Before the Roar: How a Crew Chief Sets the Stage for Flight
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- Опубликовано: 22 апр 2024
- Before this Airbus 321 soars through the skies, an entire team prepares the plane for flight. In this video catch a glimpse of a ground crew chief as she takes you through her final pre-flight checks.
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She’s an amazing lady. Not just anyone gets entrusted with handling a multimillion dollar plane…
Anyone can if you join the military. No exp required, they teach you everything. Take a degree to fly but only a diploma to fix and maintain them.
@@ericdraven7857. Not just anyone. I just winched a guys truck and boat trailer out of the water at a landing. From what I’m told its his second submarine mission..just saying…
Jessica got the best attitude on her job.
Why not? Anybody can drive
Every time I fly now think about "you" or whomever doing this!
I'm sure the pilots enjoy that final wave AND smile! Stay safe.
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Love the checks you did at the start of the video on the towbar etc….. and another great push Jessica… well done.
Thanks so much!
@@ladyandtheramp shame we don't get to see much ladies at CDG AF.
Good morning from your french fan club ! 🙃😉🤍
I'm going to be flying out of Sky Harbor on an Airbus 321 in a few weeks. It's great to know there are dedicated people like you checking things before takeoff. Thank you!!
I hope you have a great flight! ✈️ 😁
@@ladyandtheramp thank you! 😁
Love your safety check! You are awesome. Excellent job. ❤
You don't do a safety check until everything is closed up,actually this means all bins, jet bridge is away from the aircraft!
Thank you!
I'm from Perth Western Australia, we do pushbacks and towing best job 🇦🇺🇦🇺👍👍
Oh awesome! And hello 👋 how is the weather there? Hot, like here in PHX ?
Jessica, You have a GREAT job.....without you, the planes wouldn't go anywhere...!
I do love my job! Thank you! 😁
You do a great job! I enjoy working with you! It's great to see your videos pop up on my subscription feed!
Oh hello Noah! I enjoy working with you too! 😁 thanks for watching them when they pop up!
Outstanding. Thanks for sharing.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Alright you've convinced me. I'll go back to the ramp from my office job.
The Ramp is a happening place!😀
I love being outside despite the weather and the action of a noisy environment is cool to
Great job
Please stay safe and look forward 😊
THANK YOU Very much!!!!!! :D I really appreciate to see your vehicule!! :D Went to Montreal's Airport weeks ago and had a thought about you when i saw a vehicule different from your'S :) TX AGAIN!!!!!!!! :D
Thank you!
@@ladyandtheramp had a tought for you at mtl airport :) ruclips.net/video/rWnnk5PbTQo/видео.html&ab_channel=FredericSupercycle
Thanks!
Oh thank you SO much!! That is so kind!! 😊😊
Love this and all the care you take to make sure everything is set perfectly, excellent job as always!
I appreciate it! 😁
Awesome Job and Video ! In the USAF on towbars from what I remember the reason for the washers being required on the shearbolts is so when the bolt does shear it will cut and shear cleanly and is less likely to damage the holes on the shearing block device on the bar. If the holes become worn on the block it cannot cut and shear the bolt cleanly and could damage the aircraft's NLG steering.
Oh that is good info! Thank you!
Kia Ora & Good Evening from Caribbean Drive, Unsworth Heights, North Shore, Auckland, New Zealand …Great Video …
Hello!! Welcome to the channel! The more New Zealander’s the better 😂😁❤️
Very interesting, Thank and congratulations Lady, from France 💙
Thank you! 😃 and hello 👋
you have anther fan! excellent attitude and work !!
Oh thank you! I appreciate it 😁👋
I know I made a comment in a previous video how you'd do so well on an aircraft carrier, but I'm also noting that in both cases, inches matter. No matter if it's a jet on the ground or a jet on an aircraft carrier they have to be spot-on in order for the whole process to work. Close enough is not an option in your job nor on a carrier.
I've also learned checklists are written for a reason and are to be followed no matter - I thought oh hey she's looking at the tow bar again. That is good.
P.S. Where did that blue bag come from - your crewmate handed it to you at the end. It almost looked as if it had been on the ground (I doubt it was).
I always want to double check things. Especially that bypass pin and tow bar!
The bag was on the tug. Fell to the ground when we stopped.
Totally impressive learn something everyday
Oh thank you! 😊 ❤️
Living vicariously through you! Stuff we wondered about, but can't see on our own. I like that the name of the Tug, is "TUG". Great hat!
Haha! Tug! And I am glad you enjoy the videos 😁 the hat is a game changer in the summer 😂🔥
My wife’s an FA. She’s probably seen you around PHX. She’s on ERJ 175’s.
Oh if she sees me, tell her to say 👋😁
Found your site today. Very much appreciate the hard work you and rampers do to keep us all safe and moving. Just subscribed and watching all of your videos. Amazing dedication!! Keep up the great work it is very much appreciated!!
Thanks for the subscription 😁
Really enjoy your content…Seeing safe team work in action is 100% better than watching local, national or international news…. Depressing!
Oh thank you! I am glad you enjoy it 😊👏
amazing 👏👏👏👏
Thank you 😊
I like the commentary! Great video!
I am glad to hear that 😁
serious perfection!
Thank you! 😊
From Santa Ana, California🇺🇸🇲🇽🇺🇸🇲🇽❤️🌹🙏 As always, you must be focused and concentrated on important work like the one you do every day. One more time. Nice Job!!🫡😜👌
Nice job - Well done 🙂
Thank you! Cheers!
crew chief making it look easy with triple checks. 👍
Thank you!
Parabéns mais um belíssimo video do seu trabalho
Thank you! 😁👋
One way or the other, you always leave me with a smile when I see you enjoy your job. It's also great to see first hand how a push back, and other platform related jobs work. Have a great day ;-)
Greetings from The Netherlands.
Thank you very much! 😄👋 and Hello! Have a great day!
You take some real good videos.And shows everything and it's interesting and see what people do and everything it looks very difficult
Nice job
Thank you! Cheers!
Love your videos, interesting and informative
Can’t wait to see a push in in-climate weather
Thanks again
Thank you! We don't get a lot of bad weather here - other than the heat. It is already 95 degrees today!
@@ladyandtheramp I believe Phoenix rarely get rain unless it’s a heavy monsoon rain ones have you ever dealt with these weather before when you work out around airplane like these monsoon rains?
Yes! The monsoon rains and the “haboobs” which are a giant wall of dust that overtakes everything! 😯
@@ladyandtheramp gotta tell arizona Navajo indians to stop doing rain dances ….🤣🤣🤣
That’s so cool! You have a an awesome job! Those push tugs weigh a lot too.
Yeah..I agree…I love my job :) and those tugs are super heavy and low geared to push those aircraft :)
Really cool RUclips channel! I live between DFW AirPort and Dallas Love Field! Always enjoy watching these big birds fly!
Oh wow! I bet you do see a lot of planes! That’s cool! 😁
love it love it,if I could just push one back I'd be a happy camper!you may be filming,but I se you are very much alert of everything,your expertise is noticed!
Oh thank you so much! 😊
Hi Jessica, another great job made for you. In you personal life or job the people call you as Jessica or Jesse once in the USA people has the culture of name's reduction. Kisses from Brazil.
😁👋 they call me both!
Show os teus vídeos, abraços gaúcho de Caxias do Sul Brasil!
👋😁 thanks
Push! Push! Push! Nice job.
Thank you!! 😊 👍
Great video!! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 MORE interesting than the FAs ones.. 🥱🥱🥱
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It's amazing 👍👌❤️
Thanks a lot 😊
This is beyond belief. I was a A/P mechanic for many years. I worked with United Air Lines. It one man to push back not three
It is our company’s policy to have 3 crew members push back the aircraft. One pushback driver and 2 wing walkers. Our mechanics have the same policy when pushing or towing out of the hangar. I think the top priority is safety and to not have any aircraft damage. Here in PHX we work in tight spaces, with lots of other aircraft nearby, crew member, equipment and the concourses. 😁
I pushed that gate many a time in the AWA days; always tail south, but a little curl north first.
Oh yes! The “s” curve 😁👍
I've done that and I was a CC. Great video. Be sure not to Red line or pinch your fingers. Please don't break the shear pin.
Oh awesome! 😁
And placed on the button again!
Boom!😀
Is there plane you would love to work on that AA doesn’t have yet? Great videos👍
I think the A330!
Did you have to learn all the models of the AA aircraft before qualifying to push?
Also are there concerns/safeguards for "static" shock handling the aircraft ground activities?
Thanks for all you do. Jim. (Mesa Az.)
We learned about several different kinds of AA aircraft in training. But in pushback training…it was just the aircraft that come into our station. :)
Regarding static shock…I only know of training regarding lightning in the area. We have special lights and alarms on the ramp that let us know how close the lightning is. Depending on the closeness…then certain procedures are in place. Or we have to exit the ramp all together until it clears
The fueling personnel “bond” the aircraft with a grounding wire. The only other time it is normally done is during maintenance.
Oh that is good info 👍
Luvly smiling eyes...
Ahh thanks 😊
New subscriber here; where did the blue bag come from at 4:53? Thanks for the video.
Thanks for the sub!
It was a bag that flew off the tug right before I stopped. But the crew member saw and returned it :)
th;e physics of tugs always amaze me! leverage, angles and craaaaazzzyy torque i figure. They seem so little compared to the planes they push
You are absolutely correct!! Slow…but super strong!
I’m in Canada, push backs are so cool and fun if you know what you’re doing!
Now if you have a steady foot to use the brakes and accelerator then it really helps the flight crew so that you make sure that the premium class passengers don’t spill their pre-flight drinks all over themselves! Makes for great comfort and customer service if you can do it quickly and efficiently and smooth enough where the flight crew won’t be thrown onto the floor when they are doing their pre-flight safety demonstration
😂 that is so true! One of my pushback instructors taught about feathering the brakes and easing into and off the gas…so as to not do any type of abrupt movements! But I never thought of the drinks! 😁😁
@@ladyandtheramp I’ve been that person in first class and wearing my wine before takeoff isn’t fun
Oh that is horrible! I will now think of that every time I stop the push! 😁
Do you record all of the push backs you do like I record all the wiring I do
I don’t record all of them. Usually I record 1-2 per week. But I push about 10 plus times a week :)
Hi,
Love your uplaoads!
In am wondering why still using towbars?
Here at Schiphol Amsterdam Airport towbarless pushing and towing are almost standard for quite some time. It is lifting the aircraft, no tow bar needed.
Greetings from Amsterdam
Hello! 👋
Wow! That is really cool! I wonder when those towbarless tugs will come our way! I would love to try them!
Large US airline daily movements are astronomical in comparison. Tugs & tow-bars are dependable and work for the push.
Hello Jessica! I've been watching your awesome videos for a while now and have subscribed to your channel. Through your videos I have a greater understanding and appreciation for what the ramp crews do in prepping these planes for departure and flight. I'm really amazed/impressed with how you move the plane around with the "Tug". That is some awesome manuvering getting it from the gate to the taxi way. This leads me to this question. Are their instances or situations where a plane backed itself away from the gate and to the taxi way? I know the planes can do that as I've seen it done at Columbus and other airports. Have you seen a plane back away at Phoenix? Again awesome videos and keep them coming! 🙂
Thank you so much for watching and subscribing! I appreciate it!
We have never experienced an aircraft backing up or pushing away from the gate by itself! That would create high alarm and panic here in PHX! 😁 our procedure is always to push the planes back to where we are instructed so the engines can start and the aircraft can move in a safe manner without jetblasting any people, equipment, etc… or causing any aircraft damage due to hitting the terminal, other aircraft or equipment 😁
@@ladyandtheramp A long time ago I was at Tampa International waiting on my flight to Columbus. I remember seeing/watching an Eastern Airlines Boeing 757 back itself away from the gate. It was raining and some water had collected on the ramp. The 757 engines created it's own rainstorm blowing that collected water back towards the gate and the terminal building. Some of it splattered on the windows. Sadly Eastern Airlines is no more.
Oh wow! That would have been cool to witness!
@@ladyandtheramp It was cool to see and I was glad I was inside and not outside. 😂.
hoo ke padre..antes de salir a escena. chidoooo . hooo flachess
Who are you in comms with? Ground traffic, pilot? Also, what size engines do the pushers have?
Good question about the size of engine the push tugs have…I will have to find that out from our ground equipment mechanics!
I am communicating with the pilot through the comms cord. And he receives push clearance from the tower.
I can also communicate with the tower (for different purposes) through my radio I wear.
I've heard you mention the bypass pin a bunch of times, but what does it actually do? I assume that it disengages the nosewheel steering from the cockpit or something like that?
Oh you are correct! I should explain that on the video sometime! Thank you!
Yes, the bypass pin, bypasses the hydraulic system and gives the ground crew control of the aircraft. Once the brakes are set on the aircraft, the crew member pulls the bypass pin….returning control to the flight deck 😁
Good job Ms Jessica like a pro. Oh you are a pro!! Question is that cab tug air conditioning as its Az?-Kenny Payson Az
Hi Kenny! You live up in the beautiful pines! Just a little jealous! Especially in the summer time :)
And no, the tugs are not air conditioned…at least we have never turned it on. The tug doesn’t have doors on it.
I think I will go double check now! 😂
@@ladyandtheramp I agree ms Jessica, it’s right up in hills from you, any time hot down there come up here. Please let me know if possible. I have forest behind my cabin. Again good job
@@ladyandtheramp does it matter when tugs get used ms Jessica? Be open or closed? If closed no air must be difficult during summer, at least open would little bit better.:-)
Your one lucky lady who looks like she enjoys her job very much. Question: What is the reason for the by pass pin in the nose gear?
Good question! I need to do a video on that!
The bypass pin…bypasses the hydraulic system to allow the ground crew to control the aircraft movement. Once we finish the push and request to have the pilot set breaks. We remove the bypass pin from the nose gear and returns the control of the aircraft to the flight deck 😁
Were you America West when you started at PHX?
I was not. But yes..PHX was. America West, then US Airways …now American :)
con todo heeee
What is the blue bag looking thing that comes into frame around @5:00 that your crew mate picks up?
It was a bag that dropped off the tug when we stopped :)
@@ladyandtheramp Ah very well, thank you. Wasn't sure if it was THAT, or some kind of "marker" of some sort.
That truck
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How much training did you needed to get proficient to push the plane back out of the gate
Before I was certified, I pushed over 50 move flights with a pushback trainer. I really love this aspect of my job 😁
what is done to avoid getting sucked into those huge engines?
We are trained extensively on the ingestion zone of the engines. On how to stay alert of the beacon light. Of listening and watching the engines spool up and down…
Safety is always a top priority! 😁👍
What qualifications does one need for this job?
I was hired as part of the crew. There is a lot of on-the-job training, but not specific background. I actually have a degree in Physical Education and coaching. (but no degree is required).
One of the shear bolts was loose?
No, none of them were loose :)
Hi👋 Jessica Jessica I really like watching your videos
Great! Thank you! 😁
Hi Jessica you are welcome
Does every gate have it's own tug?
You are correct! Except if the tug needs maintenance:)
Hi👋 Jessica Jessica what is the red headset for?
Hello! 👋
Do you mean the red/orange cord between the aircraft and myself?
It is the communication cord between myself and the pilot :)
Or do you mean the red flagged pin?
That is the bypass pin that bypasses the hydraulic system of the aircraft to give the ground crew control of the aircraft so we can push the plane back. 😁
Do you have A&P?
😉👍
Thank you!
You're dealing with a lot of heavy stuff. Common environment of dings and scrapes and bruises, blood blisters and mashed fingers. Take care !
Oh you are right! I often wear long sleeves. Then when I wear a short sleeved shirt…I see all these little bruises! And didn’t even know it 😂
Does the crew chief always drive the tug?
Every station does it differently. But here in PHX, the crew chiefs typically push. That is one of the main reasons I became a crew chief…because I wanted to push the planes 😁
Is it dangerous for the ground crew person who disconnects the tow bar after pushback when the aircrafts engines are idling?
The ground crew is subways notified of when the engines are turned on. The pushback driver actually clears the pilot to start the engines. The crew is trained to stay clear of the ingestion zone. The nose gear is not in the ingestion zone
@@ladyandtheramp Thank You for explaining!
I like her
One flight I was on (PHL- LAX) the tow bar broke on pushback, so had to wait for mechanic to check the nose gear
Oh wow! Did it jerk the tug?
@@ladyandtheramp no just a small banging noise
Oh…so you definitely can feel it when it happens.
I haven’t had that happen before 🤞but have had fellow employees experience that.
Nice and all but imagine if that blue rag were sucked into an engine
🥰🥰🥰😍😍of France
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Jessica, what is the Horse Power of that tug, numbered PS285 that you are using to push the A321. I like to know how many horses you are controlling-😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊🤣
That is a great question! I will ask the ground equipment mechanics and get back with you! 😁
I think it would be hilarious if you went over to the Southwest Airlines side of the terminal and moved their planes around. Perhaps you could really prank them by pushing one of their planes to the top deck of the East economy parking lot.
Just a thought.
😂😂
Hey beautiful Jessica, did you ever get an answer on the 3 degree slope of the ramp surface from the gate-?
Ahhh! No! I forgot! I will write it down!
@@ladyandtheramp Thanks, no rush.
R u guys hiring or where do you apply????
Go to jobs.aa.com !
@@ladyandtheramp gracias!!
Denada!
قناتك جميله ورائعه وممتعه ونتي ايضا ماهره في القياده 😊
كان حلمي ان اكون طيار😔
Oh thank you! 😁
@@ladyandtheramp
شكرا لك انتي لقد استمتعنا كثير واحساس رائع وجميل فديوهاتك جميله 🙂
What airport is this
This is Phoenix, Sky Harbor 😁
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Must change those diesel trucks. I'm allergic kerosene and it's bad for the environment
Ever had an accident involving a TUG?
I have not …and hopefully 🙏 never will 😁
Very nice honey 💗
Thank you! 🤗
There are only 2 sear pins on the tow bar. They are labeled by the red/white stickers. The sear bolts are the smaller two of the bolts. The larger ones hold the head piece together and allow the face to rotate if the seat bolts ever do get broken. Overall, another incredible video
Thank you for that explanation!! I love your knowledge!
🤔 Our pilots usually spin up #2 ENG first then #1 maybe different company different procedures
Oh that is interesting!
Typically, with my company, they spin #1 first because our wing-walker approaches from the engine 2 side to pull the bypass pin and disconnect the tow bar. The pilot side wingwalker is the one who holds up the “X”.
How does your company do it? 😁
@@ladyandtheramp Usually as soon as the pilot gives ground the clearance and the push back starts #2 will spins up once is clear at a distance. I probably should pay attention 😁. But those are more ramp ops. I am line maintenance so i don’t push back a/c much.
@@ladyandtheramp I believe #2 engine usually start first because of hydraulic system on both Boeing and airbus to get hydraulic fluids to start flowing ( my guess )
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So, the first inspection is done by the mechanic, the second is done by the pilot monitoring and the third inspection is done by you, redundancy at work.
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At the end of the airplane reversal from standstill, why does the tug pull forward for a short distance before disconnecting the tow bar? Or is this just a coincidence? ruclips.net/video/KmtBCY46Ssc/видео.html
Good question! In this specific push/pull…the reason why I pull forward is to create distance between the terminal behind the aircraft. So that when he starts his engines…it doesn’t jet blast that terminal.
@@ladyandtheramp , thanks for your kind reply. Greetings from Pune in India.
Oh wow!! Hello 👋
What on earth do you mean crew chief. I worker all my life as a A&P mechanic at sfomm. We did are job without a title
As a fleet service agent. We have a crew or a team that brings the flights in and pushes them out. We have a crew chief that manages the team and the load plans for each flight. There are specific responsibilities that the crew chief has that vary from the crew member.
That seemed like a habitual tap of the tow bar blank and I see many other paint chips in the same area you tapped? Is there an actual reason for this behavior or is it a thing your just taught like a superstition thing?
Oh wow…I see how you could think it is superstitious 😁
But everything I am touching or looking at has a purpose on making sure all things are in their place and in working order.
Safety boots?
At our company, there is not a policy regarding specific type of foot wear. In PHX, we walk a lot. Our assignments can take us to varying concourses and there is a far distance to some of them. :)
@@ladyandtheramp As always take care! Have a good one.
@@ladyandtheramp does PHX ever have had any issues with rattlesnakes on the ground at airport before ?
I have not heard of that yet! Ohhh that would be scary!
The other day we had bees forming a big swarm of the wing of a plane 😧
@@ladyandtheramp holy smoke 💨 🥺🥺🥺😵💫😵💫😵💫
Hope they gave you a pushback with brakes
Yes…brakes are important! 😂
@@ladyandtheramp they must like must like you guys in PHX.
Haha! I hope so!
I heard that, at LAX, arriving aircraft are not allowed to pull into the gate under its' own power. Pilots have to stop the aircraft on the taxi ramp, shut down the engines, and the tow tug has to pull the aircraft into the gate.
Oh wow!! I haven’t heard of that before! But that would awesome! That is my favorite part of the job!
We have some fellow employees that have transferred from LAX! And might have to ask them about that!