It's a modern aircraft and therefore does not need a Flight Engineer. Any engineering is carried out on the ground hence they carry a Ground Engineer.
I fully agree with the above statement. I can't see how anyone could complete the ground servicing requirements of the C-17 whilst supervising the off/on load in the time frame required. The GE and SVC are essential for our type of Ops.
Couldn't resist dangling the hook in the water though. FD may well know another FE who now operates as an ALM. Say hello to M & K from me if you do please.
Bit of thread creep here. Soz
