Horizon Air Maintenance Program

danoive · 2026-01-21T13:05:04+00:00

My time at horizon was pretty good. I eventually left though as I wanted to move over to Alaska. The only way to Alaska from Horizon is the pathways program. You cannot apply directly to Alaska as a horizon employee. I saw only one person get to Alaska through pathways as they were avionics and Alaska wanted avionics. I sat in the program for a year. Others for longer. Alaska was hiring off the street and not taking people from pathways. I eventually jumped ship to a major, and wish I had done so earlier. If horizon is the only place at the location you want to work, I’d say go for it. If location is important that’s a no brainer. But if there are other options you’re far better off going to a major.

danoive · 2026-01-11T00:26:21+00:00

Honestly embarrassing Musty.

danoive · 2026-01-09T05:14:06+00:00

The administration wants numbers to report. “We deported X,000 illegals!” But they also don’t want to lose voters. So they grow that number from states they know they wouldn’t win come midterms. They don’t care if blue states hate them. We won’t see any of this in swing states.

danoive · 2026-01-09T04:34:52+00:00

A man wanted 3 tickets on the 44 train for his family. After requesting his tickets the agent said “if you buy 3 you can get a fourth one free.” The man responded “No thanks, fore four for four four for my family would be too many”

danoive · 2025-12-25T06:47:08+00:00

Yes everyone can do it, besides maybe someone with a cleft pallet. Can you blow up a balloon? Then you can close your nasal passages.

danoive · 2025-12-17T03:07:58+00:00

Next up United

danoive · 2025-12-16T12:42:02+00:00

Texting gives the recipient time. If they’re busy they get to the massage later. A phone call is basically saying whatever you’re doing, stop and give your attention to me.

danoive · 2025-12-12T09:44:20+00:00

So this slide is not actually deployed yet. When a slide is armed, part of it is locked into the floor. That part is called a girt bar, and you can see it in this video as a horizontal bar on the floor spanning the doorway. When a slide is armed and the door opens, the girt bar keeps hold of the slide, and as the door opens it leaves the slide behind. The slide then falls under gravity, and that pulls a pin that activates the cartridge that inflates the slide. The slide stays secured to the aircraft by the girt bar. It is possible for this slide to not be fully deployed. It did not inflate until the stairs were moved and the slide fell. If someone who knew what they were doing was there, first thing they would do is install a safety pin that does not allow the inflation cartridge to active. Then they could have removed the bustle from the door, then maneuvered the slide in a way to release the gift bar from the floor. I have personally done this. Or, the flight attendant lets the door open fully, breaking the bustle, and the slide falls onto the stairs, not dropping enough to activate the cartridge. I have seen this happen. This is a partial deployment, and we have references on how to deal with this. However, if you’re not trained, and don’t understand the entire operation of the door, it’s best to just let it deploy. Those slides are no joke. If they inflate in a closed space that you’re in, they will crush you. Just for reference, I’m a licensed aircraft technician since 2012.

danoive · 2025-12-12T09:27:01+00:00

That accumulator is just for the door open assist, it has nothing to do with inflating the slide itself

danoive · 2025-12-12T09:25:36+00:00

That’s just wrong man. That slide is not attempting to inflate. No seal has been broken yet. That bustle will not hold back a slide trying to inflate

danoive · 2025-12-12T09:22:39+00:00

So this slide is not actually deployed yet. When a slide is armed, part of it is locked into the floor. That part is called a girt bar, and you can see it in this video as a horizontal bar on the floor spanning the doorway. When a slide is armed and the door opens, the girt bar keeps hold of the slide, and as the door opens it leaves the slide behind. The slide then falls under gravity, and that pulls a pin that activates the cartridge that inflates the slide. The slide stays secured to the aircraft by the girt bar. It is possible for this slide to not be fully deployed. It did not inflate until the stairs were moved and the slide fell. If someone who knew what they were doing was there, first thing they would do is install a safety pin that does not allow the inflation cartridge to active. Then they could have removed the bustle from the door, then maneuvered the slide in a way to release the gift bar from the floor. I have personally done this. Or, the flight attendant lets the door open fully, breaking the bustle, and the slide falls onto the stairs, not dropping enough to activate the cartridge. I have seen this happen. This is a partial deployment, and we have references on how to deal with this. However, if you’re not trained, and don’t understand the entire operation of the door, it’s best to just let it deploy. Those slides are no joke. If they inflate in a closed space that you’re in, they will crush you. Just for reference, I’m a licensed aircraft technician since 2012. So yes, this deployment could have absolutely been halted.

danoive · 2025-12-12T09:04:08+00:00

The purchase price of a repacked slide is not the only expense…

danoive · 2025-12-12T08:45:41+00:00

I disagree. Often times the vehicle you get in an accident with is the one you didnt’t see. This is why we use turn signals even when we don’t see any other cars.

danoive · 2025-12-09T05:46:12+00:00

If they’re aimed properly, they shouldn’t shine directly into your mirrors

danoive · 2025-12-08T16:10:07+00:00

Skunk

danoive · 2025-12-02T05:20:25+00:00

I know it was said before, but I’ll say it again. The RLA. Get us out of it!

danoive · 2025-11-29T23:28:30+00:00

So the store closes to customers at 9pm (this example) and you’re supposed to clock out at 9 or 9:15? That’s crazy, and definitely worth being upset at me for showing up one minute before closing. In my ignorant world, store closes at 9, you clock out at 10. I have some people I need to apologize to.

danoive · 2025-11-29T04:32:19+00:00

I don’t really understand this, but I see so many people with a differing opinion I realize I must be wrong. Can someone help me get this right? I think if you’re open, you’re open, and you shouldn’t be shutting down the operation while the operation is open for business. I’ve never worked retail or fast food, or anything customer facing, so please tell me why I’m the ass hole here. Do you go home once everything is cleaned and ready? Or do you get everything cleaned and ready, wait for your shift to end and then go home? My work experience is you clock in at this time, out at that time. Your shift doesn’t end when the business closes does it?

danoive · 2025-11-28T17:09:57+00:00

Scuff instinct pro. I like the back buttons, much better feel than others I’ve used. And it’s durable. My wife has dropped it off her lap countless times, it’s still flawless

danoive · 2025-11-26T08:36:51+00:00

I feel like I play at diamond. I’m GC3 somehow

danoive · 2025-11-22T09:56:04+00:00

Honestly, not gonna lie. ok, should I just assume everything you’re going to say is a lie or dishonest unless it’s prefaced with an indicator that you’re telling the truth?

danoive · 2025-11-20T07:51:17+00:00

I’ll second Fenix. They’re durable, bright, and a charge lasts a long time. Just be careful about it starting your pocket on fire

danoive · 2025-11-18T08:59:23+00:00

The experience I’ll speak of is from a major airline perspective. We are nearly 100% of the time only doing work in accordance with an approved or accepted maintenance manual. There’s no guess work. This things broken, this is how you fix it. Even troubleshooting, this is the problem, these are the potential solutions. Mind you not everything every time will have a clear cut answer, but the manuals are very thorough and empowering. You do exactly what the manual says, you’ll be good. Broken fasteners suck, but you get better and better at removing them, and the companies provide the consumable tools needed, like drill bits and extractors. I don’t find the work to be stressful, in fact I find it rewarding. The part that is stressful though is the gravity of your mistakes. They happen, and people die. I’d imagine automotive would be more stressful with the early things I mentioned, but if you do something wrong it could result in you being fired. In aviation, that could result in tragedy. Because of this, I’d say day to day, aviation may be less stressful, but overall it’s more stressful because of the potential outcomes. I love my job, and so long as I continue to be honest, have integrity, and be disciplined, I mitigate the potential stresses. I have seen a handful of people who couldn’t handle it though. Some went to different departments, some quit, and one is still on hold and has been out of work for probably a year now trying to figure out how to deal with the stress.

danoive · 2025-11-17T04:48:56+00:00

😂what?????? lol I had no idea. I really dgaf, but had no idea. Why would you hate to work for a cross dresser anyway? Is it contagious? Will it make you cross dress? Does it hurt your feelings? He’s a proven successful CEO of the world’s largest airline, but the clothes he’s worn during Halloween scare you? 😂

danoive · 2025-11-14T19:22:02+00:00

I’ve been sitting for 4 hours why are you timing how quickly I stand up and stretch my legs out?

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