This engineer helps keep O'Hare running and trains the next generation at IUOE Local 399

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  • Опубліковано 6 лют 2025
  • Michael Badame is the Assistant Chief Operating Engineer at O'Hare International Airport and an adjunct instructor at IUOE Local 399 helping train the next generation of operation engineers.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 7

  • @SmallsGang_773
    @SmallsGang_773 5 років тому +1

    I'm proud of Mike just the other I thought him how to use a screwdriver.

    • @Nino_J
      @Nino_J 4 роки тому

      How do I become a stationary engineer? I’m in the Chicago Area, I graduated high school last year.

    • @danielschmidt_vlogs4086
      @danielschmidt_vlogs4086 3 роки тому +1

      @@Nino_J appretiship program waitlist will be about 3-4 years ive been on it for 2 years already 😂 just got to go in and get ur education and they will help you achieve your dreams

    • @Nino_J
      @Nino_J 3 роки тому +2

      @@danielschmidt_vlogs4086 I heard you only make like $15 an hour as a IUOE apprentice

    • @danielschmidt_vlogs4086
      @danielschmidt_vlogs4086 3 роки тому

      @@Nino_J yep $15 for ur first 2 years then it jumps to $42 in chicago and $49 in some buildings so u stave for 2 years but thrive after.

    • @Nino_J
      @Nino_J 3 роки тому

      @@danielschmidt_vlogs4086 Man I got kids at home to feed, I don’t think I could take a 2 year pay cut.