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Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: N. Phoenix AZ USA
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Originally posted by swa911
Sure, but speaking for those of us on the ground with the wrenches in our hands it's just another know-it-all button pusher telling us how to do our jobs.
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Ahmmm. We might cool our jets here in the pilots versus mechanics issue. Know that apologies have been made but might be nice to remember that not all pilots, nor mechanics are the same.
Have had an A&P license for 27 years and pilots license for 35 years. Ex-airline DOM (director of maintenance) and inspector for many, many years. Held an ATP (airline transport license) in 6 different countries. Flown for Boeing, McDonnell Douglas and Bombardier along the way as well.
Just trying to say that just because the old fart in the left seat in the pointy end of the plane is a pilot does not mean that he also is not extremely experienced in turning wrenches and troubleshooting maintenance issues.
As well I know mechanics who are just as good if not better a pilot than I am, so it works both ways. Anyone with a "us versus them" feeling is going to have a problem with it someday, so its better to settle that down right away IMHO.
Just my 3c worth...
Joe A
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