Recent content by Sea_Chicken1

Roddyo That's ok, were all busy. W.O.B. - Sounds like most people just do not want to dea with the hassle of narrowing the electrical down. Duncman - I really appreciate the offer. At this time I just have no interest in IT fields. I am probably the most computer illiterate 30yr d out there.

Can you be more specific?

Thanks for th offer Roddyo, I'll send you a pm.

Thanks for all of the great response so far. I just got back into town from a job out of state. I didn't get online much. The HE side of things is looking more interesting to me due to having a background in welding and advanced hydraulics. The schools that I have been looking into have both...

Thanks for all of the helpfull responses. Finky's father is right about the aviation industry in the private sector. The big airlines don't pay and the small outfits are sketchy at best. The way to go is to stay a private contractor with the military. The pay is decent and once they have the job...

when I worked on helo's the ford wrench was my go to tool, works great on hyd lines and does not strip the fittings like a regular adjustable.

A&P is not any easier. I do the military equivalent. Thought about going that route but I want out of aviation.

Basic Tools wenches up to 2" 1/4, 3/8 speed handles 1/4, 3/8, 1/2 ratchets and breaker bars 16 0z, 32oz ball peen hammers sockets up to two inches screwdrivers ford wrenches in a couple different sizes Pliars, needle nose, duckbill, and adjustable Crows feet up to 3/4 extensions and univeral...

I have worked on Helo's and fixed wing aircraft for eleven years as a mechanic and troubleshooter. The military has trained me, I am trying to take transferable skills and experience over to another industry. Some specific training and schooling will be required by most employers.

There are a few schools I have found that do both a degree and an ase certificate. One of the ones I was looking at is out here in WA but we are trying to go back to VA beach for a bit and that is where ati is located. The GI Bill pays for trade schools now so it would be a waste not to use it...

What do you guys think of the overall industry in general? I am a welder and have been a airframe and hydraulic mechanic on various aircraft for the last eleven years. Now my time in the military is coming to an end in two years so I am researching other career paths. The diesel and heavy...

Good call a52, I didn't think of using a motorcycle trailer. We might not have the storage for it depending on where we move.

Thanks for the timely responses. Think I will try CTS through Amazon, we have always gotten things on time and with no issues through them.

This is a good thread, I was actually wondering the same thing. I was looking at buying a panel van to roll my boxes into or do side jobs with.

Have any of you guys done business with this company? They seem to have some pretty good prices and deals. I know there is a million of these type of threads but I like to check a company out a little bit before I spend allot of money on something.