fangs99
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Here is my phone number. (813) 334-6518. I'll try to answer any questions you have. Call me any time
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Foxman
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I want to work on ****... LOL Im a mechanic and always will be so what are something you guys would suggest i do?
Lordgufi
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a mechanic is fun when its your way. its not fun anymore when your not even allowed tow ork on the engines your title is designated for
fangs99
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Call me I can tell you better that I can type.
boostedmach
Well-Known Member
As was I...but now i do technical stuff. What are some other things that you like to do?
Im taking classes online right now...working towards my associate degrees, turns out all the classes in the navy..all i need is 8 more for a degree. So who ever says you can do school while on sea duty...is dead wrong..hell i can even do them on deployment.
Lordgufi
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depends Totally on your rate. you wouldn't be able to as an engineer. I tried. on 2 deployments.
STG is a Surface Sonar Technician
STS is a Submarine Sonar Technician
Boosted, we had 6 STG1's on my last ship and I was 5th in line seniority wise..... our numbers are way down from 6-7 years ago so that isnt very common now. But I was a Precommisioning crew so we were stacked with bodies.
Foxman, as a STG I search for Subs and any Underwater threats. STS's do the same except on Submarines. They also are responsible for the safe navigation of the sub as it has no windows like us surface guys. If I could do it again.....I think ET would be the rate to have. Even if the advancement isnt as high as others, the civilian possibilities after retirement or when you get out, are alot more.
Gib
Feared
Crazy Mach Driver
ANDY< I AM AN AIFCRAFT MECHANIC...
u need to talk to me. And all that BS about not making rank, you guys can shut up!!! THey said that about my rate AD (Aviation Machinist's mate), and geuss what, took my 3.5 years to make e5 as a striker (coming into the navy with no designation).
If you bust ur ass, and u are a hard worker, and show initiative.. you will succeed!
Andy, i can take you on a tour at my workplace... and show you the depot level of the navy.
And the NAVY, well its the Military, all you guys need to stop complaining about getting deoployed, going out on DET, etc... its what u signed up for!
u need to talk to me. And all that BS about not making rank, you guys can shut up!!! THey said that about my rate AD (Aviation Machinist's mate), and geuss what, took my 3.5 years to make e5 as a striker (coming into the navy with no designation).
If you bust ur ass, and u are a hard worker, and show initiative.. you will succeed!
Andy, i can take you on a tour at my workplace... and show you the depot level of the navy.
And the NAVY, well its the Military, all you guys need to stop complaining about getting deoployed, going out on DET, etc... its what u signed up for!
boostedmach
Well-Known Member
Like I said, its what you make it...Hopping to make e5 in 3...going to be my 2nd time up...this time i have some points to help me out
oh yeah one of the benefits you need to look at is the new post 911 GI BILL
http://www.gibill.va.gov/GI_Bill_Info/CH33/Post-911.htm
Gib
http://www.gibill.va.gov/GI_Bill_Info/CH33/Post-911.htm
Gib
Feared
Crazy Mach Driver
bro, your job would be..
Aviation Machinists Mate aka Aircraft engine mechanic (AD)
--we work on aircraft engine, and fuel systems..
Aviation Structural Mechanic aka airframer (AM)
-- they work on hydrolics, airframes, panels, painting, welding..
Both i think would be of your liking, i can introduce you to a few people at my work who are ADs, and AMs. Joe is also an AM.
BTW the pay isnt bad, an if you live on base the pay is great, cause you dont pay for utilities, or anything.
boostedmach
Well-Known Member
<--- Barracks room...cant wait to get paid tomorrow...lol
Man i spend alot of money on my car!
sdsubzero4
Spring Valley, CA
He should take the ASVAB first to see what he qualifies for before all you get his hope all up for something he may not be qualified for.
Foxman
Well-Known Member
will any of my ASE certifications help with job placement in as a AD?
not really in to painting and hydraulics and air frames.....
I am an Airframer as well. Very fun job and can land you a nice job after you get out. Bye the way I am in the Marines..... We fly too lol.
SIC FIDDY
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Andy, I think you would like AD which is what Dustin and I both are or maybe even an MR. MR's are machine shop guys. Good gig and you can fab **** up all day long! Come talk to me or Dustin and we will point you in the right direction. The first couple of years will be tuff but it gets easier the longer your in. If you go aviation you will have a good chance of coming back to Lemoore if you wanted.
maverick169v
WS Posting God
marine aviation ftw. do it right.
Well I've been in the navy for 12 years and it's been good to me there is bad times and really good times(shore duty) but like they say it's wat you make of it and the pay and benifits arnt bad either I'm an e5 with 5 kids and my wife don't work and Im doing ok and if you live in housing all u do is pay your rent which includes light water and gas for me it's 2018 and that's for a 4 bedroom and you still got the medical dental for you it's 100% and for your family it's almost free to so in the end it's worth it I think. Just really so your homework on wat rate your going to pick if you have ant questions just ask me wen ever man pm me hope this helps
Foxman
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you live in housing and pay 2018 for rent and water and elec.?
Lordgufi
Well-Known Member
hes saying he pays 2018 for every thing.