Fred Robel
27 Years Experience
Au Gres, MI
Male, 49
I'm a licensed Aircraft Mechanic & Inspector with twenty five-plus years in the field. I've had a varied career so far, with time spent in the sheetmetal, mechanic, and inspection specialties. Most of my time is on heavy Boeing and McDonnell Douglas aircraft, of the passenger, cargo, and experimental type. This career isn't for everyone, but I enjoy it.
Please do NOT ask me to troubleshoot problems with your airplane, that is not what this Q&A is for.
We still use all the jump seats sometimes, if that’s what you mean. If we are carrying extra crew or maintenance personnel.
If you mean, “Can an aircraft mechanic fly jump seat somewhere as a company benefit?” Then I really don’t know. My company doesn’t do that. I suspect that would not be a common practice in the commercial airline world either.
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I have not had any contact with the site founders since I accepted their invitation, and set up this Q&A.
Someone is still paying to keep the lights on though.
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No. I have never worked on a B737 Max. The newest B737 I have worked on, is a -400.
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Magician
What's the most amazing magic trick you've ever seen?
Architectural Project Manager
Were there any structural deficiencies in the Twin Towers that made them fall?
Certified Nurse Aide
Are there social cliques (like "cool kids") in old folks homes?
Depends on what you did, and what caused the accident.
If what you did was unrelated to the accidents cause, then you’re fine.
Conversely: if what you did caused the accident, it doesn’t matter when you performed the critical task. Today, last week, or last year. You could be held liable.
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I don't see the actual inciting incident in question on the video. So I guess I have no opinion.
Please keep your questions in the realm of aircraft mechanic related career questions.
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I am not privy to internal Boeing operation and policies.
Let me know when you have a question about being an aircraft technician or inspector.
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