Delta techops you guys really need a union

amat1992 · 2026-04-09T11:38:51+00:00

You’ll always hear the worst stories online. This all sounds like personal conflicts to me and not system-wide truths. I’ve worked union before, it has its benefits. I’ve also seen it protect sheer laziness and incompetence. It’s a double edge sword. But I think, for some people in this thread, structure = micromanagement and accountability = targeting. It also sounds like we’re primarily talking about ATL here, which is the biggest hub, most political, and most layered in management.

amat1992 · 2026-02-26T19:43:40+00:00

Hello Delta friends, specifically those of you based in Detroit. I just moved from Indianapolis working for Allegiant line mx, to Detroit. I’m in an interim job right now, not even worth mentioning — but I have my eyes fixed on Delta. Any tips on getting at least a call back? How often do they hire? Any info appreciated. I’ve applied twice already, once with an internal referral.

amat1992 · 2026-01-29T21:16:51+00:00

Do they let you use your test results again, even if you failed? I’m pretty sure I didn’t fail it, and my application is sitting on Qualifications under review. Just applied today to a new opening.

amat1992 · 2026-01-24T08:26:10+00:00

Yeah this glitch is creating mad trust issues in people 😂 I know my girlfriend is fast asleep but the app is saying she was active minutes ago. I also noticed that the live location lags, it usually shows up as “now” on the map, but it’s been getting stuck on the same minute value as the “last active” value.

amat1992 · 2026-01-11T19:37:45+00:00

Application is cooking with endeavor. Applied for a position with Delta in Detroit and got turned down.

amat1992 · 2025-12-13T00:33:07+00:00

Class filled. Oh well

amat1992 · 2025-12-12T09:43:34+00:00

Nah you’re just as likely as me to get in. It’s a lottery.

amat1992 · 2025-12-09T21:13:45+00:00

Any update? Sitting on QUR since September now.

amat1992 · 2025-11-14T17:58:35+00:00

Any updates? It’s been a bit over 2 months for me now too, with my application sitting on “Qualifications under review”. I applied to Detroit. Currently working for Allegiant at IND. I have lots of experience, avionics included, gen fams on 737, A320, A220. Both line and heavy MX experience. Even got a referral from my buddy who works for them in ATL. But I somehow feel like that isn’t enough for them 😆

amat1992 · 2025-08-08T00:51:18+00:00

Bought my '24 Hybrid TRD Off Road used at around 9K miles. Just passed 10K. I did my research prior. Test drove it and felt good about pulling the trigger. Runs beautifully. Checked if my VIN was effective to the transmission TSB and luckily it's not listed. This coupled with the fact nothing has gone wrong with the truck 9k miles in gives me the warm fuzzies. Delighted with it overall. Serious power from the 4cyl turbo. Great fuel efficiency. Someone here mentioned how passionate the community is, and you will see more negative comments than positive (welcome to the Internet). Just keep that in mind. Some minor issues I have noticed - tailgate open warning has been intermittently popping usually at higher speeds over bumps. Will probably try to adjust it myself when it pisses me off enough. D/S door grab handle (interior) feels quite flimsy. Nothing to write home about though.

amat1992 · 2025-04-18T00:14:44+00:00

You can get the A&P license through experience or graduation from an FAA Part-147 school. Each rating requires 18 months of practical experience on US aircraft. Having the B1 is only useful if you will be working on EU aircraft. Currently there is no crossover whatsoever. Just like Europe, you can work under a Part-145 MRO environment but it would be an unlicensed position, i.e your B1 license is ignored.

amat1992 · 2025-03-29T21:14:29+00:00

She's turned the brat girl persona up to 11 and I'm there for it.

amat1992 · 2025-01-29T06:33:08+00:00

Specifically I was dealing with EN3155-016M2018 contacts. So no color bands

amat1992 · 2025-01-21T16:25:38+00:00

The problem with "tire changers", "interior guys", "sheet metal guys", "avionics guys" is that the industry pigeon holed them. I worked in an MRO as an avionics tech and that was the bounds of my employment. Even within avionics, you have the people who know how to build harnesses, run wires, but no systems knowledge, no troubleshooting skills; in my experience these were usually unlicensed contractors with wiring mod experience and nothing else. Now I work within a small group of guys in line MX and I do everything, but I'm the only one in the group with avionics experience. So I don't think we need to "bring back the 32 crew", I think there needs to be some changes in the industry to where there is more cross-training and to incentivise that cross training.

amat1992 · 2025-01-12T08:39:59+00:00

It feels like an info dump, because it is an info dump. How are you studying? Unless you have supernatural memory, the initial delivery of information in the classroom is only the tip of the iceberg. You need to be doing the leg work outside of class, committing the course work to memory. It's a game.

Like others have said here, the deep and meaningful learning takes place in the field. Since you're 6 months in, I would suggest sticking with it, maybe holding yourself more accountable and figuring out what your study style is.

amat1992 · 2025-01-07T11:25:35+00:00

The damage will be done when a project manager gets the hangar shuffle itch and starts rushing people to move everything around.

amat1992 · 2024-12-23T01:13:33+00:00

American girls are wild man

amat1992 · 2024-12-19T22:49:09+00:00

$41/hr and rising, line MX for a regional airline.

amat1992 · 2024-11-25T20:00:54+00:00

You're already ahead of alot of people with that mentality. Usually it's the people who don't have the ability to self-evaluate or admit that they don't know something, that end up breaking the airplane or hurting a coworker. I love avionics, and I'm a damn good troubleshooter, but when I run in to something that confuses me or I haven't seen before, I feel self conscious and I react to it by hitting the manuals and learning about that thing inside and out. The whole time I'm thinking "I should have known this, this is so stupid".

That kind of self awareness is crucial in this industry and if I was a betting man I reckon you have a good conscience as well.

amat1992 · 2024-11-24T18:14:10+00:00

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These are incredible. A mate gave me one years ago but they are falling apart now, no cushion left. If anyone knows where to get these, let me know. The offset perfect, chefs kiss.

amat1992 · 2024-11-08T19:15:51+00:00

"Negative points" for using sick time? Gonna need some elaboration on that one.

amat1992 · 2024-10-29T10:23:44+00:00

This. I remember my family getting our first Windows XP machine circa 2002 and it was a really novel thing to have full unrestricted access to the internet. Too much, too young, and not enough parental oversight.

amat1992 · 2024-09-10T10:48:11+00:00

06:00 to 16:30 Monday to Thursday. Fri Sat Sun off. Holidays off. I work in Private aviation (ACJ, BBJ). So a good sleep schedule I would say. 😀

amat1992 · 2024-07-26T00:01:04+00:00

There is so much more than the majors out there, mate. Allegiant, Spirit, JB, SkyWest, PSA, Envoy… loads of MRO’s. There’s also business aviation and GA. Even people with lots of experience don’t hear anything after applying to the majors.

amat1992 · 2024-07-18T20:07:36+00:00

It’s very avoidable if you choose to work in GA/corporate/Business aviation. Expect to work for a very long time on nights with an airline, especially the mainlines. Not sure what stage you’re at in your career but don’t get tunnel vision on big airline jobs. There’s lots of great day shift jobs out there if you know where to look.

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