if you don't mind the question, what does a full complement of AME tools cost? I've heard of some mechanical trades like heavy duty mechanics needing to fork over 30 grand+ for what they need day to day. They get a considerable write off for them but still...
You are right snoopy, when I was at KBA, FO's could use vintage plates as long as they spent the first day of their rotation comparing every page with a current set and writing in any changes. It was a look the other way thing. YYC based crews FO's had to buy their own. Honestly not sure if it's still taht way. When you have $200 a month disposable income over and above subsistence, that $180 subscription sure dug deep...
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The number of tools an AME owns is inversely proportional to the amount he actually uses them. 
I'd say that tool purchases fit more into buying your own headset and sunglasses and watch...... they aren't necessary for the job but make it a lot nicer. I've never worked in any shop where I couldn't borrow every tool I needed from a tool-crib or bill it to the company. I needed to replace an alternator cable a while back and I needed a $100 crimper to do terminals that size.... you think I was going to buy it to use it that one time to make the company money?
But it is nice to have your own set of high quality tools.
I've also amazed myself over the years what I've been able to put together with the minimum amount of tools. When I've got a problem away from base and all I've got is a 172 and a bush box to go and fix it.... I have to be creative both with what I choose to leave behind and how I use the tools I brought.
I'd say that tool purchases fit more into buying your own headset and sunglasses and watch...... they aren't necessary for the job but make it a lot nicer. I've never worked in any shop where I couldn't borrow every tool I needed from a tool-crib or bill it to the company. I needed to replace an alternator cable a while back and I needed a $100 crimper to do terminals that size.... you think I was going to buy it to use it that one time to make the company money?
But it is nice to have your own set of high quality tools.
I've also amazed myself over the years what I've been able to put together with the minimum amount of tools. When I've got a problem away from base and all I've got is a 172 and a bush box to go and fix it.... I have to be creative both with what I choose to leave behind and how I use the tools I brought.
Geez did I say that....? Or just think it....?
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How about digital charts? Anyone here work for an operator that advanced?
