Aircraft Mechanic

Aircraft Mechanic

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.

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Last Answer on July 09, 2022

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How does the engine on I think its the 727 tri jet. On the DC-10 and some other modles its like on the wings. But the 727 does not look like it has some sort of exhaust

Asked by Seth almost 4 years ago

The DC-10 has the engine mounted above the fuselage through the vertical stab structure. A straight through intake-exhaust setup. As you noted.

The B727 has the intake set above the fuselage, and the engine and exhaust centerline of the fuselage. They use an S-duct to get the intake air down to the engine.

Lockheed L-1011 is set up similarly.

What was with all the airlines layoffs

Asked by Eichard about 4 years ago

There has been a worldwide pandemic going around. People are flying a LOT less these days; which means more empty passenger seats; which means fewer flights; which means fewer planes being used; which means more planes put into storage.

With fewer planes, you need a lot fewer people to run your airline; so lots of layoffs.

The government CARES act money delayed the layoffs for a while. But that money is gone now.

What is the most complicated thing on a aircraft?

Asked by Auggie over 4 years ago

The power plant.

Why do you get so mad at people asking legitimate questions? It says Ask Me Anything doesn’t it

Asked by Woah almost 4 years ago

Because this is not a literal Ask Me Anything, is it?

This is “ask me anything about my job”.

There is a difference.

I answer questions here pertaining to my job, which is a licensed aircraft technician and inspector.

I’m not here to debate Boeing corporate policy regarding executive bonuses; or airline passenger mask policies, and I’m definitely not here to troubleshoot your cousin’s Cessna 150 that won’t start.

So when I say to people, do you have a job related question to ask me? I’m trying to get people to focus on the intent of this Q&A.

I recently got my first DUI, with zero priors and am in an FAA certified school going for my Airframe license next month. How would this affect geting my A&P licenses and finding work after for a commercial airline? Thank you.

Asked by Jeremy over 2 years ago

It should not effect getting your A&P. Lots of licensed mechs running around (literally, because their drivers license has been revoked) with DUIs and such. I have worked with many mechs like that.

As far as getting jobs; that’s up to the company and their policies. Usually, in order to drive around ground vehicles and such, they want you to have a valid drivers license.

But, you’ll have to inquire with people from whichever company you are applying to. Maybe they’ll know what policy is there.

I know my company would hire you.

In your opinion, whitch aircraft navigation method would airlines pick if they had one choice: Barometric(pressure) altimeters or Radio(VORTAC)

Asked by LucaKD 2 months ago

 

Hi Fred. Im in mechanic school right now and Im hoping to find a job where I work alone. What aircraft mechanic jobs with my A&P can I get that I work alone for the most part?

Asked by Warlord about 2 years ago