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There are over 865 different task associated with my job as a C-17 cargo aircraft maintenance technician. ... During this time, I can honestly say that having a job that is constantly changing is what keeps me motivated to get up in the morning and go to work and the fact that if I do not go to work the military will court marshal me and throw me out of the military.
Of the 865 plus task associated with my job, I am going to take you through one particular day when I was tasked to be a C-17 aircraft jack supervisor. ... It involves directly supervising nine individuals working together to raise an aircraft that weighs on average 418,000 pounds and the fact that I am in direct supervision of the team throughout the task and everything that happens is my reasonability, makes this job a true challenge sometimes. ... Now that I have ensured all the members are qualified, I give a safety and emergency briefing on things to look out for and be aware of on this particular aircraft jack job. ... In accordance with the C-17 Jacking and Stabilization Job Guide, 1C-17A-2-07JG-10-2, " Jacking team supervisor shall visually and physically check that the jack bar pin is correctly installed and secured with aft jack bar in the extended position. ...
The Air Force has encountered several incidents of jack pads slipping out of position and causing aircraft damage during and after an aircraft hydraulic jack job. ... I position myself so visual and audio contact can be made with all aircraft jacking team members for the duration of the jack job.
Approximate Word count = 1364
Approximate Pages = 5.5
(250 words per page double spaced)
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