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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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.
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Remove the mask to eat or drink. Replace it when you are done.
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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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I had an opportunity to be guided down that path at a former employer, but I saw my first aviation job opening instead.
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The power plant.
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sure. Maybe
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