I get along with most engineers (they call mechanics in N America)...
Like I also get along with other pilots and flight engineers.
There were pilots, flight engineers and ground engineers I did dislike.
Or they disliked me equally.
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I flew my career in 3 crewmember planes. Captain, F/O and F/E...
Many of the F/Es were former engineers. Appreciate their technical knowledge.
And how to troubleshoot and fix the plane.
On charter flights, off line, we get an engineer to fly along with us.
After taking care of the airplane, they join pilots for a beer.
And in the flight deck, they are good company. Tea or coffee, guys...?
I have a mechanic taking care of my little Piper L-21.
He trades free maintenance, for learning to fly and free flying.
And since he fixes it, I know he does it good, or he will... crash...!
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The engineers I hate are the ones with toolbox only containing pencil and eraser.
Happy contrails