GN owner occupations

[Pablo]

I'm a mechanical engineer. I am currently working in the aerospace industry on pneumatic controls (valves used to control aircraft engines/APUs and the environment control systems). Right now, I'm working as a project engineer for fielded products; therefore, I work with the OEMs and operators to help eliminate problems with products that are currently in service, and I also answer questions that customers have.

Cool!
My Marine Corps MOS (Got out in may this year)was aircraft intermediate level hydraulics/pneumatics mechanic (we just worked on components). We would rebuild and test those very things you work on. They were definately more reliable than hyd components (didnt see many pneumatics other than accumulators which were half hyd). I think nitrogen not suspending contaminants probably had something to do with it If I recall the biggest problem was seating surfaces getting worn or corroding from moisture that somehow got in. I also remember solenoid valves just getting jammed from wear.

It was fun testing things with nitrogen since you always wondered if it would explode and kill you that day.

Anyway, just thought I would share. What aircraft are your components on out of curiosity?

 

[CaptainInsane-O]

Senior Quality Technician @ the Johnson Space Center; basically I get paid to break, cut-up, smash & tear apart stuff for NASA. Also do some elemental analysis (OES & EDS) and run a scanning electron microscope. Been here for nearly 4 years now...

Former life I worked in the petrochem industry as a lead lab tech & trainer, got sick of the constantly rotating shifts & good 'ol boy politics. I DO miss the testing end of it every now & then; especially getting to play with various homebrew race gas blends on the octane engines.

Doug C.

 

[GOT JCE]

Jobs

I run a Welding Supply store in CT.I also fill Nitrous on the side for all the ricers.Business is damn good!!!

 

[Devil Car]

Cool!
My Marine Corps MOS (Got out in may this year)was aircraft intermediate level hydraulics/pneumatics mechanic (we just worked on components). We would rebuild and test those very things you work on. They were definately more reliable than hyd components (didnt see many pneumatics other than accumulators which were half hyd). I think nitrogen not suspending contaminants probably had something to do with it If I recall the biggest problem was seating surfaces getting worn or corroding from moisture that somehow got in. I also remember solenoid valves just getting jammed from wear.

It was fun testing things with nitrogen since you always wondered if it would explode and kill you that day.

Anyway, just thought I would share. What aircraft are your components on out of curiosity?

I have worked on components for many different aircraft. Military wise, some of the parts I have worked on have been used on the C17, F16, F18, F22, and the JSF. Currently, I am supporting efforts for various Gulfstream platforms, the KC-135R Stratotanker, and an APU used on multiple business and regional jets.

I really like working with pneumatic controls. In theory they seem so simple, but it never ceases to amaze me how much engineering and scientific theory are built into some of the units.

I had originally intended to try and find a job in the automotive field, but I can't help but think that separating my hobby from my career was a good move. Plus, airplanes are cool, too!

 

[BandAid]

I also sell nitorus,but I follow the Grateful Dead and sell it to all the stoners...

 

[Renato Velati]

Retired at 41 after 20 yrs with N.Y.P.D. I thank GOD for seeing me thru unharmed. Doing some investigative and security work at my leisure.

 

[Dusty Bradford]

I worked for ARCO (later BP) as a lead mechanic and then vibration technician at a gas production plant for 25-1/2 years. Retired 18 months ago. Now I work for a gasket company as a sales/purchasing agent. Love it, 8-5, no O.T., no callouts, no weekends, no pager, couldn't be better except for a little more vacation time.

John

Vibration Tech....GRAVY:biggrin:

I worked for Amoco, now BP as an operation tech. I also work on Buicks and other forced induction cars on the side.

 

[1000NATIONAL]

I may have the longest title for an occupation:

Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle Process Specialist
(IGCC Process Specialist)

I'm an operator at a Coal Gasification power plant.....

My background is in electrical/instrumentation and controls

Steve

 

[turboculosis]

Happy Holidays to all!!!!
Maintenance Technician at Fedex Ground. Pretty much work on the automated conveyor systems to insure you guys get your packages on time.

 

[Pablo]

Anyone notice how the vast majority of us seem to work in some kind of "tech" field?

So far no social workers, psychologists, or school teachers

Must be a car guy thing

 

[jpratt]

Anyone notice how the vast majority of us seem to work in some kind of "tech" field?

So far no social workers, psychologists, or school teachers

Must be a car guy thing

I know that there are at least a few school teachers here. It is fun to see that the majority of people are in the tech field though.

 

[MeanBuicks]

Well, we all teach on the weekends.

Turbo Regals Kick Ass 101

 

[BillyRValentine]

Network Engineer and Project Manager as well as owner/founder of Jimmi Shine's Performance and Racing.

Jim C.

 

[GSX-PKV]

Artist.

Happy New Year everyone! Paul

 

[2QUIK6]

z/OS Systems Programmer, which means I work on computers the size of your refrigerator.

I've worked on OS360 and z/OS and also s/36 and AS/400 machines the last 17 years.
I co-own a Software consulting business specializing in EDI software (Electronic Data Interchange)...basically its the trading of purchase orders, invoices, payment orders, health care claims, pipeline nominations, shipping status, ship notices,etc - anything electronic document wise - between businesses in an electronic format.

And speaking of INDIA and Dept of Homeland Security...a good friend of mine works in the IT Dept at Homeland Security in VA...and much of it is outsourced to companies in INDIA makes you feel real safe doesn't it

 

[shawnz]

Locomotive engineer,been riding the rails 30 plus years

 

[nick 6]

Lithographer/ink monkey. Just a fancy way of saying printer.

 

[JOHNDEEREGN]

John Deere

 

[Bad Buick]

I run a plating lab for a company in the aerospace industry.Mostly landing gear and guidance systems.Chrome plating,copper plating,nickel plating,and anodizing.Been there 25 years.This is where you guys jump in and say "Dave...I have this bumper.... ",lol.

 

[garretberg]

tire builder for cooper tire

it's a good living but restoring 87 gn and 72 chevy shortbed at same time never enough money