How Delta Air Lines Fixes Their Airplanes

[@roejoganscastpod4928]

I work for Delta Air Lines as a line mechanic and I would, honestly, enjoy a Line Maintenance video. Even though I see it everyday, still intrigues me.

[@j.l1007]

I am currently a avition maintenance technician student at aim Atlanta! Will be taking my airframe and powerplant writtens in a couple of months and then my O&Ps from there. If there’s anyway we can connect sometime if possible and you don’t mind I would love to! I can use any advice and pointers you would be willing to give a fellow brother who’s getting closer to entering the industry. Would also like some tips on how you maneuvered through your Os nd Ps as well if possible. Hit me back on the comment if you ever willing! Best wishes to you as well

[@donald8354]

@@j.l1007Are you enjoy ing your schooling? Wish you the best.

[@JimZim]

Wow! You had incredible access to things that even TV stations probably don't ever get to see. Did you have a friend with the airline that made it happen, or did Delta approach you, or what? Congratulations on a fantastic video that almost no one else on KZbin could have made.

[@jamest6313]

Seems like it was a form of "you come showcase our TechOps and then put out that we are hiring 'sponsorship' " From description: Please Note: I was an invited guest of Delta Air Lines to make this video. I was not compensated for this production by Delta and, although they reviewed my final video for accuracy, all opinions I expressed are my own.

[@GreenerGrass]

That’s it!

[@GreenerGrass]

Thanks so much, Jim!!

[@CuteSealYHM]

I once got a tour inside a kf aerospace aircraft maintenance facility in hamilton, ontario but i wasn’t allowed to record :(

[@miata1492]

Yes, I would love to see a "line maintenance" video. We need more of these behind-the-scenes vids than the---ah, less interesting---in-flight-service or destination type stuff. This post is a good start.

[@TekTrekgamer]

Hear hear!

[@TypicalDutchSaysHi]

Yes, definitely

[@angelisraelmartinezmiranda3770]

We went the line maintenance video

[@virenpatel9973]

Hard to film line mx cause we’re dealing with live airplanes. Filming could increase delays and adds a tsa security aspect.

[@MWisz77]

As a pilot, I can’t tell you how grateful I am for every one of these individuals. Each play a critical part in to keeping us all safe in the air and keeping the operation running smoothly.

[@chenanigans]

I feel the same as a FA. Even though this is my company I never get to see this part of it! Super cool.

[@Bigwill404]

Thank you we do the best that we can

[@virenpatel9973]

Thank you. It’s hard work but we take pride in it. I don’t work for delta but I do work for a major.

[@justing42]

@@virenpatel9973 it isn’t that hard…some of the most useless lazy people I have ever met are working for the airlines…stupid too

[@donald8354]

@@virenpatel9973What is the hardest part been an airplane mechanic? Best wishes.

[@rogaviation]

It just amazes me how much skill these people have to fix and build these complex machines. it makes me appreciate flying and everything these people are doing for us to keep us safe the air! Great video Jeb and cya in the sky!👍🛫🔧

[@justing42]

Come hang out at a hangar/line for about a week…you will eat those words. I have met some of the dumbest, laziest , weirdest people working for the airlines…you would be shocked.

[@1derol]

I'm a retired Jet Mechanic. Always great to see such dedication and meticulous care of aircraft. We were taught "Treat the airplane as if you were going to put your family on it". Brave Jeb!

[@andersonrodriguez8258]

Which plane is easier to take care off and more durable boeing airbus embraer crj etc from ur experience?

[@christopherhammond1809]

How to be come a jet mechanic

[@superskullmaster]

@@christopherhammond1809 go go A&P school.

[@justing42]

@@andersonrodriguez8258 Boeing all day…220’s are pure garbage

[@TJ-gu9jf]

I’m a Delta Airlines employee and I must say this is beyond impressive. I love the work these guys do , when it comes to helping the operation

[@FlamingDragon_]

Your a Delta employee?

[@tacraheennc9719]

I’m currently in A&p school in Charlotte Nc I would love to work for delta and pointers you might can give me ?

[@ldkellandshaw]

Delta, My home airlines, and Atlanta, My home airport. Georgians are proud of Delta and it's rise and rise again.

[@USNveteran]

Just retired from a major US airline after 32 years as a mechanic. This is a truly 24/7 365 job, there are no weekends or holidays. If it is your day to work you work, unless you are taking a vacation, personal, sick day etc. Some of the stations where line maintenance is done are incredible, working outside at night usually in the heat, cold etc. Hats off to all who are now doing this job, as well as all who have, and those who will in the future. FLY NAVY!!!

[@johnnydoe9969]

I’m 22 and got my A&p. Should I go straight into the airlines or go military for 4 years ?

[@USNveteran]

@@johnnydoe9969 An A&P means nothing in the military it is required to maintain civil aircraft. I got my A&P the month after I separated from the Navy. Took all my courses when I was in and Uncle Sam paid for them. If you go in the military it is a 6 year obligation usually 4 active, 2 reserve. Do you want to go in the military? If so are you interested in making a career out of it? With 20 years of military service you can retire, and collect a pension then go to the airlines. You could retire from the military at 42 then go to the airlines and put in another 20-25 years then you would have 2 retirements. If you do go in the military with an A&P I would talk to my recruiter about getting an instant bump to E-3 right out of boot camp. Good luck Johnny!

[@USNveteran]

@@johnnydoe9969 If you have any more questions ask away, happy to answer.

[@johnnydoe9969]

@@USNveteran I want to join military to build toughness and work ethic while on the other hand I want to be paid like an A&p mechanic and live where I want. So many cons and pros in making this decision. I think the reserves is the best of both worlds for where I’m at in life.

[@USNveteran]

@@johnnydoe9969 In the military you are paid by your rank. The airline business is highly unionized and everything goes by your seniority. There are only a few big airlines and air freight that are not union. When you first start out you go wherever you can to hold the job. Once you get about ten years of service with most airlines you should be able to bid for a new location. If you go to an airline try to go to a major base first. The regional airlines pay less than the mainline carriers. With regard to the military sounds like the National Guard or maybe the Coast Guard might be a good fit for you. You are smart to ask these questions and I wish you good luck again. Feel free to ask more if you want.

[@avgjoeavglife]

We often forget how complex and complicated airplanes are, the work all those people do is amazing and they keep Delta flying. I would be interested in seeing a "Line Maintenance" video

[@miata1492]

Hear here!

[@stephenhill5767]

Agreed!

[@robinps52]

What a great video! I’m in awe of Delta’s systems & workflows, but I’m especially grateful to the people who make it all work so I can get from point A to B safely. Thanks for taking us behind the scenes!

[@cdanielson1]

A line maintenance video would be great! When I was a controller at DSM we had a Mesaba, which now is an Endeavor air maintenance, hangar. They seemed to do overnight "quick fixes" on regional jets. I've always wondered what issues they were taking care of.

[@dasianman]

Hey Jeb, great video. Would you please make a video on "Line Maintenance"? I would really appreciate it. Thanks!

[@hiflight777]

Concur, there is another side to “Hangar Maintenance “ which is the aspect that keeps the everyday flight schedule moving as smooth as possible. A video on that would be motivating!

[@Curtis7391-t8q]

Wow I never knew Delta had so many different ways to test parts for cracks/defects! Loved the video...very informative!

[@OrlandoDiesel80]

I love your videos, but this one is probably one of the best ones you've done yet. I've worked in aviation for years, and every time I get to go to an airline HQ or a MX base, I feel the same way, in absolute awe!

[@chillzvibez7570]

ask the 70,000+ employees about working at Delta and i dont think anyone of them will say bad things. I worked there prior to Covid and its an awesome company with Tech Ops probably being the best division of the airline. Dam I miss it :(

[@planesense7390]

DEFINTIELY show Line Maintenance also..i stayed at the Renaissance Atlanta Concourse Hotel at ATL and my room was Directly in front of ATL line maintenance at the edge of the field in front of the hotel..it was pretty fascinating, they were working on aircraft all day well into the night as late as 2am

[@markg.4246]

As a former NWA employee, I say "Thank God Delta came along when they did"! The merger was the best thing to happen for us. In the subsequent years, my pride in Delta grew as I watched our people give back so much to their communities, and still do. Due to Covid-19, I was able to retire a year early and am grateful to have worked with so many fine people. "Keep Climbing"...

[@KarolGrom92]

As a aircraft mechanic for AA thank you for highlighting all the hard working A&P do

[@seanrobbins7125]

Would you consider AA to be on this level?

[@KarolGrom92]

@@seanrobbins7125 No delta has alot bigger overhaul then AA.

[@justing42]

I used to work for AA as a mechanic…does it still suck?

[@KarolGrom92]

@@justing42 I’ve been here 4 years now and working at a mro and going to AA is night and day. It’s the easiest job you’ll ever have but sure it has its problems

[@yogaanand8188]

Great video, Jeb. Provides a true appreciation for every flight because of the meticulous work of the Delta TechOps.

[@NovejSpeed3]

Took a tour here in college and got an awesome pic standing in the giant GE90 engine. Also got to watch a PW 2037 (757)engine get a run up in the test stand.....it actually ran away from them (they lost throttle control and it went to take off power uncontrolled) Ruh Roh Shaggy!!!! It was a great experience!!!. Mark my words I will be an engineer working there!

[@dkdawgs8]

Thank you for stopping by and making this video! Got to shake your hand in the hanger underneath the A330-900 Neo! Been watching your videos for years! Wish we could have took you on the engine run of the Trent 7000 engines onboard the a330-900

[@GreenerGrass]

Thanks for saying hello! Hope to get back again soon!!

[@The_G_89]

I like what Delta has done and the reputation they’ve built within their airline. Just 1 question though,how log are they going to keep running those 717s?

[@citibear57]

We know that airplanes are complex, but I am sure not too many people understand just how complex they are. It is absolutely amazing. Please do a line maintenance video -or series- if you can. Thanks Jeb!

[@joselantigua5743]

Great video.!!!! I will love to see a line maintenance video! I’m a aircraft technician as well and i work for delta’s regional airline endeavor, but i will be working for delta this summer and i cant wait.

[@jackiechan_wtf4041]

Ugghh that "JD powers" award is a joke. It's been proven any company can pay a fee to get that award. Everytime I hear a company brag about their JD powers award 10 yrs in a row, I question their reputation...

[@gregs2863]

My brother works for Delta TechOps in the wing support group. I'm so glad you made a video showcasing Delta TechOps crew

[@Canucks43v3r]

Line maintenance would be good but an operations center tour would be even better.

[@mitchellmoss7930]

Wow, I'm in this video! I'm in the background when Jim O'Brien is talking about test cell 5. It was awesome that we just happened to be testing an engine when he came over to tour the test cell.

[@hikeamerica6576]

The name "Delta" comes from the Mississippi Delta region, the early area of operations for Delta Air Service in 1928, when it formed out of crop-dusting company.

[@scottlyttle5586]

They have a crop duster with the Delta name on it at their Delta Heritage Museum, located just north of the airport in their historic hangar. It sits alongside their restored and airworthy DC-3.

[@I_am_Allan]

When they have the engine lifted and being tested ... can they measure the weight of it accurately enough, to say if they are missing a screw or bolt?

[@miaheat21180]

Of course I would love to see line maintenance!

[@noahneutral7557]

I ramp for a mainline carrier and I find MX so interesting! The 737 main gear always fascinated me for some reason. I'd love to see a Line Maintenance video one day!

[@LegoLord82]

Great video Jeb! As an aircraft mechanic myself, thanks so much for shining a light on our small world. I work as a line mechanic and it would make an excellent video. It’s a lot different than heavy maintenance which is what this video covers. In line maintenance, we do everything from reading lights to major problems. A LOT of troubleshooting and a fast environment. Really appreciate your work and I can’t wait for the line maintenance video!

[@justing42]

A sticker is quicker …MEL it and kick it out

[@Tahino1]

I would love to see a video of you flying from Denver to anywhere Denver is a really cool airport. I enjoy all the videos there amazingly edited too!

[@supernerd7093]

the face diapers aged very poorly

[@realworldissues]

At 3:00 to 5:00 those are parts that come in a truck are for schedule maintenance parts all the emergency stuff it's sent from HUB to HUB in a plane and picked up by Tech Ops. For example when delta had engine issue with 757 at LAX last year the item was overnight shipped from MSP Tech ops for the 757 and made it in time and the plane was back in service the following week.

[@Kaviationfilms]

Awesome job! These videos are very informative and entertaining! Your videos never fail to impress me. Keep it up 👍

[@D3MON_KOR3]

Huge facility 👍 nice upload and info.

[@nikolasahlstam197]

I’d like to see a vid of line maintenance. Dad was a line mechanic for Delta for 35 years. I got to see what he did first hand, but more people would probably be interested too.

[@Victor-oz3zo]

1:15 N319US is 31 years old at the time of shooting the video. Impressive maintenance indeed.

[@slim654]

It’s weird your in ATL… and the only African American you showed was a Stores representative.

[@mapleleafaviation304]

So many people in my life, exclusively to my classmates don’t think and understand how big and complex this world of aviation is. They just mock it not knowing that the real cost of flying on aircraft 💲 can sometimes be their lives. Thank you for sharing, and one of my interests in the aviation niche is maintenance other than pilot

[@jonathankleinow2073]

I'm no psychic, but I'm going to say Mitch in Additive Manufacturing joined Delta as part of the Northwest merger. Which makes me curious: Does Delta have similar, if smaller, TechOps facilities at MSP, DTW, or other hubs?

[@jaguilar11009]

I thank everyone 🙏 there from the fork lift driver all the way to highest man in management 👏 and admire the professionalism of everyone 👏, that's why I fly with DELTA 👍❤👏👏👏👏

[@avioncamper]

Gosh Jeb, you got into places most people will never see, jealous.... Delta has always had a great reputation as an employer and on their customer service.

[@stevenhood8119]

A line maintenance video would be a neat thing to see. These are the heroes who keep the planes going.

[@nelsonprendergast9655]

I used to work for Delta as a ramp agent in Fort Lauderdale. Delta Tech Ops/Mx is the best. I've helped them change a tire or two in my time!

[@Itallianmobboss]

To join the maintenance team, get your A&P license. With both an airframe and powerplant endorsement

[@Pengu-q4i]

um aktually aviation is the **second** safest mode of transportation getting beat by the elevator 🤓

[@ashgonza92]

Imagine if the auto industry was like this. Cars would run forever.

[@zk9058]

And i thought i got a lot of packages! Love seeing behind the scenes….keep these videos coming!

[@markbrown145]

Something I never thought of before. I would like to see that line maintenance

[@arizona7377]

I really like these behind-the-scenes type videos. Oh, and I love the smell of jet fuel and burnt rubber :)

[@mottyk8491]

It's a sub division of Delta, it's run as a separate money making business

[@ttgk8506]

Looks like a very expensive operation but Delta probably saves alot of money

[@Hallywood25]

Great vid!! Would love the line maintenance vid including cabin maintenance!

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Fantastic video Jeb. The average person boarding a flight from Greensboro to Atlanta, and then connecting to Little Rock would have no idea all of this is going on, I love seeing it!😸

[@Calebs_Aviation]

Awesome video! Love seeing TechOps!!!

[@benderandownz]

Oh yes, these videos are awesome, line maintenance would be awesome!

[@timrowe8123]

I don’t think delta could’ve made a better recruiting video.

[@opienick]

Going into TechOps when I was 5 years old, I had no idea that it would be the trap that turned me into an AvGeek. I have pictures in cockpits and in 767 engines from that day. 15 years later I'm a CFI and building hours to fly for them. Thanks for giving a fantastic look into the shop, so many memories.

[@saxmanb777]

Amazing video. I fly the 767 and soon will be on the 737 and had no idea how much stuff is back there. That’s pretty impressive.

[@ianmcgee9945]

This was great, and yes please for the line maintenance video!

[@stevenschulak170]

literally blows my mind what is required to keep these planes in the sky

[@brianweimer4188]

Jeb, this was an absolutely fantastic video!!!

[@ctbt1832]

Very good video. You should do videos like this for all the airlines.

[@willhyde3]

great videos jeb!

[@averagehummer1213]

I love the behind the scenes content. Always so good.

[@tlhskymiler]

HI Jeb! Great video! When we met at the Training Experience I did not realise that you were such a talent! You had mentioned that you did film but I did not know the extent of it. I love the clips from our Training Experience -- at about 9:45 it appears that you jump into the tank and I am behind you. The look on my face ("OMG") says it all! Keep up the good work and I hope that we will meet again sometime! Best regards Jonathan

[@GreenerGrass]

So great to hear from you!!

[@jefff6167]

Yes, a video on Line Maintenance would be appreciated.

[@migukchingu]

Line Maintenance is an integral part of Technical Operations. Nice job on what you have covered. However, leaving line maintenance out of the overview is a huge miss. The Line Maintenance Aircraft Maintenance Technicians frequently “save the day” and contribute to Delta’s operational excellence.

[@GreenerGrass]

Line Maintenance is 100% in the works! There’s been so much enthusiasm for that video, I’m optimistic we’ll be able to put it together!

[@johnadams2313]

Yes a line maintenance video would be very interesting!

[@petergraham2229]

Yes Line Maintenance Video would be great

[@daniochoa2110]

Wow! Please make more maintenance videos! Loved it

[@programsammusic]

Would also very much like to see a line maintenance video!

[@darren8103]

Very cool Jeb! Right on! Yes on line maintenance!

[@mikedaacmech383]

36 years and still going. I've worked in every climate and loved the challenge. I am so grateful that I was lucky enough to choose this career field almost 40 years ago. All this time, and I still LOVE my job. Best part of my day is watching the airplanes that I maintain departing "over the fence". I know some people will find this hard to believe but, I would never dispatch a plane that I wouldn't get on myself. Every mechanic should share this belief. Safe travels to all! AIM HIGH

[@thegardnerr]

Great job! Love Delta and love your videos.

[@ibbylancaster8981]

Some of those hangars used to belong to Eastern Airlines until deregulation and they went bankrupt in the 80’s. My grandpa worked for Eastern as an A&P until his retirement in 83. I do have a couple of friends that just recently retired from TechOps. It takes a lot of great folks to get us from A to B. Very cool video Jeb. Much love 🤙🏻🤙🏻

[@faroukbou-merhi1022]

Yes, I would love to see a "line maintenance" video.

[@bikeny]

When you said 'opportunity of a lifetime' with regards to go into the wind tunnel area, I flashed back to my first bicycle tour years ago. We were in Kentucky and I heard that there was a distillery nearby. Maker's Mark® Bourbon. So a few of us went for a tour. Surprise, surprise, they were actually bottling that day. And if you don't know Maker's Mark® Bourbon, well, they hand-dip the bottles into hot wax to seal the top. So we got to see them do that. 4 years later I was doing the cross-country bicycle tour again and yep, we went to the distillery. Bummer, no bottling that day. Ok, so wind tunnel versus hand-dipping bourbon bottles. I'd say we both won. Great video. I'm gonna send this to my brother, as he's up there in the Delta rewards stuff so I'm hoping he'll appreciate it.

[@VaporheadATC]

I worked at a very large aircraft depot in Oklahoma City. They overhauled KC-135's, B-1's, B-52's, and all the engines. Very impressive.

[@yetigrande]

Jeb! Great video! I work Line Maintenance at a hub and every day there's something that amazes me. The "Mecca" (ATL) is truly amazing though!! A great company to work for and some incredible people to work with.

[@1982MCI]

Fantastic video!! I was a jet engine mechanic for ten years in the Air Force. I’ve worked both flight line support which also included test cell and trim pad operations as well as in shop engine tear down, inspection, and build up. When I separated from the Air Force, I almost went to work at this facility but what held me back was Atlanta Georgia. I was raised in the country and brought up with farming in our blood. I never was all that fond of big city life so I turned that job down and one day later was offered another job at one of the Air Force bases I had previously been stationed at that converted from military performing their own maintenance to civilian contract maintenance so I accepted that position instead but hindsight I wish I would have gone the delta route instead cause long term would have made for a better career. I miss working on the aircraft tho every day! They are fascinating machines!!!

[@Itallianmobboss]

If you have a civilian a&p license, they will hire you

[@1982MCI]

@@Itallianmobboss they won’t hire me now brother, I’m 56 now and I’m gonna leave that job to the younger guy that is looking for a long term career to feed his family. I can’t relocate to Atlanta now and start over again at this point of my life. My days of working on aircraft are unfortunately over but it doesn’t mean I can’t envy those who still do it. Oh, how nice it would be to be 30-35 years old again and healthy and I’d jump in the truck and go but those days are long gone now unfortunately! But still never hurts to dream!! Take care brother, be safe out there

[@melbford1731]

That's unfortunate. I've seen an avionics guy being in his early 60's was even hired in 2019. I live in the country about an hour away. DELTA NEEDS MECHANICS ASAP!! Good luck! The money is my motivation 💪

[@capitolparking]

Please show video on line maintenance

[@hazeyxdutch]

Amazing video, awesome to see the engine shop

[@scottlyttle5586]

Regarding those vats of chemicals, 25ish years ago, I was in Nashville, visiting "The Aerostructures Corporation" (formerly Vought) with my local SAE student chapter. They made airplane wings there.. seeing a 200 foot long wing on a vacuum table with a 4 spindle CNC machine working was one of the most impressive things I've ever seen.. but they also had a number of tanks where the material had to go through a chemical cleaning and prep process. And, they also did some composite wing stuff with carbon fiber and autoclaves. I've been in the Tech Ops building once or twice as a result of the support work I do related to a particular airline.

[@IEFlyingRamper]

YES! to line ops! Ramp, DL ground control (atc like facility overseeing ramp/gate areas specific to DL)

[@Sacto1654]

Delta already has a lot of experience with Pratt & Whitney's geared turbofan engines from their A220 fleet. That's going to help them with the PW1100G engines on the A321neo planes coming soon.

[@jamesf791]

Jeb, thanks so much for showing my companies unsung heros. Tech Ops, Line Maintenance and GSE (ground support equipment) are departments that many people know or think of. We all have complex jobs. It truly takes a village to make our planes fly. With your tour of the different compartments in the 767, did you get to see the compartments where crews rest? You may be surprised where they are...

[@andrewmurray655]

Fascinating, more please 👍

[@ashantedula5696]

Yes i would love to see my job in line maintenance highlighted In a video. We are the firefighters of the airlines. Fixing whatever you throw at us as quickly and safely as possible

[@RealJPMcGrath]

Like a Nascar or an F1 shop. Super cool and god bless the highly skilled maintainers that keep everything in the air! Super cool video thank you so much!

[@christieo2739]

This is extremely impressive. As a finance professional though, all I could think about is how I’d hate to be the cost accountant responsible for that inventory audit. 😬

[@keithmiller2714]

Jeb, great video! Could have gone for over an hour. Please give us more of these. I need to get you into UPS Worldport in Louisville. If you’re interested I can connect you to the people to make it happen.

[@DCHutchins]

I would love to see a Line Maint segment.

[@Bronxangel96]

Thank you for finally making a video about the unsung hero’s of Aviation. Aircraft Maintenance Techs! I would love to see a behind the scenes video for Line Maintenance.

[@lorifrederick2367]

Great video. I have taxi'd past that building many many times. Thank you for featuring all the great people behind the scenes.