I am a retired AAL B-777 captain. Knowing that the technicians, working on my plane, had your positive attitude and loved your job this much made it possible to sleep at night. I flew Airbus (A319-320-321) for 19 years and Boeings (737, 757, 767, 777) for 15 years. I loved them all. The 777 was the most capable airplane I ever flew. I could take of from Dallas, fly 17 hours to Hong Kong, and still have 2+ hours of fuel on board. Thanks for taking such good care of all of us.
If you’re a student you’re not even close to a a and p mechanic. Don’t call yourself a amt. No one uses that term and you’re only saying to make yourself look good. If you can pass both test them I’m proud of you. But until then you’re just a nobody to a real airframe and powerplant mechanic. I can’t tell you how many idiots I’ve had to deal with over the years who weren’t a&p. If you’re planing on doing this work get a nice reliable electric drill that’s light. Saved my life and I’ll never forget using a screw driver my first week with my carry toolbox 😂 I did heavy maintenance for delta, United and boarder patrol. Being stuck in a crj700 hell hole for 20 mins with all avionics running is definitely an experience. Like being born again as an adult
@@Red-uf4hrhe didn’t say he was anything but a student, you look like an ass going after him for something he didn’t do. Maybe offer encouragement, the field needs good people.
As a DL pilot, I appreciate you and all the fellow AMTs out there for keeping our birds safe. I love your enthusiasm and work ethic. Keep the videos coming! I can’t wait until we receive our Maxs next year I’m ‘25. Cheers!
Thank you sir. Glad you enjoyed the views from maintenance side. Thank you for being here and you’re gonna definitely enjoy the MAX. She’s a smooth and quiet ride 👌 those CFM LEAP 1Bs are packing some good power. V1 rotate in no time 🤙
This Folks, is EXACTLY who you want working on your airplane! Someone who loves their job, and the airplanes they work on. Thanks for the video, really enjoyed it!
I’m a female looking into becoming an A&P mechanic and watching this video made me smile so many times. Your love of the aircraft and the seriousness you have for your job inspire me. I think it’s exactly the right career for me, can’t wait to be working with these big beasts someday. ❤ thank you for bringing us along on your day
I guess most of the passengers, including me, do appreciate delays very well with regards to properly executed maintenance. Take all the time you ever need and if there's something you can't fix completely we are happy to stay on ground and take the next flight safely.
Fascinating stuff Stig! Appreciate the effort gone into the video to show us around, and I appreciate you more for keeping us safe in the skies. Love your enthusiasm.
Nicely done Stig! I’ve been a private pilot from Long Island N.Y. for over 40 years and I never get tired of flying, looking at, or fixing airplanes. Whether watching you maintain your fleet…or doing an oil change on my Beech Baron, all aircraft are awesome. You may be obsessed..but you’re also blessed! Keep’m flying 🛫 Andy
It's nothing like watching and listening to a professional who actually works and enjoys his work on this aircraft 'thank you and talk all you want its good conversation and average person can learn something for you. Kudos for you bro.
Thank you for all you and your team does to keep us safe and in the air quickly when something goes wrong. You likely don’t hear it often but Thank You you are the best! God bless you all for keeping us safe and our flight crews! Cheers, if I ever meet any of ya in an airport I will buy ya a burger or a beer if your shift is over. Cheers and it is so amazing the love you have for your job and it shows!
Aircraft engineers are on another level of genius. Something as simple as putting one rivet in I’ve seen the process. It takes like a solid minute or two. There are like 7 steps for one rivet. I looked at some schematics of a prop plane I think, to see how they designed it to fire in a barrel is just incredible. Amazing stuff I wish I was that smart
My favorite part is when you said how the biggest thing about being a mechanic is being a troubleshooter, that's exactly it turning wrenches is a quarter of the job. Been a diesel mechanic for 20 years and I spend more time scratching my head than turning wrenches most of the time. Although I have much respect for you guys because I can imagine what it's like trying to troubleshoot one of those birds. Great videos man best wishes.
I’m glad you caught that part. It’s very important when it comes to figuring out how and what things do. Thank you for being here and watching. I appreciate you
LOVED the views from inside the gear opening...awesome! Thanks for sharing your day with us. Glad to know there are dedicated mechanics out there working to keep us safe.
Your enjoyment at work and your attempts to share it is wonderful-what a neat colleague. You’re also spreading enthusiasm of your high level technical knowledge… thanks for sharing your really interesting work day :-)
I am a fellow aircraft maintenance technician and work on corporate aircraft at an MRO. I really enjoy watching your videos as they are incredibly informative and I appreciate seeing the commercial flight line maintenance side of things. Keep the good content coming!
Line pilot for a major airline. I think more of us need to see stuff like this. Kinda explains the job in a way that was different that how I assumed it was. Great stuff.
Very few people get to do what they Love to do & get paid to do it! I too got to spend 35 yrs doing what I love to do. It was never work to me. If you find what you love to do, you will be the best person in that profession. You will always strive for knowledge in your field, and take pride in your work. Always makes me feel good, when I see Others who feel that way. You have been Blessed!👍👍
Well spoken sir. And indeed, I feel very blessed and fortunate to be where I am, I’m thankful for the opportunities, and my never ending passion for Aviation.
Stig great video! I love your passion for what you do. When you do what you love it's never work. I wanted to go into the Air Force when I got out of high school. I scored high for mechanical ability and wanted to pursue that career but unfortunately it didn't go that way. I run my own irrigation business in Houston. I guess that's my calling but I too am passionate about taking care of my customers. Anyway would enjoy meeting you some time if our paths ever cross. In the meantime keep the videos coming. Cheers!!
Thank you so much, my friend I appreciate it, and we all have a certain path in life but the fact that you still enjoy Aviation and have a passion, for it is the blessing in itself. It’s a small world I’m sure we will run into each other.
Just found your channel and watched this and loved it. I'm an engineering tradesman (not aviation) but have been involved in flying and aircraft restoration so was geeking out. Air New Zealand dabbled in doing BBJ fit outs on the 737. Back in around 2015 or so at their engineering base they had a brand new 737 sitting in a hangar which I was lucky to be allowed to view. It was owned by a Russian Oligarch(probably spelled that wrong!) and it flew from the factory with no interior apart from the cockpit seats! Air New Zealand designed the custom interior which inclued a double bed with a mirror on the ceiling........I kid you not. I got to see the same clean undercarriage bay since she had obnly done maybe five landings? Anyway great video!
The rich will always splurge on their aircraft as always, I have seen many of those types of aircraft. In the old school days, I even saw a classic L 1011 with gold plated delivery across its side, and the interior was almost fit for a king probably was.
Thank you for sharing. It’s great to know we have guys like you who actually enjoy their work & even take the time to share a video. As a retired A&P, all this new stuff came out king after I retired but I still get nostalgic about seeing & working on planes. Thank you again. You’re a rare breed out there. Cheers, Gary
Thank you Gary. I appreciate you being here and all the work you have done in the past. And A&P don’t retire… once a A&P.. always an A&P… you’re just taking an extended break 👌. Cheers
My first job, 24 years ago (makes me feel old), was on a company doing passenger->freiggter conversion on DC-10s and Md-11s, also doing maintenance on 707 AWACS. Believe it or not, after 20+ years, when J get onboard of a plane, I think on how many turnbucles there would be under my feet and I look around myself like a kid in the kindergarden. I believe aviatiom is one of those fiels which gets down in your soul. And I also do believe you deserve MORE (much more) followers on your channel! Keep on going! :-)
When that bug bites you .. it’s all over. You are forever an intertwined with aviation.. and for the few of us that choose the art of aircraft maintenance… well that’s a whole new level of accomplishment… without people like us.. nothing is flying. And I truly appreciate you for the kind words and wishes… I don’t much look at followers or numbers.. as long as one person can take away some information and quench their thirst for knowledge.. then I did my job right. After 25 years of fixing (and many more years to come) I want to give back to the industry that gave me purpose in life.
So cool!! I’m an airplane geek so anything about planes is great!! I like the no gloves greasy hands comment, I’ve been a millwright all my life and can’t stand wearing gloves, and yes dirt either washes off or wears off.
Massive flashback to my internship period for line maintenance a year ago. Cool to see again and I can relate to a lot of stuff! Thanks for uploading and your great attitude and keeping those birds safe to fly! 👍🛫
amazing content man, has helped me a lot for my tasks at work as being a trainee at b787s. thanks Stig! now for the technical question: EBA - electronic brake actuator so that would mean the EBAs are supplying 50% force to the brakes with the parking brake set? ' it relates to 4 of them on each brake because there is 4 EBAs per brake.
Absolutely love your videos. How did you discover that broken bolt on the Airbus and second question how those brakes are really working, what parts are moving, for sure I did not found a video explaining the details. Now 737 Max I was surprise to see how low that engine hangs. Since you mentioned I will tell you that I like them both, each manufacturer has different design but they all do the job safely. Thanks
Good question! I discovered the bolt because as I was doing my walk around, I noticed damage on the brake fan itself, so I investigated further, which led me to finding the broken tie bolt. It’s all about attention to detail. The brake works much like your car disc brake, there is a piston that pushes on the discs. An aircraft you have multiple pistons on rotary stacked discs.
Awesome video. Thank you for sharing your daily routine and experience as well as Expertise. I really enjoy watching your videos. Take care and God bless. 😎
Started as a mechanic in 1978 until 2010. I got called a prissy boy because I wore calf skin gloves. Back then real men didn't wear gloves. Another trick I did. I kept a bath size 12:58 bar of Irish Spring soap. Before I started working on anything I would rake my finger nails across the dry bar to pack under my nails with soap. Simple nail brush at the end of the day. No oil / grease stained nails. My wife appreciated my clean nails. I subscribed, you seem to be a good kid.
Non-googled guess about EBA is that it stands for Electric Brake Actuator, there are four of those per wheel, and they can be individually set to apply a percentage of max possible force. Maybe it´s an upper limit since I´m assuming that the brake force is modulated depending on autobrake settings and of course how much the pilot pushes on the brakes. I´ll now check the other comments to see how much off target I was. :D Edit. Hey, not too far off target! So the value shown is the actual amount applied at any time? And it shows 50% due to the parking brake being applied? That leads to a question back from me. From what I understand hydraulic parking brakes are released when chocks are in place. Are electrical brakes kept on at all times, or was there another reason for having the parking brakes applied on this plane? Love your enthusiasm and style of video!
I believe that you enjoy your job so much because you have a good heart Those closer to God are simply happier people. We're all made in the image and likeness of our Designer, it's just that most aren't aware of that fact because they're victims of the modern age. We've been programmed since birth that we evolved from monkey-fish-frogs, and it simply isn't true. As we become more aware of who we are, we become more aware of Who He is. ❤
I look forward to all of your videos, for one, because I love airplanes and can’t get enough of watching and learning about them, but mostly because of your passion for you trade. The passion you have for your work is very appreciated and an inspiration! Thank you!
GOD I MISS WORKING ON JETS !! 8 1/2 years in the Navy as an Aircraft Electrician and I got to work on both jets and props so I was fortunate but anyone that has never worked on or around jets will never understand how aviation gets into your blood !! Being on the flight deck of an Aircraft Carrier was the coolest experience of my life and nothing will ever compare. I may go get involved with volunteering up at Oshkosh to maintain older Aircraft and for the EAA Oshkosh Airventure Airshow so I can be around working on Aircraft again !! Thanks for sharing your daily adventures and keep on sharing and posting man cool channel bro !!!!!
First of all, thank you so much for your service, from what I understand aircraft carrier deck is the most dangerous place on earth and probably the most exciting. That would be an awesome experience if you got to work on those old birds at Oshkosh. I definitely need to go out there to experience it myself one of these days.
Getting hands dirty was fine for me when we were learning to change the tire. Only time I wore gloves was when we were applying the grease on to bearing rollers.
Stig!! Used to love your videos on Instagrams, no longer have instagram but really excited to find you on UA-cam! Your 100% correct, if there is 1 addiction I’ve picked up from aviation it’s coffee. I drink coffee all day long. Aviation runs on coffee! I share your love of aviation and this job. I’m blow away every day that I get to work on the airplanes, walking around the airplane puts a big smile on my face everyday! Love the 787, it’s an amazing aircraft, my favorite I’ve worked so far, truly an amazing piece of engineering! EBA Force is the percentage of brake pressure each Electromechanical Brake actuator is applying to the brake pads. You have 4 indications because there are 4 EBA motor/actuator assembly to each MLG brake assembly. 50% brake pressure indicates you have the parking brake set.
As a dispatcher/Operations Manager for a major, hard to express how valuable this is. You guys work too damn hard to get your work buried by TOMC. Thank you for what you do.
Sometimes that’s just the way it is, but I love my job and proud that we can get these aircraft into service safely. We are the ghost of aviation. We fix you fly. 👍
🤩...may the Almitghty bless you, your family and all your colleagues that love the job you do and keep amazingly beatiful machines running and safe for all of us. All the best wishes man.
Dude I have zero clue about anything related to maintenance let alone plane maintenance, with only having a hobby in airplanes from an outside perspective, but you have brought this career that I’ve never thought about to my viewpoint and made it very entertaining. Please please do more day in the life of, and if you can make it longer! I loved this video, and seriously makes me wish I would’ve carried through with my dream of becoming a commercial pilot. I think i’ll be satisfied with a PPL but one can dream.
I definitely encourage you to still pursue your dream if you still want to be a pilot. As for more videos, I just put out three episodes, feel free to enjoy and thank you for watching.
@@StigAviation It’s a lot of money, and I’ve already started on my other dream with zoology. If I could split myself and live two lives I wish I could do that, because I would love to have both careers. But alas, I don’t think it’s realistic or possible unless I want to spend a lot of money and a lot of time in school. Who knows, life is crazy and so am I. Maybe I’ll get bored of my zoology career enough one day that I pursue that long journey.
Great video Stig. I enjoy them all.Lot’s of good info and also explaining the passion you have. Many times, passion is what keeps us coming to work. From working mids as a young AMT, the airline bankruptcies/layoffs in the middle of our careers, to getting fed up with changes as older AMTs. It’s the passion that makes it worth coming to work every day. Of course the pay and benefits aren’t bad either, finally….
Kelly you said it perfectly. Remember when they told us in the beginning, be careful, the aviation bug will bite you … well once bitten there’s no going back. You love it forever and for aircraft mechanics.. well we are a different breed of people… We Fix.. They Fly … watching my birds push out and take to the sky’s is satisfaction and pride that I/we made that happen.
I graduated amt school back in May, had my full A&P at the end of July. Working at a repair station at a smaller airport. Loving every day. Working mostly citations, gulfstreams, learjets, and king airs. Potentially some pilatus’ soon. Currently working on the nose tires of a citation X. So cool how each plane is different yet so similar. Videos like this make me almost want to quit and go to line maintenance for some sort of airline.
I personally would encourage you to apply to the major airlines, but it’s up to your comfortability and lifestyle. As long as you’re happy and what you’re doing, that is the most important thing.
My favorite line maintenance job was in the Australian Airforce at 2FTS. 2FTS was the main training Squadron for guys, and now gals off the street and turning them into pilot's ready to go off to other squadrons for their next aircraft type. We had 60 flights a day in three batches. So we would launch 20 aircraft pretty close together, then sit around the crew room talking shit and drinking coffee for about 1.2 hrs until they all came back. We would then refuel them and do a "turnaround service" and shortly after launch them again. After the third batch of sorties we would do an "after flight" inspection and put them to bed. The day was full of comradery/banter with your mates, instructors and students....it was a great time.
Those kind of memories will last in your mind forever, it’s something that lives with you and it’s something that you hold dear to your heart. The bonds we form alongside each other while we work is priceless. I want to say thank you for your service at the Australian Air Force. And I’m sure your comrades hold you in high regard. Hold on to those good moments in life and keep enjoying Aviation.
That was awesome thanks for showing me all different things that you do. I love planes and flying. It's great to have someone who works so hard but loves his job. To be up close and personal with them to see places on them where people can't go and you get to show us is great. I can't wait to see your next video.
Stig thank you for your time in making the videos and all your hard work to make sure the aircraft we fly are air worthy. I love your enthusiasm and your passion. You’re a great teacher and I love watching your videos and learning. Thank you for all you do . Keep making the videos and content love it .
As a 35 year parts changer for a competitor, I wish youtube was around in the 80s! Could have shaved a few months off my A/P school! Great videos, keep having fun!
Enjoyed the whole video thoroughly!!! Looking forward to more! Learned soo many things! And have soo much more respect for AMEs with every minute i watch!🙏🏻
Really nice job with the video. Thanks. My dad was a retired master Sargent Air Force mechanic. He owned and flew 6 different GA aircraft and did maintenance on his planes under A&P supervision. These videos are very informative.
I’ve always said “whatever your career, own it. You’re going to be on the job for a big percentage of your life”. Your passion for what you do is obvious and makes your videos much more heartfelt. ✈️
Unfortunately the majority of techs are not this excited or happy. It really makes my night go by with dread depending on whom I'm working with. It's unfortunate because some guys are a wealth of knowledge but just can't or won't communicate like a human being. Other guys are great like this guy and it makes the shift go by with good conversation and hopefully some new info downloaded in my brain.
It’s hit and miss sometimes, you just have to make the best of the situation my friend. Overall it’s just work that makes me happy and learning new things.
Love it! Thanks for sharing your passion. This was an absolute pleasure to watch and the different models. I flew on the 737 max and it was amazing! My aunt flew on 747s and it is her favorite to this day! Glad this popped up in my feed definitely a fan!
Wow what a passion for your job. I rarely comment on YT. Being an aviation nerd myself, I can connect with these feelings easily. All the best in your work, passengers will be safe onboard your aircraft.
I appreciate you talking your time and commenting It means a lot to me to share with you and everyone my love for aviation and aircraft maintenance. Thank you for being here.
The way you feel about just talking and talking, i feel the same when i start talking about construction and wood. Seems silly, but i love it. Building things from nothing and making it all happen. I could talk and talk about it
awesome video, it could help me and many people that like to learn about aircraft mechanics , keep it up and hopefully you will have public more videos about this 🤙
I hope so too. The goal of this is education and enthusiasm. Showing the world that there’s more to aircraft than just buying a ticket and flying. So much effort goes into making sure it’s safe. Thank you for being here and enjoying it
I was an Aviation Electrician in the Navy 84-88 and then a Marine Electrician 91-95. In 96 I attended National Aviation Academy in Florida. Graduated with my A&P and FCC Licenses and A.S. Degree in Aviation Maintenance Technology. My dream job was to one day work for United Airlines. So, after graduation I was granted an interview with United in San Francisco and after a couple of interviews, tests, medical, and all of that fun stuff I was offered a job doing “C” checks as an R&E (Radio and Electronics) Mechanic. I worked on Boeing 727, 737, 757, Airbus 319, 320. I worked on these aircraft the most, but occasionally also worked on 747, 767, 777, and DC-10. I loved my job so much. It was the best job ever. Fun watching these videos.
I bet you have some good memories, and that is a heck of a career you have. Absolutely incredible. I appreciate you being here and enjoying these moments that I can share with you. Thank you Cindi
@@StigAviation most definitely some great memories. Loved troubleshooting more than anything. To be able to take your knowledge and experience and figure out what is wrong with a system and then fix it was so much fun and rewarding. Thanks again for the videos. It brings back some great memories. Keep ‘em flying !
Congrats on following your dream Aviation career path Cindi as this is almost the exact same path my life was taking at one point, same Navy career and same years in for me but unfortunately drugs and alcohol destroyed this dream for me. I was however offered a position as a Flight Line Mechanic (same I guess as this) for Grumman Aerospace up in Calverton, N.Y (Long Island) where Grummans Flight Line Testing Facility was back in '88-'89 when I was offered the job after having been an AE in the Navy having worked on Grumman A-6 Intruders ( the flying guppy) from '84-'89 both on the U.S.S Forrestal and at NAS Oceana in Virginia Beach,VA.I so wish I could go back as the sober person I am now and do it over and go get my A&P, maybe go to Embry Riddle (is that where you went?), get my C&E as well and then maybe even a pilots license and stay in and around Aviation as anyone who's never worked on or around planes will never understand.Best of luck in life :).
@@kevinbirnbaum7219 hey Kevin. I was stationed at Moffett Field in Mt. View, California. I worked on P-3C sub-hunters. Not sure if you heard about the incident that happened in Hawaii with the P-8 running off the runway into the water, but the P-8 replaced the P-3C’s. I went to National Aviation Academy in Petersburg, FL. Glad to hear you are sober now. I am half way through my 13th year of sobriety. I really encourage you to go for continuing your education in aviation. Aviation is the best ! I wish you all the best in all that you do.
Wonderful insight here...your passion for your profession is nothing short of inspirational! I have a daughter in the American Airlines Cadet Academy...I certainly rest easier knowing there are professional and knowledgable and considerate people such as yourself who love their work! Best, RW
Wow, thank you Robert. Much appreciated and thank you so much for the kind words, and I promise you, your daughter is in good hands when it comes to aircraft, maintenance and safety, I hope to see her fly through LAX. Cheers.
Its a different feeling man getting to see these beautiful birds every day it means the world to me. The memories of these birds you can never buy. i am very blessed. #Aviation4life
I used to watch the SR-71’s sitting on the flight weeping JP-8 heavily, that whole squadron was a well oiled machine 😆. Thanks for sharing brother, doing what you love is awesome to watch also. ✌️🇺🇸
I am a retired AAL B-777 captain. Knowing that the technicians, working on my plane, had your positive attitude and loved your job this much made it possible to sleep at night. I flew Airbus (A319-320-321) for 19 years and Boeings (737, 757, 767, 777) for 15 years. I loved them all. The 777 was the most capable airplane I ever flew. I could take of from Dallas, fly 17 hours to Hong Kong, and still have 2+ hours of fuel on board. Thanks for taking such good care of all of us.
It’s my pleasure and an honor to keep these beauties running tip top. Thank you for your years of service Captain, and I appreciate you being here.
You’re one of the very few that give praise in our profession…unfortunately..
I always thought we were all on the same team and behaved accordingly.
John breznk the arm wrestling goat also checks out commercial jets, did you guys know that?
I have never understood how people have lost the wonder watching aircraft. Majestic machines. Love your outlook bud!!
As an AMT student, I love this kind of content. Can’t wait to get out there and work on these beautiful aircraft.
Keep up the amazing studies, stay at the top of your class and learn as much as possible, you’ll be out here doing this soon 🤙
If you’re a student you’re not even close to a a and p mechanic. Don’t call yourself a amt. No one uses that term and you’re only saying to make yourself look good. If you can pass both test them I’m proud of you. But until then you’re just a nobody to a real airframe and powerplant mechanic. I can’t tell you how many idiots I’ve had to deal with over the years who weren’t a&p. If you’re planing on doing this work get a nice reliable electric drill that’s light. Saved my life and I’ll never forget using a screw driver my first week with my carry toolbox 😂 I did heavy maintenance for delta, United and boarder patrol. Being stuck in a crj700 hell hole for 20 mins with all avionics running is definitely an experience. Like being born again as an adult
@@Red-uf4hr😂🎉
Join the AF you’ll live on the flight line.
@@Red-uf4hrhe didn’t say he was anything but a student, you look like an ass going after him for something he didn’t do. Maybe offer encouragement, the field needs good people.
What a great video. As a retired corporate pilot as well as a A n P mech, I love seeing all what’s new in the world of aviation. Be well my friend !
I appreciate you being here and enjoying the videos, thank you very much sir.
As a DL pilot, I appreciate you and all the fellow AMTs out there for keeping our birds safe. I love your enthusiasm and work ethic. Keep the videos coming! I can’t wait until we receive our Maxs next year I’m ‘25. Cheers!
Thank you sir. Glad you enjoyed the views from maintenance side. Thank you for being here and you’re gonna definitely enjoy the MAX. She’s a smooth and quiet ride 👌 those CFM LEAP 1Bs are packing some good power. V1 rotate in no time 🤙
As an Avgeek I love seeing the inner workings of these machines. I find it super interesting.
Glad you enjoyed it 👍
This Folks, is EXACTLY who you want working on your airplane! Someone who loves their job, and the airplanes they work on. Thanks for the video, really enjoyed it!
I can’t even express the gratitude of how kind your words are. All I can say is thank you from the bottom of my heart.
I’m a female looking into becoming an A&P mechanic and watching this video made me smile so many times. Your love of the aircraft and the seriousness you have for your job inspire me. I think it’s exactly the right career for me, can’t wait to be working with these big beasts someday. ❤ thank you for bringing us along on your day
Thank you for being here and learning. We need more strong smart women in aviation. You are going to do great. Don’t stop the passion for your craft.
Embry riddle or do what I did join USAF and be a crew chief.
Best of luck - go for it! 🛠
I guess most of the passengers, including me, do appreciate delays very well with regards to properly executed maintenance. Take all the time you ever need and if there's something you can't fix completely we are happy to stay on ground and take the next flight safely.
Mr Helman I’m so happy you understand that. Not many think like you. Thank you for this comment.
God bless
Fascinating stuff Stig! Appreciate the effort gone into the video to show us around, and I appreciate you more for keeping us safe in the skies. Love your enthusiasm.
My pleasure! Thank you for being here and supporting
Such a highly responsible job sir.👍
Nicely done Stig!
I’ve been a private pilot from Long Island N.Y. for over 40 years and I never get tired of flying, looking at, or fixing airplanes. Whether watching you maintain your fleet…or doing an oil change on my Beech Baron, all aircraft are awesome. You may be obsessed..but you’re also blessed! Keep’m flying 🛫
Andy
Well said Andy. Thank you and keep that love for aviation alive 👍
Def will
Stig, as a mechanic at that big blue hangar at LAX I still keep learning new things everytime I watch your videos. Keep doing what youre doing!
Will do brother. And stop by T4 sometime. I’ll get you some coffee 🤙. Stay safe out there.
It's nothing like watching and listening to a professional who actually works and enjoys his work on this aircraft 'thank you and talk all you want its good conversation and average person can learn something for you. Kudos for you bro.
Many thanks! As long as there’s airplanes around me.. guaranteed I’ll keep talking. Thank you for being here.
Thank you for all you and your team does to keep us safe and in the air quickly when something goes wrong. You likely don’t hear it often but Thank You you are the best! God bless you all for keeping us safe and our flight crews! Cheers, if I ever meet any of ya in an airport I will buy ya a burger or a beer if your shift is over. Cheers and it is so amazing the love you have for your job and it shows!
Thank you so much for the kind words Jay. I appreciate you for being here and showing kindness to the mechanics
Aircraft engineers are on another level of genius. Something as simple as putting one rivet in I’ve seen the process. It takes like a solid minute or two. There are like 7 steps for one rivet. I looked at some schematics of a prop plane I think, to see how they designed it to fire in a barrel is just incredible. Amazing stuff I wish I was that smart
It definitely takes a lot of dedication and attention to detail. 👍
Absolutely fantastic! Thank you for this. What a treat to so someone who loves their job as much as you do.. Looking forward to the next video. 😊
Thank you so much for being here. Will do more fun ones like this.
My favorite part is when you said how the biggest thing about being a mechanic is being a troubleshooter, that's exactly it turning wrenches is a quarter of the job. Been a diesel mechanic for 20 years and I spend more time scratching my head than turning wrenches most of the time. Although I have much respect for you guys because I can imagine what it's like trying to troubleshoot one of those birds. Great videos man best wishes.
I’m glad you caught that part. It’s very important when it comes to figuring out how and what things do. Thank you for being here and watching. I appreciate you
LOVED the views from inside the gear opening...awesome! Thanks for sharing your day with us. Glad to know there are dedicated mechanics out there working to keep us safe.
You bet! And thank you for watching. Much appreciated 👍
Your enjoyment at work and your attempts to share it is wonderful-what a neat colleague. You’re also spreading enthusiasm of your high level technical knowledge… thanks for sharing your really interesting work day :-)
Thank you so much! I appreciate your kind words.
I am a fellow aircraft maintenance technician and work on corporate aircraft at an MRO. I really enjoy watching your videos as they are incredibly informative and I appreciate seeing the commercial flight line maintenance side of things. Keep the good content coming!
Thank you for being here and supporting. I appreciate you Ben. Keep up the good work and stay safe my friend 👍
Started following you few weeks ago. You love your job I can tell. Makes me relax while flying. You are a awesome man great job.👍🙏😁✈️
Thank you so much. I appreciate you being here
Im a csa at AA thank you for all of ya hard work and keeping us, the crew and the passengers safe i love watching your video
Thank you so much for your work as well. I appreciate you being here.
Line pilot for a major airline. I think more of us need to see stuff like this. Kinda explains the job in a way that was different that how I assumed it was. Great stuff.
Thank you Andrew. I’m happy you enjoyed it and appreciate the work we do.
Very few people get to do what they Love to do & get paid to do it! I too got to spend 35 yrs doing what I love to do. It was never work to me. If you find what you love to do, you will be the best person in that profession. You will always strive for knowledge in your field, and take pride in your work. Always makes me feel good, when I see Others who feel that way.
You have been Blessed!👍👍
Well spoken sir. And indeed, I feel very blessed and fortunate to be where I am, I’m thankful for the opportunities, and my never ending passion for Aviation.
I was an A&P, and a professional engineer for 30 yrs. I worked nasa contracts for 20. But I loved general aviation. I love it.
Michael … you sir have a wealth of knowledge. Just the fact you worked with NASA.. wow. I’d like to hear some stories from those days.
Oh yes I watched the video to the very end. Very enlightening 💡 Cheers.
Glad you enjoyed it
Stig great video! I love your passion for what you do. When you do what you love it's never work. I wanted to go into the Air Force when I got out of high school. I scored high for mechanical ability and wanted to pursue that career but unfortunately it didn't go that way. I run my own irrigation business in Houston. I guess that's my calling but I too am passionate about taking care of my customers. Anyway would enjoy meeting you some time if our paths ever cross. In the meantime keep the videos coming. Cheers!!
Thank you so much, my friend I appreciate it, and we all have a certain path in life but the fact that you still enjoy Aviation and have a passion, for it is the blessing in itself. It’s a small world I’m sure we will run into each other.
This was perfect 👍 I always look forward to seeing your videos and content.
I appreciate that! Thank you for being here
Just found your channel and watched this and loved it. I'm an engineering tradesman (not aviation) but have been involved in flying and aircraft restoration so was geeking out. Air New Zealand dabbled in doing BBJ fit outs on the 737. Back in around 2015 or so at their engineering base they had a brand new 737 sitting in a hangar which I was lucky to be allowed to view. It was owned by a Russian Oligarch(probably spelled that wrong!) and it flew from the factory with no interior apart from the cockpit seats! Air New Zealand designed the custom interior which inclued a double bed with a mirror on the ceiling........I kid you not. I got to see the same clean undercarriage bay since she had obnly done maybe five landings? Anyway great video!
The rich will always splurge on their aircraft as always, I have seen many of those types of aircraft. In the old school days, I even saw a classic L 1011 with gold plated delivery across its side, and the interior was almost fit for a king probably was.
Thank you for sharing. It’s great to know we have guys like you who actually enjoy their work & even take the time to share a video.
As a retired A&P, all this new stuff came out king after I retired but I still get nostalgic about seeing & working on planes.
Thank you again. You’re a rare breed out there.
Cheers,
Gary
Thank you Gary. I appreciate you being here and all the work you have done in the past. And A&P don’t retire… once a A&P.. always an A&P… you’re just taking an extended break 👌. Cheers
My first job, 24 years ago (makes me feel old), was on a company doing passenger->freiggter conversion on DC-10s and Md-11s, also doing maintenance on 707 AWACS. Believe it or not, after 20+ years, when J get onboard of a plane, I think on how many turnbucles there would be under my feet and I look around myself like a kid in the kindergarden. I believe aviatiom is one of those fiels which gets down in your soul. And I also do believe you deserve MORE (much more) followers on your channel! Keep on going! :-)
When that bug bites you .. it’s all over. You are forever an intertwined with aviation.. and for the few of us that choose the art of aircraft maintenance… well that’s a whole new level of accomplishment… without people like us.. nothing is flying. And I truly appreciate you for the kind words and wishes… I don’t much look at followers or numbers.. as long as one person can take away some information and quench their thirst for knowledge.. then I did my job right. After 25 years of fixing (and many more years to come) I want to give back to the industry that gave me purpose in life.
Thanks for another amazing video Stig. It shows how passionate you are about your job and keeping thoses planes doing what they were designed for.
My pleasure! And thank you for being here and enjoying it Mark 👍
So cool!! I’m an airplane geek so anything about planes is great!!
I like the no gloves greasy hands comment, I’ve been a millwright all my life and can’t stand wearing gloves, and yes dirt either washes off or wears off.
My dad always had a saying, if you’re scared of getting dirty then this ain’t the job for you, guess what I’m never scared of getting dirty 🤙
Excellent presentation. keep 😊em coming.
Will do. Thank you for watching 👍
I think without you guys n girls planes would be dropping out of the sky like rain keep up the good work…
We Fix You Fly 🤙
Massive flashback to my internship period for line maintenance a year ago. Cool to see again and I can relate to a lot of stuff! Thanks for uploading and your great attitude and keeping those birds safe to fly! 👍🛫
Thank you so much Romek I appreciate you being here and recollecting fond memories. Cheers 👍
I subscribed to your channel just recently, I'm aiming to get my amt license on december. love your vids! :)
Keep up the good studies and don’t hesitate to ask questions, I’m here to help, you’ll be out there doing this soon. 👍
My small soul delights in the love of your job, you have, I can only imagine your dedication
Indeed I do love this job.
amazing content man, has helped me a lot for my tasks at work as being a trainee at b787s. thanks Stig!
now for the technical question:
EBA - electronic brake actuator
so that would mean the EBAs are supplying 50% force to the brakes with the parking brake set?
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it relates to 4 of them on each brake because there is 4 EBAs per brake.
Perfect answer. And I’m glad these videos helped. 🤙
Nice to know we’re safe up there thanks to people like you. God Bless you all.
Thank you kindly. I appreciate your kind words.
Absolutely love your videos. How did you discover that broken bolt on the Airbus and second question how those brakes are really working, what parts are moving, for sure I did not found a video explaining the details. Now 737 Max I was surprise to see how low that engine hangs. Since you mentioned I will tell you that I like them both, each manufacturer has different design but they all do the job safely. Thanks
Good question! I discovered the bolt because as I was doing my walk around, I noticed damage on the brake fan itself, so I investigated further, which led me to finding the broken tie bolt. It’s all about attention to detail. The brake works much like your car disc brake, there is a piston that pushes on the discs. An aircraft you have multiple pistons on rotary stacked discs.
Awesome video. Thank you for sharing your daily routine and experience as well as Expertise. I really enjoy watching your videos. Take care and God bless. 😎
Thank you very much Josh. I appreciate you being here
As a car mechanic i can confirm, gloves are a 50/50 thing of them staying on
Sometimes it’s impossible to with them on. You get it 👌
Started as a mechanic in 1978 until 2010.
I got called a prissy boy because I wore calf skin gloves.
Back then real men didn't wear gloves.
Another trick I did. I kept a bath size 12:58 bar of Irish Spring soap. Before I started working on anything I would rake my finger nails across the dry bar to pack under my nails with soap.
Simple nail brush at the end of the day. No oil / grease stained nails.
My wife appreciated my clean nails.
I subscribed, you seem to be a good kid.
My dad taught me that trick too when he was teaching me how to work on car. And thank you Sir. Much appreciated for you being here.
Non-googled guess about EBA is that it stands for Electric Brake Actuator, there are four of those per wheel, and they can be individually set to apply a percentage of max possible force. Maybe it´s an upper limit since I´m assuming that the brake force is modulated depending on autobrake settings and of course how much the pilot pushes on the brakes. I´ll now check the other comments to see how much off target I was. :D
Edit. Hey, not too far off target! So the value shown is the actual amount applied at any time? And it shows 50% due to the parking brake being applied? That leads to a question back from me. From what I understand hydraulic parking brakes are released when chocks are in place. Are electrical brakes kept on at all times, or was there another reason for having the parking brakes applied on this plane?
Love your enthusiasm and style of video!
Well done on the answer, that was pretty good. And thank you so much for being here. I appreciate you.
I have not a problem with it to admit, that i have googled it.
man we do not mind at all that you talk that’s what makes it special, keep up the good work!
Thank you very much, I’m glad you enjoyed it
Nice, keep on talking, and on and on and on......
😅 I’m a chatty Cathy 🤣
Great video! Thanks!
Glad you liked it!
I believe that you enjoy your job so much because you have a good heart Those closer to God are simply happier people. We're all made in the image and likeness of our Designer, it's just that most aren't aware of that fact because they're victims of the modern age. We've been programmed since birth that we evolved from monkey-fish-frogs, and it simply isn't true. As we become more aware of who we are, we become more aware of Who He is. ❤
Well said
I look forward to all of your videos, for one, because I love airplanes and can’t get enough of watching and learning about them, but mostly because of your passion for you trade. The passion you have for your work is very appreciated and an inspiration! Thank you!
Thank you so much and please keep that joy and love for aviation alive. It’s a beautiful thing.
thank you very much for posting....i enjoy your compassion
Thank you for watching
GOD I MISS WORKING ON JETS !! 8 1/2 years in the Navy as an Aircraft Electrician and I got to work on both jets and props so I was fortunate but anyone that has never worked on or around jets will never understand how aviation gets into your blood !! Being on the flight deck of an Aircraft Carrier was the coolest experience of my life and nothing will ever compare. I may go get involved with volunteering up at Oshkosh to maintain older Aircraft and for the EAA Oshkosh Airventure Airshow so I can be around working on Aircraft again !! Thanks for sharing your daily adventures and keep on sharing and posting man cool channel bro !!!!!
First of all, thank you so much for your service, from what I understand aircraft carrier deck is the most dangerous place on earth and probably the most exciting. That would be an awesome experience if you got to work on those old birds at Oshkosh. I definitely need to go out there to experience it myself one of these days.
AMT student here in SLC. I learn more from your videos than from a book
❤️✈️
I am very happy that these videos are helping you Victor. Keep up the good work and the good studies
Getting hands dirty was fine for me when we were learning to change the tire. Only time I wore gloves was when we were applying the grease on to bearing rollers.
Smart man 👌
Love the enthusiasm. No better job then a job you love.
Perfectly said 👌
You make me feel safe. I'm fascinated by aircraft. I'd LOVE your job!! Keep em coming!
I’m happy I can provide safety for my passengers. 👍
Stig!! Used to love your videos on Instagrams, no longer have instagram but really excited to find you on UA-cam!
Your 100% correct, if there is 1 addiction I’ve picked up from aviation it’s coffee. I drink coffee all day long. Aviation runs on coffee!
I share your love of aviation and this job. I’m blow away every day that I get to work on the airplanes, walking around the airplane puts a big smile on my face everyday!
Love the 787, it’s an amazing aircraft, my favorite I’ve worked so far, truly an amazing piece of engineering!
EBA Force is the percentage of brake pressure each Electromechanical Brake actuator is applying to the brake pads. You have 4 indications because there are 4 EBA motor/actuator assembly to each MLG brake assembly. 50% brake pressure indicates you have the parking brake set.
Perfect answer my friend. And yes indeed this is the best job in the world (well at least for us) Keep that passion alive. Cheers
I wished you were the guy on all the planes I fly. It’s nice to see someone that takes pride in there work. Keep up the good work. Bws
Thank you very much for such kind words. I really appreciate it.
My sentiments exactly, they pay you for the the job you love to do, absolutely brilliant… 👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾
Exactly 👍
As a dispatcher/Operations Manager for a major, hard to express how valuable this is. You guys work too damn hard to get your work buried by TOMC. Thank you for what you do.
Sometimes that’s just the way it is, but I love my job and proud that we can get these aircraft into service safely. We are the ghost of aviation. We fix you fly. 👍
Anyone can be a parts changer, but a true mechanic has diagnostic skills.
Absolutely correct. A real mechanic is a troubleshooter 👌 and a problem finder.
🤩...may the Almitghty bless you, your family and all your colleagues that love the job you do and keep amazingly beatiful machines running and safe for all of us. All the best wishes man.
Thank you for your beautiful words. I appreciate you. Blessings on to you as well.
Thankyou stig always great info make my day when you explain tech stuff keep chatting
Thank you sir, will do! And thank you for being here
Dude I have zero clue about anything related to maintenance let alone plane maintenance, with only having a hobby in airplanes from an outside perspective, but you have brought this career that I’ve never thought about to my viewpoint and made it very entertaining. Please please do more day in the life of, and if you can make it longer! I loved this video, and seriously makes me wish I would’ve carried through with my dream of becoming a commercial pilot. I think i’ll be satisfied with a PPL but one can dream.
I definitely encourage you to still pursue your dream if you still want to be a pilot. As for more videos, I just put out three episodes, feel free to enjoy and thank you for watching.
@@StigAviation It’s a lot of money, and I’ve already started on my other dream with zoology. If I could split myself and live two lives I wish I could do that, because I would love to have both careers. But alas, I don’t think it’s realistic or possible unless I want to spend a lot of money and a lot of time in school. Who knows, life is crazy and so am I. Maybe I’ll get bored of my zoology career enough one day that I pursue that long journey.
Great video Stig. I enjoy them all.Lot’s of good info and also explaining the passion you have. Many times, passion is what keeps us coming to work. From working mids as a young AMT, the airline bankruptcies/layoffs in the middle of our careers, to getting fed up with changes as older AMTs. It’s the passion that makes it worth coming to work every day. Of course the pay and benefits aren’t bad either, finally….
Kelly you said it perfectly. Remember when they told us in the beginning, be careful, the aviation bug will bite you … well once bitten there’s no going back. You love it forever and for aircraft mechanics.. well we are a different breed of people… We Fix.. They Fly … watching my birds push out and take to the sky’s is satisfaction and pride that I/we made that happen.
I graduated amt school back in May, had my full A&P at the end of July. Working at a repair station at a smaller airport. Loving every day. Working mostly citations, gulfstreams, learjets, and king airs. Potentially some pilatus’ soon. Currently working on the nose tires of a citation X. So cool how each plane is different yet so similar. Videos like this make me almost want to quit and go to line maintenance for some sort of airline.
I personally would encourage you to apply to the major airlines, but it’s up to your comfortability and lifestyle. As long as you’re happy and what you’re doing, that is the most important thing.
Very cool. Always enjoy seeing what you do keep it up 🤙
More to come! Thank you for being here
I did F-16 maintenance in the Air Force. This video brought back great memories of the flightline. Thanks
Thank you for your service. F-16 is a beautiful bird.
@@StigAviation loved it. Didn't need a tire dolly to change a tire. Lol.
Thaaaaanks for the videos you constantly remind me my passion for aviation
My pleasure!
My favorite line maintenance job was in the Australian Airforce at 2FTS. 2FTS was the main training Squadron for guys, and now gals off the street and turning them into pilot's ready to go off to other squadrons for their next aircraft type. We had 60 flights a day in three batches. So we would launch 20 aircraft pretty close together, then sit around the crew room talking shit and drinking coffee for about 1.2 hrs until they all came back. We would then refuel them and do a "turnaround service" and shortly after launch them again. After the third batch of sorties we would do an "after flight" inspection and put them to bed. The day was full of comradery/banter with your mates, instructors and students....it was a great time.
Those kind of memories will last in your mind forever, it’s something that lives with you and it’s something that you hold dear to your heart. The bonds we form alongside each other while we work is priceless. I want to say thank you for your service at the Australian Air Force. And I’m sure your comrades hold you in high regard. Hold on to those good moments in life and keep enjoying Aviation.
That was awesome thanks for showing me all different things that you do. I love planes and flying. It's great to have someone who works so hard but loves his job. To be up close and personal with them to see places on them where people can't go and you get to show us is great. I can't wait to see your next video.
Glad you enjoyed it. More to come and a lot more adventures.
Good for you man, I’m glad you’re doing what you love!
Thank you very much. Indeed I do love this job.
Great video Stig, amazing to see how many airplanes you get to work on during a shift, thanks for sharing this and keep the videos coming my friend
Many thanks! I appreciate you being here and watching
What a great job to have. Thank you for sharing your story
Thanks for watching!
Fellow A&P here. Absolutely love your videos man keep up the good work! Gotta love the skydrol! Stay safe out there
Thank you Wyatt. I appreciate you being here brother. Same to you, stay safe out there keep the metal flying 🤙
Stig thank you for your time in making the videos and all your hard work to make sure the aircraft we fly are air worthy. I love your enthusiasm and your passion. You’re a great teacher and I love watching your videos and learning. Thank you for all you do . Keep making the videos and content love it .
Much appreciated. Thank you for your kind words.
@@StigAviation your most welcome
I'll say it again....I hope all aircraft mechanics take this much pride in their work and loves their job as much as you do.
Thank you for your kind words Loretta
@@StigAviation You're welcome!
As a retired Ground Engineer love your content, stay safe and God bless always..😮😂😅
Thank you so much. I really appreciate that. Thank you for being here.
As a 35 year parts changer for a competitor, I wish youtube was around in the 80s! Could have shaved a few months off my A/P school! Great videos, keep having fun!
I wish we had phones that could record 35 years ago 😅. But I’m glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for watching
Enjoyed the whole video thoroughly!!! Looking forward to more! Learned soo many things! And have soo much more respect for AMEs with every minute i watch!🙏🏻
Glad you enjoyed it!
I found you video very interesting I always watch the pilots fly but maintenance to be just a cool keep it coming
We Fix They fly 🤙. Glad you enjoyed it Sir
Thanks for making your videos
I can't get enough !! 😊
Glad you enjoyed it
Really nice job with the video. Thanks. My dad was a retired master Sargent Air Force mechanic. He owned and flew 6 different GA aircraft and did maintenance on his planes under A&P supervision. These videos are very informative.
Big respects to your Dad 🫡 And thank you. I’m glad you enjoyed the videos Capt Steve.
I’ve always said “whatever your career, own it. You’re going to be on the job for a big percentage of your life”. Your passion for what you do is obvious and makes your videos much more heartfelt. ✈️
Good stuff man! Dream job realized, nice to see. Looks amazing.
Definitely a fun job 👍
Unfortunately the majority of techs are not this excited or happy. It really makes my night go by with dread depending on whom I'm working with. It's unfortunate because some guys are a wealth of knowledge but just can't or won't communicate like a human being. Other guys are great like this guy and it makes the shift go by with good conversation and hopefully some new info downloaded in my brain.
It’s hit and miss sometimes, you just have to make the best of the situation my friend. Overall it’s just work that makes me happy and learning new things.
Love this video. Would love to see more like this. Keep up the great work.
Will do. More to come. I’ll make another compilation after this weekend of work. 👍
I enjoy your enthusiasm. Don’t ever let someone take that away from you.
Never ever. I love this job to much.
Love it! Thanks for sharing your passion. This was an absolute pleasure to watch and the different models. I flew on the 737 max and it was amazing! My aunt flew on 747s and it is her favorite to this day! Glad this popped up in my feed definitely a fan!
I’m very happy you enjoy aviation so much. I appreciate you being here.
Wow what a passion for your job. I rarely comment on YT. Being an aviation nerd myself, I can connect with these feelings easily. All the best in your work, passengers will be safe onboard your aircraft.
I appreciate you talking your time and commenting It means a lot to me to share with you and everyone my love for aviation and aircraft maintenance. Thank you for being here.
The way you feel about just talking and talking, i feel the same when i start talking about construction and wood. Seems silly, but i love it. Building things from nothing and making it all happen. I could talk and talk about it
That’s called true passion for what you do. Don’t ever stop 👍
awesome video, it could help me and many people that like to learn about aircraft mechanics , keep it up and hopefully you will have public more videos about this 🤙
I hope so too. The goal of this is education and enthusiasm. Showing the world that there’s more to aircraft than just buying a ticket and flying. So much effort goes into making sure it’s safe. Thank you for being here and enjoying it
Dude, I'm a student of aeronautical engineering and your videos really inspire me! Greetings from Mexico!
Thank you so much for being here, I’m glad these videos are helping. Greetings from LAX.
Good to see someone that enjoys their work...
I love this job 🤙
I was an Aviation Electrician in the Navy 84-88 and then a Marine Electrician 91-95. In 96 I attended National Aviation Academy in Florida. Graduated with my A&P and FCC Licenses and A.S. Degree in Aviation Maintenance Technology. My dream job was to one day work for United Airlines. So, after graduation I was granted an interview with United in San Francisco and after a couple of interviews, tests, medical, and all of that fun stuff I was offered a job doing “C” checks as an R&E (Radio and Electronics) Mechanic. I worked on Boeing 727, 737, 757, Airbus 319, 320. I worked on these aircraft the most, but occasionally also worked on 747, 767, 777, and DC-10. I loved my job so much. It was the best job ever. Fun watching these videos.
I bet you have some good memories, and that is a heck of a career you have. Absolutely incredible. I appreciate you being here and enjoying these moments that I can share with you. Thank you Cindi
@@StigAviation most definitely some great memories. Loved troubleshooting more than anything. To be able to take your knowledge and experience and figure out what is wrong with a system and then fix it was so much fun and rewarding. Thanks again for the videos. It brings back some great memories. Keep ‘em flying !
Congrats on following your dream Aviation career path Cindi as this is almost the exact same path my life was taking at one point, same Navy career and same years in for me but unfortunately drugs and alcohol destroyed this dream for me. I was however offered a position as a Flight Line Mechanic (same I guess as this) for Grumman Aerospace up in Calverton, N.Y (Long Island) where Grummans Flight Line Testing Facility was back in '88-'89 when I was offered the job after having been an AE in the Navy having worked on Grumman A-6 Intruders ( the flying guppy) from '84-'89 both on the U.S.S Forrestal and at NAS Oceana in Virginia Beach,VA.I so wish I could go back as the sober person I am now and do it over and go get my A&P, maybe go to Embry Riddle (is that where you went?), get my C&E as well and then maybe even a pilots license and stay in and around Aviation as anyone who's never worked on or around planes will never understand.Best of luck in life :).
@@kevinbirnbaum7219 hey Kevin. I was stationed at Moffett Field in Mt. View, California. I worked on P-3C sub-hunters. Not sure if you heard about the incident that happened in Hawaii with the P-8 running off the runway into the water, but the P-8 replaced the P-3C’s. I went to National Aviation Academy in Petersburg, FL. Glad to hear you are sober now. I am half way through my 13th year of sobriety. I really encourage you to go for continuing your education in aviation. Aviation is the best ! I wish you all the best in all that you do.
Awesome content Stig, love it. Definitely more of this please.
Will do. Thank you for watching 🤙
God I wish I loved my job as much as this dude.🙏 This dude needs a raise
You got to love what you do Joe. Heck I’d do this for potatoes if I had to.
haha i love the attitude😊😊 love it every time you draw the smiles and hearts. cheers me up😊😊
Thank you so much 😀
Wonderful insight here...your passion for your profession is nothing short of inspirational! I have a daughter in the American Airlines Cadet Academy...I certainly rest easier knowing there are professional and knowledgable and considerate people such as yourself who love their work! Best, RW
Wow, thank you Robert. Much appreciated and thank you so much for the kind words, and I promise you, your daughter is in good hands when it comes to aircraft, maintenance and safety, I hope to see her fly through LAX. Cheers.
Yes...I imagine your paths will cross one fine day...thanks again, Stig! @@StigAviation
Its a different feeling man getting to see these beautiful birds every day it means the world to me. The memories of these birds you can never buy. i am very blessed. #Aviation4life
Well said 👌. It’s a beautiful feeling being here
Please do more of these videos. I loved it all. And also you do not talk to much. Please say all your stories. They are amazing!
I’m very happy you enjoyed it. More to come 👍
@StigAviation heck yea! I absolutely can't wait to see them!
I used to watch the SR-71’s sitting on the flight weeping JP-8 heavily, that whole squadron was a well oiled machine 😆. Thanks for sharing brother, doing what you love is awesome to watch also. ✌️🇺🇸
Now that’s amazing. You were a part of history and got to see something incredible.
Thanks, I was just an AGE mechanic but I loved being there.