Episode 001: Being an aircraft mechanic is awesome
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- Опубліковано 8 вер 2024
- Joshua explains why being an aircraft mechanic is awesome based on his 10 years contracting himself out through The Bird Craft. He drops several nuggets for new and aspiring aircraft mechanics or airframe and powerplant technicians (A&P's).
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I watched this video in may 2019 and applied to aviation school. I’m finally starting my first day of A&P school today!
Hey Mojave how are you liking A&P school so far?
@@jordanstevenson1093 loving it bro, and love the field.
Is the schooling pretty challenging?
@@jordanstevenson1093 school is easy, just requires a lot of studying. Of course I had previous mechanical experience prior to schooling so it was easier for me. I will say that working in this type of field is more challenging than school ever was. But like anything it takes time to get use to things.
@@mojaverootz6049 cool thanks for the information. Im a welder but really looking into this as a new career.
I just graduated as an airplane mechanic just studying to get my A&P license, this video gives me a lot of motivation to get the job done! Thankyou brother 💯👨🏽🔧✈️
RJ W Im glad we are able to fuel your motivation. Dont be afraid to ask me any questions and ill do a video on it. Im here to serve! Best of luck RJ!
Greetings from Aircraft Mechanics in Middle East ✈️😊
Wow, Drake became an aircraft mechanic?
Yes. My rap career wasn't proving to be as profitable as i hoped so i became a aircraft mechanic so that i may make the big bucks!! 😉
started from the bottom now I'm here.
😂😂😂😂
More like the basketball player Carlos Boozer
This video is dope. It's not overly structured like a bunch of other youtube do it. It feels natural my guy, I'm glad you found something you're passionate about.
I was in the navy for 20yrs aviation mech , 4 carriers & than a& p . ret I miss it
Just found your channel and i dig your vibe so i subscribed. I'm getting in A&P at a community college this spring semester. I want to do it for the sense of accomplishment, the valuable skills that makes you an asset, the clout, the opportunity to travel the world, the potential to make 100k+ a year.
How is it taking it at a community college
how's it going? I start this month on the 25th.
Keep coming back to this vid every few weeks to get motivated so that I can enroll in an A&p course
Just passed my general. Got 3 more classes till I take my airframe I’m can’t wait!
How did it go bro? You got ur a&p?
@@leanturkey2480 got my A
Great video. Yes there are many opportunities for aircraft mechanics.
He's holding a coffee so I'm sold.
good job buddy
Hidden gem on youtube! tons of info in a easy to digest format and excellent quality. I wish you had more subscribers so that I could have found your channel sooner!!!! Watched every video, excited for more!!
I appreciate the compliment chief.
I can’t wait to start A&P school this month! It’s an 18 month program, let’s do this!
how's it going? I start this month on the 25th.
Loved this video starting Aircraft Technichian after this summer and im getting more pumped for it the closer it gets. Btw loved the video please do more!
+Alexander Blix thanks for the compliment and am working on more. It's a rewarding job. I believe that you will reaps the most rewards if you perform. Pick a different system everyday in the ac manual and read the general while sipping coffee to get the day started in the hangar or read aviation maintenance magazines, no investment in yourself goes unnoticed!
how's it going? I start this month on the 25th.
@@Vgk36 hahha i dont even remember that i wrote this. 5 years accomplished and i have enjoyed every minute of it! Would do it all again. Gotten to already travel abroad several times and now have a permanent job as an aircraft Tech. So i wish you the absolute best of luck!!!
@@alexanderblix6544 I'm glad you are happy man. For real that's all I want. I start school Monday!!!✈️
Wow! Great video, great guy! Hope you start making more videos !!!
Hello Joshua, can you tell me what the average work schedule is during the week? Do you ever happen to work at night? (i'm not considering extras, just the normal working hours).
Thanks.
Hey Frozen Overjoy (haha), My work week is first shift, mon-fri mainly. There are exceptions. I probably work 1 unroutine shift a week which looks like me putting a few more hours in on a weekday or maybe coming is for 4 hrs on a saturday or sunday. Your schedule is what you make it and this is done by vetting the company and their culture before going to work there. As a whole, do whatever you can to learn the skills needed to hold your own; for the first years out of the military I worked whatever I could get to learn. When your reputation and resume are good, more opportunities and jobs will be available and you can choose what is best for you. Hope this helps.
@@DrillMajorATL Thank you very much.
Great video brother! I just finished my written exams just got orals and practicals left. Thanks for the motivation!!!
I appreciate it chief. Congrats on getting your writtens behind you. I liked the powerplant exam but the airframe was challenging. On my o&p i had to inspect a prop, inspect a burner can, flare a tube, and i cant remember much more than that. My boss told me he would double my salary when i got my license. I was making $25/hr so when i walked up knowing i passed. I was happy as hell!
lol. I would be happy too if they told me that I would rack up 50/hr when everything is set and done. where do you work currently? I promise I won't go there asking for a job lol.
Franco i work for The Bird Craft . We perform maintenance on business jets and helicopters mainly. Other maintenance operation sub-contract us out.
Great, It sounds like a fun environment. I am in the northeast and I'm willing to move around in search of a better future. How do you see employment opportunities in your area? and thanks for sharing info.
+Franco i see opportunity everywhere honestly. I put my resume on jsfirm.com and get a email from recruiters everyday; philly-arizona-florida-texas-north Carolina-west virginia.
Thanks for you enthusiasm, I'm going to be starting a&p school to get my certs. I'm At a point in life I'm hungry for improving and refining my hands on skill. Which scholarship should I look into as the only thing community college has offered me is a loan; I have no previous aviation background. Thanks again- Eric
ericsee9109 good for you! The stellar career following obtaining your A&P will be rewarding if you are passionate about the craft. Your state should have a aviation association that has scholarships available. Check out NBAA.org which is the national business aviation association. Also you can go to www.thebirdcraft.com and look at the tab "scholarships for mechanics". Best of luck to you Eric!
If I ever get an aircraft... this is who the fuck I want working on it
Aircraft mechanic is awesome job. But airplane mechanic is better than helicopter for me! I've had experienced about airplane for 11 years and recently I am working for helicopter :)
I have a question, is this trade 9-5? I'm really looking into work that gives me weekends off and only 9-5 so I have free time. I've done swing shift for two years....done with that
John Smith it depends on the company. Traditionally, most companies in aviation honor seniority and rank when scheduling personnel. If you want a 9-5 av job they do exist, but if your open to getting on with let's say Delta and are patient for a few years then that will also yield the desired results.
John Smith at my airport, %50 percent of maintenance guys from different companies are 9-5 or 8-4. Some companies are 24 hours so obviously they have a 2nd and 3rd shift. Somebody has to work those shifts. . .
I'm going as aviation mechanic in the military and im deciding between airplane jets or helis which would you recommend
marco hernandez as a aircraft mechanic, you will be able to apply your skill to both airplanes, and helicopters. I would close my eyes and visualize my goal 10 years from now, then choose the option that puts you 1 step in that direction. If you like both helis and jets, just choose one. I service both business jets and helicopters but i learned jets first. Hope this helps
marco hernandez I’m a chinook mechanic right now if you wanna fly with the aircraft I’d go with the 15Uniform
Word.
I’m working on my power plant
Stay after it!
Bro you need more views!
How do i get more views chief?
@@aviationmaintenancepodcast pay the youtube overlords
Just received my license, honestly having some trouble finding a job that I can get my foot in the door on cause ya know…everyone wants you to have 3-5 years experience on their particular aircraft…
I have alot of friends who are making $30/hr starting at Boeing in South Carolina. The 1st 6 months is literally getting paid $30 and hour to go to school and its all open book. Boeing has been to my school alot and like I said I personally know 4 ppl in the last 6 weeks who have gone up there and started their training. 1 of them is making $35/hr because she had 4 years navy f18 experience and was a direct hire. The rest were contract hires and after 1 year become full time hires. Check em out. Or Ive also seen alot of Northrop Grummen jobs. You have to be willing to move for the money. My dad moved 3 times before he ended up here at MCO in orlando working his dream job. Only took 4 or 5 years to get there at by then it was 6 figures. Shit UPS is hiring and after 5 to 7 years dudes are making over 50 to 60 an hour.
How long have you been an A&P and how old were you when you started A&P school?
I've been and A&P for about 6 years or so. I was 21 when I started school.
i'm going to the army to become a chinook helicopter mechanic. Will it be easy to get out and become a helicopter mechanic afterwards? Or will I still have to go to school?
You'll be good brother. You will still have to take the a&p exam but will not have to go to school. Don't wait until you get out, after 2 years or so in the Army, go get your A&P license.
@@aviationmaintenancepodcast Okay cool! Thanks, I'll look into it.
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Where did you buy the pullover?
Bro, You couldve played method man in the wu tang saga
Just got hired as a helicopter mechanic 😄😄😄😄
Opinions on going in the Army as a blackhawk mechanic or chinook mechanic, then transferring out into the civilian world?
Most professionals involved with helicopters are prior military (bc helicopters are so expensive) so you won't have a problem transitioning or finding a job when you get out. If you are interested in the job and can see yourself doing it for a while, go for it!
I was thinking about doing the same. Thanks for giving me that little push :)
@@aviationmaintenancepodcast thank you brother. For some reason i just got a notification for this reply! I am hopefully shipping out in feb, as a blackhawk mechanic. Thanks!
ga does't pay enough!
Is the job monotone ?
Hey. What do you mean by monotone?
@@aviationmaintenancepodcast Like most jobs you have a certain thing you do everyday and thats the job. Like for example. When u said that most can be in the shop daily doing the samething. Like do you go to work not knowing what expect because everyday is different than the next or the job more of a routine
@@sTEADYONE67 i contract myself out as a aircraft mechanic on business jets and helicopters with 7 different outfits. I get variety! On the same token, each operation has given me dedicated task that are my responsibility so i do those task every time i report. Variety is something you have to pursue unless you work for a mro or aog truck service.
I’m omw:) 📌 🙌🏽
Went the Navy route
Is A.I.M. a good school or vincennes university good for aviation ?
Never heard of Vincennes but AIM is ok. Most A&P schools aren't great but it's the price you have to pay to have an awesome career
I’m in aim. You get what you put into it. I’m still in that school and already passed 1 test
Carlos boozer?
Who is that Justin?
Could you do a tool box tour???
Definitely. Thanks for the suggestion
I could take that r44 apart in my sleepa
Do you have to be good at math????
No not really. You should be familiar with fractions and percentages. Ie. What is %10 percent of 240 = 24. Grab a calculator and multiply .10 times 240 = 24.