Believe me,they do. I worked for American for 23 years,right until AA filed Chapter 11 Bankruptcy and closed the Alliance Maintenance Base where I worked. I took retirement rather than have to relocate to LAX,SFO,or ORD. After AA renegotiated a new contract with the Transport Workers Union the mechanics got a well deserved BIG pay raise.
@@fw1421 it was also due to the benefit of IAM that gave a big boost to pay and benefits during the union alliance agreement. In the end it all worked out. Our new contract is coming up for negotiations, we will see how it all goes. Hopefully they bring up the compensation to modern day cost of living.
@@StigAviation My best wishes on getting further pay raises. I’m sure management will find some excuse to keep from raising wages and benefits if they can,like a downturn in air traffic due to a war in the Middle East.☹️
Appreciate you taking the time to show your arsenal , you definitely will collect an array of tools over the years , seems like in every industry where you turn wrenches there's always flex heads and stubby wrenches are a must !
Hello. Thank you for your videos bro. I'm also an aeronautical technician, I watch your content. Unfortunately, there is little content on UA-cam related to the repair of aviation equipment. Good luck.
Your tool box reminds me of my cycle mechanic box, organised in my own way so i can find everything easily and still collecting tools i need. Thanks for sharing Stig, keep the videos coming 👍
I've been a line mechanic for about 4 months now and it was weird not having a standard tool box like at my old hangar job. I got a knock off pelican case from my grandpa and split my tools by category in Milwaukee cloth pouches, one for ratchets/sockets, one for wrenches, one for pliers etc. It's been working out well enough that I don't think I'll ever bother shadowing my box.
That’s the beauty of line maintenance. It’s your tools it’s your box and your organizational skills. You build it how you want because at the end of the day you are the one using it. Many look at my box and say it’s a mess… I look at it and it’s perfect because I know exactly where everything is.
Same here , I have a nanuk 935 box and use pouches to separate and organize tools. I find it more efficient than shadowing. Shadowing takes more space lol
Please make a dedicated step by step safety wire video. Cover every aspect of it including those like safety wire of 737 wheel cover bolts. All kinds of safety wires and it’s techniques please.
Very good and informative as always. I have three small tool pans that I use for mechanical, electrical and plumbing projects. I am not a master tradesman, but I do my own little projects for my friends and myself.
I used to be a fueler and now im a ramper with a cargo company. I used to watch the mechanics when i was a fueler and recently i met one at work and its very interesting. ive been looking into AMT school here in socal (SD) but its always full. nice seeing your setup im gonna sub. thanks.
That is a neat collection! I lock/safety wired too many bolts on propellers than I care to remember. I think I had a similar pair of safety wire pliers - and this was over 20 years ago.
@@StigAviation Yes, but I worked on Beechcraft Turboprops mostly, 200s, 350s and 1900Ds. General Aviation represent! We would begin AND finish our 100-hour inspection on a 200 and the guys working on the Bell 212s next door would still be slogging around. Those were actual lemons.
Seems like you have a great attitude, #1 tool of the trade! Nice old box! I’ve still got a couple of Kennedys from my days working the line as a crew chief. “Honor system” tool accountability sounds suspect and is asking for trouble… complacency kills. Anyways, thanks for sharing and keep up the hard work. Cheers.
Thank you very much for watching. I appreciate you being here and sharing your thoughts and knowledge. And you are 100% right, attitude is the number one tool.
Going from the USAF to looking into AMT, I am suprised people have to biy all their tools rather than have a tool crib where everyone can check out what they need. Do your CTK (Composit Tool Kit) at least have a foam cut out of everything so you know you have everything at the end of a job? Do you etch your tools with notations so a every tool can be documented on a master document? It was paramount everything is documented in case of breakage/missing parts to be noted within the master document and also incase someone left a tool, we would know where to find the shop and the person who checked it out could be held accountable. It also helps from shops stealing each other's tools.
It works very differently in the civilian side of aviation. Maintenance is responsible for their own tooling and accountability is done by the honor system. If you wish to shadow your tools you are free to do so. It’s all about your preference.
In my company they give us personal toolboxes worth thousands of dollars: Mainly Snap-on, Knipex, Stahlwille. And is forbidden by the company policy for permanent employees to use personal (private) tools. Every single tool and every single tool box has an equipment number and is assigned to the mechanic personally. Good thing is that when something brakes or wears you can change it anytime you like, no questions asked. Also always working with high quality tools really hepls with work sometimes. Needless to say the tool control policy is extremely strict.
Our boxes are brothers…I have almost the same stuff in mine, except the 3/8 stuff and breaker bar etc…I don’t carry that in my line box. Otherwise same stuff…no shadowing either. My orange Chevy wrench doesn’t have paint on it anymore haha. Dirty hands too…I don’t wear gloves more than I do. SEA line mx @ Delta here…ex AA.
It’s beautiful to see an attachment to your family history!!!! Taking good care and USING the stuff that once belonged to your old man. As for that box…is your surname “Blackman” ??? Heheheheheheh
What a neat little box. I've the same philosophy setup with my machinist tools. I can wear most hats in the shop living out of a rusty kennedy chest. Ever tried the stamped sheet metal Klein hex key sets? I favor those over the separated sets of L wrenches. If I need a cheater pipe for leverage I just turn the tool into a T handle or put the knipex wrench on it. The plastic ones are all junk.
I LOVE this video!!! I just left the military and started a career in GA maintenance and I’m building my box based on your tools and advice! Any chance you could give me the part numbers for the two Gearwrench ratcheting combo wrench sets? Keep up the great work and keep the videos coming!
rotating removeable shaft on that stubby is nice! i love 1/4" and univeral sockets. suprised to see non Channel-Lock brand channel locks, i always find they are inferior and slip compared to the name-brand. never seen a full swivel ratchet!
And all those fit in your old grey box?! lol Impressive, you are well equiped, I dont really carry more tools for heavy maintenance in my "big" toolbox. If u want a nice useful pocket tool, have a look at the proto black double wrench serie, pricy but quality is top (p/n JSBV0810 for the 1/4 5/16) one of my fav tool with the knipex
New to the channel. I've been watching many of your videos for a couple of days now and it sucked me right in. Love the content. What do you have for a flashlight? That's the one tool I see you use the most. Seems like it's super bright.
I’m surprised you didn’t have a speed handle for taking panels off I prefer a half inch drive for the leverage versus a 3/8 drive, but like you said to each his own enjoy your videos and I miss working on aircraft from a retired Mcdonnell Douglas Long Beach, flight ramp mechanic, retired
I actually do have a speed handle, it’s in my other box. But definitely a very handy tool to have for quick panel removal. Thank you for being here Remy and for all your years of hard work. I hope you’re enjoying retirement.
In northern NJ Sears was all over. I bought a 10 drawer tool chest which I still have. I even took it with me to automotive school in NYC in ‘67. Seeing the Snap On truck I used to ‘run away’… knowing I couldn’t afford them with a new child & a wife. Everything was Craftsmen except a SnapOn compression tester. The single guys had running balances to SnapOn which they weekly paid off. Think I have more tools now that I’m not lending out! No wire strippers? No electrical repairs, shorts, etc? Thanx for sharing.
I would have thought that tools would be provided by the airline through a tool control system to prevent FOD. That’s how it was in base maintenance when I still did that.
Nowadays we have to provide our own tools. There are some companies that do provide tooling for their technicians, but majority of the big airlines have a minimum tool requirement list.
Great video. I love to see tools sets that have taken years to build piece by piece. I was always under the impression aircraft mechanics had to shadow foam their tools????? Is This not the case?
Great job of fitting so many tools into such a small box! Maybe I missed it but I didn’t see any metric sockets or wrenches, just SAE. Do you have both or do you need both? I assumed that Airbus would require metric.
Well done video! I am currently in airframe, should be graduating with A&P by December. My goal is to work for American out of Tulsa. Do you have any tips for landing a job at American?
First of all, I wanna wish you a congratulations, you’ve done something amazing by getting that license. Just remember it’s a licensed to learn. In regards to getting a job well all I can tell you is bring your positive attitude and bring your knowledge of the basics which you learned in school. You better know how to safety wire and you better know how to read a multimeter. (Hint hint ) 👌
Very nicely done, I love going into the hanger and seeing they new/young guys with massive tool box's and next to nothing in them, can't afford tools cuz the big status box cost so much
Was a mechanic next to me @Hackensack Ford that had one of those from SnapOn. Guessing his empty box was maybe $5-7,000 in the late ‘70’s. Tools were well over $15,000 if not more. He lost them all when the dealership burned & the ceiling collapsed. Guess their insurance covered him… not sure as I was gone by then.
I’m quite surprised the airlines don’t use torque assembly guns that sync the the ERP, would figure it would make it easier to trace down if things where torqued properly and make the ppwk a bit easier.
@StigAviation Very interesting, I would have assumed aviation would have gone metric years ago. I just retired as a agricultural equipment mechanic for over 40 years and the tractors have been basically metric for a very long time now. Of course need both metric and sae to service old and new equipment.
Wow that is A LOT of tool 😮 Hey Stig. Which aircraft do you work on? The A320? 777? Also do airline mechanics work on more than one aircraft type if they get certification?
I think I have that exact same toolbox!! My dad bought it in the early 80s, and I took ownership of it. It even has the same rust spots on the top cover. How can I email you a picture? Thanks Stig 🤙!!
A good point. Torque wrench’s are calibrated items/tools. That’s provided by company. The company is responsible for providing those kind of specialized tooling.
What on earth is that pin thing that your wrenches are on. I’ve been trying to find that on the internet for months but I don’t know what it’s called and I haven’t found it!
No. There’s nothing specific, just a general set of tools that are SAE standard. Anything that has to be certified will be provided by the airline itself (such as torque wrench, tire pressure gauge, rigging tools etc)
Stig just wondering are most of your tools good for both the Airbus and Boeing aircraft or do you have to have the odd tool for say Airbus like metric instead of imperial
These tools are for both Airbus and Boeing. Both manufacturers are SAE standard. There are a few odd interior components such as trim panels that are imperial, but not that many.
Great video my man, I’m currently in A&P school right now and I have a question, how long did it take you to be comfortable out there fixing the planes? Do you think what you learned in A&P translated well into the workforce?
This is a fantastic question, comfortability and confidence took some time. I’d say at least six months to a year to be able to stand on my own. Some people take longer for me. It was an easier transition because I made it a point to educate myself and ask questions. The school can only teach you the basics, and as I always say the basics are your foundation. When you have a solid foundation, you can solve the complex. There’s only a few things that you should really know when getting out of the school, how to safety wire, how to use a multimeter, and how to read manuals. The rest is taught to you when you’re actually working in the real world environment. You’ll have plenty of general familiarization courses, as well as a plethora of manuals, which are much more superior than what you saw in school. The primary job of the school is just to get you to pass the test but I always say remember to learn the basics. That is the important part. Remember that.
@@StigAviation I appreciate the reply and thanks for the advice, and how long you’ve been an A&P for? Also you only worked for American since u left A&P school?
@@Jay__994Do yourself a favor when you get hired, study the aircraft(s) that you're working on. Pull up some maintenance manual references for servicing oils, hydraulics, tire/brake changes etc. Spend some time at home studying the information. It will help you learn faster!
I have to get my own tools. But when it comes to specific special tools (torque wrench, lock out devices, engine change kits) those will be provided by company
I’m brand new to this career so excuse me about this question but I don’t see any power tools, is there a reason? I’m assuming maybe it’s because you wanna stay away from over torquing anything but I could be wrong??
You are absolutely correct on that. The reason I don’t have any power tools is because I don’t want to over torque something or damage the fastener. There are exceptions where we do and can use power tools, but most time it’s by hand.
Interesting that even aviation mechanics like auto mechanics provide their own tools . Similarly , no different than a chef providing their own knife set. That tool box must weigh 50 lb ( 23Kg) !
it sounds crazy to me that you all have to buy your own tools., why is that? at the airline i work at it is all provided by the company, also others i know at different airlines has it provided at both base and line (norway). has it been tried and not worked out or whats the deal? im really curious
The difference here is the USA carriers and European carriers, we have slightly different rules when it comes down to tooling. Over here we are required to buy our own.
There are arguments for both systems, in the UK, going back 30+ years, engineers / mechanics / technicians used to provide their own tools, but slowly airlines and MRO's are going over to toolkits / tools issued long term or on a daily basis to maintenance staff. They think this system provides 'protection' against tool loss, which as you both know on aircraft can be very serious. It does not prevent tool loss, tools still go missing, just more paperwork to deal with when they do.... Owning and using your own tools can actually result in greater tool control, you have invested a lot of time and money building up a good toolkit and you know exactly what you have just by looking, even a box like Stig has I can guarantee you will instinctively know if you have a tool missing. If you have your own toolkit in the UK or EU, you would be expected to foam the whole lot and have contents lists, just to ensure nothing goes missing. Good video for youngsters to watch, well done @StigAviation !
@@diegobolanos8218 some regular wrenches don’t go to those sizes and not accessible. So it’s perfectly fine to used adjustable wrenches. No rules in the AMM against that.
All my tool are my personal tools. Company doesn’t provide us with tooling unless it’s very specific tooling like torque wrench’s or specialty tooling for the aircraft. And we are airline employees and have different access to the airport. We don’t go through metal detectors like passengers.
It’s not required in most airlines. It’s a personal preference thing. Don’t get me wrong it’s a good practice to do that. I just don’t have to. And etching tools damages them. Accountability is the mechanic’s responsibility.
@@StigAviation I have worked the flight line for many years and know where you are coming from. I think that shadowing your tool box is the best way to check for lost or misplaced tools. I am retired and was performing some maintenance on my motorcycle and left a tool under the seat. I did a scan of my drawer and noticed the missing tool. It is a proven method for tool accountability. Keep up the good work and stay safe out there.
American Airlines ought to pay you very hardsomely for the work you get done 👍
Considering the ammount of hours of training these folks have to pass through and the enormous responsibility on their shoulders…yes, you are right.
I can’t complain about it, I’m paying well and I enjoy my company very much.
Believe me,they do. I worked for American for 23 years,right until AA filed Chapter 11 Bankruptcy and closed the Alliance Maintenance Base where I worked. I took retirement rather than have to relocate to LAX,SFO,or ORD. After AA renegotiated a new contract with the Transport Workers Union the mechanics got a well deserved BIG pay raise.
@@fw1421 it was also due to the benefit of IAM that gave a big boost to pay and benefits during the union alliance agreement. In the end it all worked out. Our new contract is coming up for negotiations, we will see how it all goes. Hopefully they bring up the compensation to modern day cost of living.
@@StigAviation My best wishes on getting further pay raises. I’m sure management will find some excuse to keep from raising wages and benefits if they can,like a downturn in air traffic due to a war in the Middle East.☹️
Appreciate you taking the time to show your arsenal , you definitely will collect an array of tools over the years , seems like in every industry where you turn wrenches there's always flex heads and stubby wrenches are a must !
Definitely takes a lifetime to collect all that you need. And absolutely yes on the flex head. It’s a must
Hello. Thank you for your videos bro. I'm also an aeronautical technician, I watch your content. Unfortunately, there is little content on UA-cam related to the repair of aviation equipment. Good luck.
Noted. I will be posting more and more. Thank you for being here
Guys like you really make our societies work. Respect and thank you!
Thank you 🙏
Your tool box reminds me of my cycle mechanic box, organised in my own way so i can find everything easily and still collecting tools i need. Thanks for sharing Stig, keep the videos coming 👍
Thank you for watching , i appreciate you being here
I think they are tubing clamps, medical / dental tools are awesome for some unusual jobs
I think I heard somebody mention hemostats. But regardless of the name. Absolutely great tool.
I've been a line mechanic for about 4 months now and it was weird not having a standard tool box like at my old hangar job. I got a knock off pelican case from my grandpa and split my tools by category in Milwaukee cloth pouches, one for ratchets/sockets, one for wrenches, one for pliers etc. It's been working out well enough that I don't think I'll ever bother shadowing my box.
That’s the beauty of line maintenance. It’s your tools it’s your box and your organizational skills. You build it how you want because at the end of the day you are the one using it. Many look at my box and say it’s a mess… I look at it and it’s perfect because I know exactly where everything is.
Same here , I have a nanuk 935 box and use pouches to separate and organize tools. I find it more efficient than shadowing. Shadowing takes more space lol
Please make a dedicated step by step safety wire video. Cover every aspect of it including those like safety wire of 737 wheel cover bolts. All kinds of safety wires and it’s techniques please.
Absolutely , that video is in the works, ill get that out soon
What an awesome set of tools. Thanks for the tool tour.
Glad you like them!
Love to see the vintage tools and hear your stories. I have the same vibes with my old mans turning wrenches on our twin Cessna
The memories tell so many stories
Thanks for the inspection - all present and correct with a family history wrapper! Fascinating info, Stig
Glad you enjoyed it!
Your Dad's into aircraft maintenance as well? Awesome!
What a collection of tools 🔧 nicely organized good quality and the have served you well
Indeed they have. And thank you 👍
Glad you made this video, going from corporate heavy maintenance to commercial line and was trying to figure out some ideas for my pelican.
Pelican is a good choice for a tool box. I should upgrade myself too. I’m just being sentimental with this one.
Thanks for the tool box tour! It certainly was interesting to watch. Your excellent videos appeal to people of all ages and sexes. Well done, Stig! 👍
Thank you very much. I appreciate you watching
Very good and informative as always. I have three small tool pans that I use for mechanical, electrical and plumbing projects. I am not a master tradesman, but I do my own little projects for my friends and myself.
those pans come in handy for sure
Nice! Thanks for the tour
My pleasure 👍
❤ this. My son is a mechanic. Alk. Really appreciate you guys and gals in MX. Flying 2032 on Monday.
Have a beautiful flight. ✈️ and thank you for watching.
I used to be a fueler and now im a ramper with a cargo company. I used to watch the mechanics when i was a fueler and recently i met one at work and its very interesting. ive been looking into AMT school here in socal (SD) but its always full. nice seeing your setup im gonna sub. thanks.
Definitely keep looking. There’s a lot of schools available. Some more pricy than others. Wishing you all the best in your career
Thank you for this!
My pleasure!
A&P student here. Very useful to see some on site hand tools!
Glad this was helpful
Haha! Stumbled upon this informative video just realizing I follow you on tiktok you’re the best dude!
Welcome to my YT my friend. Glad to have you here.
That is a neat collection! I lock/safety wired too many bolts on propellers than I care to remember. I think I had a similar pair of safety wire pliers - and this was over 20 years ago.
Helicopters a known for the overkill on safety wire but it needs it. Flying transmission box 😂
@@StigAviation Yes, but I worked on Beechcraft Turboprops mostly, 200s, 350s and 1900Ds. General Aviation represent! We would begin AND finish our 100-hour inspection on a 200 and the guys working on the Bell 212s next door would still be slogging around. Those were actual lemons.
Seems like you have a great attitude, #1 tool of the trade! Nice old box! I’ve still got a couple of Kennedys from my days working the line as a crew chief. “Honor system” tool accountability sounds suspect and is asking for trouble… complacency kills. Anyways, thanks for sharing and keep up the hard work. Cheers.
Thank you very much for watching. I appreciate you being here and sharing your thoughts and knowledge. And you are 100% right, attitude is the number one tool.
Going from the USAF to looking into AMT, I am suprised people have to biy all their tools rather than have a tool crib where everyone can check out what they need.
Do your CTK (Composit Tool Kit) at least have a foam cut out of everything so you know you have everything at the end of a job?
Do you etch your tools with notations so a every tool can be documented on a master document?
It was paramount everything is documented in case of breakage/missing parts to be noted within the master document and also incase someone left a tool, we would know where to find the shop and the person who checked it out could be held accountable. It also helps from shops stealing each other's tools.
It works very differently in the civilian side of aviation. Maintenance is responsible for their own tooling and accountability is done by the honor system. If you wish to shadow your tools you are free to do so. It’s all about your preference.
the clamping scissors are called hemostats. I use them in small engine repair to clamp off fuel lines.
Thank you for reminding me the correct name of it. Much appreciated
In my company they give us personal toolboxes worth thousands of dollars: Mainly Snap-on, Knipex, Stahlwille. And is forbidden by the company policy for permanent employees to use personal (private) tools. Every single tool and every single tool box has an equipment number and is assigned to the mechanic personally. Good thing is that when something brakes or wears you can change it anytime you like, no questions asked. Also always working with high quality tools really hepls with work sometimes. Needless to say the tool control policy is extremely strict.
@@user-gg8ve2di8i it’s very different here. We are responsible for our own tools.
Our boxes are brothers…I have almost the same stuff in mine, except the 3/8 stuff and breaker bar etc…I don’t carry that in my line box. Otherwise same stuff…no shadowing either. My orange Chevy wrench doesn’t have paint on it anymore haha. Dirty hands too…I don’t wear gloves more than I do. SEA line mx @ Delta here…ex AA.
Thank you for all your hard work brother, Keep up the good work, keep the metal flying.
I'm a hospital engineer. It is quite interesting to see how many tools overlap with what you use daily. We don't have to buy our tools either
Right tools for the right job, and most time we do the same thing, we turn wrenches to keep it working
I dont know if somebody said it, but those forceps are called Hemostats....The come very handy....Cool video Brother..🤘🤘
Thank you for reminding me the proper name, I always forget, I appreciate that and thank you for watching Stanley
Nice one mate !
Thank you! Cheers!
I love the fact that you used your dads handed down tools
every time i open it i think of him... i miss my old man.
It’s beautiful to see an attachment to your family history!!!! Taking good care and USING the stuff that once belonged to your old man. As for that box…is your surname “Blackman” ??? Heheheheheheh
😅 Al Blackman was not my old man. But he is a legend
Harbor freight has also really steeped up to quality in there top tier line. I’m just a sat DIY garage guy
Harbor freight is an awesome place to shop. I go there often.
What a neat little box. I've the same philosophy setup with my machinist tools. I can wear most hats in the shop living out of a rusty kennedy chest.
Ever tried the stamped sheet metal Klein hex key sets? I favor those over the separated sets of L wrenches. If I need a cheater pipe for leverage I just turn the tool into a T handle or put the knipex wrench on it. The plastic ones are all junk.
I’m definitely gonna have a look at those Klein tools, thank you for the suggestion.
so coool!
👍
Nice
Thanks
Would love to see a video on safety wiring.
I’m working on that video. Give me some time and I’ll get that out.
I LOVE this video!!! I just left the military and started a career in GA maintenance and I’m building my box based on your tools and advice! Any chance you could give me the part numbers for the two Gearwrench ratcheting combo wrench sets? Keep up the great work and keep the videos coming!
I honestly can’t remember the part numbers on the combination wrenches, but I think you can find it on their website
rotating removeable shaft on that stubby is nice! i love 1/4" and univeral sockets. suprised to see non Channel-Lock brand channel locks, i always find they are inferior and slip compared to the name-brand. never seen a full swivel ratchet!
The full swivel is a life saver. Highly recommend
I still have my dad's wooden toolbox he made by hand he made it strong he was a carpenter 😢. I'll never get rid of it.
Never get rid of it. That’s a memory that will keep him with you always.
Nice!!....
Thank you! Cheers!
And all those fit in your old grey box?! lol Impressive, you are well equiped, I dont really carry more tools for heavy maintenance in my "big" toolbox. If u want a nice useful pocket tool, have a look at the proto black double wrench serie, pricy but quality is top (p/n JSBV0810 for the 1/4 5/16) one of my fav tool with the knipex
Absolutely right. I’ll take quality any time. Good tools will last you a lifetime (especially when you use them right )
New to the channel. I've been watching many of your videos for a couple of days now and it sucked me right in. Love the content. What do you have for a flashlight? That's the one tool I see you use the most. Seems like it's super bright.
Thank you for being here. At the moment I’m enjoying a ThruNite flashlight
I’m surprised you didn’t have a speed handle for taking panels off I prefer a half inch drive for the leverage versus a 3/8 drive, but like you said to each his own enjoy your videos and I miss working on aircraft from a retired Mcdonnell Douglas Long Beach, flight ramp mechanic, retired
I actually do have a speed handle, it’s in my other box. But definitely a very handy tool to have for quick panel removal. Thank you for being here Remy and for all your years of hard work. I hope you’re enjoying retirement.
We call that a ford wrench @ 3:52. All of our boxes have them. It’s nuts how hard they are on us with FoD, PW we don’t use any of our own tools.
well its a big difference on an assembly line vs the actual Line maint.
Time to buy a new toolbox😊
@@Jusuy nahh. I like my dad’s old box. Makes me think of him when I work.
In northern NJ Sears was all over. I bought a 10 drawer tool chest which I still have. I even took it with me to automotive school in NYC in ‘67. Seeing the Snap On truck I used to ‘run away’… knowing I couldn’t afford them with a new child & a wife. Everything was Craftsmen except a SnapOn compression tester. The single guys had running balances to SnapOn which they weekly paid off. Think I have more tools now that I’m not lending out! No wire strippers? No electrical repairs, shorts, etc? Thanx for sharing.
Snap On is definitely gonna hurt your bank account 😅😂 I sure do miss Sears. I wish they still had the stores here in LA.
Yeah lve got one like that plus two
More tool bags,
I hope to continue couple more years on some other company god willing!
Sometimes tool bags are more accessible, especially if you’re moving around from one aircraft to the other.
Damn that's a lot of.stuff for that one box.
Believe it or not I use every single tool in there. That being said , it’s specifically built up for the most common jobs.
I am surprised you have to have your own tools. One would have thought the manufacturer mandates what tools to use. Wow impressive set.
That’s the way it works in most airlines, you are required to have your own tools.
I would have thought that tools would be provided by the airline through a tool control system to prevent FOD. That’s how it was in base maintenance when I still did that.
Nowadays we have to provide our own tools. There are some companies that do provide tooling for their technicians, but majority of the big airlines have a minimum tool requirement list.
First rule:
My tools are mine!
Exactly 👌
That's an awesome looking pouch! Is it a Tough Built Small Electrcian Pouch?
You got it. That’s exactly what it is. Best pouch I have ever owned
Next give us a tool pouch tour/aviation maintenance EDC
Will do 👍
Commenting to help boost you on UA-cam.
I appreciate you for that
Great video. I love to see tools sets that have taken years to build piece by piece. I was always under the impression aircraft mechanics had to shadow foam their tools????? Is This not the case?
It’s not required to shadow your tools it’s a preference that some like to have.
Fyi they make an adjustable with a reversible jaw that turns an adjustable into a pipe wrench
Very nice. I’ll have to check that out.
😮❤❤❤ i like it but I don't understand tomuch English but i love yor tools i like it
Thank you for watching
Well come i am also working on dubai airport ek admin
Great job of fitting so many tools into such a small box! Maybe I missed it but I didn’t see any metric sockets or wrenches, just SAE. Do you have both or do you need both? I assumed that Airbus would require metric.
Because commercial aviation uses only SAE standard. Airbus and Boeing.
Well done video! I am currently in airframe, should be graduating with A&P by December. My goal is to work for American out of Tulsa. Do you have any tips for landing a job at American?
First of all, I wanna wish you a congratulations, you’ve done something amazing by getting that license. Just remember it’s a licensed to learn. In regards to getting a job well all I can tell you is bring your positive attitude and bring your knowledge of the basics which you learned in school. You better know how to safety wire and you better know how to read a multimeter. (Hint hint ) 👌
Very nicely done, I love going into the hanger and seeing they new/young guys with massive tool box's and next to nothing in them, can't afford tools cuz the big status box cost so much
So many smarter ways to spend money on tools. You are very correct on this.
Was a mechanic next to me @Hackensack Ford that had one of those from SnapOn. Guessing his empty box was maybe $5-7,000 in the late ‘70’s. Tools were well over $15,000 if not more. He lost them all when the dealership burned & the ceiling collapsed. Guess their insurance covered him… not sure as I was gone by then.
I’m quite surprised the airlines don’t use torque assembly guns that sync the the ERP, would figure it would make it easier to trace down if things where torqued properly and make the ppwk a bit easier.
They do .. all torque wrenches are calibrated and tracked by the company and checked out to mechanics. It’s all tracked
It looked like your sockets were sae, do you have metric also? Great video, thanks for sharing your toolbox with us!
All commercial aviation use SAE... there are a few items in the interior that do take metric .. thing like cosmetic items( trim, knobs etc)
@StigAviation Very interesting, I would have assumed aviation would have gone metric years ago. I just retired as a agricultural equipment mechanic for over 40 years and the tractors have been basically metric for a very long time now. Of course need both metric and sae to service old and new equipment.
Hello, great channel, thanks for sharing!. What brands would you recommend to start school with a limited budget?
Craftsman, husky , gearwrench. Those are good affordable brands.
Wow that is A LOT of tool 😮
Hey Stig. Which aircraft do you work on? The A320? 777? Also do airline mechanics work on more than one aircraft type if they get certification?
I’m currently type certified on B737, B777, B787 and the A320 fleet
😳 That.. That is a lot. A lot to remember. Especially between both airbus and Boeing
When can you do a two bolt and 3 bolt saftey wire video thank you
Coming soon. Please be patient with me. But I promise you I’ll get that video out. 👍
Hey Stig! do you remember the model of toughbuilt pouch you use?
Small electricians pouch 👌
What's the specific model of that tough built belt bag it looks very useful and I might look into getting one now.
The one I carry is called the small electricians pouch
@@StigAviation thank you 👍
I think I have that exact same toolbox!! My dad bought it in the early 80s, and I took ownership of it. It even has the same rust spots on the top cover. How can I email you a picture? Thanks Stig 🤙!!
Send it to my instagram. I’ll can see it there
@@StigAviation Unfortunately I don't do IG or FB. Just email.
Hey! What are those wrench clips/rings you have? They look like welding torch strikers! I need some! Please reply!
They are oversized Bobby pins. Got them from granger if I remember correctly.
I bought some on Amazon but I forget what they were called.
What kind of flashlight do you use?
At the moment I’m using a ThruNite
How is tool loss monitored and controlled by local authorities? Respect and thank you!
Tool monitoring is controlled by the technician themselves.
thank you very much for your video, one curious question, I don't see any torque wrench there so how do you know when tighten enough torque? thanks
A good point. Torque wrench’s are calibrated items/tools. That’s provided by company. The company is responsible for providing those kind of specialized tooling.
German torque. Gudentight.
Curious to know if you need metric for Airbus?
Nope all commercial aircraft are SAE standard.
Does every new line maintenance have to have there own set of required tools in order to get hired at the airlines?
yes they do, there is a minimum tool list that a mechanic must have
What on earth is that pin thing that your wrenches are on. I’ve been trying to find that on the internet for months but I don’t know what it’s called and I haven’t found it!
That’s called a Bobby pin. It actually came from an old decommissioned engine stand. But you can find something similar at Grainger store
Can we get a POV video of you just working
I have a few videos like that on the page. Check it out when you have time 🤙
Are there any tools specific to or certified for aviation only that you must have handy?
No. There’s nothing specific, just a general set of tools that are SAE standard. Anything that has to be certified will be provided by the airline itself (such as torque wrench, tire pressure gauge, rigging tools etc)
What tool do you use when you want to start an engine manually ❤
Long extension with a ratchet…usually 3/8 drive. Seriously.
Stig just wondering are most of your tools good for both the Airbus and Boeing aircraft or do you have to have the odd tool for say Airbus like metric instead of imperial
These tools are for both Airbus and Boeing. Both manufacturers are SAE standard. There are a few odd interior components such as trim panels that are imperial, but not that many.
Great video my man, I’m currently in A&P school right now and I have a question, how long did it take you to be comfortable out there fixing the planes? Do you think what you learned in A&P translated well into the workforce?
This is a fantastic question, comfortability and confidence took some time. I’d say at least six months to a year to be able to stand on my own. Some people take longer for me. It was an easier transition because I made it a point to educate myself and ask questions. The school can only teach you the basics, and as I always say the basics are your foundation. When you have a solid foundation, you can solve the complex. There’s only a few things that you should really know when getting out of the school, how to safety wire, how to use a multimeter, and how to read manuals. The rest is taught to you when you’re actually working in the real world environment. You’ll have plenty of general familiarization courses, as well as a plethora of manuals, which are much more superior than what you saw in school. The primary job of the school is just to get you to pass the test but I always say remember to learn the basics. That is the important part. Remember that.
@@StigAviation I appreciate the reply and thanks for the advice, and how long you’ve been an A&P for? Also you only worked for American since u left A&P school?
Coming up on 25 years of fixing. Not all of it was at AA. I had different jobs before the airlines
@@Jay__994Do yourself a favor when you get hired, study the aircraft(s) that you're working on. Pull up some maintenance manual references for servicing oils, hydraulics, tire/brake changes etc. Spend some time at home studying the information. It will help you learn faster!
@@BST-lm4po I hear you, thanks for the advice💯
Hi Stig...what are you using to strap all your open end wrenches together at 0:57 ? Can you post a purchase link.?
That’s actually a Bobby pin 🧷 from an old decommissioned engine stand. But have seen similar ones sold by Grainger. Check their website.
Got It!
Coiled Tension Safety Pin.
How do you control lost tools ?
I have my own accountability sheet , it’s an honor system. We are accountable for our own tools and responsibilities falls on the mechanics
Question: does the company provide you with tools or you have to get them yourself?
I have to get my own tools. But when it comes to specific special tools (torque wrench, lock out devices, engine change kits) those will be provided by company
Try Wera
I have. They are amazing
Do you have the Harbor Freight Icon Locking Head Ratchet and Bit Set 35 Piece? It has become a meme on Reddit
Haven’t used those. I’ll have to take a look
Are the tools metric or imperial?
Or is this depending if its a Boeing/ Airbus?
Airbus and Boeing both use imperial.
I’m brand new to this career so excuse me about this question but I don’t see any power tools, is there a reason? I’m assuming maybe it’s because you wanna stay away from over torquing anything but I could be wrong??
You are absolutely correct on that. The reason I don’t have any power tools is because I don’t want to over torque something or damage the fastener. There are exceptions where we do and can use power tools, but most time it’s by hand.
Interesting that even aviation mechanics like auto mechanics provide their own tools . Similarly , no different than a chef providing their own knife set. That tool box must weigh 50 lb ( 23Kg) !
turbomachine technician here, still have to provide my own but I lucked out and got a good station with most of the things I've needed so far.
i honestly prefer it like this, my tools and i dont have to depend on company for them.
Where’s the duck tape ?
If you mean speed tape, that’s provided by company
Keep your tools clean!!! Or you lost it forever!
I try my best to keep everything tidy.
I’m really surprised that all your tools are SAE and not metric. I figured Airbus must use metric sizes out of spite. 😊
All aircraft are SAE standard. 👍 there are a few metric items that are usually interior items
Yes , I have been mechanic all my life, let's say....Airbuses use metric ?
Both Airbus and Boeing use SAE standard.
it sounds crazy to me that you all have to buy your own tools., why is that? at the airline i work at it is all provided by the company, also others i know at different airlines has it provided at both base and line (norway). has it been tried and not worked out or whats the deal? im really curious
The difference here is the USA carriers and European carriers, we have slightly different rules when it comes down to tooling. Over here we are required to buy our own.
@@StigAviation i understand that, but why? no one ever questioned it or has it been tried before?
There are arguments for both systems, in the UK, going back 30+ years, engineers / mechanics / technicians used to provide their own tools, but slowly airlines and MRO's are going over to toolkits / tools issued long term or on a daily basis to maintenance staff. They think this system provides 'protection' against tool loss, which as you both know on aircraft can be very serious. It does not prevent tool loss, tools still go missing, just more paperwork to deal with when they do.... Owning and using your own tools can actually result in greater tool control, you have invested a lot of time and money building up a good toolkit and you know exactly what you have just by looking, even a box like Stig has I can guarantee you will instinctively know if you have a tool missing. If you have your own toolkit in the UK or EU, you would be expected to foam the whole lot and have contents lists, just to ensure nothing goes missing. Good video for youngsters to watch, well done @StigAviation !
🤔🤔 in my country is not permitted use expansion wrenches for aviation !!!
Why not? The possibility of stripping fasteners?
Why not ? It’s a basic set of tools that all mechanics should have
@@StigAviation because are not precision tools and can damage the bolts. Is better use big wrenches .
@@diegobolanos8218 some regular wrenches don’t go to those sizes and not accessible. So it’s perfectly fine to used adjustable wrenches. No rules in the AMM against that.
Is it allowed to have your own toolbox?
Yes it’s allowed here in my company
You can use your personal tools for the company work? It's a federal offence if metal detector pick up a screw driver in my pockets. 😂
All my tool are my personal tools. Company doesn’t provide us with tooling unless it’s very specific tooling like torque wrench’s or specialty tooling for the aircraft. And we are airline employees and have different access to the airport. We don’t go through metal detectors like passengers.
You said these belong to you. Doesn't American Technic provide tools?
US airlines require us to have our own tools. In Europe it’s a bit different and more regulated.
I really enjoy your videos but I have to question your tool accountability. Tool etching and shadowing is a must in aviation maintenance.
It’s not required in most airlines. It’s a personal preference thing. Don’t get me wrong it’s a good practice to do that. I just don’t have to. And etching tools damages them. Accountability is the mechanic’s responsibility.
@@StigAviation I have worked the flight line for many years and know where you are coming from. I think that shadowing your tool box is the best way to check for lost or misplaced tools. I am retired and was performing some maintenance on my motorcycle and left a tool under the seat. I did a scan of my drawer and noticed the missing tool. It is a proven method for tool accountability. Keep up the good work and stay safe out there.