IIRC we won the lawsuit against GE. Maybe you guys can also. One thing I don't see is the UA mechs beating their chest for the great job they do, day in and day out, like the egomaniacs at WN.
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IIRC we won the lawsuit against GE. Maybe you guys can also. One thing I don't see is the UA mechs beating their chest for the great job they do, day in and day out, like the egomaniacs at WN.
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That's because \mechanics are usually pretty reserved folks.
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Lets leave that out in the future.
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I didn't know UA had anymore mechanics so how could they really beat their own chest when their jobs have been outsourced to India?
UAL has a great group of mechanics. They take pride in their work and I am proud to have them as co-workers.
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I think MAGSAU was fired or not hired by WN or something. Year after year he/she wastes bandwith trying to impune WN. Some kind of personality disorder, I think.
Hasn't gotten over it yet.
Here is something from today's United News:
A small group of United line mechanics from Washington Dulles recently volunteered their time and expertise to restore the Smithsonian Institution Udvar-Hazy Center's trans-Atlantic Lockheed Super Constellation "Connie."
* Over the last six months, United line mechanics Gary Berrian, Ed Archer, David Burrell, Sr., David Crosby and Jon White worked on the aircraft with specialists from the Smithsonian's Paul E. Garber Restoration facility. Together they spent more than 40 days and 1,500 hours preparing for Wednesday's delivery to the museum.
* "United has long been a recognized resource for aircraft and aviation expertise by government agencies such as the Smithsonian," Bill Norman, senior vice president, United Services. "The Connie Restoration project reflects the dedication and passion our employees have for an important part of aviation history."
* The Connie will be revealed to the public for viewing at the center on November 28. Following the move to the museum, further interior restorations will be made by the Smithsonian. The plane will be available as a permanent walk-through exhibit in early 2008. Additionally, on January 8, the Smithsonian will host a luncheon to honor the United mechanics for their hard work and dedication to the project. A plaque will be mounted at the exhibit with the names of each of the mechanics.
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Just to help dispel the myth that UAL does not have fine mechanics.
But back to the topic: What is up with the HT Guppy shedding fan blades all over Texas?
A small group of United line mechanics from Washington Dulles recently volunteered their time and expertise to restore the Smithsonian Institution Udvar-Hazy Center's trans-Atlantic Lockheed Super Constellation "Connie."
* Over the last six months, United line mechanics Gary Berrian, Ed Archer, David Burrell, Sr., David Crosby and Jon White worked on the aircraft with specialists from the Smithsonian's Paul E. Garber Restoration facility. Together they spent more than 40 days and 1,500 hours preparing for Wednesday's delivery to the museum.
* "United has long been a recognized resource for aircraft and aviation expertise by government agencies such as the Smithsonian," Bill Norman, senior vice president, United Services. "The Connie Restoration project reflects the dedication and passion our employees have for an important part of aviation history."
* The Connie will be revealed to the public for viewing at the center on November 28. Following the move to the museum, further interior restorations will be made by the Smithsonian. The plane will be available as a permanent walk-through exhibit in early 2008. Additionally, on January 8, the Smithsonian will host a luncheon to honor the United mechanics for their hard work and dedication to the project. A plaque will be mounted at the exhibit with the names of each of the mechanics.
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Just to help dispel the myth that UAL does not have fine mechanics.
But back to the topic: What is up with the HT Guppy shedding fan blades all over Texas?
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Hate to tell you this mags, but The TWA guys beat UAL by about 20 years
The SAC group did a nice job with their connie. I have seen it at OSH in the past. However, there is more than ONE connie in the world (lockheed did build more than a few airplanes) and this one had sat at the end of RWY 12 for many years. These fine UAL mechanics gave a great effort in restoring the Smithsonian's airplane. It was insinuated by more than one person that UAL did not have mechanics and or that the mechanics we had were not US citizens. This information just further breaks the myth that some perceive as truth. I am sure there is disappointment by many here that the names listed did not reflect a level of ethnicity that you had insinuated in the past.
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Good job WN AP mechanics. Unlike the AP's at NW which are lazy as fudge. I mean literally you have to call three to four times for them to bring out a fuel cap because Servisair(the fuelers) forgot to put the cap back on or the cap fell off doing flight.
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Nice to see AMTs taking pride in their craft.
As for the Maintenance Skills Competition set for March 18 - 20, 2008 at the Dallas Convention Center during the Aviation Industry Expo I have busy working with the different event sponsors. Ther are no plans for tube bending this year. All events are being posted on the AMT Society web site. For those interested in who will be entering AA, AE, CO and Redstone College will be there. I have spoken with Southwest and they are interested. The USMC has inquired as well.
If there are any questions about this event feel free to contact me at kenmactiernan@yahoo.com.
As for the Maintenance Skills Competition set for March 18 - 20, 2008 at the Dallas Convention Center during the Aviation Industry Expo I have busy working with the different event sponsors. Ther are no plans for tube bending this year. All events are being posted on the AMT Society web site. For those interested in who will be entering AA, AE, CO and Redstone College will be there. I have spoken with Southwest and they are interested. The USMC has inquired as well.
If there are any questions about this event feel free to contact me at kenmactiernan@yahoo.com.
They are scabs! Did you expect anything better?
Ken MacTiernan
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Not all are. There are some honorable men there.
johnny gearpin
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Ken,
Your tireless efforts do not go unappreciated. Thank you.
Best regards,
Johnny Gearpin
Your tireless efforts do not go unappreciated. Thank you.
Best regards,
Johnny Gearpin
