Airplane Heavy Maintenance | Mega Pit Stops | Episode 1 | Free Documentary

Mega Pit Stops - Episode 1: Airplane Heavy Maintenance - Airbus A330-300
At Lufthansa Technik Malta, 700 hidden figures keep aviation the safest way to travel. The highly trained team specializes in aircraft safety checks and overhauls. They inspect and repair fleets from airlines around the world. The ultimate Mega Pitstop!
Their recent project: Kilo Romeo - An Airbus A330-300. Effort of this Pitstop: 25.000 manhours. Time is a crucial issue, as Kilo Romeo is already scheduled for the next flight. From now on the team only has 40 days to deliver a good as new aircraft.
The whole cabin gets stripped down. Engineers remove, check, repair and reinstall millions of pieces. Seats, kitchen- and bathroom monuments, wall and floor panels. In multiple workshops specialists refurbish every single item - racing against a tight schedule. Once all parts of the cabin are completely dismantled, inspectors check and overhaul every inch of the aircraft’s base structure. The steel frame, isolation and dozens of kilometers of cable. Not a single screw stays unchecked.
At the same time another unit scans the plane’s exterior for damages. Especially the sides and roof often get seriously hit by lightning strikes and need to be patched. Mechanics also cautiously take off and refurbish the six tons Rolls Royce engines. From the wings to deep into the fuel tanks: The engineers review every security relevant parts - multiple times. To make sure the passengers are safe. A fascinating and rare insight - only on Mega Pit Stops!
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[@roysheaks1261]

I worked for 45 years in aviation, now retired. This documentary was very accurate and is giving me flashbacks for my younger years. The most schedule disruptive item on the list is the finding of structural corrosion…the proverbial can of worms.

[@mathewjose3447]

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[@backyardlures4767]

They left out alot

[@Narayan_channel]

Sir your salary

[@justing42]

@@Narayan_channelI am already over 100k this year

[@not_a_starfish2749]

@@backyardlures4767What did they leave out?

[@onajourney2072]

Probably the most underappreciated job in the whole airline industry. Respect to these guys!

[@bhanumurthym1049]

Unsung heros

[@youngbeatle4791]

It is the most (AME) underappreciated job in the Aviation industry by the general public ,this job should be one of the most appreciated and respected professions out there.

[@takoyakisan]

underappreciated and underpaid.

[@architmore2812]

Finally someone said those magical words 😂. I can feel those words because i am too an aircraft Engineer 😅

[@architmore2812]

@Giuliano Matrix totally agree with you buddy, whenever i do maintenance on aircraft, i always think of the pax seating in an aircraft looking out of the window at altitude of 36000 feet and thinking what if one of those technician messed up with the bolt or imporper torque.🤔😅

[@danielkaya3608]

A big appreciation to the people that work behind the scenes to create such wonderful and safe flights

[@garniful]

Indeed

[@giovanniepaulo9242]

thank you for appreciating us :)

[@wazzym290]

Thank you for your hard work ​@giovanniepaulo9242

[@tibyv8]

Apart from all the engineers, I think the filming team also deserves some respect. Taking shots in all kinds of confined spaces with parts worth millions of dollars, where each engineer is trying to do his job and not to hurt people or equipment, is surely not an easy task. I really hope they got along well during the filming.

[@samypons3185]

factos

[@juyelkhan8791]

good..token...fet..i...well....

[@devonmccall9155]

Fully agree.

[@vickiesmith3021]

Absolutely!!!!

[@TAMMO34]

Amazing documentary...The best line was said by the technician while removing the passenger seat and seeing all the dirt the passengers leave behind... "I am always dreaming to maybe find... a diamond "

[@eclectichoosier5474]

You'd be amazed at the things we found in this job. Most of them were... Not good.

[@raghunathansrinivasan1165]

I was a Maintenance Engineer; What a mammoth task to overhaul one full aircraft to ensure that it is safe for the next 6 years and for all its passengers! How much effort in organizing every thing? And when I imagine how to organize the maintenance of Military Aircraft during a war!!

[@freddymabule6037]

As a potential Mechanical engineer, I really appreciate the great work everyone does to ensure the safety of people. Unsung heroes, exactly why I love Engineering.

[@jan22150]

The maintenance in the first world is very accurate and time consuming. How are the maintenance crews in third world countries. Are they up to standards.

[@randomxnp]

I hope you are on your way to doing this! You will never be unemployed, wherever you live and you will be able to choose where to live. There is a massive, world-wide shortage of licensed aircraft engineers (as we call them in the UK and Europe, mechanics and repairmen I think in the US). I kind of wish I had gone that route into aviation, which is a wonderful business to work in.

[@randomxnp]

@@jan22150 generally yes. 20 years ago or so I could not be so certain, but if you look at the accident statistics for aviation they are incredible. I think in 2017, excluding small turboprops with 30 or fewer seats, no-one in the world died in an accident in an airliner. That was an anomalous year but only possible because normal years have very, very good safety statistics.

[@brad727]

​​@@randomxnpI'd say the shortage is due to the pay, a lot of people leave the job due to the small potential salary growth meaning experienced engineers will leave, which is why so many people want to be pilots (their wages continue to grow throughout their career to upwards of 400k p/a), where as an AME/LAME will go from around 30K as a 1st year apprentice, to 130k as a senior LAME. Hopefully the maintenance get the pay rise they deserve shortly.

[@miltonjunior5173]

Congrats to all aviation maintenance workers around the world for millions of lives are in their hands. Best wishes from Brazil. God bless you

[@tickedoffsheikh8587]

Being an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer was my first ambition as a little boy. I am always awestruck to see how planes are taken apart and put together again. Hats off to these men....and women(edit)!

[@ErictheRN]

And women :)

[@tickedoffsheikh8587]

@@ErictheRN ...and yes women...my apology. Regards.

[@Ahn-mu3db]

Did u get to be an air tech? :) I hope ur dream came true

[@tickedoffsheikh8587]

@@Ahn-mu3db ....no I didn't... thanks for asking.

[@jackykong4970]

I'm currently studying Aircraft Maintenance Technology in the Philippines.. I'm inspired with this guys RESPECT

[@rogenpruzepua]

me too

[@kaze2827]

San kayo nag aral? Ilang years?

[@siddharthakumarsingh7145]

Hats off to these guys for making our air travel safer!

[@hv4ct3ch]

I enjoy watching these supervisors telling the aviation maintenance professionals how to do their job.

[@CoffeeNo0b0514]

It’s kinda the supervisors job and responsibility

[@mekanikomarket8423]

Lufthansa Technik, the best in the aircraft MRO industry. It was an honor to be part of the family.

[@MultiLionking007]

Hi iam an aircraft mechanic too.Can i get your contact num?

[@rock78785]

Hats off to all the engineers.......

[@Sterlingjob]

It’s all common sense! This is just over sensationalised !

[@samsaliba1532]

Efficient us Maltese 😁

[@SaeedAcronia]

Only aerospace engineers.

[@As_A________Commenter]

I flew the 330 years ago. The passenger variants sit on a roughly 1 degree nose down rake, which is why when they lifted the plane on the jacks they first had to bring the nose up level before lifting at the wings. The 330 is a great aircraft to pilot, and I miss flying it.

[@nallanchakravarthy4849]

These little things holds everything together...That sums up engineering and life....No big or small...Everything has its value

[@danmart1879]

What a mammoth project !!! These men and women are miracle workers. Five Stars to each !!!

[@reanult457]

Respect for every single engineers & mechanics. bravo.

[@Horstroad]

thanks

[@PP-ed9cf]

Even the Boeing ones? :P

[@rita-surya]

@@PP-ed9cf ¹¹ssaaaaaaas

[@user-jo6tv1jk4j]

Im korean aviation mechanic. Thank you for rooting

[@antonmursid3505]

Antonmursid🇮🇩🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@yatinvaradkar2151]

These are unsung hero's behind the scenes of safe travel

[@akinwale2703]

The satisfaction of watching the plane fly again after 40 minutes of maintenance with only me involved in the task and KZbin being my companion along the way.

[@fuffoon]

Its a could have should have job for me. Fascinating and now I live 15 miles from a major cargo hub with major maintenance facilities.

[@angelreading5098]

One of the best insights into airliner maintenance that I have seen.

[@jacquesleonardlouis7898]

Congrats to all of you! You're doing an awesome job, you're keeping all of us safe during the flights. Thank you!🙂👏👏

[@yankeesam4938]

Proud have been part of the Aviation Mainrenance planning and scheduling! Time is of the essence, tight scheduling, in between this one also has bx1's 2's and AOG'S, additionally daily sched. of daily work for mechanics. somewhat exciting, nerve wrecking @ same time.There is no garage in the air for Passenger Travels. one small setback can turn into a huge one i.e Lcc southwest @ xmas! Big up to Maintenance so much can be said" Credit to all in Aviation Industry"✈️ 🇧🇧 A&p licensed, Planner/scheduler. Aviation school Teachers also deserve credit.🙏🏾

[@dominictachie5955]

These are dedicated and awesome engineers avoiding every petty mistake. Good workers.

[@johnkaniki1492]

Respect for the Engine Mechanic Doing all they can to make it Fly Safely

[@911Turbo24]

It's incredible how much hard work and great effort that is put into these incredible machines, massive respect to all the mechanics and engineers....

[@sorry_not_sorry6410]

The amount of wisdom, knowledge and work which is needed for us to go from place A to place B without dying on our way...

[@juyelkhan8791]

ok...my...bos...my...fand...merja...u...i....ol...taiem...onlain...entar...nat...cet...kormo...sob...somoa...u...token...good...ame....liek...kore...love...merja

[@hectorkeezy1499]

Fantastic level of skill, cooperration,and consentration, those folks display. After that, the aircraft is as good as new. If not better. Facinating to watch. Respect Guys. 👍👍👍😊

[@mauriciocastro7505]

I wouldn't like to be in the shoes of that manager, what a responsibility and challenging job. Hat off.

[@nathi4454]

Ikr, I was thinking that too, I'm only a student but it's already a headache lool

[@patrickthomaskopal4909]

True, that's why he's an experienced professional for the job.

[@kabalieaswaran3775]

It's rare to see such a big High tech task. The Engineers are like Hollywood actors performing in precision. Small team doing a great job with clean maintenance. Very well directed, photographed and presented. Thanks.

[@zannesmarie728]

👍💕to all Aeronautical engineers kudos for all the passion, time & effort you put in in your daily work so that we can fly safe & sound. Blessings to y'all.💖💯🙏

[@Kosackk]

This is detailed job to the max... Its very specific stuff

[@salmankhan-fk2qc]

now..pich...7o...le

[@pf5658]

Kudos to these guys and girls for doing such an amazing job. I know it is quite an undertaking but they made it look easy.

[@rehanrajabali]

AMAZING INSIGHT IN THE WORLD OF AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE, LUFTHANSA has one of the best safety records.

[@carlosposligua2679]

Qué gran vídeo!!! Felicitaciones a todo el equipo y muchas gracias por hacer nuestros vuelos más seguros.

[@fahrizafauziansyah2443]

I am an Aircraft Power Plant Engineering in an Airline MRO Company its like Lufthansa Technik but different country, I have been worked for 1 year. this Video really gives me knowledge and experience to me. big thanks for this channel showing the most beautiful and high definition Video.

[@juyelkhan8791]

ok...good...token...daman...well....sopna...mom...roje.. codaitam...cei...

[@user-hh4ye5zt9l]

Respect to all the flight maintenance engineers.

[@raynkosi]

The way the technician was maneuvering inside the fuel tanks reminds me of the superheater tubes i used to maneuver during some routine power plant boiler inspections

[@krishnadask6842]

I respect everyone in the team for team work... All the best👍💯

[@nitrosense8827]

The one who cleans the fuel tank!!! Respect to every part of this complex job. 🙏 It's a cool job to be part of it, nevertheless ❤️

[@andreeaselgaardjensen5086]

Andre is really young! Good to see young engineers

[@immanuel8424]

A big salute to the whole team !

[@bozotheclown935]

I fly Lufthansa.... Great to see them taking this kind of care. All the people look like the real deal. I like all these international folks and making things happen. Great to see.. Well done.. ==BOZE==

[@ridehead8771]

I love the fact that the guys are speaking English, that's very professional.

[@samsaliba1532]

Jeremy Cubs Us Maltese speak our native language (Maltese obviously) and English. A lot of people also speak Italian, French, Libyan and Arabic.

[@jeffburke9682]

English is the international language of aviation...all the manuals...inspection reports etc are in English

[@babyair8172]

thank you much for the Love and Dedication to ur work who always think the safety of all the future passengers...SALUTE to all of you.thank u...

[@hectorkeezy1499]

I love the quiet confidence, of these professionals. 👍🏻😷🙋🏻‍♂️🇩🇰

[@glennjones5349]

Did this on corporate aircraft 42 yrs. Enjoyed the Huge amount of work to accomplish. Also liked the use of channel locks, some times ya gotta do what ya gotta do. Airplanes are not easy. Concentration is a must, the industry needs to understand that but they do not. They continue to push the techs to exhaustion. It is easy to loose the EDGE when you are worked to hard by the employer, unfortunatly they don't care.

[@deansnipah1392]

@Flight Forensics corporate and commercial aviation are 2 dif beasts. There is a higher standard in corporate aviation in my opinion. I agree with Glenn, management will push you to the brink of sanity with mandatory hrs, days, weekends for months on end.

[@glennjones5349]

Corporate jobs are different than working at a repair station. You get trained on the aircraft they operate. Repair stations you train with more experienced tech's and you go from there. 2 head's are better than one. Any tech that is worth a damn always gets his work inspected. We are human

[@walshy2116]

I wouldn't say they didn't care necessarily, it's probably more an issue of cost and the almighty dollar unfortunately.

[@yankeesam4938]

Sfo. Moc, understand and agreed...

[@robertduncansolway5490]

48 years helicopters and aeroplanes. Most days I loved it some days I bloody hated it. Glad I'm now retired.

[@terencehennegan1439]

What an interesting video. Amazing how much work goes into it.

[@mattd1142]

I’d love to see an in-depth documentary like this on a cargo conversion

[@StevenSsamba]

In 2022, I was on a flight that caught fire in the engine. The trained pilots saved the day. I kept thinking who was in charge of maintenance or it was just a bad day for the craft but a lucky day for us. Maximum respect to the engineers and filming crew

[@namvibes9378]

this channel deserves more subscribers than what it has. BRILLIANTLY!!!!!!!!!

[@sammyeastwood4950]

Hats off to the the whole team. 👌

[@arnoldsherrill2585]

I worked at hartsfield international airport back in the 90s as part of my security career I'm retired now. Back in the 90s I spent 3 years as a contract security officer there. One of my final assignments was working at the technical operations center that Northwest airlines operated for all of their non-747 aircraft. 747 maintenance was done at Duluth Minnesota at the TOC there. I got a chance to watch airframe and power plant personnel literally strip an aircraft down in the same way you're seeing in this documentary A medium maintenance check would run around 14 days, what you see in this documentary is a heavy check which runs between 21 to 28 days or at least it was back when I was working there as part of the facility security team. There were three shifts averaging about 400 personnel, specialist in airframe, power plant and avionics. Part of the job is to literally rebuild an aircraft from the ground up as necessary if something major requires it. One of my biggest memories was being at the East gate personnel control point guard station at 5:30 in the morning listening to twin Jet engines being run up as part of the final systems check, prior to return to service ., And feeling the guard post literally move because of the vibration, and noise from the engines. It's a memory that will stick with me forever.

[@IMEMINE.]

I was one of those mechanics Great duty until 9/11

[@ranakadananjaya5731]

Proud to be an Aircraft Maintenance Technician ♥️✈️

[@ranakadananjaya5731]

@Jake Penny yeah those tanks are known as a center thanks usually no fuel 😁

[@fiqhriprimanazon6720]

@Jake Penny so where is the tanks?. And why is it never filled?

[@Horstroad]

@@fiqhriprimanazon6720 obviously compressed air. those tanks only hold the chemtrail fluids.

[@mdalamgirhussain7917]

@@Horstroad lmao

[@AbdulRahmaaaaaan]

How much do you make monthly approximatley?

[@Ishh45]

People everytime forget importance of an Aircraft maintenance engineer and give all credit and respect to pilots🙂

[@HatredOfMephisto]

thank you so much for this document.

[@nasaruddinajare9926]

My God! what a huge task to repair and maintenance work of flight! I find no words to express my feelings. Its just a wonderful work. Challenging task. Its the capacity and intelligence of the humanity, that god has blessed to humanity ! Finally many many thanks for posting such a wonderful video...

[@MarkFromEastleigh]

Amazing the hours and dedication put in to keeping a plane flying. The cabin engineer removing the seats saying he'd aleays dreaming to find a diamond reminds me of when my wife lost an earring in the aeroplane toilet. I was on my hands and knees looking for it. Luckily I did find it under the foot pump for basin water, and saved me having to buy her a new pair 👍

[@isingh7412]

This has remind me of time wen I worked as apprentice in one of the biggest Jet Engine Workshop... that was Wonderful time

[@PS-Straya_M8]

Very young team leaders, must be super smart people! :)

[@raphaelr.1576]

or very high turnover ;)

[@fernandaaraujodesouza9353]

As pessoas que trabalham por trás dos bastidores tem total importância na realização do trabalho. Parabens a todos eles que fazem acontecer.🎉

[@cbus3353]

WOW...this team is extremely concentrated at all times!

[@padraicbirmingham487]

Well done. A very good team led by a very good leader.

[@felixyongco7964]

And the ENGINEERING works will be done and an eye onto fine details of every job.. Good luck everyone and be ALWAYS the best.

[@vincyman80]

Enjoyed this so much.

[@2684dennis]

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[@salmankhan-fk2qc]

vary...good...spek....capte....wll.....ebreteg....wll....i

[@felixyongco4420]

Beautiful.. I learn more watching how the team works and how the team leader instructs them to focus on their assigned tasks.. The team leader is very encouraging.. and. his. workers is like a family .. I learn many things watching your video.. Hope more nice video to come .

[@luisdiegorobles7934]

Ggg un

[@luisdiegorobles7934]

Ya😊 c😊😊😊😅huí huy guu

[@luisdiegorobles7934]

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[@catherinesofia6864]

You have no idea how much I admire the people who invent the airplane, light bulb, iPhone. I want to build my own airplane, amen! 🙏🏻🔥🥰💕💙😍👏🏻

[@dhammikarohana9278]

Marvelous Job was done by all teams.

[@DeepaJk]

Great Video Documentary and Great Respect to the Unsung Heroes of Aviation team . Brilliant Job Done :)

[@Ash-kx2je]

Amazing documentary, so well detailed

[@uberdang830]

I'm enrolling in school to start a new career in this field. I've always injoyed taking thinks apart and putting them back together.

[@donald8354]

Wish you the best.

[@8jackadair]

Have tons of family members making great money doing this work with nothing but a certificate or an associates degree and an FAA license. Highly recommend. Pay has also gotten significantly better in the last several years.

[@donald8354]

There’s a book about a guy that this work but I forgot the title or the name of the author it should be a good read you can probably google it and find it.

[@salimchoudhry4238]

Excellent job, vry vry tough and hard work, Hatsoff to all, who anticipated,

[@rammyabandara7666]

FANTASTIC JOB,,,GREAT TEAM WORK...BEAUTIFUL....GREAT PEOPLE. WONDERFUL HOW DOES IT COME BACK TO NORMAL FLYING....WOW.

[@libinthomas1968]

Proud to be an aircraft mechanic 🧰

[@alexandriaelony8644]

Wow, incredible job !! Very complicated, delicated and extremely exhausting. Totally solute these people and they are doing a great job !!

[@salmankhan-fk2qc]

now..pich..69..p

[@johnachris9338]

they're amazing great, i feel like they're the best in the world

[@velavavasudevanvasu7617]

one of the finest work done by the extraordinary performers

[@mbahcarrier1629]

Airplane Heavy Maintenance | Mega Pit Stops | Episode 1 | Free Documentary, Seeing this video I was amazed, thank you for sharing the information... success for "Free.........".....Pekalongan, Central Java, Indonesia ok

[@yengsabio5315]

We also have Lufthansa Technik here in the Philippines! When passing by the MIA, I saw one BA A380 inside one of their hangars.

[@lhencalot8339]

oh me too

[@yengsabio5315]

@@lhencalot8339 I never even imagined seeing an A380 in front of my eyes even for just quite a bit! #HappyMe

[@yarpyarp5647]

uh... they have maintenence there but they're not yet ready to have them in service? Isn't all the work done to accept the A380 at MNL, except there was not enough interest from investors to start a route to and from MNL?

[@Inatsikap]

"D" Check the most comprehensive servicing that adds longevity for each aircraft!

[@thegrinch8161]

This and other cracking videos like this shows albeit in a potted version just what goes into heavy maintenance and I like them

[@yal100]

40 days doesnt seem like a enough..WOW! Very impressive.

[@JohnnyNwanne]

Simply Amazing... We just enter... fly off... arrive and walk away... But here is details... Very very very impressive... I feel like joining this team

[@aranxx7845]

Currently taking aircraft maintenance in college, hope i could work on one of these big companies someday. The work they do is just fascinating and inspiring!!!

[@sohamnaik213]

I am studying aircraft maintenance too

[@Justin-ne6rw]

Is it hard to study aircraft maintenance?

[@gd1lla226]

@@Justin-ne6rw it’s not hard bro do it you have to put dedication and study for your test

[@evox786]

For all those studying aircraft mx, start watching air crash investigation videos on here. Mentour Pilot and Air Safety Institute are good ones. You'll look at your job in a different light.

[@donald8354]

@@Justin-ne6rw There a book written by mechanic , but I forgot he’s name it will show you the in and outs of these career. You can google it and find out.I have done research on this career.There’s businesses that also sell books about these career including FAA. The is a school in New York a high school where you earn your high diploma along with your A&P certificate. The other way doing is joining the AirForce. Best wishes.

[@charlesfarrugia3743]

Well done Maltese Engine ers and staff

[@habibhafeez9726]

It's a great job to save the human life i love to work with them it's my big wish these guys r brilliant must b proud after hard work and due to their hard work people can fly safer stay blessed all

[@sakshamshrestha2951]

The fact that such a huge body involving abundant engineering application is just so profound. Hats off to all the engineers and mechanics.

[@rahmansaed3084]

@

[@Tomahawk1999]

here i am afraid to take apart 6 screws on my laptop in fear of not being able to put it all back.

[@Crazy--Clown]

Your head is the missing screw

[@davidcollegerosemont]

That is being done every single day in Haiti.

[@johnny_eth]

Only took them 39 days though.

[@doodskie999]

A hammer will do the job fine

[@Solisium-Channel]

Fixed a PS3 controller once. Just couldn’t put the putter plastic back together though and threw it away

[@jonathanryan5860]

Fascinating, the details are fantastic. A Super production. Many thanks.

[@africanvoyagesafaris3834]

These documentaries channels do a very satisfying work..it feels like a therapy watching 😊😊

[@LucDesaulniers1]

Re bearing : it is a relief when I see the engines moving

[@bhanumurthym1049]

Truely..similar feeling

[@AnanthBLR70]

Very impressive and informative..well done

[@Lensamaulana]

really a very complicated job and requires precision ... salute to all the workers....!!!

[@WaseemKhan-pv5li]

Very nice team work, respect to all single person...

[@juanbusquier8546]

Olé y un aplauso para ingenieros y mecánicos. Es una dura pero bonita profesión.

[@ronaldaerongonzales3561]

Very interesting video proud of you all guys keep safe

[@rajlakhan3375]

Thanks to the documentary It makes me work with this guys awesome job 👌🍾

[@subakumarkumar9702]

Clean work and super technical person's great job

[@lifefifties1970]

I love watching your documentary videos.

[@alexeds21]

I work on the Latam MRO, and we operate this kind of check, even 12 years. The safety is one of the principals that rules our work daily. We really have to disassembly all the aircraft to open access to inspections of each component and surfaces inside and outside. We realize tests and the acft goes away only when everything is operating properly. ✈