Sheet Metal AirCraft - Ok, where are all the aircraft sheetmetal guys? tincrusher - Jul 06, 2007 - 06:26 AM Post subject: Ok, where are all the aircraft sheetmetal guys?
I know we are a dying breed, but c'mon 2 post's!?
If your an Aircraft Sheetmetal Mechanic let me hear ya! What's your experiance and where did you do it. (Sheetmetal that is )
I have been an Aircraft Mechanic for 18 yrs and really enjoyed the sheetmetal skill for the few years I was in it. I have done heavy sheetmetal overhaul for a major airline.Bud - Jan 04, 2008 - 11:04 AM Post subject:
Hi Tincrusher, maybe you can help us find others - what type of aircraft industry magazines do sheet metal works in this field look to read or learn from?benderbot - Mar 20, 2008 - 10:02 PM Post subject:
I work in aircraft sheetmetal its a pretty good gig. I really find it pleaseing to be able to use a press brake and make parts to within .008 inch tollerance. its realtivly new to me. i have been here for 2 years and worked in aviation for quite some time. 8 years in the navy and 3 years in and aircraft maint. facility, and now in a model shop building avionics parts and mounts for aircraft.Bud - Mar 20, 2008 - 10:07 PM Post subject:
Welcome to the site Benderbot I'm sure there are others lurking in the distance waiting for more of their kind to land here
What sort of Aircraft do you work on?benderbot - Apr 04, 2008 - 02:12 PM Post subject:
well as far sheetmetal work i have only built parts for a King Air C-90 and some stuff for a Cessna Citation.
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I'm sure there are others lurking in the distance waiting for more of their kind to land here