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Aircraft Carrier Advice Please!
My daughter is about to graduate from A school in Pensacola as an Aircraft Mechanic. She will be based in Lemoore, CA. She is anticipating doing some tours on an aircraft carrier. I am very excited for her, yet very nervous. She tells me the flight deck of an aircraft carrier is one of the most dangerous jobs. I believe her. As an aircraft mechanic, can she expect to spend a lot of time on the flight deck? Any general insights and advice is very much appreciated!
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Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on
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She may work in hangars or hangar decks, or outside on flight decks of aircraft carriers or on flight lines at air stations. She will have been well trained in what she is to do and the precautions that she will need to take.
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Permalink Reply by Anti M on
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My father was on the flight deck for a long time, a long time ago.
Be sure to include SPF lip balm and sunscreen in her care packages. She nay get some from the Navy, but good ones from home will be appreciated. Also, good hand lotion.
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Permalink Reply by Jennifer on
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As a former ABE (Aviation Boatswains Mate Equipment) my knew home was on the flightdeck of the USS Carl Vinson. Your daughter is absolutely right about the complexity of flight operations, which take place on the flightdeck of any carrier.Insurance companies have rated it as the 'Most Dangerous Job in the World'. However, as an Aviation Mechanic assigned to Lemoore NAS she will be attached to a squadron, which in turn is part of what we refer to as the Air Wing. This Air Wing only goes aboard the carrier it's assigned to when the ship is out to sea and will be performing air operations. She will meet the carrier in San Diego and go from there. Her job will require little if any of her presence on the flightdeck. Before she is allowed to participate in any 'Airops' she will have to complete a what is commonly referred to as a FlightFam (Flightdeck Familiarization", along with other written exams and oral boards. When she has qualified she will be shadowed by someone who is proficient in this area until they feel comfortable with her peformance. The flightdeck is a busy area when in use and in order to function properly everyone up there has to understand just how serious their job is and show a mutual respect for the Sailor next to them and his/her safety.Your daughter is going to educate you on her job and amaze you with the stories she has to tell. When you go out on a "Tiger Cruise" with her you will stand in disbelief of what goes on and gain a whole new respect and appreciation for the Navy but, mostly for her and her contributions.
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Permalink Reply by CryptoDad on
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Flight Deck Awareness - Basic Guide
http://www.public.navy.mil/navsafecen/Documents/media/FDA/FDA-5thEd...
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Permalink Reply by Tiffany (NAS LEMOORE) on
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My son has been at NAS Lemoore for 4 years. He has been deployed 3 times an 3 different carriers. He is an AE PO3rd class. At first he spent ZERO time up on deck. You have to work your way up. They do not just throw you up.
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This is off the subject of the flight deck but our son could not do without this!!!!
He has been on many deployments and THIS is essential in his opinion!
PS: She will be so well trained if she has the flight deck experience
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My son loved his navyrackpack when he was on a carrier.
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Permalink Reply by Colleen in PA on
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Got one for my son when he was deployed. He wasn't allowed to use it as it was difficult to slid open. When they had an inspection, it was taken off and tossed aside. My son had to look to find it again as he was on watch when they had the inspection.
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Colleen in PA, What vessel was he on? Did you let Pat know of the issue?
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Nathan was on the USS Enterprise and this happened on the ship's last deployment in 2011/2012. Don't remember if I let Pat know or not. It's been a while. I would recommended checking to see if they are allowed on whatever ship your sailor is on.
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Good advice.
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