Friday, October 15, 2010

Nights

So I got moved to nights this week, and like my old command; Nights is the shit.

 Night one (Tuesday night) was probably the longest day I've ever worked in my life. Didn't really do to much which is what made it long, plus it was nearly a 14 hour work day.
 Night two is when it started getting fun! It was a 12 and a half out day, but I actually did my job! I attached cowlings, serviced hydraulics, helped put back together an aircraft, applied sealants. Everything I SHOULD be doing in an average work day. I was so happy that day I was helping one of the seaside detachments work on their bird (I'm Det O, the shoreside maint., but soon I should be moved to a Det, since I'm sea)
 IT was actually kind of funny because I had this one cowling on after about half an hour. It attaches to the upper rear tail pylon and has some antenna's which made it heavy, but they were also on short wires so I had to hold up this 30 lb, 4 ft long cowling and secure it in place at the same time. Fun!
 THEN I find out the AE2 who had me put this cowling on was in the wrong. I should of put on the lower rear tail pylon cowling first, because it has three small bolts that go in from the top on a horizontal bracket which was, by this point, being covered up by the upper rear tail pylon cowling. Ain't that something? Well I learned my lesson that day.

 Night three, last night, was..... ugh. From 5 to 10 myself and five other guys did nothing but aircraft moves. FIVE HOURS of moving about half a dozen aircraft. My feet are still tired. Pretty much this was my schedule lase night.
-Aicraft move
-Aircraft wash
-Aicraft move
-Aicraft move
-Aicraft move
-Aicraft move
-Aicraft move
-Aicraft move
-Aicraft move
-Clean up shop
-Left by 2230

 So it was an early night, and that's cool. The two nights before I usually didn't get back into my room untill at least zero three.

 But whats the best part about nights? Its a four day work week. No work tonight. ^_^ (Its more of a balance, since we had two 12+ hr nights this week)

6 comments:

  1. Forgot to mention that I was talking to one of the night check chiefs and as it turns out none of the four branches take in anyone with just a GED anymore. You have to have college credits (about 15) with it to get in.
    Made me glad I came in when I did.

    ReplyDelete
  2. Enjoyed the post but every time I think about commenting I have no time. Soon Kyle, soon.

    ReplyDelete
  3. Hey- back again.
    I think that it will only get tougher to get in, especially technical fields such as yours. Remember, it was no small thing that you did, or are doing. Make the most out of it.
    In my mind, nights is always where the maintenance action is. But then in my world thats when all the major stuff is done. Those guys will start taking apart a bird and by morning I have a new power train to pre-flight and fly. Just amazing.
    On that topic, have you talked to anyone about working on your A&P yet?
    I would be interested what programs they have for that?

    So- the aircraft all have wheel, I'm sure you have a ramp tug (tractor) to push? Whats the problem? getting worn out wing walking? LOL!
    And I've been alone with one mechanic many times trying to help get panels and covers back on. I hate Zues fasteners!
    Well, hope your doing well, have fun.

    ReplyDelete
  4. *sigh* It's like you guys are speaking a foreign language! Cabrone!

    Well I'm glad that you get a few days off Kylie boy! I'm hoping to give you a call later on today. Are you going to go snorkeling?

    ReplyDelete
  5. Yea, those camlocks are a bitch, especially on a bird thats older than I am with cowlings that probably were fitted for another bird at some point. I've spent up to fifteen minutes struggling with one camlock before.
    And no, not yet this weekend. I've been following my hearts desire and playing video games. HOOYEA FREE TIME!

    Although tomorrow I may go to the gym and practice me some Racquetballin'...

    ReplyDelete
  6. That sounds like fun. Who do you think you are though? George?

    ReplyDelete