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Aircraft maintainers

Discussion in 'Military' started by cabarbhab, Jan 24, 2010.

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  1. Aug 28, 2012 at 4:03 AM
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    I originally went in for TACP but the AF was doing their "fore shaping" so if I didn't pass in the end then I would be discharged without being allowed to cross train so I am now a F-16 crew chief. Same happened to a buddy of mine when he joined a few years later for PJ. He spent a year training with some PJ's and was doing everything they could but he didn't want to risk it so he is now a C-17 crew chief. Best thing to do from my experience is join with a job you know you can do then cross train later. BTW, as far as PJ, if you pass the sere test it's not really a big deal, don't get me wrong, it's pretty cool to do but compared to the other 2 years spent in training for PJ sere is considered a vacation. And sorry but I'm pretty sure you have to pass the colorblind test for all special forces jobs.
     
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  2. Aug 29, 2012 at 10:45 AM
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    Well this guy my dad know failed it the first time then later hr retook it and passed it. He eventually cross trained into what he wanted. I'm hoping I get lucky
     
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  3. Aug 31, 2012 at 5:18 PM
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    Whats the deal with all the rotor heads, just kidding love you guys. Thank you all for your service to our great country

    Jeff Brown MSgt USAF (ret)
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    Jefro111, Aug 31, 2012
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  4. Sep 18, 2012 at 10:15 PM
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    UH-60 Black hawk crew chief / maintainer. Love being in the air.
     
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  5. Sep 21, 2012 at 3:29 PM
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    For those interested, a guy I use to work with but is now in a neighboring squadron, he's also my neighbor, started a site that sells shirts for maintainers only. He started this cause he had a license plate that said "FNONERS" but our commander made him get rid of it, along with a back window vinyl that said "NONERS" with a line crossing it out. If interested pick-up a t-shirt or check out their facebook page. Just search FNONERS. For those of you who may be interested. And I apologize if it offends any of you in any way.

    http://fnoners.com/Home_Page.php
     
    Fiend13, Sep 21, 2012
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  6. Sep 21, 2012 at 5:43 PM
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    Some flags and center console divider... lots of things on the wanted list.
    Stickers and everything have been around for years. The site unfortunately went down. Used to be pissonnonners.com
     
    Haslefre, Sep 21, 2012
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  7. Sep 21, 2012 at 5:48 PM
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  8. Sep 21, 2012 at 8:27 PM
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    Hughesc99, Sep 21, 2012
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  9. Sep 21, 2012 at 9:38 PM
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    Zac808, Sep 21, 2012
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  10. Sep 22, 2012 at 3:34 PM
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    Hey everyone, new to tacomaworld and just stumbled upon this thread and thought some of you might be able to help out. I am in DEP for the air force leaving for basic on Nov 13 under the mechanical aptitude area. My line scores were high enough to get any mechanical job in the Air Force but I know that the list of jobs I choose from at basic will only have jobs with tech schools opening up after basic. My question is, what is your job in the Air Force and how do you like it? Also do you know anyone else in other AFSC's under the mechanical area and what do they think of their jobs. I am really interested in special vehicle maintenance, Helicopter maintenance, Electrical power production, or Air Traffic Control (I was actually surprised when I was told that one fell under this aptitude). Thanks for any information you might be able to help me out with.
     
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  11. Sep 23, 2012 at 7:49 AM
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    I think it depends on you are you mechanicaly inclined do you mind being out in the elements all day if no go for ATC
     
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  12. Sep 23, 2012 at 7:55 AM
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  14. Sep 23, 2012 at 5:17 PM
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    I'm here, man. National Guard UH-60s, UH-1s, and now the UH-72. Damn, there's a lot of Av mechs here.
     
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  15. Oct 8, 2012 at 8:26 AM
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  16. Oct 8, 2012 at 11:43 AM
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    Some flags and center console divider... lots of things on the wanted list.
    Back seaters aren't really maintainers...
     
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  18. Oct 8, 2012 at 11:53 AM
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  19. Oct 8, 2012 at 12:13 PM
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    Lol, I'd like to see a Crew Chief of any jet work on the system that I maintain.:D
    I don't think there is a jet in the AF that doesn't rely on a computer system.
     
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  20. Oct 8, 2012 at 12:21 PM
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    Some flags and center console divider... lots of things on the wanted list.
    Mine doesn't totally. Especially my systems. Good old 135. No major electronics. And I could probably do your systems. Just need a week of training. Not a crew chief though. But remember, crew chiefs are the oil changers at a lube store. No real training needed.
     
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