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Search: Posts Made By: EGT Redline
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Forum: Rumours & News
31st May 2013, 20:32
Replies: 992
Views: 1,010,540
Posted By EGT Redline

The AAIB photograph is purely representative. As...

The AAIB photograph is purely representative. As a multi licensed and type rated aircraft engineer who has opened and closed the cowlings on this particular engine type more times than I care to...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
23rd Apr 2013, 20:05
Replies: 10
Views: 3,289
Posted By EGT Redline

Alber - B1 and B2 support staff within base...

Alber - B1 and B2 support staff within base maintenance is still a requirement under current legislation. That requirement has NOT been removed. There is a working group in progress that has the...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
25th Nov 2011, 09:40
Replies: 66
Views: 9,937
Posted By EGT Redline

In addition to "today's baby LAEs" perhaps Shell...

In addition to "today's baby LAEs" perhaps Shell Management should have included LAEs from certain european countries like France who were given free B1 and B2 licenses without passing a single...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
29th Jun 2011, 03:22
Replies: 30
Views: 8,417
Posted By EGT Redline

A lot more than a SNCO or WO in the RAF!! ...

A lot more than a SNCO or WO in the RAF!!

You're looking at a starting salary of £40k for a B1 or B2 LAE with one type rating at your typical UK Airline/MRO. Extra tyes attract additional...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
8th Jun 2011, 21:26
Replies: 12
Views: 2,610
Posted By EGT Redline

What do you expect, the CAA to grant you a...

What do you expect, the CAA to grant you a licence gratis just because you served in the military? Regardless of what you were, what you did or how long you served for in the forces, the world owes...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
21st Feb 2011, 19:24
Replies: 6
Views: 3,305
Posted By EGT Redline

Do you still have the PDR (blue folder)? If so,...

Do you still have the PDR (blue folder)? If so, stick all your experience in there. Keep it simple - aircraft type, registration and description of tasks carried out. Get it all authenticated by an...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Feb 2011, 13:28
Replies: 181
Views: 55,979
Posted By EGT Redline

£44k + shift + SR payment if the current...

£44k + shift + SR payment if the current AirTanker advert for Licensed Engineers is anything to go by. Wouldn't open my toolbox for that and I'm almost certain most of my multi-type rated colleagues...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Jan 2011, 19:20
Replies: 276
Views: 75,592
Posted By EGT Redline

411A's L1011 wouldn't be much use anyway. With...

411A's L1011 wouldn't be much use anyway. With all the spares he has to carry to cater for the continual AOG's there is no space left in the freight holds. I bet his flying spanner makes some serious...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
24th Nov 2010, 14:42
Replies: 13
Views: 14,544
Posted By EGT Redline

They also hand out free B1 and B2 licences off...

They also hand out free B1 and B2 licences off the back of company approvals, you don't even have to pass any exams.
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
7th Oct 2010, 19:58
Replies: 7
Views: 1,219
Posted By EGT Redline

You got it :ok: Well it would appear...

You got it :ok:



Well it would appear that some do as I have had to repair one or two airframes in the past that have been bent on landing.



I agree. Not trying to turn this thread into a...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
7th Oct 2010, 07:20
Replies: 7
Views: 1,219
Posted By EGT Redline

And why is that? Personally I couldn't think of...

And why is that? Personally I couldn't think of anything more dull than life as an airline pilot. Flying the same piece of hardware everyday to the same destinations, pulling the stick back for...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
12th Sep 2010, 09:06
Replies: 48
Views: 24,192
Posted By EGT Redline

The biggest problem they face is a severe lack of...

The biggest problem they face is a severe lack of spares. The parts are out there but the MoD just won't pay the going rate for them. At the end of the day you get what you pay for as more often than...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
9th Sep 2010, 20:40
Replies: 30
Views: 4,070
Posted By EGT Redline

Most definitely. Employers like people who are...

Most definitely. Employers like people who are pro-active. Going out of your way to get the modules will greatly help your cause. If you can complete all the examinations prior to leaving then even...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Aug 2010, 23:16
Replies: 214
Views: 45,831
Posted By EGT Redline

I couldn't agree more. They were advertising...

I couldn't agree more. They were advertising recently for a senior LAE to assist with the introduction into service. After a few telephone calls and a reluctance on their part to disclose the package...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
15th Jul 2010, 08:05
Replies: 16
Views: 10,639
Posted By EGT Redline

Regardless of how long you intend to stay in the...

Regardless of how long you intend to stay in the military, you should always be making provisions for a future life outside. I'm in agreement with rotarywing, planning ahead from a very early stage...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
6th Jul 2010, 22:23
Replies: 2
Views: 1,027
Posted By EGT Redline

Why don't you post a bit more information about...

Why don't you post a bit more information about your background and experience to give us something to work with. Do you have any type ratings on your newly acquired B2 AML?
Forum: Tech Log
22nd Jun 2010, 16:42
Replies: 9
Views: 8,310
Posted By EGT Redline

TLA (Throttle Lever Angle).

TLA (Throttle Lever Angle).
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
31st Mar 2010, 20:22
Replies: 16
Views: 1,411
Posted By EGT Redline

It is a well known fact that certain NAA's on the...

It is a well known fact that certain NAA's on the continent dish out Part-66 AML's like packets of sweets. Some have even granted full B1 and B2 licences on the back on completing a type course. Our...
Forum: Tech Log
31st Mar 2010, 17:46
Replies: 43
Views: 31,023
Posted By EGT Redline

RB211-535E4-37 RB - General Designation ...

RB211-535E4-37

RB - General Designation
211 - Specific Engine Type
535E4 - Engine Thrust Variation
37 - B757 Installation
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
16th Mar 2010, 21:36
Replies: 27
Views: 19,908
Posted By EGT Redline

The people who want to shortcut the system by way...

The people who want to shortcut the system by way of getting a license with minimal effort eventually get found out. It soon becomes apparent who knows their stuff and who doesn't, particularly when...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
12th Mar 2010, 17:27
Replies: 76
Views: 38,986
Posted By EGT Redline

What is all this nonsense about opening oil cans...

What is all this nonsense about opening oil cans correctly? Why waste your money on some fancy new tool when you can simply gather up and use the already opened half empty cans that have been left in...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
6th Mar 2010, 15:43
Replies: 33
Views: 7,018
Posted By EGT Redline

Those last couple of posts really do highlight...

Those last couple of posts really do highlight how important it is to be a member of a recognised association who will fight your corner when the **** hits the fan. To all the MAEL employees who read...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
5th Mar 2010, 09:51
Replies: 14
Views: 11,886
Posted By EGT Redline

Correct. By entering an assumed temperature...

Correct.

By entering an assumed temperature into the FMC you are fooling the engines into thinking the OAT is hotter than it actually is. The system responds by calculating a reduced power...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
28th Feb 2010, 21:59
Replies: 33
Views: 7,018
Posted By EGT Redline

Who said anything about going down the pan...

Who said anything about going down the pan smudge?? SR Technics recently closed a maintenance facility in DUB and STN with the loss of hundreds of jobs. Are they going down the pan?? No, they are...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
22nd Feb 2010, 21:27
Replies: 15
Views: 1,466
Posted By EGT Redline

The Licensed Aircraft Engineer works well using...

The Licensed Aircraft Engineer works well using both :ok:
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
17th Jan 2010, 23:59
Replies: 82
Views: 34,721
Posted By EGT Redline

I beg to differ. Some 10 week mickey mouse job...

I beg to differ. Some 10 week mickey mouse job placement pumping petrol into an old cessna down the local flying club does not classify you as a fitter. Fitters or mechanics are time served having...
Forum: Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch
16th Dec 2009, 12:09
Replies: 16
Views: 1,550
Posted By EGT Redline

Due to the rock star wages maintenance guys earn...

Due to the rock star wages maintenance guys earn :ok:
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
31st Oct 2009, 10:51
Replies: 31
Views: 3,000
Posted By EGT Redline

I don't think anybody who has taken the time to...

I don't think anybody who has taken the time to post on here is scaremongering or stating that people are going to find things difficult. What you have seen are typical responses to a post by a soon...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
25th Oct 2009, 14:54
Replies: 27
Views: 3,784
Posted By EGT Redline

An operators desire to do away with the LAE and...

An operators desire to do away with the LAE and replace him with an 'approved person' is based purely on cost reduction. Us LAE's are seen as an expensive overhead and burden on the profit making...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
25th Oct 2009, 10:43
Replies: 17
Views: 1,152
Posted By EGT Redline

The only time you'll see a B2 guy using his...

The only time you'll see a B2 guy using his calculator is when calculating how many hours sleep he's going to get on a night shift or how many replacement screws he'll need for an access panel after...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
14th Oct 2009, 23:02
Replies: 31
Views: 3,000
Posted By EGT Redline

WOTME - I fully agree with your comments and yes...

WOTME - I fully agree with your comments and yes the sheetie side of things is not a necessity. However, I still stand by my original statement in that an employer taking you on as an A&C mechanic in...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
14th Oct 2009, 13:54
Replies: 31
Views: 3,000
Posted By EGT Redline

smudge's comments may be a little on the harsh...

smudge's comments may be a little on the harsh side but in the main he tells it exactly like it is. Your 22 years in the RAF working on 'military' aircraft to 'military' procedures counts for diddly...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
14th Sep 2009, 20:04
Replies: 1
Views: 805
Posted By EGT Redline

What other cover have you got? Whilst B737 is a...

What other cover have you got? Whilst B737 is a good rating to have, every man and his dog has it and you are severely limiting your employability with just the one type.
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
12th Aug 2009, 21:43
Replies: 12
Views: 1,923
Posted By EGT Redline

I would seriously consider re-mustering. I'm not...

I would seriously consider re-mustering. I'm not sure what rank you are at the moment but I'm guessing your looking at promotion to Cpl? You need to consider whether taking the promotion will be of...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
12th Aug 2009, 19:56
Replies: 12
Views: 1,923
Posted By EGT Redline

kel, Have you considered re-mustering to...

kel,

Have you considered re-mustering to one of the aircraft technical trades if at all possible? The civil industry is dire at the moment and there are vast numbers of fitters/mechs currently...
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