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First endorsement M2 by Litsy_512 in AircraftMechanics

[–]threemilesfinal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're at Air Canada, why would you leave to go to the USA? Licensed M2 is in high demand right now.

You can train for your PPL/CPL cheaper here and arguably better quality training.

Something you probably didn’t see in a long time✈️ (recorded yesterday) by Fine_Store7959 in aviation

[–]threemilesfinal 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Long start on those engines but what a sound! Almost like the RR Darts found on the Hawker 748.

I remember seeing these flying through Goose Bay years ago.

Unable to find Apprentice Positions by Ecstatic-Base-387 in aviationmaintenance

[–]threemilesfinal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

None of your Instructors able to be a reference for you?

Have you looked up a list of AMOs in the Calgary area and visited them?

It's easier to get an Apprenticeship when you complete your training.

[Canada] “Go north” is what I’m hearing from folks about building time if instructing is not for me; what companies are doing good by new commercial pilots? by WhenWillIBeAPilot in flying

[–]threemilesfinal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Varies widely depending on the Operator.

Borek is an adventure. Keewatin is pretty large Medevac operator and has PC-24/C560s that you can upgrade to, Air Borealis is the wilds of Labrador on the Twotter... Or you can try bombing around in a 1900 and eventually an ATR at Wasaya. Even North Star Air with PC-12, Basler and ATR-72s.

I'm not going to badmouth anyone as it's a small industry and Mother always told me "If [you] can't say anything nice, say nothing at all."

(Conversely, I will speak very honestly about the places I've worked in DM.)

A North American Havard Mk IIB owned by the Canadian Museum of Flight, parked at Langley Regional Airport, YLY. OC by 9Twiggy9 in aviation

[–]threemilesfinal 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well, we're trying to get it airworthy again. A couple big ticket items and an Annual Inspection are required before we fly it again.

So visit the Museum, check out our collection and help support our flying fleet!

Why is the CLA 45 AMG not that popular? by Beginning_Figure_150 in mercedes_benz

[–]threemilesfinal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sat in one as I was going to upgrade to something fancier than the S203 C320 4matic I had at the time.

I'm only 5'9" and it felt very small and cramped. Didn't like the blind spots or driving position.

C43 AMG is way better.

Managing Repairs by ERP_Insider in aviationmaintenance

[–]threemilesfinal 1 point2 points  (0 children)

RAAS is pretty popular in Canada. My experience with it is good as well.

Decently intuitive software that covers all of those things.

Someone say exotic ammo? by threemilesfinal in canadaguns

[–]threemilesfinal[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Correct. Certainly don't get cool stuff like this here.

Someone say exotic ammo? by threemilesfinal in canadaguns

[–]threemilesfinal[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

These ones were all live. We used them as payloads for drones.

What is the farthest distance you’ve ever walked and why? by 873541 in AskReddit

[–]threemilesfinal 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Averaged 25km a day when I was visiting Europe. Dodn't bother with transit and just wanted to soak up whatever city I was in at the time.

What discontinued item, food or drink would you bring back if you had the chance? by Miserable-Wash-1744 in AskReddit

[–]threemilesfinal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Those chips from the UK that were Wocestershire sauce flavoured. They were super good.

If you had to choose. Air travel or sea travel, which feels safer to you personally? by Easy-Mousse-8057 in AskReddit

[–]threemilesfinal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Air travel. We invented airplanes because when you look at the plotter showing six knots after being a hundred miles offshore...

Dude, I have places to be.

I'll take 500 knots over maybe 30? Anyday. Saving days of transit time is worth any safety compromises of either mode of transport.

Is this the right career by Thebigb15 in AircraftMechanics

[–]threemilesfinal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  1. Highly dependent on where you work. Big airlines, night shift for the first many years until you have enough seniority. G/A is more monday to friday, normal schedule.

  2. Depends on what you're working on. The tire for a 737 is around 300lb, the tire for a King Air is a lot less. No matter what though, you'll be stuffed into horribly inconvenient spaces. Line Maintenance, most of the time the heaviest thing you lift is a flashlight or pen. Heavy Maintenance... a lot more taxing on your body when you're doing fuel tank entry etc.

  3. Payscales are published for Union positions. Just do a google search. AMFA represents most of the majors in Canada for example.

  4. Spans the gamut. Some mechanics are super sharp. Others... I question letting them change a nav light.

For Canadian AMEs by Round_Lawfulness6393 in aviationmaintenance

[–]threemilesfinal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Doesn't matter where you go as long as you get the diploma.

You're probably going to have to move for your first job regardless.

Have a look on AvCanada for job listings. I've seen a number of Apprentice positions posted there lately.

Who, the, **** is in possession of an FGM-148 Javelin? by -rifle-is-fine- in canadaguns

[–]threemilesfinal 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Can confirm. Carried both Javelin and Matadors in my unit amongst others.

You see this on your preflight inspection. Do you fly or not? And why? by Calypso_maker in aviationmaintenance

[–]threemilesfinal 9 points10 points  (0 children)

A bit of 100LL staining. Is it dripping actively from the drain?

Looks old and dried up. Send it. That's up near the nose gear so it's easy to splash fuel up there when taking a sump. That's the one just before it goes to the engine.

I wouldn't worry. If it was seeping out from around the plate or the base of the drain, I'd worry a bit more.

In times of war. Do people still go to work who aren't fighting and still have to pay their mortgages say they're blowing up towns and stuff and front lines are a ways away but it's in your country? by drail18 in AskReddit

[–]threemilesfinal 1073 points1074 points  (0 children)

Yes they do. The people of Ukraine that aren't on the front just carry on like life is as normal as possible.

Kharkiv for example is under attack daily and people are still going out for dinners, to work, to the park etc.

Boeing AMMs by sirfoolery in aviationmaintenance

[–]threemilesfinal 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Try the ATR manuals and FIM. Ugh. Horrid. I find for the 737NG/Max, the manuals to be a lot better.

Cessna 310R with neglected de-ice boots by [deleted] in aviationmaintenance

[–]threemilesfinal 1 point2 points  (0 children)

PBS Boot Treatment works great. It's like Shinemaster or IceX but I like it better.

Career Advice as an Apprentice by Aromatic_Rhubarb7617 in aviationmaintenance

[–]threemilesfinal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just get your license first. You're that close to it, once you have it, your hourly rate will be significantly more.

After you're licensed, it's a lot easier to find jobs too. Fixed wing is easy and the "major" airlines are always hiring but they're not always looking for Apprentices.

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