tweaker Posted November 22, 2006 Report Posted November 22, 2006 I know we already had the topic of female pilots........ but I want to know what is thought of chick mechanics. I have heard they have a keener eye for detail? What do you think? Quote
Elvis Posted November 22, 2006 Report Posted November 22, 2006 Well to start with the term "Chick Mechanics" might offend some of the members. Quote
ray Posted November 22, 2006 Report Posted November 22, 2006 I've worked with male and female pilots and AME's. The women don't work any differently then the men. Some individuals are really sharp, some not so, on both genders. Quote
Fenestron Posted November 22, 2006 Report Posted November 22, 2006 I know we already had the topic of female pilots........ but I want to know what is thought of chick mechanics. I have heard they have a keener eye for detail? What do you think? Ok, I'll bite and throw rocks at the hornets nest.... Keener eye for detail....yeah maybe when it comes to cleaning :shock: The ones I worked with we're OK, I definately wasn't afraid to fly what they fixed, but they were seriously outpaced by even the most mentally challenged BCIT male graduate. excuse me while I run away and hide now. Quote
skywrench1 Posted November 22, 2006 Report Posted November 22, 2006 Maybe the question should be "What about some of those guy AME's out there?" I've worked with a few women AME's and they've at least held there own and in several cases, in fact I'd rather have them on my crew than many guys out there. About the only place I can think of where the size 44 shirt may have an advantage in this profession might be when it comes to handling fuel drums and the like. I find it amazing there is nothing better to talk about than this drivel. But then again, that's just me. Quote
marc Posted November 22, 2006 Report Posted November 22, 2006 I will say one thing from my expierience at BCIT, the ones that were there (about 3 girls out of 300 students) sure knew that they really wanted to be there. They fit in and performed about average in both tests and practical. I wouldn't say they had any extra special skills except ignoring stares and those great remarks that a group of 15 young guys like myself think are witty. Quote
kjw57 Posted November 23, 2006 Report Posted November 23, 2006 Hey Tweaker, why female? Why not brown, pink, or blue? And what if the conclusion is that girls are better? You considering switching? Signed, A guy with a wife two daughters and a granddaughter & another one on the way!! Quote
tweaker Posted November 23, 2006 Author Report Posted November 23, 2006 Hey KJW57 Maybe because I am a female engineer. Isn't it funny that you would just assume a man would only ask that question. I was asking as a matter of curiosity. I have worked with other females in this industry some excellent engineers.......... some only mediocre. The same goes for the guys. The point is I was looking for some honest reactions. I have listened to the guys I work with talk about the girls in this industry, some of it good, some not so good........... Thats what I was looking for. Quote
transquebecniece Posted November 23, 2006 Report Posted November 23, 2006 Right on/rock on, Tweaker! :up: Yeehaw! Quote
cyclic monkey Posted November 23, 2006 Report Posted November 23, 2006 I think their attitude and mechanical abilities are great, but there are some natural differences that cause problems....... Quote
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