Helicopter A&P Tech Shares His Organized Setup

[@2010hondacbr1000rr]

Hey that’s me!!!

[@ToolBoxTour]

Thanks for having me out!!

[@dylanniles3965]

Dude you got a sweet setup. I really thought about getting my a&p after i separated, but ended up working at a Kenworth dealership. How is working on helicopters? I worked on the radiation detection equipment that flew on the WC135.

[@2010hondacbr1000rr]

@@dylanniles3965 I work on all aircraft. I love it! Just a fun job that really feels like it makes a difference

[@ToastieW]

You should start making videos about your job

[@2010hondacbr1000rr]

@@ToastieW I may!

[@jonnyanderon5398]

As a flyer in the Navy the past nine years, I respect the hell out of his attention detail to everything! So much love for solid, passionate, and professional maintainers.

[@ToolBoxTour]

Thank you for your service! Yeah his setup is top notch!

[@deanl2427]

Thank you Tyler for your service and toolbox tour.

[@2010hondacbr1000rr]

Thank you!

[@cafecybernz]

How can you tell that someone is TRULY organized? Not by opening the 'top draw', because that draw is always impeccably in order. It is by having a look at their 'random parts and stuff' draw. As soon as Tyler opened his, I knew we were in the presence of a Master.

[@cblack1863]

Somebody should tell Boeing about that safety wire. Gorgeous box, fulla Gorgeous tools👍

[@Dcervantes243]

Dudes got such a clean setup

[@ToolBoxTour]

I agree!

[@dexterousx92]

*Thats the cleanest tool box i ever seen. Very organized and lots of money invested*

[@Subgunman]

Worked with a guy who was Army and he brought in his own tools for installing commercial radios in business and police vehicles. All foam to prevent FOD. Still have several Snap On ratchets that are over 65 years old and still working, the rest are Craftsman from the early 80’s.

[@alexgoalby9485]

Great box and setup. Great to see how much people appreciate guys that have done service, something which is lacking here in the UK.

[@davidhull2060]

That's one of the best toolbox tours I've seen...interesting, informative with some good explanations of how the tools are used. Also one of the best organized boxes with everything in its own place...you can always spot someone who has served in the military👍

[@markstewart6104]

Your videos are awesome. You step in and ask questions just the right amount. You're an excellent host. Your video skills are great, and the prices coming up on the screen is so helpful and entertaining. Nobody is doing it the way you are. I love every one.

[@puremayhemFTW]

I seriously don’t know how you don’t have a million followers! Best channel on KZbin!

[@frikkied2638]

Best channel on YT? Really?

[@puremayhemFTW]

@@frikkied2638 thats what i said

[@bohdanko90]

What a clean and well organized box! I've been an A&P since 2017 and now I own an Automotive performance welding and fabrication shop. Wanted to mention one thing. Yes his tools are new and clean because he obviously cleans them but the main reason is the type of work. Aviation is night and day difference compared to an automotive maintenance. Everything is much cleaner and obviously precise. I've been into cars since I could remember and never wanted to become an auto mechanic due to it being so dirty and underpaid in most cases. I wanted to work on something more intricate but still utilizing similar skills so chose the A&P route. I still hold my license and will go back to it if necessary. Working in Aviation is one of the best jobs I've ever had. Probably one of the few jobs that you can paid really well and only work for half of your shift or less. The major downside is if you get into a major airline you will most likely have to work night shift and have odd days off.

[@jrs4ex]

Sweet setup! I love that color combo on the box. I like the butcher block top on the other box, you don’t see those much anymore. Thanks for your service Tyler.

[@Huffy_Turns_a_Wrench]

Another great video.... Ive said it before.... I'll say it again..... you are now the ONLY Tool Box Tours that I watch consistantly.... You show the most interesting people and the best tools. Thanks my friend. my invitation to you still stands.... when you are in the austin Texas area.... you can show my boxes.... Im no longer a professional but still work on my stuff.... currently just a 48 cj2a but soon a 55 Chevy Gasser.....

[@IHWKR]

I was a 2A753 in the USAF. I do not feel comfortable not having a full shadowed CTK. I even want to I.D. all my tools and have a master document where I am able to document damaged/broken/removed/replaced tools. Accountability is #1 and thats how I learned tool husbandry and thats how im gunna keep it. Im suprised companies dont take tool accountability it as rigorously as the USAF does.

[@ToolBoxTour]

I have done 4 or 5 aviation boxes, and none of them are shadow foamed like I have seen in many other aviation setups. I guess it's just up to the employer, but it seems most of the private sector is not as stringent.

[@stfloppy]

Military is full of kids straight out high school with no prior work experience, so everything is made as idiot proof as possible.

[@warrenblanchard889]

Thanks Tyler for your service, nice set up

[@shanestrains2849]

A&P is so precise, automotive is ugg, ugga, ugga dugga, or UGGA DUGGA!!

[@1pieman]

My favorite clean organized did I mention clean that tells me a bunch Tyler Thank you for your service I want one of those 68's so bad or a Mr. Big 🤦🏻‍♂️another great Saturday video 👍😎👍

[@bricegraham8256]

Such a cool collection

[@TooljunkieDave5215]

This is the best channel on youtube for me right now!!! another banger of a video dude!!!

[@ToolBoxTour]

Thanks Dave!!

[@karlkunkle9233]

Cool video. I look forward to them every Saturday

[@ToolBoxTour]

Glad you like them Karl!

[@nathanf.9998]

I love watching your videos so does my brother

[@nathankisner8332]

You are the Huell Howser of tools!!! Thank you for another great video. Im getting those cannon plug depin tools now.

[@ToolBoxTour]

I’m glad you enjoy the videos Nathan!

[@andli461]

”SAE and metric”. Correct designation. 👌

[@TakashiAmanoOriginal]

That Mac tools bolt recovery set is the bees knees

[@RIDEONDIRT14]

That dude loves his career awesome!!!

[@michaelbolton1090]

That is an awesome color on that epic! I'm also so envious of how clean his stuff is. I'm super organized, but work in diesel so it is so hard to keep my stuff clean.

[@DaGoonie805]

Do a Harley tech tool box tour! I’d love to see that ! Love the videos !

[@ToolBoxTour]

Lookin for one!

[@mattreid8768]

That is an amazing color on that tool box. I bet it's even better in person.

[@jasonjavelin]

Nice to see a couple of Icon things sprinkled in there. I’ll never be able to afford a 20k toolbox and full snap on gear as a weekend warrior but I really enjoy seeing these setups

[@blakechinn5792]

Yay! A helicopter A&P !

[@mxcollin95]

That is a sick setup! Nice man 🤙

[@spevakdesigns]

Nicely organized box to get your work done! I started work as a tech in aviation testing 2 years ago and love it. Like a combination of being a millwright and an A&P. I have mic's and tiny taps in my box as well as 4ft pry bars and multi ton rigging equipment. We get to use power tools assembling the test equipment also 😁

[@beachthor1]

I feel like I’ve just attended a tool convention. Talk about peak tool technology. We’ve come a long way from sharpened stones.

[@brandonm6052]

Oo perfect timing for an aviation box, got my first stuff shipped in yesterday and met the snap on guy for a couple specifics

[@ToolBoxTour]

Awesome!

[@jabawocki9462]

Ive been in aviation for 15 years. I see a lot of new guys buy big right off the bat and end up not using a lot of what they bought. I did the same for a bit. The truck shows up and its easy to buy stuff you don't need because it goes on the truck tab.

[@brandonm6052]

@jabawocki9462 I got a basic order of tekton in, snap on 808cf diagonal cutters and 61cf duckbills they recommended me getting the blue point safety wire pliers for fast warranty as a few have broke. That's about it besides a cotter pin puller. Knipex is coming in a few days and my m12 fuel screwdriver came. A guy walked on the truck and got a 16oz deadbloe ball peen for like 110, I got a couple icons in the buy 4 icon hand tools and get 25% off. I did step back from tekton on 30/60 and crows feet. They're made in USA but I didn't have the budget so picked up icons again on sale based on size recommendation. Company list seems out of date but I know my team lead and he's frugal so he gave points on what to get from the truck vs not. Realistically I bet you guys could say you need these 3 out of a whole set and save money even if the only individuals came on a truck. * side note, Tekton wobble extentions are a wobble plus that I didn't realize until they showed up. Oh and in the extension accessory kit...read the lengths there's an 18 and 24 in the 3/8 kit. I didn't realize I was getting that big.

[@brandonm6052]

@jabawocki9462 i dont think my reply posted. So there were 4 things recommended from the truck: 808cf, 61cf, blue point safety wire pliers for warranty, and their cotter pin puller. I ended up getting the mini picks and a std pair and long pair. I was going to get 3 mayhew sets for similar money but would have used just a few. I ordered recommended knipex and then tekton. Since I'm a 36 yr old to apprentice and they didn't recognize the company's A&P schooling, Tekton offered me their student 15% for 90 days.

[@GamerNxUSN]

Its always fun to see how general aviation is set up compared to larger operations that do military contracts.

[@npolicarpio]

Love these videos!

[@ToolBoxTour]

Glad you like them!

[@danielholland4520]

ayyyy this was great, more A&P boxes please 😁

[@michaeld5801]

Excellent !!!!!

[@marko11kram]

Very interesting Tour!

[@stevenseverson7353]

So so nice! 😍

[@Guy-kj7wu]

The major difference between working for general aviation and working for an alrline is that you don't need all those tools. An airline will take care of providing all of the specialty and measuring tools that you will need to work on the airplane.All measuring tools go through a calibration program, torgue wrenches, micrometers, calipers, etc. All you need to have is your basic hand tools, sockets, wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, ratchets etc. Even electrical tools such as multimeters, wire strippers, and wire crimpers are on a calibration program. The pay is even way better.

[@mikekotarba5828]

Could you please what aviation repait school you attended and what you liked about it?

[@Guy-kj7wu]

@@mikekotarba5828 I attended Northrup Aviation in So. Cal. for my A&P. They were really well known for their aviation maintenance program back then.

[@Him_othy]

What airline do you work for if you don’t mind me asking?

[@Guy-kj7wu]

@@Him_othy Hi, I'm a aircraft inspector for alaska airlines.

[@Him_othy]

@@Guy-kj7wu Did you go civilian or military route? I am looking into going to SUU for their AMT program.

[@Toyotas_n__Tools]

Please do more aviation tool box tours! They're my favorite along with engine builders. I have a playlist anyone can checkout that is all aviation tool box tours, I think I have almost everyone on youtube.

[@ToolBoxTour]

More to come!

[@timwilliams2035]

I kept tidy when fitting turbines. now I'm not so concerned when a tool is a miss, nothing is going fail horribly with my name on it. Two sets of eyes my friends.

[@mattyg525]

I use rigid and love them i just warrantied 2 1/2 impacts that were 3-4 years old and its nice to never have to buy batteries again also a lot of rigids new stuff kinda looks a lot like Milwaukie it wouldn't surprise me if it was the same tools

[@unwired1281]

Yes yes yes👍

[@berzerker812]

Love it! Review the boxes we have at my shop 😅

[@ToolBoxTour]

Hit me up on instagram or email!

[@JOHN-that-is-me]

That’s sweet.

[@romansicho6447]

Hey! I went to Suu as well for the same A&P program

[@markm0000]

Big box full of goodies

[@joshuaparr5883]

Very cool!!!

[@tonycroteau9264]

Great video 👍

[@RyanRBurns]

What a great channel

[@ToolBoxTour]

Thanks!

[@classic89deerefever80]

spent many years wrenching on deere's my tools didnt include matco or mac or harbor frieght,but my tool's were as clean or more organized.

[@MarzNet256]

Machines that were designed to be serviced and repaired, with thorough documentation to boot.

[@TBJK07Jeep]

Laser cutters do good at making foam inserts

[@mikekotarba5828]

Thank yoi

[@FisherF-b5z]

Kinda funny to see aviation guys have there shit all nice and then theres me with shit just jammed any where i can stuff it

[@Jduc750]

This explains why my annual is so expensive 😂

[@EnriqueReyesJrREALTOR]

Nice!

[@andystoolbox]

Another great edition! Fire :

[@craigmackay4909]

Dynamat. 👌🏻

[@ebro3328]

I didn’t see the nipples! 😂 Amazing tool collection and description of the special variants.

[@GamerNxUSN]

How do you get parts? Why do you think there are two there? lol.

[@danielgeng2306]

I wonder if Boeing knows about safety wire🤔😂

[@ToolBoxTour]

Haha!

[@puremayhemFTW]

10:21 dyna mat is what its called

[@2010hondacbr1000rr]

Yes!!! I couldn’t think of it in the spot 😂

[@COBRO98]

And here I am trying to get young auto techs to stop cross-threading drain plugs & lug nuts because they won't work without a power tool in their hand.. should've went A&P.. where you actually have time to look up service information

[@nathankisner8332]

@@COBRO98 One of the best auto mechanics I ever worked with worked aviation for 20 years prior to auto. I asked why he switched and he said because the amount of liabillity, stress and regulation. I switched to aviation for a year and couldnt stand the PMs but was impressed that ALL required tooling was available

[@michaelsimpson9779]

It's really really old..... I was born in '67....

[@matthewsmith9624]

What kind of Aviation tech doesn't show his 4 pairs of lock wire pliers?

[@lamarclapham9555]

Snap-on prices are stupid!

[@dylanmcconnell5692]

He’s taking about a dynamat material

[@2010hondacbr1000rr]

Exactly. Couldn’t think of it on the spot.

[@mxcollin95]

He said Todd…did he mean Todd Colby by chance?

[@2010hondacbr1000rr]

It’s not. Todd West

[@91rss]

good 80% of that you;ll never use on helicopter. engines use 12 point a lot.

[@robertdinicola9225]

Pretty sure Milwaukee makes snapon

[@georgeellison926]

Uh, no.

[@WZDIESEL]

thats nothing

[@jamesward5721]

Guess who sells The Best sockets you can buy? Lidl - the Parkside ones. 15 quid. They open stuff the "name" brands spin out on. Tool porn is idiotic.

[@mimimoo4493]

snap on tools are overrated