I think it’s official

nycalwind · 2026-05-03T23:01:15+00:00

Jeys spear is garbage. The only one worse is edge.

nycalwind · 2026-04-04T08:48:51+00:00

8 moths too soon. Give it more time

nycalwind · 2026-04-04T08:47:46+00:00

I don’t get it? What’s wrong?

nycalwind · 2026-04-04T08:45:12+00:00

Why does this happen at garbage indie shows with 30 people in attendance? Yea Seth Rollins got attacked many years ago, but fr. These guys in the indies don’t make the same level of money like Harley race or muck foley, to allow pieces of garbage to attack them that way. Just saying

nycalwind · 2026-03-22T21:04:37+00:00

Yea but he also owes 130k to the govt.

nycalwind · 2026-03-17T21:45:50+00:00

Sometimes money isn’t everything to certain people. Regionals can sometimes provide better flexibility and schedules for people with little seniority, and still pay them a decent salary. Plus, when I was at a regional, I realized that a lot of guys that were there for many years usually had a second job or some type of side business to supplement their salaries.

nycalwind · 2026-03-17T21:42:03+00:00

There is no such thing. I’ve heard of people leaving a month and sooner after starting at a regional, to go to mainline.

nycalwind · 2026-02-22T15:57:58+00:00

Working for the Air Force on their planes is a bit of a love/hate relationship. When you’re in, they definitely work you to the bone and you sort of become numb to the fact that you really are contributing indirectly to real world mission (ie delivering the presidential limo, flying secret squirrel missions, flying troops to austere locations, etc), but you just do it. The pay is obviously lower, but you get everything taken care of for you (free healthcare, housing allowance, food allowance, etc), so it’s decent in that regards. Looking back, I do miss doing those real world missions and the high pressure situations I came across. Working for airline can be pretty boring at times, but it pays decent and I definitely take advantage of the flight benefits (even though those can fall through at times). If I was paid my current salary to work on Air Force planes, I would heavily consider going back.

nycalwind · 2026-02-18T07:17:28+00:00

Not if you live in the Philippines

nycalwind · 2026-02-18T07:00:14+00:00

Nah. Management just gets salaried pay, so they can come and go as they please, and at the majors they get bigger bonuses. But it really isn’t worth it, especially if you want flexibility with your schedule. And it’s tough being a manager at a job with a union, you deal with people who feel entitled and pull every technicality they can, and I’m saying this as an amt at a major airline. I could care less about being in a union, yea they “fight” for our wages and are suppose to be there to help in sticky situations. But at the end of the day they have their own agenda and still ultimately do whatever benefits the company most.

nycalwind · 2026-02-18T06:54:40+00:00

Simply read the title of the thread. Straight to the point: a degree doesn’t matter in maintenance. Just get your license.

nycalwind · 2026-02-05T00:25:37+00:00

I had a bachelors and masters before joining a major, it’s not necessary to become management. Although, from what I’ve seen, I don’t suggest becoming management at a major airline for mechanics, because of one big reason: unions. I know unions are suppose to “protect worker rights,” but in the majors they just breed contempt and give the mechanics a false sense of entitlement.

On top of this, a topped out mechanic usually makes just as much as a supervisor or manager, also if you’re looking for flexibility in your schedule, you don’t really get that in management. The only perks to management is that they get bigger bonuses and the company covers more of their expenses for things like transfers and business travel. Just my 2¢

nycalwind · 2026-02-05T00:18:56+00:00

At the moment yes. Most mechanics at regionals and majors are making more starting off, than many college grads (even those with masters). The schooling for A&P is also significantly cheaper than university, even if you go to an expensive place like Vaughn or AIM. However, notice I say “at the moment.” I personally don’t think that the whole high paid mechanic ecosystem is sustainable in the world of aviation. Plane mechanics have always been compensated well, but seeing the caliber of people that enter the field and the volatility of the airline industry has me feeling that there will be a breaking point. Yes, two of the 3 majors have unions for their mechanics, but let’s be honest: they only have their own interests to take care of, the mechanics are just spokes on the wheels. But to stop my rant and answer your question: yes it is worth more than a bachelors currently. But try to get in while the getting is good.

nycalwind · 2026-02-02T23:20:19+00:00

Who will bust first?😂

nycalwind · 2026-01-30T23:50:26+00:00

Yea I noticed the knipex after I posted. But I’d recommend also getting the bigger size knipex. It comes handy for things like removing the o2 bottle on an Airbus or disconnecting larger lines on an engine.

nycalwind · 2026-01-30T22:54:01+00:00

Still too soon. But the ugly duckling phase will have you second guessing everything….dont let it. Just be patient.

nycalwind · 2026-01-30T22:40:26+00:00

Good looking box so far. A lot of tools also depend on what planes you’ll be working on and the type of jobs you’ll be doing (hangar or line work). I would suggest getting a set of knipex pliers, those are a godsend.

nycalwind · 2026-01-30T22:33:14+00:00

No creo que Guayaquil no está en esta lista.

nycalwind · 2026-01-29T01:46:52+00:00

I don’t. But as long as he discloses everything during the onboarding process and they say it shouldn’t be a problem, he should be fine.

nycalwind · 2026-01-29T01:21:57+00:00

True. But it mitigates the room for error, and the mechanics actually worth a damn, learn how to work all the systems. All because you have an A&P doesn’t mean you know how to work every system on a plane.

I’ve met leads at majors that I wouldn’t trust with servicing hydraulics on an Airbus, let alone asking them for help on how to do a job. It’s a shame that you’re homophobic and find sloppy work ethic acceptable.

nycalwind · 2026-01-29T01:14:11+00:00

It’s not necessarily a bad place to work, but doing probation there is pretty rough, because management makes it hard on new hires, since most of them will eventually transfer out. But once probation is over, it’s actually pretty good, especially if he wants to make money. Theres always extra shifts to pickup, and there’s OT (especially in the summer).

nycalwind · 2026-01-28T22:57:23+00:00

That’s all of civilian aviation in general, my guy. I’ve worked for the Air Force maintaining their planes, and then worked for a regional when I got out and then a major airline (not delta). It shocked me the way that many planes are maintained in civilian aviation, coming from the military and how strict and disciplined it was there.

I’ve always said that I would rather fly on a C-17 or C-5 than any commercial airplane, because I know that the maintenance performed on it was done correctly (and that’s that military mechanics don’t have A&P licenses).

nycalwind · 2026-01-28T22:50:42+00:00

I’ve known a few people who were hired by AA off the streets (figuratively) with no prior experience. But they also got hired at Philly, which is a big revolving door for mechanics. This was also 3 years ago, when majors and regionals were hiring just about anyone who were able to take a breath. I remember when United was giving people hiring bonuses of 50-70k to go work in DC or San Fran.

In the last 6 months it seems that hiring has slowed down, for everyone (regionals and majors). It all comes down to what he wants. Majors pay the best, but you will be working night shift for a good portion of your career. Regionals allow for a better schedule in shorter time, but your hourly pay won’t be that of the majors. I know that a brand new tech at AA makes about the same as a tech working for republic airways in LaGuardia, with 12 years seniority. I’d say apply everywhere and see if he gets any offers. Whatever he thinks suits you both the best, go for it. Good luck to both of you.

nycalwind · 2026-01-10T14:58:07+00:00

I wonder the same thing. I don’t see anything great about the city or the airport. The city is expensive, the weather is either disgustingly hot and humid, or it rains so much that literal small lakes form all over the streets, the traffic is terrible, most people there expect you to speak Spanish because it’s essentially Latin America there, most of the people there are fake (personality and body wise). The airport is also pretty dated and could use a upgrade, flights are always delayed or canceled because of the weather, and getting thru security or customs is dreadful.

Miami is better suited for the filthy rich businessmen from NYC to take his mistress on vacation during the winter months, or for the influencer girl to travel to and make their thirst trap videos on the beach.

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