....:)
You guys are young!....I received my A&P at 19.5 yrs old....
got me binge watching also...
Hey James been watching your videos lately as I'm going on my campus tour Friday I'm excited your videos have been very helpful on what to expect thanks buddy
Hey James!
Just wanted to say that your videos are super dope and getting me pumped to start my first semester towards getting my A&P licence this Fall. I'm going through an FAA accredited program at my local community college up in the Bay Area. Thanks for all the great content, hope you make more.
-Dan
Good job guys, keep it going! Nice to see life of a mechanic behind the scenes,great cheerful bunch! Me myself, got an interview to fly PC12 soon. Fingers crossed! Keep safe all 😎
Ha!! I knew those ice boots looked like a pain in the arse first time I saw them.
' Aircraft Mechanic ' ✈🔧
👍👌
that about sums it up
James Sullivan
Sorry for the bother,
But in one of your previous videos about ' How to become an aircraft mechanic ' you said that there's a 18 month and 2 years or 4?
What's the difference?
I'm a sub by the way ^_^
No bother! 18 month = tech (trade) school, 2 yr = associates degree, 4 yr = bachelor's degree. There are also several other options. I'll go into more detail in another video but until then there are several good resources on the internet to keep you busy.
James Sullivan
Thanks^_^
James Sullivan can you tell me what education is required
fantastic. love the "behind the scenes" look at a typical day at surfair.
Hey James, I have a video suggestion. How about doing a video on the specialty tools you need to be an aircraft mechanic or a video on your toolbox
That's a great idea! I'll make it happen
Awesome video! I like seeing the operation of Surf Air.
I feel for ya Vince. I became a lead back in 2005, with a regional airline. I started a 2nd shift at that company for the first time. I had 12 people, and only 2 were highly experienced. Did that until 2011. Then I became a lead in 2013 and started a project in Africa. Again, a completely new location to set up, with new crew, and various personalities.
Some advice; Schedule your Mx as much as you can. Know you're techs and their strong point/weak points. Try put workers together that compliment each other. (like an engine guy, with an Avi guy), and personalities that compliment each other as well. And lastly, always make sure you paperwork is clean, in order, and complete! Keep your chin up. Good luck.
Great advice Mathias - I will make sure Vince sees this comment
No problem. I'm always willing to help a fellow A&P. Remember, "The Mechanics Creed."
Wonderful company and people. I Wish I could work for Surf Air.
Excellent videos just subbed to your channel I'm a noob mechanic just done with my trade school and my a & p , you provide a really good in site to our job that we can't really find elsewhere maybe i come work over there some day, ideas for videos, tools? keep it up. 👍
looks like an awesome place to work at. Cheers, keep em coming
Looks like an awesome place and good ppl !
This video was really interesting and Videography was on point
Very informative
Good stuff! Hoping to meet the pilot requirement by the end of the year. Thanks for sharing this!
Good luck! I recommend applying even before you meet the min hours. They've been know to hire with less if the personality is a fit
Thanks, James. I'll definitely plan on applying after I build some more time.
Great video! Thanks.
Really interesting video. If you are ever in San Diego, let me know and I'll buy you lunch. You seem to enjoy good food
ill bring vince - hes the real eater
That would work
THANK YOU FOR YOUR VIDEOS.
I really love your vlogs! You definatley deserve more subs!
Thank you Nisse! One day :)
Haha. Actually my name is Elias but I renamed myself to a more funnier name. Translates directly to "pixie funnel" (Using google translate)
Cool insights James
Enjoy our videos man! Being from SoCal I've been following Surf Air for years and have always been interested. Any chance you can do a one on one interview with a pilot about the flying for surf air kinda like how you did with Vincent? Really interested in the company and would be great to fly back home in Cali.
Really enjoyed this video showing all the in and outs of the operation. I have said it before nice to see the maintenance side of the company. Are you planing at some point to make a video of you towing a banner ? Would you do sailplane towing?
yea i would do sailplane towing and yes i will def film banners
Looks like a cool company :=) Nice video, James
New Videos!!!!!!!!! Nah jk I know your busy James 😂 Keep up the great work! I can NOT wait too work on planes man, I passed my first final yesterday with a 92 so now Its on to block 2 of my trade school 😎
Badass, congrats! Im working on editing one right now ;) should be up by tomorrow
James Sullivan Sweeeeet, Ive been checking my notifications daily for a new video 😂 But thanks man! I'm trying to ace every test and project I get so I can graduate with a 4.0 and so far I'm doing just that! I'm debating trying to see If I could work for surf air when I graduate but I might need to get a couple years of experience under my belt before I do that, But if not then i might man! it looks so fun too work their
Historically we've hired people right out of school. Timing is everything though (meaning whether or not we have open positions when you graduate). Personally I prefer to train green guys over experienced ones since the new guys haven't picked up any bad habits yet!
James Sullivan Nice alright well I'm going to be graduating in about 20 months give or take 1 or 2 months so when I'm getting close too my end date I'll start looking into it a lot more and maybe we can work something out man! its my dream job so I'm going to strive to be one of the best!
Awesome video James! I've always wondered how surfair was as a company because it looks so laid back and fun too work at, Keep up the great work and when I get my a&p we should do a video together!
Thanks dude, I'm game
James Sullivan Sweet man! I was thinking about moving too California or around cali anyways lol How's the market for jobs out their?
tons of aviation jobs out here. everywhere really. it's a good time to be in aviation
Great to see Vince! Sounds like he is doing well in his new position. New video style but I liked it, learn more about why you love working at Surf Air.
what happened to your impact font bro?
Haha switching it up
Don’t ever forget that you were a new hire one day Brother
Looks like a great place to work good people
spot on
I like your videos and what if someone wants to learn from you as an apprentice or where do you advise the person to go and learn being an air craft mechanic in Canada,Thanks.
Another great installment from the Surf Air Good Vibes Guru - Nice to see Vince again and offering a broader view of a very unique, successful Aviation Venture.
How'd the training manual turn out, did you add a section on "How to keep your Lead Happy"?
You and Vince looked pretty comfy in that Cabin Interview (well except for Vince's sunburn or whatever was annoying his back - I know it's not the seats) but no Shawarma? There is a disturbance in the force Master James!
+KonaMan62 thanks as always. It's exzema hes scratching. The shawarma factory was closed by our break. Bummed us both out... Haven't made it that far in the training manual, still working on how to keep the new guys on the taxiway
ROTFL - Keeping them on the taxiway (with a $5 Million Dollar Aircraft - No Biggie...) That should be your next video - them yanking, turning, pulling on the Yoke for dear life with nothing happening!
Ugh for Vince... in addition to having exzema on my hands... I just got the mother-load of Poison Oak this week, haven't had it for years! I was even wiping the sweat from my face with my gloves that had the Oak oil on it and now have the nasty blisters on the side of my face / eyelid and scalp!
Always good to see your posts. Overall, what would you say the most (a) memorable and then (b) enjoyable part of your last Vacation?
I'd say the most memorable was seeing bioluminescence for my first time off the coast of Mar Azul in Cuba. Most enjoyable definitely goes to spending quality uninterrupted time with my bro during some special years of our lives. He is really special and I love seeing the way he views the world and interacts with others. Sorry about the oak... Yikes!
From one Lead to another..... Well Said..
Hey James. I was wondering if you could give more info on the parts side of a place like surfair. I'm currently a parts advisor at a BMW dealership but interested in aviation. Would be cool to learn how much it differs for that field. Thanks !
Very interesting videos. I would love to get into this field! How does one start?
Need to get some flight from KPDK to KEGE
Love the idea of Surf Air club flying.
I flown into pdk before. Fun airport!
Hey James - thanks for sharing this video! It's very cool to see the "behind the scenes" of #SurfAir. Are all the planes Pilatus PC-12s? Would that mean you need even more specialized certification for a swiss-made plane?
You're welcome! Yes they are all PC12s. We do not need any special training (other than an A&P license) to work on them in the United States. I have been to a two week PC12 Maintenance Initial training course as well as many of my co workers but it is not required. Very interesting planes and fun to work on
Guys why you dont upload vids?just got my a&p to check real things happening when having this job
I'd love to work/fly for Surf Air. Commercial Rated and willing to relocate. I don't have quite at the hours they are asking for (they want 800, I only have 318) but I would love to join the team! Maybe see you in the future.
apply. theyve hired with less.
Hey james, love the videos! After you have your a&p licenses are you able to work right away or do you need another certification?!
In the united states you can go right to work with an a/p
Great vid man! Does Vince have a youtube channel?
loved this video. surf air seems like a great place to work. I'm in the middle of A&P school right now and not sure if I should go for more schooling after I get my license. Do you have a degree or just license?
i have a four year degree in maintenance management but its really not necessary. depends on your own goals and future plans. i want to get an MBA soon but thats just me. i love school
I'm in school to get my A&P going thru my general's right now. What would you say is you do more on the job, like inspections, turning the wrench, paperwork or anything I haven't mentioned?
I was missing Vincent!
Hey James, i just came across your page. Can i get your opinion on going into the Army as a helicopter maintainer/crew chief, getting A&P while in. I would be able to get out in 2025, do you think there will be in increasing demand for mechanics? thanks man.
Since you guys taxi aircraft do you need to be rated on the PC12 or at the very least have a pilot's license?
awesome video man, surf air looks like a great company to work for. I've got a few videos I'm planning on posting soon. what software do you use to edit your videos? where did you get it from?
+Steve the AMT Final Cut Pro X got it from the internet!
Just like being a 7 level and Expediter in the Airforce.
Nice Video ^_^
Hey James how long would you say it takes a new mechanic fresh out of school to get up to speed?
how to deal with bio-clock ?
Can someone tell me how much do aircraft technicians👩🏾🔧 get paid on an average, in general?
Can I take the test to get the license without going to airplane mechanic school?
What were u guys making as leads here
how much experience did vince have before becoming a lead?
Does surf air hire mechanics without A&P? I’m in college now, I just started my 18 month A&P program.
Do you guys work at night and are there steady jobs? I heard a lot of ppl get laid off and move around jobs
What airlines are like surfair you recommend
How's the market in 2018? I've heard good things and bad, hard to see which is more true and relevant.
terrific time to be in the industry! lots of high paying jobs in aerospace
Now that Surf Air outsourced maintenance, where is everyone at now?
We are working for Encompass Aviation who is providing operations for Surf Air. The pilots, mechanics, and dispatch all moved over to Encompass.
Didn't surfair hire techs from them......?
No the former Surf Air mechanics are now Encompass Aviation mechanics. Not to be confused with Compass Airlines which is a different company all together with no ties to Surf/Encompass
What's the salary range, (for the viewers trying to be go into same career)
What do you mean by "stuck to one thing" when it comes to airlines, is it like one person does landing gear another does hydraulics or what?
That's exactly what I meant! At a small company like ours you will do everything where at an airline you will only work on one component or system.
James Sullivan Thanks for the info!
Dumb question but how do you rotate the camera during time lapses
I have a really steady hand.... JK it's a rotating camera head I got on Amazon for like $30
Where he go :/
this dude dont post anymore
hi James, I am considering taking classes to get my A&P. Is there any way I can get in contact with you to ask you a couple questions about your job?
Sure thing, my email is on the about page of my channel under "business contact"
Why aren't you blogging?! :(
do you have EASA license?
what are you monthly salaries?
Y el traductor?
Aircraft mechanic salary at surfair?
im a student pilot what happened sullivan why dont you utube anymore ?????? are you still alive or are you in jail your great a videos what happened?????????????
Read the tabloids, RIP Sullivan 💗
07/22
Mr. Sullivan, I'm a junior in high school. I wrote a business to Surf Air for a school project I got, do you think they will respond?
who did you send it to? if you send it to me I'll see what I can do. contact info in the about section of this channel
James Sullivan I sent it to an address in San Monica to the CEO of surf air. Idk if I'll get a response back. I was just shooting around seeing who all I knew from Surf Air
Send it to me
Does surf air hire someone with no experience and train them or do they have to go to school first
You need an a&p license to work at surf air as a mechanic currently
Where did u go i found u can take the school online i guess u go in for the test do u recommend online
Correction no online
How hard/easy was it for you to find a job in this field?
Very easy. I had a job lined up prior to graduating.
Also what tool brand do you suggest?
+xXRevoltShadowsXx whatever gets the job done. I use a variety of tools. I recommend tools with a lifetime warranty because they will wear out/break over time. Also don't buy a tool unless you know you'll use it. A lot of new mechanics go into debt buying tools they don't really need.
James Sullivan Thank you for answering? Love the videos btw
Do you have rules for how long your hair can be?
not for mechanics. im not sure about the pilot group
Haha picks up something to stress it's expensive and it's a bag of bolts that cost 5$ :D
Maybe it's because he's just having a serious discussion but Vince seems stressed or not as happy as before. :(
Vince, blink twice if you need rescuing.
Yeah he is definitely a little stressed. Also caught him at the start of his shift so hes pretty tired.
how many salary they pay u
Zouce AB become one and find out
Good job, Vince. Quit burning the candle at both ends bro, its written on your forehead.
Keep in mind I also caught him at the start of his shift. Working nights is rough.