Aileron and spoiler problem???? I worked that Bird for a decade and spoilers/ailerons were the easiest flight control system to adjust...
Walked through the CAM building a week ago and stopped in the Cowl shop to look at a 757 fan cowl that Timco attempted a hot bond repair, apparently the moisture was not removed and repair was overheated virtually destroying the cowl (It Was Ugly).. Was told it will be sent to Nordam for repair at Timco expense..
AA management in my opinion cares little about maintenance efficiency they proved that with the creation of the General mechanic.
Their thinking was we can put any AMT anywhere we choose and better control manhours. Now, an AMT who primarily works cabin/cargo is put on flight controls, engine or landing gear he is a little out of his element and it takes longer to complete the task.
The same holds true with someone asked to remove a lav when they normally work what once was Systems, and the problem is made worse with overtime..Now they want to do this with Line Avionics!! I believe efficiency comes from being familiar with an area of the airplane at the Line or Base......
