American Eagle A&P

[Bryce]

I have a job interview with American Eagle in a couple days for an A&P job. Wondering if anyone out there has taken there test before and might be able to shed a little light on what I should study, so I can land this job? Thanks for your help

 

[Ralph]

Moving to American forum for better exposure by people who might be able to answer the question.

 

[the cave]

I have a job interview with American Eagle in a couple days for an A&P job. Wondering if anyone out there has taken there test before and might be able to shed a little light on what I should study, so I can land this job? Thanks for your help

Run real fast to an employer who "might" consider treating you with dignity and respect,

 

[floatingon9]

I have a job interview with American Eagle in a couple days for an A&P job. Wondering if anyone out there has taken there test before and might be able to shed a little light on what I should study, so I can land this job? Thanks for your help

I highly suggest you find a different industry to work in. The airline industry is horrid!

 

[bravozulu@afw]

Bryce,
By asking for help, you have taken the FIRST step towards sanity.

IMHO;
* @ AE, you are automatically starting out a REDUCED ( i.e. lower by 25-35%) income level. as compared to AA AMT's.
* @ AE, you will start at a HUB station, then be moved to another line station, usually more remote.
* @ AE, your benefits are not in the same group as either AA or AMR (higher cost for less coverage).

IF I HAVE NOT CONVINCED YOU TO RUN,
* learn about AE operations, the types of equipment (aircraft), and their corporate structure ( the Five regionals that
were purchased & welded together to form AE ).
* go to fast food restaurants near an AE base and look for the AE uniforms. POLITELY INTERRUPT and ask THEIR
opinion and facts usable on your interview.

GOOD LUCK!!

 

[TIME FOR CHANGE]

If you are just starting out try working for your local transit, local electric company, local sanitation, the airline A&P is a dead end job with horrible working hours, benefits, and pay. You will do far better working for anyone of the previous mentioned careers and your schooling for an A&P will help you land anyone of them. Been in the industry since 86 and its not what it use to be. And the way things are going its getting worse every year... 😉

 

[boston]

Bryce,

Welcome, and I hope the reply's didn't sour you taste for the job your looking for. Ignore them, they are unhappy.

I can't help you on what to study, but I will tell you I have a freind in AA MX and he loves what he does, and he does it very well. He may not agree with our company and like the stuff going on, but he likes what he does and that is what is importiant.

Maybe you can P-Mail Bob Owens on this board and he can direct you.

I wish you well, go get it. 🙂 🙂

Boston

 

[TIME FOR CHANGE]

I got 100 dollars Bob tells him to go work for the transit 😛

Just remember
Midnights for at least 10 years
Work Weekends forever
Work Holidays forever
Weather the Heat, Cold, Rain, and Snow forever
No end to the above it was woth it years ago but not anymore.

 

[the cave]

Bryce,

Welcome, and I hope the reply's didn't sour you taste for the job your looking for. Ignore them, they are unhappy.

I can't help you on what to study, but I will tell you I have a freind in AA MX and he loves what he does, and he does it very well. He may not agree with our company and like the stuff going on, but he likes what he does and that is what is importiant.

Maybe you can P-Mail Bob Owens on this board and he can direct you.

I wish you well, go get it. 🙂 🙂

Boston

You, Bryce, would truly be foolish to adhere or believe anything in the above statement. I also bet if this guy is sending you to Bob for guidance, he too, will tell you to find work in another profession.

 

[Bryce]

I have a job interview with American Eagle in a couple days for an A&P job. Wondering if anyone out there has taken there test before and might be able to shed a little light on what I should study, so I can land this job? Thanks for your help

Thanks to everyone for there help (positive or not)

 

[Ken MacTiernan]

Bryce,

The previous posts do have truth to them. However, if working on aircraft is a passion of yours you can make a decent living at it. Just not at AA. If you get hired on at AE, which I hope you do if it is in your best interests at this time, you will work as the above posters informed you... nights, weekends, holidays, rain, snow and sun. But that is with any aircraft maintenance job in the beginning. AA and AE are not the only jobs on the block. Yes, you can use your training to cross over to a different industry. But aviation is your first choice so go for it. Get as much training and experience as possible. Do not stop at your A&P, continue on and get your I.A., FCC, Associate/Bachelor Degree.

Southwest, FedEx and UPS pay their AMTs respectful wage and benefits. You can also get on with an FBO or corporate flight department. Things at AA are bad but change is possible and perhaps in the future AA might be attractive. Just remember to always keep learning and give back to a proud craft we belong to. Ken

 

[TWU informer]

While the pay and benefits are eroding in this profession, the recognition is growing thanks to folks like Ken.

If you enjoy a Charlie Taylor bust in the work place, and legislated day of recognition, and decent skills competition, and at AA they might even feed you steak or chicken on AMT Day, then this profession is for you.

If you don't want to wake up one day when your 49 years old and say damn I could have done better with my life given my skills, intelligence, and work ethic, then you really should consider moving on to something else. The best idea would be to use the AMT profession as nothing more than a paycheck for stability while you attend college or a technical institution for a longer term more rewarding career.

 

[skydrol]

While the pay and benefits are eroding in this profession, the recognition is growing thanks to folks like Ken.

If you enjoy a Charlie Taylor bust in the work place, and legislated day of recognition, and decent skills competition, and at AA they might even feed you steak or chicken on AMT Day, then this profession is for you.

If you don't want to wake up one day when your 49 years old and say damn I could have done better with my life given my skills, intelligence, and work ethic, then you really should consider moving on to something else. The best idea would be to use the AMT profession as nothing more than a paycheck for stability while you attend college or a technical institution for a longer term more rewarding career.

Or if you want a decent job and want to get into entry level A and P job then you have to build your resume. Good descision I started at FBO rates and that sucked. But informer will tell you that a blaster or cleaner or pannel buster should make the same as a A and P and that is not right but is the thought of industrial unionists. He most likely hired into his profession with no dues and feels entitled. Althought you need to know his opinion changes with the wind. He is not noted to be the sharpest tool in the shed. Just the biggest mouth. He was supposed to be out of the buisness a couple years ago but alas he is still bitching. Karmac says he will be in management no later than 2011.

 

[boston]

Bryce,

The previous posts do have truth to them. However, if working on aircraft is a passion of yours you can make a decent living at it. Just not at AA. If you get hired on at AE, which I hope you do if it is in your best interests at this time, you will work as the above posters informed you... nights, weekends, holidays, rain, snow and sun. But that is with any aircraft maintenance job in the beginning. AA and AE are not the only jobs on the block. Yes, you can use your training to cross over to a different industry. But aviation is your first choice so go for it. Get as much training and experience as possible. Do not stop at your A&P, continue on and get your I.A., FCC, Associate/Bachelor Degree.

Southwest, FedEx and UPS pay their AMTs respectful wage and benefits. You can also get on with an FBO or corporate flight department. Things at AA are bad but change is possible and perhaps in the future AA might be attractive. Just remember to always keep learning and give back to a proud craft we belong to. Ken

Good post Ken, thanks

 

[will fix for food]

I have a job interview with American Eagle in a couple days for an A&P job. Wondering if anyone out there has taken there test before and might be able to shed a little light on what I should study, so I can land this job? Thanks for your help

If Eagle tests, and I am not sure they do, I am sure the questions would be very basic and nothing you would have to study for.

Don't sweat it.

Did they tell you how many they were hiring and for where?