Aircraft Mechanic

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.

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155 Questions

Last Answer on July 09, 2022

If you where not a Aircraft ‘Mechanic what job could you see yourself doing?

Asked by Question to all over 5 years ago

My wish would be to earn a living with my hobby of writing; and relegate my wrenching to hobby status.

Realistically, I could do well as a car mechanic; or I can be a fair carpenter when I choose to put the time into it.

582 Votes

Have you ever worked on a 737 max plane? Did you find anything wrong with them??

Asked by Peyton over 5 years ago

No. I have never worked on a B737 Max. The newest B737 I have worked on, is a -400.

581 Votes

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What was with all the airlines layoffs

Asked by Eichard about 5 years ago

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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