For the last few weeks the maintenance specialist class has been assembling an IO520F that we dissembled and sent out for inspection before the 185 paint project. This project has had quite a few bumps in the road. Most of our problems have been caused by the actual parts suppliers. So its been a slow and frustrating, but still a great learning tool. We have learned tons about inspecting and reassembly, and the big picture of what all it takes to take overhaul an engine. This is also a real engine that when completed will go on a shelf ready to replace any of our 206 engines in the aging fleet. This is definitely the part of maintenance I live the most. Repairing engines is something I would feel comfortable doing for a long time.
On a more day to day note. Now that Im finishing up my maintenance training, Im on the hunt for a Job. I have to work on airplanes, or I risk the chance of loosing my license, and we cant have that. So im dusting off the old resume and sprucing it up with some nice reference letters from my instructors in hopes I can find work and get some experience. My maintenance training will be officially concluded at the end of June. and my final Bible classes wont start till the end of August. Im ready for a bit of a break.It has been great to see how God has brought me through yet another year here at Moody. Thank the Lord!