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Hello, this is my first post. I will be leaving for AF basic training on July 19th, from there I will train to be an A-10 Flight Crew Cheif. I was wondering what my duties will be. If anyone is, has been or knows the duties of a flight crew chief I would love to know more. Thanks!

I think there may be a person or two on this board who can answer that. Just a wild guess...

ATTACK!!!!!!!

d-roc, you are about to become the life line of the Air Force because without Crew Chiefs the planes just wouldn't get off the ground.

Job Specifics are as follows: you will be responsible for managing, directing, monitoring and documenting all maintenance actions on your assigned aircraft. You will perform inspections on the aircraft to ensure that it is air worthy, and will either repair or co-ordiante the repair of any discrepancies which will prevent the aircraft from completing it's mission in a safe manner.


hmmm, maybe a little to indepth. If so just think of it this way. We pretty much do the same thing as a certified auto mechanic except we do it on aircraft.

If you have anymore questions feel free to fire away there are several former/current crew chief's which post here and if there's one thing we enjoy doing its telling people about our job.


capche-capche da - we go forward together

Faugh ah Ballaugh -Clear The Way-

Edited by - Lil Hitler on Mar 18 2005 04:27 AM

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I Think W30 Just wanted to show his new Truck <img src=newicons/anim_lol.gif border=0 align=middle> ... In a round about way ...

Look at it...Look LOOK!!!!!!!!!!1111 Eleven Eleven!!!!!

"RickUSN-

That was intelligent and useful Mudd.

But it certainly is what Ive come to expect.

Mindless babbling with no intent to either enlighten or inform.

oooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!! Fancy-schmancy!!<img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle>

"Duct tape is like the Force. It has a light side, a dark side, and it holds the universe together...." - Carl Zwanzig

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but.......its.........a dodge

You didnt spend good money on that did you?

j/k <img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle>

"face it....perhaps your only purpose in life is to serve as a warning to others!"

Looks like it probable gets gallons/mile, too! <img src=newicons/anim_shock.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=newicons/anim_lol.gif border=0 align=middle>

"Duct tape is like the Force. It has a light side, a dark side, and it holds the universe together...." - Carl Zwanzig

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\"Those who hammer their guns into plows
will plow for those who do not.\"
- Thomas Jefferson

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but.......its.........a dodge

You didnt spend good money on that did you?

j/k <img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle>

"face it....perhaps your only purpose in life is to serve as a warning to others!"
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That photo's 2 years old...

Yeah, it was just the Motor Trend Truck of the Year in 2003, that's all...<img src=icon_smile_tongue.gif border=0 align=middle>

ATTACK!!!!!!!

Edited by - Warthog30 on Mar 18 2005 9:35 PM

Wow, you guys are pretty easily distracted by shiny objects<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>

Yes....yes we are.
Do they really allow people to chose specific airframes in enlistment contracts these days?

I always wanted the Simon and Simon Powerwagon....andthe General Lee...

...too Funny, Dodges are great for ramming cattle fences, tackling bulls, and hauling junkyard parts the the Mudd Family Ranch. My dad always told the Sheriff, "If theirs trouble officer, i'm sure my Son, the Dodge and the Navajos were infront of it <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>

1976 Camper Special, 100 Gallon Propane Tank in the Back and always a frozen condensor. Ya just cant get any better than that, High centered in the Monument Valley pissing on a frozen condesor with three of your best native american buddies at 3 am. And another bottle of dads finest stash....Wild Turkey or Jack daniels to take the frost off the desert

"RickUSN-

That was intelligent and useful Mudd.

But it certainly is what Ive come to expect.

Mindless babbling with no intent to either enlighten or inform.

Edited by - mrmudd on Mar 19 2005 12:20 AM

Edited by - mrmudd on Mar 19 2005 12:21 AM

Honest I can spell, Proof reading and the Keyboard is my kryptonite

...act now

.........I need a Mudd complient keyboard


................cause i like shiny dangerous things!

"RickUSN-

That was intelligent and useful Mudd.

But it certainly is what Ive come to expect.

Mindless babbling with no intent to either enlighten or inform.

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Wow, you guys are pretty easily distracted by shiny objects<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>
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ROFL, well said D-roc! I've been off the "line" for a while so, with the "new" MRT program does a new airman go on day shift until his/her 5 level CDC's are complete? I remember in the "old days" we put them on swings to learn the aircraft better before putting them on days.



Ugly But Well Hung

Dice, if they haven't changed it since I got out they still split them up some go to days and some go to nights. Just depends on their abilities. However, IMHO I've found that the best Crew Dawgs are the ones that are put on nights and learn maintenance first, Launch and Lounge second.

capche-capche da - we go forward together

Faugh ah Ballaugh -Clear The Way-

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We usually pick out the talent for swings. Need to get the jets fixed for days to launch ya know.

Hey d-roc,
If your reading comprehension is high enough, they might make you a Repair and Reclamation guy! Good Luck!

I remember when I came in in 88(man im getting old) they put me on swings. A guy that got there about a month later went to days. He won all kinds of things like mech of the quart. and runner up for the year. About a year after he got there he went to swings and we found out he didn't even know how to change atire or brakes. For some reason he got out soon after, I left

get muddy

Now come on koobster, when I was on nights our day shifters could mow grass, pick up cigarette butts and paint with the best of them! And the commanders saw that! They didn't see who really turned the wrenches though.

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Hey d-roc,
If your reading comprehension is high enough, they might make you a Repair and Reclamation guy! Good Luck!


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I scored 95 on the ASVAB... what is Repair and Reclamation?

It's the same AFSC as a Crew Chief. It's a "heavy maintenance shop". Removing, replacing and maintaining landing gear, flight controls, cockpit enclosure systems (canopies and windshields), engine throttle controls, Crashed, Damaged and Disabled Aircraft Recovery (CDDAR) and aircraft wheel and tire back shop. It's a cool job. I've been doing it for 20 years and still learn something every day. You'll have to check into it when you get to your permanent assignment. The ASVAB score doesn't make much difference but your mechanical aptitude and work ethic do. The whole "reading comprehesion" remark was a little jab at my Crew Chief brothers. That is a very good job that is an honor to have!

and if you really pay attention and do a good job you can put in for DEPOT. It's even more involved. There you get to yank wings and really get into the guts of the plane. You also get to play with other people toys like sheet metal, & electricians.

get muddy

Edited by - koobster on Mar 19 2005 6:09 PM

koobster,
I won't disagree though I could. Let's hope d-roc loves his job as much as we do!

AR OR R&R SHOP, GOT OUT OF PULLING OUR MAIN GEARS IN 88-89,DURING THE GEAR MODES.
DICE ,DON WAS OUR FLT CHIEF THAN AND I GOT THE FIRST SET FOR RED SECTION.
AFTER DOING 166,DON SAID YOU GUYS CAN DO THE NEXT ONES TOO THEN SO ON,I HAD A T-SHIRT THAT SAID "STRUTS ARE US" ON IT.
BUT AR (R&R) WOULD BE A GOOD JOB TOO,

BUT NIGHTS IS WHERE YOU LEARN THE NUTS AND BOLTS,IF YOU CAN LAUNCH AND RECOVER AT NIGHT WITHOUT SUNGLASSES,YOUR TRAINED

GOOSE

MONEY TALKS,B.S. JUST PILES UP.

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Dice maybe you can tell the young troop about the propper way to r-square a set of windsheld water wash bottles. <img src=icon_smile_clown.gif border=0 align=middle>

By this time tomorrow I shall have gained either a pearage or Westminster Abbey........Nelson

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Now lets not forget about Wheel and Tire.