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Metals technology Airmen use various tools to ensure each part they fabricate is assembled correctly and will safely support flight line operations and improve mission efficiency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zoie Cox)

Nov. 20, 2019

Metals Technology Sparks Innovation

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — When fabricating ornate aircraft parts or repairing flightline support equipment, it is the mission and responsibility of the eight-Airmen metals technology flight to ensure aircraft readiness in a safe and timely manner.

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 558th Transportation Company, 10th Transportation Battalion, 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary) adjust the governor and fuel injector rack on a Detroit Diesel 12V-71 watercraft engine during the company’s first “Maintenance Rodeo” competition at Third Port, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Sept. 19, 2017.

Sept. 20, 2017

Watercraft maintainers host first ‘Maintenance Rodeo’

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — The 558th Transportation Company, 10th Transportation Battalion, 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary) hosted its first “Maintenance Rodeo” competition at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Sept. 19-20.

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jordan Mann, 1st Maintenance Squadron metals technology journeyman, welds a piece of metal at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Aug. 17, 2017. The job of a 1st MXS metals technicians is to provide support for the flightline by fixing basic and major aircraft damages through metal work. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Derek Seifert)

Aug. 30, 2017

Measure twice, cut once

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — Like an unsung hero, behind the scenes and out of sight the Metals Technology Flight at Joint Base Langley-Eustis performs basic and major aircraft structural damage repairs as well as manufacture tools to support the 1st Fighter Wing’s mission. “Measure twice, cut once.” This is the moto each metal technician operates by, ensuring the precision of their craft meets the high standards required, as a simple mistake could cost a pilot or aircrew member their life.