Stig Shift #10 Aircraft Maintenance Adventures 

Came for the airplanes, stayed for your fun storytelling and personality

Oh look Stig uploaded! I was just about to go into life saving heart transplant surgery, but that will have to wait!

Stig, I am interested in aviation, but trust me, your kind personality what keeps most of us here watching you work/play.

This is a man that loves his job. Thank you for sharing 👍🏾

POV: You find this video at 2:30 AM... Instead of sleeping.

My wife doesn't like when you upload new videos because I'm worthless for the next 45 minutes.😆 Thank you Stig. Keep them coming.

I'm a fan!

As an FO in Europe on the a320 family, it’s absolutely fascinating to see the work that goes on behind the scenes. You guys are truly the unsung heroes of aviation and I’m absolutely loving your videos - keep it up!!

Watching this durning my lunch at an A&P school, Thank for the motivation!

Really enjoying your videos. I am a retired Shift Manager/licensed Senior Reactor Operator in a nuclear power plant. Your explanations of various systems, and the complexity (or simplicity) of various system designs is great.The average passenger does not care for what goes into their flight, but only are concerned about what they will get to eat or what the movies are on the planes. I, on the other hand, devour each of your videos. Keep up the good work!

Hey Stig, don’t worry, you are fine as you are, don’t hesitate to talk to us. Your show is my program while eating breakfast, right before I go to work, every morning you upload :) thank you so much

Great videos. Sorry for your dad, I know also what we feel inside for years. Keep up the good work and greetings from Italy.

As an avgeak and mechanic myself ( A 320 & A 330 families ) in Germany i really like that filming. I really know the Boeing fleet and i flew with every type except the 707 but i never ever worked on one. I only flew with them as a passenger. Last was a 77W. Great filming. 👍

Nothing’s better than having dinner while watching Stig Aviation new vid!

I work part time as a ramper. Worked a mid today and what do I do when I'm at home winding down? I watch this!!! Subscribed. I too love my work and I'm here because I want to learn more. I'm also at a much smaller station so getting to see how it goes at LAX (one of my favorites for efficiency) really makes me happy. Thank you for doing what you're doing. I can never get enough of this, I only want to know more.

Dear Stig. I feel sooooo fortunate to have found your channel. A thousand times thanks from an AVgeek from across the pond, the one on your east coast, from rainy Brussels, Belgium.

This is the only channel where I like the video before watching it because I know it’s gonna be good

Another awesome video Stig. I absolutely love your stuff. Please don't stop! Utterly fantastic!! Love from Scotland 😊❤✈️✈️✈️

Hey stig love your channel and glad I am part of the AA family. I fly the 737 and love it. As for the light under the split scimitar winglet is so ground personal can avoid them during ground operations especially at night.

you sir deserve way more viewership and subscribers than you have currently. keep up the great work we all appreciate the content and spread the word on this channel to like minded individuals who can appreciate what goes into this.

Man this channel recently came into my recommendations and I am binging all of these episodes! Love all of the little nuggets of information you throw in everywhere and the way you promote safety. Makes me feel even safer flying knowing people like you are there before and after the flight.

This video had me smiling from ear to ear for 54 minutes and 31 seconds straight. Instant subscribe, absolutely loved the content and look forward to seeing more!

You clearly love your job and are an expert at what you do. You make your videos, so enjoyable and informative especially to those of us who are involved with in lovers of commercial aviation. Thank you for all that you do and for keeping me safe and confident whenever I fly.

I have just found your channel via the power of The Algorithm suggesting this video and I'd just like to say I think your videos are absolutely fantastic. I'm not an aircraft mechanic, just an interested enthusiast. Your passion and enthusiasm matches your immense knowledge and it's awesome to watch. Thanks from an equally rainy UK :)

Very interesting video. The complexity of these aircraft is just mind-boggling.

Thank you, Stig. Loved the views of 'home' at the end.

Hey Stig, thanks for another great video, these videos teach me a lot and I am grateful you are here to teach them to us viewers! Hopefully it isn’t to rainy for the rest of the week

Stig, No truer words have been spoken about finding a job to get paid for what you love to do. I think in another life, there would be a pretty good chance I'd work in aviation. Unfortunately there is only so much time we have on this planet, so it's important we do it doing something we love and helping others along the way. Thank you for allowing us to live your job through your videos.

Oh look who’s uploaded! Automatically a great day! Thank you Stig for continuing to be a huge inspiration and keeping my pilot dream alive! Greetings from Norway!🇳🇴

American Airlines don't have themselves any gem, they have a diamond with this guy

Plumbing, the reason I loved working-life on the avionics side of things; those engines sweetened the deal for the both of us!! Thanks very much for sharing!!! (the most unique look on Y/T; take care Mr. Stig!!)

Thanks Stig. Seeing the complexity and beauty of these wonderful planes is always a treat, thanks for sharing your knowledge.

Your channel is a gem for us aviation lovers, thank you for sharing your adventures with us and for everything you in order for us to be safe in the skies. 💖✈

Stig you are literally my favorite youtuber. Thanks for this level of dedication. Always look forward to the long form content.

The America West lanyard😢 I know you truly love what you do when I see you recording ALL aircraft, even those of competitor airlines. I like that you salute the profession by sharing them.

Brilliant again, isnt it amazing, not that long ago we were swinging in the trees , eating bananas and catapillars and now we build miracles called airoplanes. Mind boggling.

Love love the video Stig! Never gets old listening to your banter. Oh btw you are right if you love your job it is not work. Just like I love my museum. 😊

Love your positivity and work ethic, keep uploading great content!

subscribed! Walk around with coffee in hand, just how I like it

Thank you Stig for sharing your knowledge and keep up the good job

Love this channel! Just found it. My dad worked for American Freight as a P.R. writer in the 70's. Got to fly all the time as a kid. They still fascinate me. Your videos show how important you and all the mechanics/all personnel are in keeping these magnificent machines flying. Thank you!!!!!!!!

I got an A&P license from a little school down the road from LAX in Inglewood about 10 years ago but never worked a day as an A&P.thanks for documenting this stig

Dear friend: A joyful experience as it always has been. Have a nice day.

Your videos have such great content, always very interesting. Also a wonderful personality. Thanks very much for sharing.

I really enjoy your videos! Thank you very much for making them.

Thanx again for sharing. Working for Ford almost 17 years & hating it I finally found a new career @Sony in electronics. Then walking in the building one day with my mgr. standing there waiting for me. Being told after almost 25 years out of the blue you have 60 days to find a new position I was devastated. It’s 14 years now & I still miss my customers & coworkers. Reterment sucks. So keep your memories & most of all keep your sense of humor!

Thanks for taking the mystery out of aviation maintenance I have always enjoyed aircraft and mechanical systems, thanks for taking us along I learned something new today !

I’m really loving all of these unique perspectives 👍 thanks for sharing; and keep it up

you just might be the coolest man in the world

Stig I enjoy watching your video, a wealth of interesting information. As a former pilot, love watching all the office you work on. I don't get tired of watching your videos, while I'm building my plastic model airlines. Keep up the awesome work brother, thank you brother 🙏

I have NO idea of anything you just said. Best video i’ve seen in 2024 so far.

Love hearing engines power down :)

I have thousands of hours flying Boeing(737-400/500) and Airbus(A320/321 and A330) and when i came off the 737 i never thought id like Airbus but now id never go back. They're a much more modern aircraft with a way bigger cockpit,the comfort of no control column and the luxury of a tray table to work and eat on!

We know you can't tell us everything but thank you for all you do.

Just found this channel, this is genius! I am last semester of engineering so I'll enjoy this Subbed, thank you!

I love your videos man I can’t stop watching them whenever I have time to spare I like to watch something that doesn’t make me feel stupid so this is right up my alley

I appreciate the "nitro button" on the throttles lol

Love flying the 777s out of LAX. You have the best office in the world ! Thanks for great videos.

Several video's in so far, I just want to say, you're my favorite mechanic in the whole world. I first fell in love with the way you went over everything, on these magnificent and beautiful planes. But I've also fallen in love with the amazing soul that makes up you. I love the way you look at everything, and I feel the same way you do. And in your video's, I get to live vicariously through the amazing job that you have, thank you so much for sharing, it is appreciated by me!

Getting my fix. You had me itching

Looks a lot easier than my graveyard shift at SFO, for TWA, back in the 60s and 70s ! I did many check "Cs", engine changes, gear seals, major hyd repairs, flight control rigging, and airframe "Air worthy" repairs. My Dad was a captain, Mom and sister were both "Hostesses". It was a good job until politics destroyed a great airline and I took early retirement. Things have sure changed

I know that we are getting an abbreviated view of what you do, and I am loving it. Question... I know that each plane is different, but how long do you actually work on each plane.

Ive been studying for 3 years now and I just discovered ur channel, this is my future and you make me very excited for it!

The MAX is such a beauty, so is the A321..just perfect

Stig, are the engines specific to a right side engine or left side engine or can an engine be mounted on any side? You would think it would be specific but it would make sense if they were universal. Just curious, thanks.

I love what you said about loving your job because your right if you love your job its not a job anymore. Next time i fly out to visit my daughter in L.A. id love to hook up and grab a cup of that airplane coffee you speak so highly off and see around your office in person. Keep the great content coming stig really enjoy the entertainment and information

Thank you so much for sharing this side of Aviation that I don't usually get to see. It's great seeing videos of the engineering of major parts like enginese on RU-vid, but when a person like you comes along to simplify and showcase even the most obscure things nobody would think of like the chiller for the galley carts you showed and how the work it satisfies my inner curiosity so much. Thank you for your videos!

Stig your videos are absolutely fantastic. You make us feel as if we’re AME’s in training. I’m going to start wearing PPE while watching your channel for my virtual reality experience 😊

That galley drain trick works like a charm. Sometimes moving the plunger rapidly helps unclog the coffee grounds. Still amazes me how our FA's put that stuff down the drains.

Working on getting My A&P degree. So these videos will definitely help me.

Best channel I've found, looking for this type of content since I'm gonna purse my A&P

All that time, effort and paperwork because the FO was lazy about moving the thrust levers into the idle detent position! I just found your channel….and love it! Subscribed within seconds. You do an amazing job explaining the maintenance side of commercial aviation. And you have a great attitude and sense of humor in doing so! Keep up the great work.

Love the video! Super informative, and as a ramper it's cool to see sometimes when they open up some panels, but I never really know what I am looking at!

Such a fantastic video! Never even seen anything like this on RU-vid. Super interesting!! Thanks

Im an aviator from a veeery young age, i devoted my life for it, i got lucky to work in operation side of the airport for my intern, now i work in sales of MRO, Seeing this video in my feed is nothing less than destiny, and i like how your video is very straight forward and great footage too! Love it❤

You are not talking to yourself, you are talking to us as well as laughing with us. I love the way you sometime show even the smallest details as this is what we avgeeks need to know 😂

I’ve literally just found your channel. Let me tell you, I’ve never been so jealous of a man I’ve just watched cleaning out a toilet. You have the coolest job ever. Hands down.

35:35 hey man. You’re human. We don’t mind the talking to yourself when you record or the awkwardness. You’re doing an incredible job and showing an aspect of aviation that many people tend to look over. Keep up the great work. I for one am loving it.

4:05 Could not have said it better myself buddy. what a dream job to hang out with those beautiful birds.

my god this videos worth millions of likes and subs, super good job.

One of the coolest channels I accidentally found on RU-vid. Subscribed. I love planes. The insight to how they work in a more detail is extremely welcome. Keep up the great work!

As a 38 year employee.....I am super proud to have you as a co-worker. Such a breath of fresh air to see someone who actually loves and cares about his job.

I work at the ramp at a small airport in Uruguay. I really enjoy my work (most of the times) and so do my partners, and fun and passion makes everything better! Aviation is the only place I've seen sooo much people working in the same building really sharing the passion for what they do, and your videos show exactly how I feel about my job, it's marvellous and beautiful. Keep it up man, much respect!

I also have a screwdriver my dad gave me. I use it just about every day. 💙

For one so young, your wisdom shines. Do what makes you happy, enjoy your job and make it a discipline in which you desire to be and ascribe to figuring things out in not only a formal theoretical manner but in a practical form as so many differnet things can happen. You sir, are a fine example of a superb human being. Thank you for your kindness in sharing and for your constant posts on the finest institution in the world, aviation......at least to us airpolane lovers.

I just came across this channel and boy am I glad I did! This is absolutely fantastic! Thank you so much Stig!

Huge respect my friend! I've been fascinated with aircraft from childhood. Always wanted to be aircraft mechanic, but alas, i found a comfortable spot in auto maintenence. Thank you for all you guys do to keep us safe! 👍👍

I am a sailor and I travel around the world by plane to catch my ships..i flew on 737 max all the way to 747-400,from airbus a320 to A380!! I love airplanes and this is the best youtube channel!

Reminds me of the days doing maintenance on army trucks. I loved reading the manual and doing it right, most folks in my unit could’ve cared less about doing it right. But trust me, my vehicle would be up to standard and always ready to go if needed. I would’ve spent more time on all of them to give them all the right loving. Miss it a whole bunch, glad you’re having hella fun doing it and treating it with such calm and ease. Take care brother

Im happy I found this channel, You guys are the unsung heros, thank you for all the hard work and the cool videos. Be well man

interesting, entertaining, and educational - what more can one ask for. please keep up the great work 👍

I start a&p school next month. I’m learning so much from your videos I couldn’t thank you enough. On top of that your a great teacher you explain so well

Love your videos. You have a the best job in the world. As a LDG machanic on Airbus and Boeing ,ect. I dont get to walk around the planes like you everyday. Thank you so much Take care

i never miss an episode always look forward to watching each one never know what might happen have thought about maybe going for a ppl

Love the content I'm in the engine shop for the v2500's cool to see what it's like down on the ramp

I’ve been desperate to find a new RU-vidr to watch, you sir have itched that need, THANK YOU

Awsome vid stig ! It's really cool to see the engineering side of Avation and with someone who genuinely cares and enjoys it !

Thank you for doing this, it is entertaining to watch you enjoy and share what you do. It is also interesting to see all the different parts of the aircraft and learn what it does.

Been trying to find peoples who share their work at the airport. Stumbled upon this channel. It's like a gift from god. Love your storytelling and explanations on how things work around. Learnt so many new things from watching your videos and the aircrafts looks so amazing from the ground! Great video! you're doing amazing!

Just gotta say thank you for uploading these. Giving me the motivation to keep chugging on my writtens rn. 1 down 2 to go