There is nothing more appealing to me than someone who can talk for hours about a topic they are an expert in. I love these videos and will keep watching as long as you keep providing, safe travels Stig.
The letters E, N, S, and W are boxed to facilitate easy input of latitude and longitude coordinates. These letters stand for East, North, South, and West, respectively, and are used when manually entering or adjusting navigational or waypoint coordinates.
Stig .......never say " I won't bore you with the rest " ...nothing you are telling us is boring , I could listen to you talking about aircraft for hours. Great content.
I agree. Sometimes even pilots don't understand thoroughly how aircrafts' sistems work or what some components are for. Stig the contents you show us and your explanations are pure gold. I hope AA bosses continue to let you make videos. I'm fond to this channel ❤
Hey Stig, I just found your channel and after watching a few videos, I appreciate the quality of work you do to keep these jets rolling. Glad you're showing the day in the life of what it takes.
Hi Stig, another awesome video!!! Aircraft and flights featured in the video: A319 744/N744P (Former Piedmont Livery) AAL2546/18 LAX-MEX B738 3JJ/N899NN AAL2869/18 AUS-LAX (Turnaround) AAL2002/18 LAX-LAS A321 864/N132AN AAL448/18 DFW-LAX (Turnaround) AAL2667/18 LAX-SJD A21N 446/N446AN AAL2019/18 PHL-LAX (ETOPS Check) AAL59/18 LAX-KOA B77W 7LH/N724AN AAL72/18 SYD-LAX (ETOPS Check) AAL134/18 LAX-LHR A321 579/N579UW (Allegheny Livery) AAL2930/18 PHX-LAX (Turnaround) AAL1984/18 LAX-PHX B772 7AR/N784AN AAL139/17 LHR-LAX (ETOPS Check) AAL138/18 LAX-LHR I've flown on 7AR!!! I wrote all of this out so everyone watching Stig's video can appreciate how amazing these aircraft are and to put into perspective how important Stig's job is to keeping the airline flying. Lastly the 321Ts are great to fly on especially in Flagship First and Business. The Flagship First seats on the 321T are the same as the B77W Flagship Business seats Thank you again Stig for the awesome video and for keeping AA's fleet flying safe. I wish we could talk planes and the airline in more detail, but unfortunately that doesn't go well on a public forum like UA-cam for privacy. Happy Thanksgiving!!!
Absolutely fantastic, it is truly incredible how you keep track of all of these. And if you ever wish to ask questions, and further details, don’t hesitate to message me on Instagram I’ll be more than happy to talk to you.
@@StigAviation yea, not forgetting the Loadmasters, ramp, refuelers, ground agents everyone in shadows who made the small n big cogs turned..stay warm all!! No MEL n DDL please!
Last video I mentioned your videos came as related content after watching me your pilot. After watching THIS video, UA-cam automatically played Mentour Pilot. I just find that kinda funny. Stay safe buddy
We got to hear the barking dog on that NEO! I’ve never heard it from outside the aircraft. Never boring Stig! Just found your channel and I’m addicted!
I worked at night in winter and day in summer on flight line in TX and NJ talk about cold & hot extremes. There's no getting used to the variances. You -& my brother have the right idea hood weather.
One thing I always say is that airplanes don’t care what the weather is like outside. We are aircraft maintenance. Whatever is going on outside, we’re still outside, making sure it flies
Is that a lot? I can never keep up with the numbers or even understand them at this point. I just post it and walk away and then come back and answer everybody’s questions. 😅 but I’m happy you’re enjoying it, thank you.
Again a reference video ! Thanks for sharing so nicely our job and passion. I share your opinion for cold airports. Believe me Paris CDG is also a fridge from october to april…
The TPIS system is an expensive option from Airbus from what I understand. But it’s no problem. Takes a few extra minutes to check it manually. And yes I work 16 hour shifts.
Addicting channel! What are your insights about doing maintenance to a 727, or a DC-10? It would be awesome to go and see a very old bird someday, with your expert voiceover
I am very familiar with a 727 because I used to work it back in the old days. I never did have the pleasure of working the DC 10 or MD 11. Although I must say the 727 was a workhorse of an aircraft. That thing was built like a tank. Loved it. I’ll have to make a visit to an aircraft graveyard one of these days and show off all the old birds.
Another great video! I noticed how even the maintenance has redundancies built in. You mention how some of the planes just came out of the hangar and the flight line techs repeat the checks before the aircraft departs. Anyway keep the videos coming. Absolutely love them. Also may you have a Happy and Blessed Thanksgiving! Until next time cheers my friend!
Another great video! It’s always nice seeing what the maintenance crew does to keep the planes safe. Perfect timing since I’m getting on an American Airlines plane tomorrow morning at 5am. Thank you Stig for all you do. If I’m lucky enough to meet one of your colleagues, I’ll thank them as well.
Now wires are color coded to prevent confusion. I've had mixed wiring nightmares when the person who pulled a motor and did not number the wires for reinstallation. They were all black. Whew!
🤣🤣🤣 you’re funny. Camara makes them look nice in reality I have so many scars that I have completely lost count. As for having clean hands, that’s a personal hygiene thing. I enjoy having clean hands
I love your videos, with all the details. My stint in aviation was 6 years at CAE working on flight simulators. We did mostly 777 at the time as that model was brand new and all airlines needed to certify pilots. Good memories.
Recently discovered you channel. Brit flight simmer here (PMDG 737), I'm so jealous of your job and more so that you live in LA, as it 'should' be home (instead of cold old England). Loving your passion for your job and the important work you do. Love your humour too. Trekker here also (Next Gen all the way), not into Star Wars at all :)
Thank you. Glad you enjoying it. Take time. Sit down .. it’s a long one. Even if you don’t watch it… you can listen.. I talk about certain topics and aircraft systems that might be interesting to you. Thank you again
@@StigAviation Hey man! Just watched the video, it was actually really entertaining. Can't wait to watch the next one! I have one question, what do the boxed letters mean? I fly a lot in the simulator but actually never knew the point, always looking past it.
N, E, W, S stand for (north, east, west, south). These are especially highlighted with the white box outline so pilots can find them easily. This is in order to manual input longitude/latitude Coordinate data into the MCDU (if needed for course change or correction).
oh man the sound of the PTU runnin during that door retraction i noticed the beacon was on being this is the universal sign of hot aircraft stay away was this done due to the doors being closed and u needed ground crew to keep away for the moment never think what u do is boring to us heck you show us the reason aviation is as safe as it is i fly alot and am an avgreek and even i amazed at how much detail goes into keeping things safe
I agree. Rain or shine, anytime.. the job goes on. In NY winters had been brutal. Outside work on loading trucks. Good weather makes a bit more enjoyable work. Enjoy.
Nice video Stig! I've been in LAX the following day (Sunday) and, while waiting at the gate, it came to my mind your great work, both as a Mechanic and as a UA-camr. Unfortunately I was not flying American. Otherwise I would try to contact you (now I see that you probably were not there after a 16 hour shift on Saturday). Good job! BTW, the best job in the world is the one in which we love to work. And we all can see you have it. Congrats!
Thank you Marcelo. And if you are in town don’t hesitate to message me. If I can make it out to visit , I would. Hope you have a wonderful flight, and no matter what carrier. As long as it was safe and pleasant. It’s a pleasure to have you here
Me too! Love Star Trek. Star was is ok. But big Trekkie. I knew you were cool now I know you even cooler. lol. And to answer your question just a brief when I remember from your video that ENSW is to put it short East . north south west Respectively. When you just need to enter something in the navigation.
I work at a repair station fixing LRUs. I love watching these videos and playing "where's Waldo" with what we repair on these aircraft. And when Stig talks about the safety features for air craft he's not kidding. The final return to service tests for some of the LRUs can take 5-8 hours to finish. Just the test.😢
@StigAviation If you don't mind, next time your working on chapter 21 stuff take a quick video. Especially for the recirc fans and Outflow valves. I would love to know where Boeing and Airbus like to tuck these away on the inside of the plane.
@@StigAviation question, do you guys ever have to fly with the jets to different destinations if there’s nobody that can work on them? In the air force we have flying crew chief program that we fly with or assigned jets. I just subscribed! Gonna watch your videos from now on and prepared myself once I get out😂
We usually do not have a onboard flight, Mechanic, if maintenance is needed on a outstation then we will call contract maintenance. If the aircraft is truly down, and AOG, we will send a crew from one of the main base stations to get it back and running.
Stig, These videos are great!! I teach aircraft maintenance at Spartan college in Riverside Ca. I love to put these videos on for my students to give them a taste of what they may encounter in the field. I know this is Line Maintenance and mostly theyll end up in a hangar environment, however so many aspects of the items you look at in these videos is relevant to what theyre learning. And your very informative with everything you speak about So thank you so much for these videos!!! please keep doing more!!!
I can’t begin to express the gratitude and humbleness I feel knowing that the next generation of mechanics are watching and learning. I am very happy I can contribute back to my maintenance community. Thank you so much, and wish all the students all my best.
This was soooo informative, especially that info about the tube in the back of the cfm. I saw it was 30 mins long and hit Like before it even started 😂
Love your videos! Is there any way you can film in landscape? Much easier to watch on tv and take in all the glorious ramps activity! Keep up the good work and happy early Turkey day!
As you wake up the a320, I can imagine you singing this song to it…”Im an AC/DC man, You can read my circuit diagram, I feed on electric jolts, I need fifty-thousand volts…I'll be a diode, cathode, electrode, Overload, generator, oscillator, Make a circuit with me.” 😎 Another absolutely fantastic video! Thank you. Might be time to get a coffee company to sponsor you 😉
Brilliant video Stig, so much detail clearly explained for all the current types. Answers to all the things I never knew about, like the two alignment lights for the correct seat positions in the cockpit. Thank you for these videos!
Hi Stig, really a 16hour shift ? In many countries this would not be legal. Can you even concentrate on the work after such a long shift? Very interesting video, keep the great work up.
Yes absolutely I can focus on my work. Remember it’s not constant work.. we have down time to relax and collect ourselves. 16 hours ain’t that bad either, lots of fun when your on the airport.
What is your schedule like on a weekly basis? Is it always 16 hour shifts? How many hours or days between those shifts? Hope u live close to lax haha. Can’t imagine that drive home all the time
My official schedule is swingshift five days a week eight hours a day, but I have the capability of picking up and giving away days. Hence why you see me working 16 hour shifts. Hours between the shifts is eight hours. So I get plenty of rest. 👍
Quick question and obviously I’m not asking what you make a year but on average somebody who does your job what can they expect. I have a son in college who is doing aeronautical engineering but he’s very mechanically oriented and if he were to ever change his mind I could see him doing aircraft maintenance as an option and make a comfortable living I’m sure but was curious what airlines pay nowadays…. Thx for your videos
Nowadays at the major airlines starting pay is usually around $29-$34 an hour with prolonged seniority and getting to the top of the pay scale. You are then looking at around $55-$60 per hour. As years progress companies usually have new contracts, and the pay usually increases to keep up with cost-of-living. For example, the highest paid mechanics at the moment are actually FedEx mechanics, I believe they’re almost in the range of $70-80 per hour. and all these things I’m talking about is straight pay, I’m not even talking about the amount of overtime available nor the benefits that come with the job. So if your son decides to become an aircraft maintenance technician, then it’s a very good paying job. Just make sure he’s getting into the profession because he loves what he’s going to be doing not just because of the money.
Thanks for another interesting video Stig, just out of interest which engine is most hard-wearing, the GE90 or the Rolls Royce, keep the videos coming my friend👍
STIG i might be showing my age but years ago Amercan used to fly the BAC 111 into Toronto a lot better known as the pocket rocket loved this plane on short hop's did you ever get a chance to work on one or see one
Stig, what is your opinion on Airbus vs Boeing aircraft in general. Which are easier to work on, what are the pluses to each manufacturer's approach to construction.....that is quality, durability etc.
In my personal opinion I believe Airbus is a lot easier to work on. It’s much more maintenance friendly. Boeing is also a good aircraft. It’s just a very different infrastructure and mentality. Quality and durability and reliability is top-notch on both manufacturers.
Hey Stig! I love your videos. I’m a huge avgeek and appreciate all your unique insights. Rather than pause the video and do a voice over over, could you do the voice over while the video continues to play?
Thank you. And yes sometimes I do that while it plays, but some items require a more detailed explanation and the video running to different part would take it out of context. But I’ll try to supplement more pictures and graphics to explain what I’m showing instead of just freezing it.
I really enjoy your show. Wondering. When the planes are ferried on the airport, does it have to be a pilot? Or is there a maintenance level that can move plates?
What you’re talking about is two different things, a ferry flight is done by pilots, now a reposition on airport grounds is a maintenance move. Maintenance has the authority to reposition aircraft by taxing it on ground to various locations, most of the time from hangar to the gate and vice versa. Or sometimes performing high-power runs for operational checks.
I’m so sorry bro 😅 I talk to much. I know I do. The interruptions are for the people who are not in the industry, and I feel the need to explain certain things in a simplified manner. I know you know most of this so it becomes annoying. So I apologize for that. But I have to speak on certain things to clarify what people are looking at. But nonetheless I appreciate you my friend. Thank you for being here and even giving your time of day to talk to me.
I'm gonna to be honest with you, this is the Bard AI's response to the question you've asked about the MCDU: "The box shape lines around some letters on the MCDU (Multi-Function Control and Display Unit) in an airplane cockpit serve a specific purpose in enhancing situational awareness and reducing pilot workload. These letters, typically NWSE (North, West, South, East), represent cardinal directions or waypoints that are crucial for navigation. The box shape lines around them provide visual cues that distinguish these important letters from the rest of the text displayed on the MCDU." Was it correct? Thank you for another amazing video! I'm learning so many new things and I'm still trying to enter the industry based on my AME education. However, it's been tough because my main goal is to migrate, and few countries offer apprenticeships for unlicensed entry-level mechanics. The age limit is another hurdle, but I'm not giving up. ❤️👍🏼 I need to brush up my knowledge and your descriptions help me a lot.
Love the part on the ETOPS check, as I have been looking for that forever. As a dispatcher for your company who dispatches ETOPS flights, thank you for this. So a couple of questions. You mentioned that you have to physically check some items like tire pressure and APU condition manually on the BUS but on the widebodies you can use the max computers on the flightdeck for this. So does that make an ETOPS check quicker on a Widebody than a bus, or easier? Secondly, I was curious about the transition to the e-logbook happening, and how have you as a mechanic dealt with a shift where some planes are on the e-logbook, and some on the old paper logbook?
It almost takes the same time and sometimes longer on the wide body aircraft because of the size of the aircraft. Takes longer to do a walk around, cargo inspection. But getting the data from the computer does make it very convenient and faster. As for the eAML, I’m absolutely loving it on our 737 fleet and soon we will have the Airbus fleet in a few days. Makes paperwork and logging entries sure convenient.
You may have addressed this in an earlier video Stig, but I'm interested to know what shift pattern you're on. I've worked plenty of different shift patterns over the years: 2 days/2 nights/ 4 off, 4 nights/4 off, 2 on/2 off, etc. What's your preference when it comes to shift patterns?
I myself have worked many different types of shifts, but currently I am on swingshift, five days, eight hours. But I have the capability to give away days and pick up days, hence why you see me working a double shift, 16 hours.
Yeah wow, 16 hours, that's a long day! Is that flexibility with your shifts due to a shortage of mechanics or is American just generally flexible with their working arrangements like that?
Tell us what Plane would you very most like to get your technician/ mechanic hands on And which would you refuse to touch. Absolutely would not even consider it.
Well, it’s not much of a choice because I work on our fleet types as you can see. And I enjoy them all. As for what I refuse to touch.? That’s a bit of an odd question but I suppose anything with a propeller 😂. Those things scare me 🤣
The one thing about working in the rain when you’re doing your inspections specially around the engines it’s hard to see a fuel leak compared to oil or hydraulic leak. You basically have to smell it enjoy your videos from an old retired guy who still misses it.
Hey Stig. Always wondered. At 5:55 if you select gear up will the jet collapse or is there something protecting that from happening? Also does Lufthansa and other foreign carriers use their own guys (from Germany and do they live here) doing what you do or do they hire American citizens to do the work?
The gear lever is an interesting animal. In design if you put the lever up nothing should happen. BUT… if the hydraulics were to be running the nose gear has a chance of collapsing due to less weight on the nose of the aircraft. The main wheels will stay down, too much weight on wheels for them to move. Foreign carriers use contract maintenance outside their own hubs but usually have a company representative to overlook the work of the contractors.
There is nothing more appealing to me than someone who can talk for hours about a topic they are an expert in. I love these videos and will keep watching as long as you keep providing, safe travels Stig.
Thank you very much Jack. Much appreciated. And more to come and a lot more talking 😅
The letters E, N, S, and W are boxed to facilitate easy input of latitude and longitude coordinates. These letters stand for East, North, South, and West, respectively, and are used when manually entering or adjusting navigational or waypoint coordinates.
Perfect answer 👌
Bingo, sometimes you have waypoints without names and rather just eastings, northings, etc that ya gotta punch
@@edwardmyers1746 like natracks
Stig .......never say " I won't bore you with the rest " ...nothing you are telling us is boring , I could listen to you talking about aircraft for hours. Great content.
Thank you so much. I’ll try to put more details on the next one 👍
I agree. Sometimes even pilots don't understand thoroughly how aircrafts' sistems work or what some components are for. Stig the contents you show us and your explanations are pure gold. I hope AA bosses continue to let you make videos. I'm fond to this channel ❤
Super video stig.just found your channel,and going through your videos.👍
Thank you very much. I’m glad you are enjoying them. Don’t hesitate to ask questions if you see something you want to know about 👍
I got that internal Coffeecup stabilizer too works like a gyro very well😁
Can’t do it without the coffee 😅
Those letters with boxes are too remind you to "Never Eat Soggy Waffles"
😂 You win the internet for today. 😂
I love the click followed by the ding and the whirring noise from the CPUs turning on when the bird is woken up after over nighting.
All those lovely relays in the back clicking over, it’s literally listening and watching it come alive.
Hey Stig, I just found your channel and after watching a few videos, I appreciate the quality of work you do to keep these jets rolling. Glad you're showing the day in the life of what it takes.
Thank you Brad. Much appreciated and thank you for being here and enjoying the videos.
Hi Stig, another awesome video!!!
Aircraft and flights featured in the video:
A319 744/N744P (Former Piedmont Livery)
AAL2546/18 LAX-MEX
B738 3JJ/N899NN
AAL2869/18 AUS-LAX
(Turnaround)
AAL2002/18 LAX-LAS
A321 864/N132AN
AAL448/18 DFW-LAX
(Turnaround)
AAL2667/18 LAX-SJD
A21N 446/N446AN
AAL2019/18 PHL-LAX
(ETOPS Check)
AAL59/18 LAX-KOA
B77W 7LH/N724AN
AAL72/18 SYD-LAX
(ETOPS Check)
AAL134/18 LAX-LHR
A321 579/N579UW (Allegheny Livery)
AAL2930/18 PHX-LAX
(Turnaround)
AAL1984/18 LAX-PHX
B772 7AR/N784AN
AAL139/17 LHR-LAX
(ETOPS Check)
AAL138/18 LAX-LHR
I've flown on 7AR!!!
I wrote all of this out so everyone watching Stig's video can appreciate how amazing these aircraft are and to put into perspective how important Stig's job is to keeping the airline flying.
Lastly the 321Ts are great to fly on especially in Flagship First and Business. The Flagship First seats on the 321T are the same as the B77W Flagship Business seats
Thank you again Stig for the awesome video and for keeping AA's fleet flying safe. I wish we could talk planes and the airline in more detail, but unfortunately that doesn't go well on a public forum like UA-cam for privacy.
Happy Thanksgiving!!!
I love and miss Piedmont Airlines and their famous 737-100/200's
Absolutely fantastic, it is truly incredible how you keep track of all of these. And if you ever wish to ask questions, and further details, don’t hesitate to message me on Instagram I’ll be more than happy to talk to you.
We the unsung, unappreciated heroes...12hrs shift now, 17°...loved it!!
Ghosts of Aviation. Aircraft Maintenance.
@@StigAviation yea, not forgetting the Loadmasters, ramp, refuelers, ground agents everyone in shadows who made the small n big cogs turned..stay warm all!! No MEL n DDL please!
Last video I mentioned your videos came as related content after watching me your pilot. After watching THIS video, UA-cam automatically played Mentour Pilot. I just find that kinda funny. Stay safe buddy
That is awesome! Well i suppose you are in the aviation realm of the algorithm. But i hope you are enjoying it. Thank you for watching once again.
We got to hear the barking dog on that NEO! I’ve never heard it from outside the aircraft. Never boring Stig! Just found your channel and I’m addicted!
It’s definitely a lot louder from the outside right !?! And thank you. I appreciate you being here
I heard it and didn't know what it was until recently.
I worked at night in winter and day in summer on flight line in TX and NJ talk about cold & hot extremes. There's no getting used to the variances. You -& my brother have the right idea hood weather.
One thing I always say is that airplanes don’t care what the weather is like outside. We are aircraft maintenance. Whatever is going on outside, we’re still outside, making sure it flies
so interesting the details you cover in your videos...ETOPS regulations?! Very cool
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it
It's only bin 10 hours since posted and already 4,000 views keep them coming with love from N.J.
Is that a lot? I can never keep up with the numbers or even understand them at this point. I just post it and walk away and then come back and answer everybody’s questions. 😅 but I’m happy you’re enjoying it, thank you.
Good stuff , best I seen on YT for MX . That’s years of experience with the coffee.
Much appreciated. Thank you for watching
Again a reference video ! Thanks for sharing so nicely our job and passion.
I share your opinion for cold airports. Believe me Paris CDG is also a fridge from october to april…
You work in a 16hours shift?
what a shame to see that AA don't book the TPIS option on the 320 familly...
The TPIS system is an expensive option from Airbus from what I understand. But it’s no problem. Takes a few extra minutes to check it manually. And yes I work 16 hour shifts.
Been working as a ramp tramp/ramp management since 1999. Your videos are fun and extremely informative.
Thank you very much Phil I’m glad you enjoyed them. I appreciate you being here.
Stumbled across your channel about 3 months ago and I am super entertained! Thanks for uploading this stuff!
Thank you for being here. I appreciate you
Addicting channel! What are your insights about doing maintenance to a 727, or a DC-10? It would be awesome to go and see a very old bird someday, with your expert voiceover
I am very familiar with a 727 because I used to work it back in the old days. I never did have the pleasure of working the DC 10 or MD 11. Although I must say the 727 was a workhorse of an aircraft. That thing was built like a tank. Loved it. I’ll have to make a visit to an aircraft graveyard one of these days and show off all the old birds.
I love these videos so much. So much to take away from each of your videos. Looking forward to future videos!
Glad you enjoyed it. Lot of small nuggets of info tucked into these videos. Hope it wasn’t too much 😅
Another great video! I noticed how even the maintenance has redundancies built in. You mention how some of the planes just came out of the hangar and the flight line techs repeat the checks before the aircraft departs. Anyway keep the videos coming. Absolutely love them. Also may you have a Happy and Blessed Thanksgiving! Until next time cheers my friend!
Thank you very much, and I’m very happy you’re enjoying the videos. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.
Another great video! It’s always nice seeing what the maintenance crew does to keep the planes safe. Perfect timing since I’m getting on an American Airlines plane tomorrow morning at 5am.
Thank you Stig for all you do. If I’m lucky enough to meet one of your colleagues, I’ll thank them as well.
Have a fantastic flight Jon… safe travels. And thank you very much.
Now wires are color coded to prevent confusion. I've had mixed wiring nightmares when the person who pulled a motor and did not number the wires for reinstallation. They were all black. Whew!
Well in aircraft, not only some wires are color coded, but all the wires have number codes on them to differentiate. Makes it easier when working.
Thank you stig ❤
My pleasure 👍
This is so cool. You can always tell the details, not boring at all.
Will do 👍
Always a pleasure spending time with you and learning from you. Thank you for these videos thier great!
It’s a pleasure having you here and I’m glad you enjoyed it
This dude's got the cleanest pans for a mechanic I've ever seen nuts even a callus😂
🤣🤣🤣 you’re funny. Camara makes them look nice in reality I have so many scars that I have completely lost count. As for having clean hands, that’s a personal hygiene thing. I enjoy having clean hands
I love your videos, with all the details. My stint in aviation was 6 years at CAE working on flight simulators. We did mostly 777 at the time as that model was brand new and all airlines needed to certify pilots.
Good memories.
I bet it’s fun working on a simulator, I’ve only been in one when I was training.
yes a longer video. appreciate it Stig.
Glad you enjoyed it. 👍
Excellent video 🎉
Thank you very much!
Recently discovered you channel. Brit flight simmer here (PMDG 737), I'm so jealous of your job and more so that you live in LA, as it 'should' be home (instead of cold old England). Loving your passion for your job and the important work you do. Love your humour too. Trekker here also (Next Gen all the way), not into Star Wars at all :)
Welcome aboard! And Live long and prosper 🖖
Yooo I love the videos man cant wait to watch this one
Thank you. Glad you enjoying it. Take time. Sit down .. it’s a long one. Even if you don’t watch it… you can listen.. I talk about certain topics and aircraft systems that might be interesting to you. Thank you again
@@StigAviation Hey man! Just watched the video, it was actually really entertaining. Can't wait to watch the next one! I have one question, what do the boxed letters mean? I fly a lot in the simulator but actually never knew the point, always looking past it.
N, E, W, S stand for (north, east, west, south). These are especially highlighted with the white box outline so pilots can find them easily. This is in order to manual input longitude/latitude Coordinate data into the MCDU (if needed for course change or correction).
Thanks man! Thats another thing I learned from your channel. Can’t wait for the next video!
Thank you stig for the very informative video
Any time! 🤙
oh man the sound of the PTU runnin during that door retraction i noticed the beacon was on being this is the universal sign of hot aircraft stay away was this done due to the doors being closed and u needed ground crew to keep away for the moment
never think what u do is boring to us heck you show us the reason aviation is as safe as it is
i fly alot and am an avgreek and even i amazed at how much detail goes into keeping things safe
Indeed a lot of details and a lot of work just to get it flying. Thank you for watching. Glad you enjoyed it
These videos are so interesting. Thank you.
Glad you like them! Thank you for watching.
I agree. Rain or shine, anytime.. the job goes on. In NY winters had been brutal. Outside work on loading trucks. Good weather makes a bit more enjoyable work. Enjoy.
Very true.
The UA-cam algorithm brought me here a couple of days ago, super interesting content, thank you!
Welcome! Sit back and enjoy. Dont hesitate to ask questions.
It’s heartening to know you take your job as serious as you do, especially when the lives of others are at stake.
Always will sir. I love my job and I love more that I can send these aircraft out safely
Fascinating as always, thanks
Thank you Pet 👍
Great video!
Thank you Terry 👍
Another wonderful production ❤
Thank you! Cheers!
Nice video Stig! I've been in LAX the following day (Sunday) and, while waiting at the gate, it came to my mind your great work, both as a Mechanic and as a UA-camr. Unfortunately I was not flying American. Otherwise I would try to contact you (now I see that you probably were not there after a 16 hour shift on Saturday). Good job! BTW, the best job in the world is the one in which we love to work. And we all can see you have it. Congrats!
Thank you Marcelo. And if you are in town don’t hesitate to message me. If I can make it out to visit , I would. Hope you have a wonderful flight, and no matter what carrier. As long as it was safe and pleasant. It’s a pleasure to have you here
Me too! Love Star Trek. Star was is ok. But big Trekkie. I knew you were cool now I know you even cooler. lol. And to answer your question just a brief when I remember from your video that ENSW is to put it short East . north south west Respectively. When you just need to enter something in the navigation.
Absolutely correct. And live long and prosper 🖖
@@StigAviation 🖖🏼 livelong, and prosper.
Great video Stig love the explanations and info 👌 awesome to learn more details 😎
thank you my friend. I appreciate it
I work at a repair station fixing LRUs. I love watching these videos and playing "where's Waldo" with what we repair on these aircraft. And when Stig talks about the safety features for air craft he's not kidding. The final return to service tests for some of the LRUs can take 5-8 hours to finish. Just the test.😢
Yes, indeed, they go through such extensive testing. I actually got a chance to go to EATON MRO and got to see it firsthand. It’s pretty awesome.
@StigAviation If you don't mind, next time your working on chapter 21 stuff take a quick video. Especially for the recirc fans and Outflow valves. I would love to know where Boeing and Airbus like to tuck these away on the inside of the plane.
@@willgates000 no problem. I’ll get that for you 👍
Great job.
Thank you for your service
Thank you for watching. 👍
I used to live in El Segundo (adjacent to American hangar). Miss living there.
That’s a beautiful little town and it’s right next to Dockweiler Beach. Always fun to hang around there and watch the airplanes takeoff.
Love how modern aircraft are well designed, I’m stuck working on a Boeing 707 airframe 😂
😅 ohh goodness… your stuck with the dinosaurs. I’m sure it’s still fun tho.
@@StigAviation question, do you guys ever have to fly with the jets to different destinations if there’s nobody that can work on them? In the air force we have flying crew chief program that we fly with or assigned jets. I just subscribed! Gonna watch your videos from now on and prepared myself once I get out😂
We usually do not have a onboard flight, Mechanic, if maintenance is needed on a outstation then we will call contract maintenance. If the aircraft is truly down, and AOG, we will send a crew from one of the main base stations to get it back and running.
Stig, These videos are great!! I teach aircraft maintenance at Spartan college in Riverside Ca. I love to put these videos on for my students to give them a taste of what they may encounter in the field. I know this is Line Maintenance and mostly theyll end up in a hangar environment, however so many aspects of the items you look at in these videos is relevant to what theyre learning. And your very informative with everything you speak about So thank you so much for these videos!!! please keep doing more!!!
I can’t begin to express the gratitude and humbleness I feel knowing that the next generation of mechanics are watching and learning. I am very happy I can contribute back to my maintenance community. Thank you so much, and wish all the students all my best.
Another amazingly informative video. Love it.
Glad you enjoyed it!
This was soooo informative, especially that info about the tube in the back of the cfm. I saw it was 30 mins long and hit Like before it even started 😂
Thank you for watching and learning. I appreciate that
Valeu!
Thank you very much Rogerio.
Great video bud. I am a Canadian which we know cold. I have been to Chicago in winter many times and wholly mother of God. Humm?
Yes I have and I don’t ever want to work in ORD in the winter. That’s just brutal cold.
@@StigAviation Love you Bro. Keep up the good work and stay warm, ok!
And keep the jokes cumming too!
This is a great channel!! Keep up the good work!
Thank you Jeffrey! Will do!
Love your videos! Is there any way you can film in landscape? Much easier to watch on tv and take in all the glorious ramps activity! Keep up the good work and happy early Turkey day!
Thank you very much. Glad you are enjoying it. Working on it with the horizontal view. It’s a bit hard for me sometimes.
Outstanding as usual Stig!
Thank you Sir. Much appreciated.
As you wake up the a320, I can imagine you singing this song to it…”Im an AC/DC man, You can read my circuit diagram, I feed on electric jolts, I need fifty-thousand volts…I'll be a diode, cathode, electrode, Overload, generator, oscillator, Make a circuit with me.” 😎 Another absolutely fantastic video! Thank you. Might be time to get a coffee company to sponsor you 😉
Aww that’s a classic song. Love it Definitely need a endless supply of coffee 😅
Brilliant video Stig, so much detail clearly explained for all the current types. Answers to all the things I never knew about, like the two alignment lights for the correct seat positions in the cockpit. Thank you for these videos!
Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching and learning 👍
Hi Stig, really a 16hour shift ? In many countries this would not be legal. Can you even concentrate on the work after such a long shift? Very interesting video, keep the great work up.
Yes absolutely I can focus on my work. Remember it’s not constant work.. we have down time to relax and collect ourselves. 16 hours ain’t that bad either, lots of fun when your on the airport.
I think I know who you are you've been through one of our security post 😅 this is a good page ❤
Well don’t hesitate to say hello next time. And thank you for being here. I appreciate you
Can you get some up close pictures or videos of the LED landing lights AA uses on the B738 and the A321ceo.
Sure I’ll try to do that
What is your schedule like on a weekly basis? Is it always 16 hour shifts? How many hours or days between those shifts? Hope u live close to lax haha. Can’t imagine that drive home all the time
My official schedule is swingshift five days a week eight hours a day, but I have the capability of picking up and giving away days. Hence why you see me working 16 hour shifts. Hours between the shifts is eight hours. So I get plenty of rest. 👍
Stig, the red and white balls are called "Design Eye Height". Its the theoretical eye position the engineers designed the flight deck around.
You are absolutely right 👍
Quick question and obviously I’m not asking what you make a year but on average somebody who does your job what can they expect. I have a son in college who is doing aeronautical engineering but he’s very mechanically oriented and if he were to ever change his mind I could see him doing aircraft maintenance as an option and make a comfortable living I’m sure but was curious what airlines pay nowadays…. Thx for your videos
Nowadays at the major airlines starting pay is usually around $29-$34 an hour with prolonged seniority and getting to the top of the pay scale. You are then looking at around $55-$60 per hour. As years progress companies usually have new contracts, and the pay usually increases to keep up with cost-of-living. For example, the highest paid mechanics at the moment are actually FedEx mechanics, I believe they’re almost in the range of $70-80 per hour. and all these things I’m talking about is straight pay, I’m not even talking about the amount of overtime available nor the benefits that come with the job. So if your son decides to become an aircraft maintenance technician, then it’s a very good paying job. Just make sure he’s getting into the profession because he loves what he’s going to be doing not just because of the money.
Thanks for another interesting video Stig, just out of interest which engine is most hard-wearing, the GE90 or the Rolls Royce, keep the videos coming my friend👍
You know they are about the same. Both have their own quirks and excessive wear in certain components. It’s hard to compare the two.
Great video as usual. Next time you get a 747-8i in can we please have a look?
I wish I could but we don’t have any 747-8 in our fleet.
@@StigAviation OK, I get it now, I thought you might be responsible for multiple companies using the ramps at KLAX.
King Stig 🎉
I’m no king … Just a wrench 🔧
STIG i might be showing my age but years ago Amercan used to fly the BAC 111 into Toronto a lot better known as the pocket rocket loved this plane on short hop's did you ever get a chance to work on one or see one
I never got a chance to work on those. But I heard stories about them. Cool little jet 🛩️
Pratt and Whitney #1 🎉🎉😊
Stigs comments on redundancy is such a well known principle in aviation that it highlights how underhanded Boeing were with the mcas on the max.
Let’s just say we are all happy that the issues have been worked out. But yes, redundancy is Aviation‘s biggest friend.
Those letters that have the boxes around them are for the 4 Cardinal Directions , correct ?
Absolutely correct 👍
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Stig, what is your opinion on Airbus vs Boeing aircraft in general. Which are easier to work on, what are the pluses to each manufacturer's approach to construction.....that is quality, durability etc.
In my personal opinion I believe Airbus is a lot easier to work on. It’s much more maintenance friendly. Boeing is also a good aircraft. It’s just a very different infrastructure and mentality. Quality and durability and reliability is top-notch on both manufacturers.
My favorite thing about aviation electrical…… “let’s make all the wires white 😂”
😂 no no. My favorite… let’s make the ID letting on the wire so small you need a microscope to see it 🤣
@@StigAviation 😂😂😂
Hey Stig! I love your videos. I’m a huge avgeek and appreciate all your unique insights.
Rather than pause the video and do a voice over over, could you do the voice over while the video continues to play?
Thank you. And yes sometimes I do that while it plays, but some items require a more detailed explanation and the video running to different part would take it out of context. But I’ll try to supplement more pictures and graphics to explain what I’m showing instead of just freezing it.
@@StigAviation I totally understand. Thank you!
I saw 4 of your boss videos are there more?
Got plenty of more videos. Check the channel 👍. And more to come
Boxed letters are North, South, East, and West. The box makes it quick work to find the letters when manually building waypoints in then FMC.
Perfect answer 👍
I did it a lot.
Question: About how many RPMs do the fan blades go......and how many RPMs do the turbines do in average speeds?
It depends on the type of engine, they all spin at very different RPM rates. But in general we’re talking about 10,000 to 14,000 RPM.
The sound and the technical support too these fenomal machines is just a blast...
A love it..
Cool and a education video...
Ceep going!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you Len
I really enjoy your show. Wondering. When the planes are ferried on the airport, does it have to be a pilot? Or is there a maintenance level that can move plates?
What you’re talking about is two different things, a ferry flight is done by pilots, now a reposition on airport grounds is a maintenance move. Maintenance has the authority to reposition aircraft by taxing it on ground to various locations, most of the time from hangar to the gate and vice versa. Or sometimes performing high-power runs for operational checks.
ETOPS - Engines Turn or Pasengers Swim!
😅😂 the running joke
love the vid. but omg so many interruptions. to be fair i was in Aircraft Maintenance for over 20 years .
I’m so sorry bro 😅 I talk to much. I know I do. The interruptions are for the people who are not in the industry, and I feel the need to explain certain things in a simplified manner. I know you know most of this so it becomes annoying. So I apologize for that. But I have to speak on certain things to clarify what people are looking at. But nonetheless I appreciate you my friend. Thank you for being here and even giving your time of day to talk to me.
@@StigAviation its all good.
Luv me some GTF engines ! 🎉🎉🎉
I'm gonna to be honest with you, this is the Bard AI's response to the question you've asked about the MCDU: "The box shape lines around some letters on the MCDU (Multi-Function Control and Display Unit) in an airplane cockpit serve a specific purpose in enhancing situational awareness and reducing pilot workload. These letters, typically NWSE (North, West, South, East), represent cardinal directions or waypoints that are crucial for navigation. The box shape lines around them provide visual cues that distinguish these important letters from the rest of the text displayed on the MCDU."
Was it correct?
Thank you for another amazing video! I'm learning so many new things and I'm still trying to enter the industry based on my AME education. However, it's been tough because my main goal is to migrate, and few countries offer apprenticeships for unlicensed entry-level mechanics. The age limit is another hurdle, but I'm not giving up. ❤️👍🏼 I need to brush up my knowledge and your descriptions help me a lot.
You are absolutely correct. And I hope you overcome the hurdles. I believe that you will succeed because you are determined to make it
Love the part on the ETOPS check, as I have been looking for that forever. As a dispatcher for your company who dispatches ETOPS flights, thank you for this. So a couple of questions. You mentioned that you have to physically check some items like tire pressure and APU condition manually on the BUS but on the widebodies you can use the max computers on the flightdeck for this. So does that make an ETOPS check quicker on a Widebody than a bus, or easier? Secondly, I was curious about the transition to the e-logbook happening, and how have you as a mechanic dealt with a shift where some planes are on the e-logbook, and some on the old paper logbook?
It almost takes the same time and sometimes longer on the wide body aircraft because of the size of the aircraft. Takes longer to do a walk around, cargo inspection. But getting the data from the computer does make it very convenient and faster. As for the eAML, I’m absolutely loving it on our 737 fleet and soon we will have the Airbus fleet in a few days. Makes paperwork and logging entries sure convenient.
our motivator😍😍😍😍🫶
always thank you for sharing these info's😍🤝
Thank you 🙏
You work in snow? In LA? You have it easy compared to almost every other airport in the world. LOL
No snow in LA 😅 but I have worked east coast. So I know what it’s like to work in it. I’m very lucky to be in LA and in nice weather.
Holy cow 16 hour shift?? Crazy.
Crazy Fun you mean 😅🤙
@@StigAviation You bet! I'd love being around planes all day everyday. Such beautiful pieces of machinery.. and the jet fuel :D
You may have addressed this in an earlier video Stig, but I'm interested to know what shift pattern you're on. I've worked plenty of different shift patterns over the years: 2 days/2 nights/ 4 off, 4 nights/4 off, 2 on/2 off, etc. What's your preference when it comes to shift patterns?
I myself have worked many different types of shifts, but currently I am on swingshift, five days, eight hours. But I have the capability to give away days and pick up days, hence why you see me working a double shift, 16 hours.
Yeah wow, 16 hours, that's a long day! Is that flexibility with your shifts due to a shortage of mechanics or is American just generally flexible with their working arrangements like that?
@@johnforster5312 AA is just flexible like that.
Tell us what Plane would you very most like to get your technician/ mechanic hands on
And which would you refuse to touch. Absolutely would not even consider it.
Well, it’s not much of a choice because I work on our fleet types as you can see. And I enjoy them all. As for what I refuse to touch.? That’s a bit of an odd question but I suppose anything with a propeller 😂. Those things scare me 🤣
The one thing about working in the rain when you’re doing your inspections specially around the engines it’s hard to see a fuel leak compared to oil or hydraulic leak. You basically have to smell it enjoy your videos from an old retired guy who still misses it.
So true! When in doubt, the good old touch and smell test. Half the time ends up being glycol from the deicing. 🤣 almost smells like bubblegum. 😂
Hey Stig. Always wondered. At 5:55 if you select gear up will the jet collapse or is there something protecting that from happening? Also does Lufthansa and other foreign carriers use their own guys (from Germany and do they live here) doing what you do or do they hire American citizens to do the work?
The gear lever is an interesting animal. In design if you put the lever up nothing should happen. BUT… if the hydraulics were to be running the nose gear has a chance of collapsing due to less weight on the nose of the aircraft. The main wheels will stay down, too much weight on wheels for them to move. Foreign carriers use contract maintenance outside their own hubs but usually have a company representative to overlook the work of the contractors.
@@StigAviationThanks so much! Enjoy you answering subs questions! Look forward to your next video!
bro you should be a Part 65 Aircraft Maintenance instructor, you know alot about your job
I might consider that towards the end of my career. I’d be more than happy to pass down my knowledge to the younger generation.
@@StigAviation hell yea 😎
So who does etops on the foreign guys when they head back like ethihad Swiss air etc?
Contract maintenance
16 hr shift? I hope there is time for a nap! But seriously that seems too long to be on your A game for the duration of the job.
It’s not as hard as you think, and there’s lots of downtime in between flights.
Hello fellow Trekkie! :)
🖖 live long and prosper
@@StigAviation 🖖🏻
I work long shifts too...13.50...luv that OT 😊
Can’t beat the OT. Good money and fun work.
@@StigAviation the double time is even better !
That must take a lot of cat naps.
What you mean?
@@StigAviation Can't stay alert for 16 hours.
@@Lion_McLionhead I can. I’m used to it. I keep myself busy and active
What do you have to study in order to enter this line of work?
Aircraft maintenance school and the FAA required license called the Airframe and power plant certification
@@StigAviation thank you i have one more question do you only work on american airlines?