How Delta Air Lines Fixes Their Airplanes
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- Опубліковано 14 чер 2024
- Watch this video to go Behind the Scenes at Delta TechOps, where Delta Air Lines maintains fleets of multi-million dollar airplanes. Along the way, you’ll meet some of the hard-working professionals who keep one of the world’s largest airlines running.
Delta TechOps is so good at what it does, other airlines from around the world hire them to manage the maintenance of their airplanes.
You’ll see how new parts are received, stored, and shipped. You’ll see processes for refurbishing and testing parts. We’ll even check out some of the hidden corners of a long-haul Boeing 767.
And, if you're interested in Aircraft Maintenance Technician Jobs or even an Aircraft Maintenance Technician Day of the Life, I'll include information about Working at Delta Airlines TechOps at the end of the video!
Delta TechOps Website:
deltatechops.com/techops/
Delta TechOps Jobs:
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Please Note: I was an invited guest of Delta Air Lines to make this video. I was not compensated for this production by Delta and, although they reviewed my final video for accuracy, all opinions I expressed are my own. For more about how sponsorship works on my channel, visit this site:
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A HUGE thanks to everyone who agreed to chat with me at TechOps. A particular note of gratitude to Michael “Sandy” Sandor, Alex Koplin, Morgan Durrant, and Emmanuel Cardenales from Delta who made this video possible.
0:00 Introduction
1:41 Go Inside a Delta Boeing 767
2:59 How Does Delta Manage New Parts?
5:14 Refurbishing Parts for Delta Jets
7:37 Testing and Quality Assurance
8:53 Printing Parts with Additive Manufacturing
11:35 How Delta Maintains and Tests Jet Engines
15:30 What’s it like to work at Delta Air Lines?
16:28 Bloopers
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I work for Delta Air Lines as a line mechanic and I would, honestly, enjoy a Line Maintenance video. Even though I see it everyday, still intrigues me.
I am currently a avition maintenance technician student at aim Atlanta! Will be taking my airframe and powerplant writtens in a couple of months and then my O&Ps from there. If there’s anyway we can connect sometime if possible and you don’t mind I would love to! I can use any advice and pointers you would be willing to give a fellow brother who’s getting closer to entering the industry. Would also like some tips on how you maneuvered through your Os nd Ps as well if possible. Hit me back on the comment if you ever willing! Best wishes to you as well
@@j.l1007Are you enjoy ing your schooling? Wish you the best.
Yes, I would love to see a "line maintenance" video. We need more of these behind-the-scenes vids than the---ah, less interesting---in-flight-service or destination type stuff. This post is a good start.
Hear hear!
Yes, definitely
We went the line maintenance video
Hard to film line mx cause we’re dealing with live airplanes. Filming could increase delays and adds a tsa security aspect.
As a pilot, I can’t tell you how grateful I am for every one of these individuals. Each play a critical part in to keeping us all safe in the air and keeping the operation running smoothly.
I feel the same as a FA. Even though this is my company I never get to see this part of it! Super cool.
Thank you we do the best that we can
Thank you. It’s hard work but we take pride in it. I don’t work for delta but I do work for a major.
@@virenpatel9973 it isn’t that hard…some of the most useless lazy people I have ever met are working for the airlines…stupid too
@@virenpatel9973What is the hardest part been an airplane mechanic? Best wishes.
I'm a retired Jet Mechanic. Always great to see such dedication and meticulous care of aircraft. We were taught "Treat the airplane as if you were going to put your family on it". Brave Jeb!
Which plane is easier to take care off and more durable boeing airbus embraer crj etc from ur experience?
How to be come a jet mechanic
@@christopherhammond1809 go go A&P school.
@@andersonrodriguez8258 Boeing all day…220’s are pure garbage
Just retired from a major US airline after 32 years as a mechanic. This is a truly 24/7 365 job, there are no weekends or holidays. If it is your day to work you work, unless you are taking a vacation, personal, sick day etc. Some of the stations where line maintenance is done are incredible, working outside at night usually in the heat, cold etc. Hats off to all who are now doing this job, as well as all who have, and those who will in the future. FLY NAVY!!!
I’m 22 and got my A&p. Should I go straight into the airlines or go military for 4 years ?
@@johnnydoe9969 An A&P means nothing in the military it is required to maintain civil aircraft. I got my A&P the month after I separated from the Navy. Took all my courses when I was in and Uncle Sam paid for them. If you go in the military it is a 6 year obligation usually 4 active, 2 reserve. Do you want to go in the military? If so are you interested in making a career out of it? With 20 years of military service you can retire, and collect a pension then go to the airlines. You could retire from the military at 42 then go to the airlines and put in another 20-25 years then you would have 2 retirements. If you do go in the military with an A&P I would talk to my recruiter about getting an instant bump to E-3 right out of boot camp. Good luck Johnny!
@@johnnydoe9969 If you have any more questions ask away, happy to answer.
@@USNveteran I want to join military to build toughness and work ethic while on the other hand I want to be paid like an A&p mechanic and live where I want. So many cons and pros in making this decision. I think the reserves is the best of both worlds for where I’m at in life.
@@johnnydoe9969 In the military you are paid by your rank. The airline business is highly unionized and everything goes by your seniority. There are only a few big airlines and air freight that are not union. When you first start out you go wherever you can to hold the job. Once you get about ten years of service with most airlines you should be able to bid for a new location. If you go to an airline try to go to a major base first. The regional airlines pay less than the mainline carriers. With regard to the military sounds like the National Guard or maybe the Coast Guard might be a good fit for you. You are smart to ask these questions and I wish you good luck again. Feel free to ask more if you want.
I’m a Delta Airlines employee and I must say this is beyond impressive. I love the work these guys do , when it comes to helping the operation
Your a Delta employee?
I’m currently in A&p school in Charlotte Nc I would love to work for delta and pointers you might can give me ?
Wow! You had incredible access to things that even TV stations probably don't ever get to see. Did you have a friend with the airline that made it happen, or did Delta approach you, or what? Congratulations on a fantastic video that almost no one else on UA-cam could have made.
Seems like it was a form of "you come showcase our TechOps and then put out that we are hiring 'sponsorship' "
From description:
Please Note: I was an invited guest of Delta Air Lines to make this video. I was not compensated for this production by Delta and, although they reviewed my final video for accuracy, all opinions I expressed are my own.
That’s it!
Thanks so much, Jim!!
I once got a tour inside a kf aerospace aircraft maintenance facility in hamilton, ontario but i wasn’t allowed to record :(
Delta, My home airlines, and Atlanta, My home airport. Georgians are proud of Delta and it's rise and rise again.
It just amazes me how much skill these people have to fix and build these complex machines. it makes me appreciate flying and everything these people are doing for us to keep us safe the air! Great video Jeb and cya in the sky!👍🛫🔧
Come hang out at a hangar/line for about a week…you will eat those words. I have met some of the dumbest, laziest , weirdest people working for the airlines…you would be shocked.
We often forget how complex and complicated airplanes are, the work all those people do is amazing and they keep Delta flying.
I would be interested in seeing a "Line Maintenance" video
Hear here!
Agreed!
My brother works for Delta TechOps in the wing support group. I'm so glad you made a video showcasing Delta TechOps crew
As a aircraft mechanic for AA thank you for highlighting all the hard working A&P do
Would you consider AA to be on this level?
@@seanrobbins7125 No delta has alot bigger overhaul then AA.
I used to work for AA as a mechanic…does it still suck?
@@justing42 I’ve been here 4 years now and working at a mro and going to AA is night and day. It’s the easiest job you’ll ever have but sure it has its problems
A line maintenance video would be a neat thing to see. These are the heroes who keep the planes going.
As a former NWA employee, I say "Thank God Delta came along when they did"! The merger was the best thing to happen for us. In the subsequent years, my pride in Delta grew as I watched our people give back so much to their communities, and still do.
Due to Covid-19, I was able to retire a year early and am grateful to have worked with so many fine people. "Keep Climbing"...
What a great video! I’m in awe of Delta’s systems & workflows, but I’m especially grateful to the people who make it all work so I can get from point A to B safely. Thanks for taking us behind the scenes!
Going into TechOps when I was 5 years old, I had no idea that it would be the trap that turned me into an AvGeek. I have pictures in cockpits and in 767 engines from that day. 15 years later I'm a CFI and building hours to fly for them. Thanks for giving a fantastic look into the shop, so many memories.
Concur, there is another side to “Hangar Maintenance “ which is the aspect that keeps the everyday flight schedule moving as smooth as possible. A video on that would be motivating!
I love your videos, but this one is probably one of the best ones you've done yet. I've worked in aviation for years, and every time I get to go to an airline HQ or a MX base, I feel the same way, in absolute awe!
Wow I never knew Delta had so many different ways to test parts for cracks/defects! Loved the video...very informative!
A line maintenance video would be great! When I was a controller at DSM we had a Mesaba, which now is an Endeavor air maintenance, hangar. They seemed to do overnight "quick fixes" on regional jets. I've always wondered what issues they were taking care of.
Great video, Jeb. Provides a true appreciation for every flight because of the meticulous work of the Delta TechOps.
What a great change of pace for you to share this facility with all of us, Jeb! Fascinating! Thank you for your efforts.
I absolutely love these behind the scenes videos. Especially of maintenance, they rarely get the recognition they deserve. Thanks for sharing.
Incredible video! Thanks for sharing. And thanks to all the Delta TechOps men and women who keep us all safe!
Glad you enjoyed the tour of TechOps! Always fun when we have to drop off an aircraft there.
Great video Jeb! As an aircraft mechanic myself, thanks so much for shining a light on our small world. I work as a line mechanic and it would make an excellent video. It’s a lot different than heavy maintenance which is what this video covers. In line maintenance, we do everything from reading lights to major problems. A LOT of troubleshooting and a fast environment. Really appreciate your work and I can’t wait for the line maintenance video!
A sticker is quicker …MEL it and kick it out
STILL binge watching....I love how you highlight ALL aspects of the industry. And appreciate everyone's jobs.
Line maintenance would be good but an operations center tour would be even better.
I’ve enjoyed your travel videos for awhile but this video is, in my opinion, your best. Thank you for sharing the behind the scenes hard work of the folks who keep us flying. Thank you Delta for providing the access.
Wow, amazing video. I'm sure I'll watch it over and over again. Thanks so much for producing this for all your viewers!
Great video and information!! Happy to see behind the scenes.
This is fascinating! The amount of combined specialized knowledge it takes to build, maintain and fly a jet is absolutely mind boggling!
Jeb - this is incredible. I could watch 10 hours of this stuff. Thank you.
Thank you, Thank you, THANK YOU for showcasing what MY part of this industry does! So many of our passengers assume that "airline maintenance" is limited to a gorilla that comes out and pushes the reset button when the IFE monitor in your flat bed seat won't work.
But it takes an army of maintenance professionals to make aviation happen. I'm so glad you've had the opportunity to show off what Delta does- I've got a lot of respect for their operation.
Yes, please do a line maintenance video!
Fantastic video Jeb. The average person boarding a flight from Greensboro to Atlanta, and then connecting to Little Rock would have no idea all of this is going on, I love seeing it!😸
Amazing what goes on behind the scenes and amazing access to all the different departments. Thanks for the video!
Very cool Jeb! Right on! Yes on line maintenance!
You hit this one out of the park, great video of things we don't normally see. I toured the Delta Jet Base in 1972 and even then I came away confident that they could build their own airplane there. It was spotless even in areas where fuel or oil are. The one thing I noticed above all was the pride that the workers had in their facility and Company. I'm glad to see that hasn't changed. Well Done!
Thank you for sharing your visit to the Delta Airlines side of their maintenance facility.
Wow! Please make more maintenance videos! Loved it
When you said 'opportunity of a lifetime' with regards to go into the wind tunnel area, I flashed back to my first bicycle tour years ago. We were in Kentucky and I heard that there was a distillery nearby. Maker's Mark® Bourbon. So a few of us went for a tour. Surprise, surprise, they were actually bottling that day. And if you don't know Maker's Mark® Bourbon, well, they hand-dip the bottles into hot wax to seal the top. So we got to see them do that. 4 years later I was doing the cross-country bicycle tour again and yep, we went to the distillery. Bummer, no bottling that day.
Ok, so wind tunnel versus hand-dipping bourbon bottles. I'd say we both won. Great video. I'm gonna send this to my brother, as he's up there in the Delta rewards stuff so I'm hoping he'll appreciate it.
Thanks Jeb. This post was a fascinating look "behind the curtain" at what DELTA does to ensure that every flight on one of their aircraft is a safe one. It's reassuring to know every one of these employees take their job seriously. They should be commended for their professionalism!
I love the behind the scenes content. Always so good.
Jeb, all your videos are great, but this one is awesome for its originality. Please do more!
Great video. I have taxi'd past that building many many times. Thank you for featuring all the great people behind the scenes.
Bro jeb I love you man!! I got into airplanes because of you! 757 is my favorite plane. You, along with sam shui were my inspiration to get into aviation. Thank you so much for your vlogs!
Great job! Love Delta and love your videos.
Jeb, this was an absolutely fantastic video!!!
Jeb, your content keeps getting better! Would love to see more like this!
I think this was the best video I've seen on this channel. Well done!
Wow, thanks! That means a lot!!
Yes a line maintenance video would be awesome! Loving the behind the scenes videos!
Thank you for finally making a video about the unsung hero’s of Aviation. Aircraft Maintenance Techs! I would love to see a behind the scenes video for Line Maintenance.
Jeb, this is awesome! And kudos to Delta for giving you this kind of access!
Fantastic video!!! Such a great in-depth look into what kind of work goes into keeping these aircraft safely flying around!
One of my favorite videos yet!
This is awesome.
Thank you for this.
Great video as always.
Keep it up.
I want more videos like this.
great video and unparalleled access, jeb! the amount of diligent. up to date, required maintenance and everything else to insure safely while flying is astounding. not many realize the constant upkeep. thanks for the vid, and, yes, more like it please.
We know that airplanes are complex, but I am sure not too many people understand just how complex they are. It is absolutely amazing. Please do a line maintenance video -or series- if you can. Thanks Jeb!
This brought back memories. My father used to work at tech ops in the late 90s early 2000s. He was a registered nurse there when they had a medical department. I remember he took me and my sister there for a tour on one of his off days. I remember the smell of the paint shop where they painted the planes! Aside from all the new tech, it doesn’t appear much has changed since then. I was young when I went though. His department was shut down due to cuts after 9/11. Great video!
An exciting peak into the aviation back room. Incredible. Thanks Jeb.
Great video! So often the flying public only interacts with the maintenance folks at airlines when a plane breaks down. But so much more goes on behind the scenes to make air travel safe and possible.
Great video ! Definitely looking forward to the line maintenance operation video. Keep up the good work.
100% interested in more quality videos about maintenance and the “machine” behind keeping them in the sky. Thanks for this great video!
Fascinating video Jeb!! Thank you
This was great, and yes please for the line maintenance video!
That was awesome Jeb. Killer work!
Took a tour here in college and got an awesome pic standing in the giant GE90 engine. Also got to watch a PW 2037 (757)engine get a run up in the test stand.....it actually ran away from them (they lost throttle control and it went to take off power uncontrolled) Ruh Roh Shaggy!!!! It was a great experience!!!. Mark my words I will be an engineer working there!
This was great!! I really enjoy your travel vlogs but this shows a whole different side of your content creativity. I would love to see Line Maintenance!
Would love to see more videos like this especially from Delta TechOps. Awesome video!
What an amazing video! Wow... I didn't realize how much I don't know about what goes on behind the scenes at Delta. Thanks for bringing this to us!
Oh yes, these videos are awesome, line maintenance would be awesome!
Awesome job! These videos are very informative and entertaining! Your videos never fail to impress me. Keep it up 👍
Thank you for this video Jeb! I’m a Supply Attendant at PDX and I can’t tell you how excited it makes me to see this light shined in what we do along side our mechanics to keep the fleet safe and in the air! I still remember taking a tour of that facility and it’s something I will remember for the rest of my career with Delta as well as the rest of my life!
Thank YOU for all you do to keep us safe!
Great vid!! Would love the line maintenance vid including cabin maintenance!
Magic is what keeps planes in the air!
Great video!
thank you for this video. Also hello. Huge fan from the uk. I started off my day by watching this video. Really enjoyed it. Its great to see an inside look at what really goes inside an Airline and how planes are maintained or repaired, love the video. Thanks again Jeb. Keep up the great content.
I ramp for a mainline carrier and I find MX so interesting! The 737 main gear always fascinated me for some reason. I'd love to see a Line Maintenance video one day!
Hey Jeb, great video. Would you please make a video on "Line Maintenance"? I would really appreciate it. Thanks!
I used to work for Delta as a ramp agent in Fort Lauderdale. Delta Tech Ops/Mx is the best. I've helped them change a tire or two in my time!
Like a Nascar or an F1 shop. Super cool and god bless the highly skilled maintainers that keep everything in the air! Super cool video thank you so much!
Love the behind the scenes video. Thoroughly enjoyed this! Would like to see more.
Very interesting behind the scenes. Thanks!
This is an incredible video. Fascinating. Thank you!
Amazing video Jeb big Delta fan of all aspects of the airline
Some of those hangars used to belong to Eastern Airlines until deregulation and they went bankrupt in the 80’s. My grandpa worked for Eastern as an A&P until his retirement in 83. I do have a couple of friends that just recently retired from TechOps. It takes a lot of great folks to get us from A to B. Very cool video Jeb. Much love 🤙🏻🤙🏻
Great video.!!!! I will love to see a line maintenance video! I’m a aircraft technician as well and i work for delta’s regional airline endeavor, but i will be working for delta this summer and i cant wait.
HI Jeb! Great video! When we met at the Training Experience I did not realise that you were such a talent! You had mentioned that you did film but I did not know the extent of it. I love the clips from our Training Experience -- at about 9:45 it appears that you jump into the tank and I am behind you. The look on my face ("OMG") says it all! Keep up the good work and I hope that we will meet again sometime! Best regards Jonathan
So great to hear from you!!
Loved this technical video... I'm OK with more.
36 years and still going. I've worked in every climate and loved the challenge. I am so grateful that I was lucky enough to choose this career field almost 40 years ago. All this time, and I still LOVE my job. Best part of my day is watching the airplanes that I maintain departing "over the fence". I know some people will find this hard to believe but, I would never dispatch a plane that I wouldn't get on myself. Every mechanic should share this belief. Safe travels to all! AIM HIGH
Amazing video. I fly the 767 and soon will be on the 737 and had no idea how much stuff is back there. That’s pretty impressive.
I really enjoyed!!! Wow that was super good and very interesting!!!
Awesome video! Love seeing TechOps!!!
I thank everyone 🙏 there from the fork lift driver all the way to highest man in management 👏 and admire the professionalism of everyone 👏, that's why I fly with DELTA 👍❤👏👏👏👏
Fascinating film, thank you Jeb
Yes! Please! Show us some line maintenance too Jeb! Love Delta TechOps!
Great video, takes me back to my 6th form work experience around 2001. I was lucky to get 2 weeks in the GE service centre in South Wales, UK. I got to stand in the inlet of a GE90, one of the techs "threw" a CF fan blade to me (so light yet soooo expensive) , I did the fluro crack checking and on my last day there I got taken through the test beds and allowed to push the throtles on a RR Olympus (they did RR too for some reason), YES, THOSE RR OLYMPUS FROM A CONCORD AND VULCAN. Best moment of my life and a howl that'll stay with me forever
That place is just amazing. The folks who work there are heroes
Brilliant video. Testament to the people of TechOps! Would love more like this.
Excellent Video Jeb. I definitely enjoyed this. I would also like to see a line maintenance video. I have to say that this is also a home run for Delta as it allows them to demonstrate that they take safety seriously. Thanks and I hope to see more.
Enjoyed this and will love to see more videos on aircraft maintenance