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THE pianist played
On the way to the a room for Q& A and their coorporate video screening. Managed to take descreetly. There was a senior engineer who was assign to bring us around, his name was Mr Yap, he explained to us that people in the hangar were categorise into 2 different jobs. One group of technicians handling mechanical(eg. repairing/mantaining landing gear/flaps) and the other handling aircraft electronics(eg repairing/testing electrical systems). Was told that in the past mechanical engineers were given a nickname "greaseman" or something.. cant really remember... haha.. due to their dirty/sweaty job. Basically, SQ engineering is specialised in MRO
Mantainence/Repair/Overhaul of planes owned by SQ and other airlines. Currently, there is new hangar under construction built specially to accomodate the A380.Personally being in the hangar experiencing the life of aircraft technicians is really an eye opener for me, as I really know that it's not a job for people who can't stand the heat,humidity and noise from the machines and wearing the uncomfortable safety helmets and shoes. I think being a commercial pilot is still the best option...
THE pianist played