Engineers hold my highest respect for the experience they bring, the hard work they put in and the ability to keep some old crates air worthy.
What makes me laugh the hardest is when an Engineer comes up and tells me that something is broken/worn beyond limits. Shows me the reference in the aircraft manual and explains that it will take time to repair/replace. Then, when I relay all this qualified technical information back to the flight Operations department, you know the ones, all those highly qualified technical people, they tell me 'that's all understood, but, if you're happy to take it we can one flight only it!'
Gawd Luv Em!
Best technical description of a fault I have ever had from an engineer was when a rotor blade lock pin on an S61 wouldn't engage. There was 30 seconds of frantic heavy hammering followed by the technical appraisal of the situation:
'The F**k'in f**kers f**ked.'
Had to laugh, summed it up beautifully!
Have fun, look forward to making you a hot cuppa in the galley.