Any active duty AD, what's it like being you?

Caitlyn · 01-20-2014, 10:32 AM

I joined a facebook group called "Aviation Machinist Mate(AD)". It has over 1k current and veteran ADs. I've gotten so much advice and such from them. There is so much more you'll find out there than on any AD page I've found. Plus, ask any question and they'll reply almost instantly. If there's anything you want to know, message me. I'm a future AD too, I ship out Feb 11th. Who knows, maybe I'll see you at A School.

ADbait09 · 02-15-2014, 04:05 PM

what is better to work on in personal opinions, jets or helo's?

TrustnDatThrust · 02-15-2014, 10:06 PM

It all depends. If you are going Jets chances are you will be doing O-level maintenance. And you can really only go to a select number of locations. Though doing maintenance on Turbojet engines is a stellar experience. Especially if you're trying to get out after 4 years.

If you choose Helos, you could either be doing I or O-level maintenance. You can go to a few more locations than jets. You'll have some extra learning to do.

It's hard for me to say really. I've only ever worked on Jets. I'm happy with my decision if that counts for anything.

~ Active Duty AD

ADbait09 · 02-19-2014, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by TrustnDatThrust

It all depends. If you are going Jets chances are you will be doing O-level maintenance. And you can really only go to a select number of locations. Though doing maintenance on Turbojet engines is a stellar experience. Especially if you're trying to get out after 4 years.

If you choose Helos, you could either be doing I or O-level maintenance. You can go to a few more locations than jets. You'll have some extra learning to do.

It's hard for me to say really. I've only ever worked on Jets. I'm happy with my decision if that counts for anything.

~ Active Duty AD

At first I was set on jets but I have a feeling i might like the helos as well... Im looking to be stationed overseas hopefully spain or italy

TrustnDatThrust · 02-20-2014, 04:32 AM

Talk to your instructors while you are at A-School. Literally ask them "what do I need to choose in order to have the best shot at getting _______ location" and they can tell you. Nothing is guaranteed but they see everyone orders all the time, they know what will get you where most likely.

ADbait09 · 02-21-2014, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TrustnDatThrust

Talk to your instructors while you are at A-School. Literally ask them "what do I need to choose in order to have the best shot at getting _______ location" and they can tell you. Nothing is guaranteed but they see everyone orders all the time, they know what will get you where most likely.

ok that sounds easy enough. I appreciate the info!

USNADrs · 03-02-2014, 06:45 PM

I'll give an update on my career as an AD. I am stationed at MCAS Miramar with VMFAT-101 Sharpshooters. Yes,I am Navy at a Marine command. Being Navy at a Marine command was hard to deal with at first. Because almost every Marine wants everything done their way...even LCPL's! What I do at 101...PMU/PON6,PITS, and shadow PC's.PMU/PON6 is the "bitch" work. It is where you service the jets during pre-flight operations and once they are back from their mission. You carry around a 40lb container either filled with hyd-fluid or engine oil. It's tough at first and you will be drained. You have to learn the MSP codes of the jet. You only need to worry about 980-984. PITS is where you hot-fuel a jet. That means you taxi a jet into the fueling lane and fuel it with both engines running. There are a TON of quals I am working on...Brake Rider,NAN Cart,Tug,Huffer,NC-10, and the 108. Along with all of that I am also working on getting my PC and my wings. It's a tough job being a new AD at a command but I love it. Everyday I am working on jets. If you have an questions message me!

louis8542 · 10-03-2017, 02:22 PM

I am not sure you will see this message since the date you wrote in 2014, I would like to know more about AD. Hope you can help me out of this.
Thanks.

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01-20-2014, 10:32 AM	#1
Caitlyn Newbie Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Indiana Posts: 17 Rep Power: 0	I joined a facebook group called "Aviation Machinist Mate(AD)". It has over 1k current and veteran ADs. I've gotten so much advice and such from them. There is so much more you'll find out there than on any AD page I've found. Plus, ask any question and they'll reply almost instantly. If there's anything you want to know, message me. I'm a future AD too, I ship out Feb 11th. Who knows, maybe I'll see you at A School.

02-15-2014, 04:05 PM	#2
ADbait09 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Alabama for school Posts: 29 Rep Power: 0	what is better to work on in personal opinions, jets or helo's?

02-15-2014, 10:06 PM	#3
TrustnDatThrust Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 39 Rep Power: 0	It all depends. If you are going Jets chances are you will be doing O-level maintenance. And you can really only go to a select number of locations. Though doing maintenance on Turbojet engines is a stellar experience. Especially if you're trying to get out after 4 years. If you choose Helos, you could either be doing I or O-level maintenance. You can go to a few more locations than jets. You'll have some extra learning to do. It's hard for me to say really. I've only ever worked on Jets. I'm happy with my decision if that counts for anything. ~ Active Duty AD

02-20-2014, 04:32 AM	#5
TrustnDatThrust Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 39 Rep Power: 0	Talk to your instructors while you are at A-School. Literally ask them "what do I need to choose in order to have the best shot at getting _______ location" and they can tell you. Nothing is guaranteed but they see everyone orders all the time, they know what will get you where most likely.

03-02-2014, 06:45 PM	#7
USNADrs Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Indiana Posts: 104 Rep Power: 0	I'll give an update on my career as an AD. I am stationed at MCAS Miramar with VMFAT-101 Sharpshooters. Yes,I am Navy at a Marine command. Being Navy at a Marine command was hard to deal with at first. Because almost every Marine wants everything done their way...even LCPL's! What I do at 101...PMU/PON6,PITS, and shadow PC's.PMU/PON6 is the "bitch" work. It is where you service the jets during pre-flight operations and once they are back from their mission. You carry around a 40lb container either filled with hyd-fluid or engine oil. It's tough at first and you will be drained. You have to learn the MSP codes of the jet. You only need to worry about 980-984. PITS is where you hot-fuel a jet. That means you taxi a jet into the fueling lane and fuel it with both engines running. There are a TON of quals I am working on...Brake Rider,NAN Cart,Tug,Huffer,NC-10, and the 108. Along with all of that I am also working on getting my PC and my wings. It's a tough job being a new AD at a command but I love it. Everyday I am working on jets. If you have an questions message me!

10-03-2017, 02:22 PM	#8
louis8542 Join Date: Oct 2017 Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0	I am not sure you will see this message since the date you wrote in 2014, I would like to know more about AD. Hope you can help me out of this. Thanks.