What NOT to do?
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n57flyguy
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CFI A&P
Exploring the world one toilet at a time.
How about filling the "trunk" tank on a Beech Jet? That was a genius idea. Unless you get a military version with single point.
av8r
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Yes!
Cessnaflyer
Wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
av8r
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I should've seen that coming! :yup:
How long have you been with Spokane Airways? One of these days I'd like to get my PPL. I took some lessons back in 1999. Got about 17 hours. Would love to jump back into the seat again.
Cessnaflyer
Wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
I've been working here for a little over a year. It's a great airport to teach out of.
haha I remember having to explain the trunk to my coworkers since they were all huddled around trying to figure out where to put that 200 gallons the guy wanted in the trunk. And I'd never fueled a Beechjet before. Thank god for Jetcareers!
beechpilot
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A single point Beechjet!!!!!?????? Wow, I'd sure love to get one of those!
You know, the newer Beechjets aren't so bad...it's the older ones with the trunk further forward that really irritate me. I hate laying over the #2 engine to get at the trunk. It's times like that when I question why I am in line service. haha
SoonerAv8r
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Let's see....Lessons for the ramp:
1. When you park a turbine aircraft, don't leave to do something else before checking with the flight crew. The most important customer is the one you are dealing with right now!
2. Don't ask questions about where the plane is coming from or going to. "Especially when blocked on flight trackers"
3. Do not tell flight crew or passengers that you don't like their aircraft or you think another is better. If they want your opinion they'llgive it to you.
4. Remember at all times that while you are a PPL student now, someday you may be a Commercial Pilot, and that in our industry you are always suspect to being interviewed. "I've seen at least half-a-dozen line crewmen be hired as pilots in the last 2 years because of their professionalism and work ethic"
These things should go without my saying but you'd be surprised how often they are not.
1. When you park a turbine aircraft, don't leave to do something else before checking with the flight crew. The most important customer is the one you are dealing with right now!
2. Don't ask questions about where the plane is coming from or going to. "Especially when blocked on flight trackers"
3. Do not tell flight crew or passengers that you don't like their aircraft or you think another is better. If they want your opinion they'llgive it to you.
4. Remember at all times that while you are a PPL student now, someday you may be a Commercial Pilot, and that in our industry you are always suspect to being interviewed. "I've seen at least half-a-dozen line crewmen be hired as pilots in the last 2 years because of their professionalism and work ethic"
These things should go without my saying but you'd be surprised how often they are not.
Joe Gremlin
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All very excellent points. Allow me to add one more.
5. Get used to private pilots refusing to go where you're trying to marshal them and get used to private pilots giving you the 'I'm the PIC, this plane is my responsibility speach'.
CameronF
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How's Charlie treating you? I worked there for a little less than a year and didn't enjoy it very much. I'm a Spokane Airways convert.
Joe Gremlin
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Oye, memories. :clap: :rotfl:
peterpilot55
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Also, ask the pilot if there's a specific way he/she wants you to fill the plane. Each fuel system has it's own quirks, and if you fill it wrong, it could put the plane out of balance or damage something.
And please! Park the fuel truck where you can see the meter! I saw a guy a few weeks ago pump 110 gallons in when the pilot had asked for 30 gallons because he couldn't see the meter and was just guessing at how long he'd squeezed the trigger...
And please! Park the fuel truck where you can see the meter! I saw a guy a few weeks ago pump 110 gallons in when the pilot had asked for 30 gallons because he couldn't see the meter and was just guessing at how long he'd squeezed the trigger...
Joe Gremlin
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And if the pilot isn't around and its a type that you've never fueled before, consult the fuelers guide book which the company should have a copy of. It will show you the locations of every service point on for every aircraft (fuel/lav/water/etc) and will tell you and special quircks the plane might have as far as fueling goes. When do you start?
n57flyguy
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+2 on checking how the pilot wants his aircraft to be fueled. I find it mostly an issue on Falcons.
Simply put, when in doubt, ask the pilot. He would rather want to make sure he gets what he wants than have to deal with a misfueling. Even if you get a fuel order from someone else, if the pilot is around, confirm it. You're only helping everyone.
Simply put, when in doubt, ask the pilot. He would rather want to make sure he gets what he wants than have to deal with a misfueling. Even if you get a fuel order from someone else, if the pilot is around, confirm it. You're only helping everyone.
