BB_Hoody Posted February 19, 2023 Posted February 19, 2023 (edited) Welcome to the Aviation Thread where we can discuss all things dealing with Aviation Aerodynamics, and space. I'm a Aircraft mechanic who has been in the industry for 7 years now. I'm no expert but I know enough about the maintenance side of things, job market, a few tricks of the trade, things going on in the industry etc. To share with those who want to learn about Aviation industry. Have an interest in working in it, And chop it up with those who have knowledge and experience. My goal with this thread is to expose more people to all the career opportunities in this industry. What goes into making this industry run, why it's so important to our modern life. And where it started, how it got where we it is today. And where it's going in the future. So if you have any questions about the industry. Such as how are the planes maintained, job opportunities, business side of things, culture, how planes are built etc. Just shoot, and I'll answer best I can. Edited February 19, 2023 by BB_Hoody Darc_Requiem, Reticently, Volt and 1 other 4 Quote
BB_Hoody Posted February 19, 2023 Author Posted February 19, 2023 (edited) https://www.spartan.edu/news/history-of-aviation/#:~:text=The history of aviation dates,four pairs of glider wings. Flying Taxi's are coming ya. This company Joby is a publicly traded one. So I'll be investing and keeping tabs on them Here are some other EVTOL air taxis Edited February 20, 2023 by BB_Hoody VirginDefiler 1 Quote
BB_Hoody Posted February 19, 2023 Author Posted February 19, 2023 (edited) Popular Aviation website for job postings. Got a lot of my work from here. https://www.jsfirm.com/ Here are some employers that offer overseas contracts. https://www.amentumcareers.com/homepage This site requires you to have a clearance. I can tell ya more about that if interested https://www.clearancejobs.com/registration https://jobs.boeing.com/middle-east A summary of the different career paths in Aviation Maintenance Edited February 19, 2023 by BB_Hoody Quote
Volt Posted February 19, 2023 Posted February 19, 2023 Great thread idea, even better thread title. I hope this one takes off, but I'm not sure if there's a lot of people here that are looking for a career to follow. BB_Hoody 1 Quote
BB_Hoody Posted February 19, 2023 Author Posted February 19, 2023 42 minutes ago, Volt said: Great thread idea, even better thread title. I hope this one takes off, but I'm not sure if there's a lot of people here that are looking for a career to follow. Could be some young lurkers, that may want to inquire about it. The gamergate thread back in the early 2010s had that effect. Brought in a lot of eyes that other wise wouldn't have been here Reticently and Volt 2 Quote
Chadouken Posted February 19, 2023 Posted February 19, 2023 51 minutes ago, Volt said: I hope this one takes off 🤓 Reticently, Darc_Requiem, Hecatom and 3 others 6 Quote
BB_Hoody Posted February 19, 2023 Author Posted February 19, 2023 The work here on base has picked up. Due to the Earthquake in Syria and Turkey. Lots of planes going out there to drop off supplies and personal. Talked with some of the people who was there helping. Pretty messed up stuff. 😞 Darc_Requiem 1 Quote
BB_Hoody Posted February 19, 2023 Author Posted February 19, 2023 A tour of a boeing plane manufacturing facility. Quote
BB_Hoody Posted February 20, 2023 Author Posted February 20, 2023 This is exactly what goes into doing heavy maintenance. On the major airliner aircrafts we all fly on. Did this specific work for a good 4 to 5 years. VirginDefiler and Darc_Requiem 2 Quote
Darc_Requiem Posted February 20, 2023 Posted February 20, 2023 Nice thread idea, I hope it does well. If nothing else the rest of us can learn something new. BB_Hoody and RSG3 2 Quote
BB_Hoody Posted February 20, 2023 Author Posted February 20, 2023 (edited) 18 minutes ago, Darc_Requiem said: Nice thread idea, I hope it does well. If nothing else the rest of us can learn something new. Appreciate that. Just want to make more people aware of what goes on in the Aviation industry. So if one is fearful of flying? They can be relieved at knowing what, who and how these planes are safe enough to where you can feel ok taking that flight. If one is looking for a career to get into? But don't know what? This could be an option they never thought to consider. I definitely didn't until a older dude put me on to it. And to show people how this industry has truly connected the world in a way it has never been before. To be aware of the history, and what's coming in the future. Edited February 20, 2023 by BB_Hoody Darc_Requiem and J-ride 2 Quote
J-ride Posted February 23, 2023 Posted February 23, 2023 If there is a plane crash does it come back on the last guy who did maintenance? BB_Hoody and Darc_Requiem 1 1 Quote
BB_Hoody Posted February 23, 2023 Author Posted February 23, 2023 3 hours ago, J-ride said: If there is a plane crash does it come back on the last guy who did maintenance? It depends. The FAA investigators first have to their thing. And figure out what specifically caused the accident. If it's determined to be pilot error? Then nah. If it's determined to be mechanical or electrical? Then they figure out what specifically malfunctioned and why Once that is determined. Then they start making phone calls. Getting info on what shop(s) did the work on that part. And who were the techs that did the work. That's the scary part. You could have retired or only been there for a few months. Did that work months or a year ago. But if the work you signed off on, turned out to be shody and played a part in causing that accident? You will be tracked down, and brought in for investigation. And depending on the severity of the accident, and if you're determined to be negligent in your work? You could face jail time. Darc_Requiem, DangerousJ and J-ride 3 Quote
BB_Hoody Posted June 28, 2024 Author Posted June 28, 2024 Sandy Munro. A big name in the engineering and technology world. Toured JOBY's HQ in Marina, California. To learn about and share what they got going on with their EVTOL aircraft. JOBY along with others such as Archer and Ehang. Are in this EVTOL race. To make urban air travel possible. Where you can say go from Manhattan to Brooklyn by flying. In a aircraft that produces little noise, wind and is fully electric. Quote
BB_Hoody Posted June 28, 2024 Author Posted June 28, 2024 R.I.P International space station. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/spacex-wins-nasa-contract-to-destroy-the-international-space-station/ DangerousJ 1 Quote
BB_Hoody Posted June 30, 2024 Author Posted June 30, 2024 JOBY giving some details about their future pilot training program, and on demand app for their air taxis. DangerousJ 1 Quote
BB_Hoody Posted June 30, 2024 Author Posted June 30, 2024 (edited) Some info about the airlines. Among them there is something called the Minimum Equipment List ( MEL ) https://skybrary.aero/articles/minimum-equipment-list-mel#:~:text=A minimum equipment list (MEL,established for the aircraft type. This is a list of the minimum of working parts and components an aircraft needs to be safe for flight. This is how Aircrafts are able to more often than not. Make flights on time. If we get a call about an issue. With only like 30mins before departure? We see if the issue meets the MEL requirements. If so? We MEL it, inform the captain. And send them on their way. And fix it when there is more time to do so. It's a common joke among us line mechanics. That our most important tool. Is our pen. And the MEL is why. Edited June 30, 2024 by BB_Hoody Reticently and DangerousJ 1 1 Quote
BB_Hoody Posted July 10, 2024 Author Posted July 10, 2024 Iranian mechanic sucked into an engine.....This is happening too often. https://share.newsbreak.com/7o6lh8zg It's no joke on that flight line. When those engines are Roaring. They should command ones attention. Sadly this guy tunnel visioned on a tool he misplaced and walked into the danger zone Darc_Requiem and Reticently 2 Quote
BB_Hoody Posted July 11, 2024 Author Posted July 11, 2024 JOBY Aviation successfully fly's one of their aircrafts using Hydrogen Electric power source. With only emissions being water https://finance.yahoo.com/news/joby-demonstrates-potential-emissions-free-100000388.html Reticently and Darc_Requiem 1 1 Quote
BB_Hoody Posted July 14, 2024 Author Posted July 14, 2024 French EVTOL maker to have their air taxi used at the 2024 Paris Olympics https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-07-09/france-approves-flying-taxi-port-on-seine-river-barge Laptop battery causes Laptop to catch fire and force passengers to evacuate. https://abc7news.com/post/american-airlines-plane-cabin-fire-san-francisco/15054522/ Reticently 1 Quote
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