Any AVs with questions, I can try to answer them.

John213AV · 03-16-2013, 09:02 AM

best bet would be to PM Bingle about that!

When it comes to aircraft, your more than likely going to C school after A-school. A-school essentially your learning about electronics, all that fun stuff me and you have no clue about lol, troubleshooting and I believe you work on this stuff with a Mock aircraft which is essentially an F-18.

Lets say after A school you get assigned to some type of Fixed wing aircraft, your going to C-school to learn all about working with that specific vehicle. Your not going to learn about helo's, and fixed wings, or other types of aircrafts at A school...thats what C school is for!

Again, I am just a Depper like yourself who is gaining knowledge through asking questions and learning on the board so don't take what I saw for exactly what schooling is!

bhr07 · 03-16-2013, 04:23 PM

Well, thank you for answering anyways. I do appreciate it.

When do you leave for Basic? Is the date I was assigned subject to change or is it a sturdy fixture? As a girl, should I cut my hair before Basic or let them cut it for me?

And I have to admit, I try to be an overachiever hence I feel the need to know what material we are in for since I despise being in the dark about it (especially when it concerns my future).

Also, the more I read about AV the more I like it, but at the same time, I feel wary putting myself in a situation I know nothing of.

Bingle · 03-17-2013, 01:44 AM

So sorry about not replying. Working a side job and the navy takes up a lot of my time. As far as working out goes, check the threads on here already I don't know much about physical fitness so I'm not going to try and act like I do.

In A school you'll learn a bunch of pointless stuff, unless you go I level. Then you'll actually have to remember a lot of it lol. As long as you pay attention in class you should have no problem getting through the class. Never be afraid to ask for help or go to the extra class time after everyone is out. Yeah, you might miss a little liberty, but knowing your stuff can pay off with possible E-4 if you finish top of you strand class (that means more money $$$$$xD).

As far as being wary of putting yourself in a situation you know nothing of.....don't expect A school to help you with that. I went from A school to working on my plane (I have a 3 month hold before I start class). You will be greatly messed with by the petty officers in the shop. They will try to get you to fall for so many jokes. Just put yourself out there and try to learn everything. That's what I did, and I get more respect from them then the other airman that has been there 4x as long as I have.

bhr07 · 03-17-2013, 04:01 PM

One question: do many AV's honestly love their field of work (considering if some of them never even thought about being one before they signed up for it)?

Bingle · 03-18-2013, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by bhr07

One question: do many AV's honestly love their field of work (considering if some of them never even thought about being one before they signed up for it)?

Eh it's going to be a two part answer.

Part 1: The actually AT part of it, I do like, and so do others in my shop. I'm a electronic/computer nerd so that's why. I get to play with expensive electronics without paying for them, and if they break, then I get another. I also get free schooling on electronics. Every geak/nerd (or whatever word you want to call us), always wants to learn more about electronics.

Part 2: The bull shit, like replacing carpet (I work on a big boeing 707 with carpet on the floor panels) sucks ass. As I've found out AT stands for All Things, at least here in TACAMO.

With this being said, I wouldn't change my job. I might take a chance to go to the I level school just to get more schooling, but I would stay AT. ( I guess ET wouldn't really be bad, it's the same job just not on airplanes.)

John213AV · 03-19-2013, 06:57 AM

Ha! I like that...AL THINGS.

So essentially the AT may troubleshoot electronics, and install it if they can fix it.

The AE is taking a part that needs more in depth work, and giving it back to the AT, so the AT can take it back to its vehicle and install it...right?

Bingle · 03-19-2013, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John213AV

Ha! I like that...AL THINGS.

So essentially the AT may troubleshoot electronics, and install it if they can fix it.

The AE is taking a part that needs more in depth work, and giving it back to the AT, so the AT can take it back to its vehicle and install it...right?

No....AT-O level takes the part from the plane (trouble shoots) and installs a new one if needed. Sends it to AT-I to more in depth work to be done, then they most likely send it to civilians because they can only do so much.

AE work on the wiring in the plane. I forget what all for, sorry.

03-16-2013, 09:02 AM	#1
John213AV Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Virginia Beach, VA. Posts: 119 Rep Power: 0	best bet would be to PM Bingle about that! When it comes to aircraft, your more than likely going to C school after A-school. A-school essentially your learning about electronics, all that fun stuff me and you have no clue about lol, troubleshooting and I believe you work on this stuff with a Mock aircraft which is essentially an F-18. Lets say after A school you get assigned to some type of Fixed wing aircraft, your going to C-school to learn all about working with that specific vehicle. Your not going to learn about helo's, and fixed wings, or other types of aircrafts at A school...thats what C school is for! Again, I am just a Depper like yourself who is gaining knowledge through asking questions and learning on the board so don't take what I saw for exactly what schooling is!

03-16-2013, 04:23 PM	#2
bhr07 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 40 Rep Power: 0	Well, thank you for answering anyways. I do appreciate it. When do you leave for Basic? Is the date I was assigned subject to change or is it a sturdy fixture? As a girl, should I cut my hair before Basic or let them cut it for me? And I have to admit, I try to be an overachiever hence I feel the need to know what material we are in for since I despise being in the dark about it (especially when it concerns my future). Also, the more I read about AV the more I like it, but at the same time, I feel wary putting myself in a situation I know nothing of.

03-17-2013, 01:44 AM	#3
Bingle Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 70 Rep Power: 0	So sorry about not replying. Working a side job and the navy takes up a lot of my time. As far as working out goes, check the threads on here already I don't know much about physical fitness so I'm not going to try and act like I do. In A school you'll learn a bunch of pointless stuff, unless you go I level. Then you'll actually have to remember a lot of it lol. As long as you pay attention in class you should have no problem getting through the class. Never be afraid to ask for help or go to the extra class time after everyone is out. Yeah, you might miss a little liberty, but knowing your stuff can pay off with possible E-4 if you finish top of you strand class (that means more money $$$$$xD). As far as being wary of putting yourself in a situation you know nothing of.....don't expect A school to help you with that. I went from A school to working on my plane (I have a 3 month hold before I start class). You will be greatly messed with by the petty officers in the shop. They will try to get you to fall for so many jokes. Just put yourself out there and try to learn everything. That's what I did, and I get more respect from them then the other airman that has been there 4x as long as I have.

03-17-2013, 04:01 PM	#4
bhr07 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 40 Rep Power: 0	One question: do many AV's honestly love their field of work (considering if some of them never even thought about being one before they signed up for it)?

03-19-2013, 06:57 AM	#6
John213AV Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Virginia Beach, VA. Posts: 119 Rep Power: 0	Ha! I like that...AL THINGS. So essentially the AT may troubleshoot electronics, and install it if they can fix it. The AE is taking a part that needs more in depth work, and giving it back to the AT, so the AT can take it back to its vehicle and install it...right?