What Do You Do?

[PhilDernerJr]

Every now and then I like to toss out the question of what people do. I always enjoy seeing the different lives that all come together here in our hobby.

Aside from NYCA, I am a dispatcher at a major airline.

[Landing Lights]

Great topic Phil, since it always seems to come up when I meet other spotters.

I am a lead systems and service technician for a theatrical lighting shop.

[jerslice]

By day I'm a case manager at a housing authority of a major US city for the Section 8 rental program. By night I work for NYCA, and by weekend I freelance photograph for a few of the local media outlets.

[wunaladreamin]

I take out trash.

[moose135]

I take out trash.
Kenny is a scoundel and a reprobate, which is why we love him. :rolleyes:

[Ychocky]

Help Desk Support Technician

[lijk604]

Corporate aircraft dispatcher

[eric8669]

Professional Photographer and NYCA contributor.

used to be Help Desk support Analyst.

[ANITIX87]

Full-time, I'm a rail systems engineer specializing in signalling and communication for Stantec Consulting, Inc.

Part-time, I'm a wedding photographer (I own Stellar Year Photography, LLC)

TIS

[Aviation.High.Guy]

I left aviation for Madison Avenue years ago. These days I art direct digital, print and TV.
Can't say for whom, but I'll give you a hint- My copywriter wrote the line "If you have an erection lasting four hours or more, call your doctor...". :cool:

[gonzalu]

Don, priceless!

I work in the same place Kenny does, but I park cars in the parking garage :tongue:

Unofficial Title: Blowtech Attendant (jk)
Official Title: Sr. Technical Specialist
What my mom thinks I do: I invented The Internet
What I really do: [Try] to come up with IT solutions to corporate challenges. Try and translate technology for Sr. Leadership. Support our doctors save a life or two :smile:

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital (http://www.nyp.org/): Where Don's people go to take care of that erection problem... lol

[Steven Holzinger]

Day job: Appraisal coordinator... basically I do a lot of data entry, uploading appraisals from other companies for our underwriting department to review
Weekends: Zinger Aviation Media

[Zee71]

I work for an agency that is part of DoD as a software engineer making sure the contractor meets all contractual requirements for software for various programs.

[LGA777]

Operations and Tower Supervisor at LGA for a major airline. Dream job for an airline enthusiast and photographer, I am very very
fortunate !

[Kris V]

I attend a school in a major city in my not so major state.

[mattdueck]

I work for a small company doing data mangement for major companies running pressure vessels.

On the weekends try and get out spotting if the weather is favorable.

[Cal07]

I'm a Wine Authenticator for the #1 fine and rare Wine Auction house in NY and HK...

[N787DL]

Day job: Running marketing activations for various brands.
Evening job: Selling records (vinyl!) on-line

[RomNYC]

I work in the Bronx for one of the CUNY colleges, where I maintain/administer their fundraising database.

[MarkLawrence]

Lead Conversion Developer and Senior Analyst/Programmer for an Aerospace company.

[727C47]

i'm a cargo pilot,flying 747s, i was born under the Canarsie approach,grew up wanting to fly 747s for Pan AM,well i was a little late for that,but i did fly a Pan AM 747,only she was a former -221 now wearing our colors , i started this freightdog life flying DC3s in the late 80's, in fact my first time into JFK under my own steam was in a DC3 in the 90's,and it was the Canarsie approach over the old sod, i think my eyes were moist rolling out on 13 Left that night,my first jet was the 727 ,flying pax for the late ,and lamented Champion Air, I was JFK based in '03,another dream come true, I also flew that 3 holer into LGA on a see 4 ever clear night back in '07,a sweeping descending visual over Brooklyn/Queens to runway 4,with sweet Manhattan aglow in the background,anyway, through the grace of God, the runways and taxiways of EWR ,and JFK,are once again my bailiwick, and i am still a stone total geek about this profession,spending my free time spotting, flying C47s,and watching every contrail stretching its way horizon to horizon, i'm hooked,line,and sinker,cheers,peace,out.

[BORKE]

Wow - how can I possibly follow that? :biggrin: As an instructional designer at a University in New York City, I help faculty members and instructors refine and improve their teaching, often times while integrating the use of technology.

[emshighway]

I'm from the government and am here to help you.

[kc2aqg]

emshighway
I'm from the government and am here to help you.


Be afraid...be very afraid...LOL :tongue:

I'm an IT Strategy & Management consultant for a small consulting firm in Atlanta, though that will probably be changing soon.

And Kenny's job was always to take out the trash, in more ways than one LOL! Savage immobilization device 4 life!

[Spunker]

Office Manager

[Vinny Ohare]

I worked for almost 25 years in the NY subway for a private contractor putting the posters in and out of the trains. Now I run websites and do SEO work for major companies and manage their affiliate programs. While I wouldn't call myself a plane spotter just yet I always seem to be around when cool planes are flying near JFK. I am more of a nature photographer who takes pictures of planes when they are around.

[wunaladreamin]

And Kenny's job was always to take out the trash, in more ways than one LOL! Savage immobilization device 4 life!
FEAR THE SLURPEE STRAW!

[tlabranche]

I am a station supervisor for JetBlue Airways in Houston. I do a lot of shooting at work and use my pass riding benefits to shoot across the world.

[cowens727]

Unemployed as of right now, but in the not too distant past I had the joy of working as an aerospace analyst for an investment bank. Corporate America: it's great until it ain't...

[NIKV69]

Adult day care in Upper Brookville.

[megatop412]

I have a doctorate in Clinical Psychology but worked in managed healthcare for several years before losing my job thanks to the 'economy'

[threeholerglory]

Corporate pilot flying a Citation 650 (III), Citation 550 Bravo, and soon to be Falcon 900/50 variants!

[cancidas]

I'm from the government and am here to help you.

LOL!!


as for me, air traffic controller.

[gonzalu]

Adult day care in Upper Brookville.

Vegas Rich Guy.
Major Golfingsomethingoranother,
Politician (professional)
ID Carrying [and always willing and ready to present] Citizen

:tongue:

[gonzalu]

Corporate pilot flying a Citation 650 (III), Citation 550 Bravo, and soon to be Falcon 900/50 variants!


Mike if I see a video of you behind the wheel of a Falcon 900, I will NEVER EVER speak to you again... not fair to those like me who just dream of being able to fly one... or at least you will NOT be allowed to spot with us mortals on the ground :smile:

[Zee71]

Manny ..... Be nice to Mike! He has pictures of you with his infamous red shirt with the finger pointing at you.

Wait! I think he has the finger pointing at me too!

[gonzalu]

So true and so sad LOL

[Whitese]

I am a former pro tennis player then coach then high school teacher/college teacher, now middle school science teacher...I have been into aviation/space since I was born I think, thanks to the cool jobs my dad had as an engineer for Boeing, NASA, and others....I am spreading the gospel to NJ youtes!!! Some of these kids are really into it!

[ANITIX87]

I am a former pro tennis player
How high did you go in the tennis world, and would I have heard of you? (Life-long tennis player and fan). Where in NJ are you teaching, I know lots of science teachers in the state.

TIS

[flyboy 28]

US Navy sailor.

[steve1840]

I take out trash.

Is that code for "Washington Capitols fan"?



As for me, I'm an aerospace technical writer going on 4 years. Currently I maintain the Airframe/Landing Gear manuals for the US Navy and International Navy H-60 Seahawk variants. I have also spent a fair amount of time working on the IETM (Interactive Electronic Technical Manual) for the Sikorsky CH-148 Canadian Maritime Helicopter while at my previous employer. Before comeing to work where I am now I also spent some time as the Lead IPB writer at my company for the F135 JSF Propulsion System, handling the parts breakdown of the entire engine.

[wunaladreamin]

As for me, I'm an aerospace technical writer...
Funny, I didn't picture you to be the literate type.

[steve1840]

Funny, I didn't picture you to be the literate type.

We use a lot of pictures........

[JDANDO]

I design medical devices for the treatment of atrial fibrillation. A great job for a great company and I get to travel a bit for work.

[gonzalu]

Jeremy, ever sell to my place? NYP? If you're ever in town, let me know...

[steve1840]

I have a doctorate in Clinical Psychology but worked in managed healthcare for several years before losing my job thanks to the 'economy'


...wierd....figured with the way the economy is going that there would be a need for MORE clinical psychologists..... :tongue:

[flyguy1]

Business Analyst for a large pension fund

[Delta777LR]

I havent worked in along time right now im currently on SSI for my learning disability. I did used to work for DHL at JFK, NY Aquarirum as a docent and AMNH

[Jbong]

Well I am a Ramp Lead for US Airways at PHX.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7441/9026829809_f577241fc5_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/azspotters/9026829809/)

[Jbong]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7320/9026890795_33ee8e460a_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/azspotters/9026890795/)

[hiss srq]

Operation Control/Facility Controller for an airline and part time garbage man like the other Caps fan on the forums.

[captmjk16]

Naval Architect/Marine Engineer for a small design office of a large corporation for now... back to the student gig in the fall.

[CX777]

Pharmacist ( & Pharmacy Manager) for 24 years.

[NIKV69]

Vegas Rich Guy.
Major Golfingsomethingoranother,
Politician (professional)
ID Carrying [and always willing and ready to present] Citizen

:tongue:

Papers please!

[fastaviation]

Marketing Executive at Fast Aviation Data.

[gintasr]

Air Traffic Controller @ "THE CENTER" aka New York Center

[threeholerglory]

pizza delivery pilot.

sometimes I wish I were joking.....

[NIKV69]

pizza delivery pilot.

sometimes I wish I were joking.....

Make mine supreme please..

[moose135]

pizza delivery pilot.
http://moose135.smugmug.com/photos/i-s8kmg7W/0/L/i-s8kmg7W-L.jpg

[threeholerglory]

http://moose135.smugmug.com/photos/i-s8kmg7W/0/L/i-s8kmg7W-L.jpg

lol yup that's about right Moose!!!

[USAF Pilot 07]

Air Traffic Controller @ "THE CENTER" aka New York Center

What sector do you control?

[gintasr]

Our area has 5 sectors that we work. Our airspace stretches from HAR VOR to PTW to MXE to EMI. Basically all of eastern PA. We primarily work the arrivals departures from PHL and satellites, IAD/DCA/BWI arrivals departures and all the stuff from the NY metro. Busiest area in the building... and busiest airspace in the world.. it gets interesting.

[m.marra]

Locomotive Engineer for Amtrak.

[boeing727]

I spent 16.5 years in Engineering and flight operations at British Airways in London. Moved to the USA in 1999 and spent 1.5 years at Southwest in Operations before moving to NetJets in Columbus Ohio. I am now a Team Lead in Flight Operations.

[hurstoldz]

Hi all, I am new here, I pastor a church in Flushing, grew up in Valley Stream right under JFK 22L approach

[nssd70]

I'm a truck driver.

Doug

[Gintaras B.]

I paint a sky - when i good mood, I paint it blue and a sun, when i'm in a bad mood - I paint clouds...:wink:

[gonzalu]

Gintaras, something to hide? like your KGB past? :tongue:

[Gintaras B.]

Gintaras, something to hide? like your KGB past? :tongue:

Now it's called FSB...

Manny, do you have some degree of paranoia too?

I do work for some japanese corporation - US subsidiary - mainly office and warehouse work...15 and a half years at the same company..
Before I did work shortly for a record co. - an independent label...my name is one of CD album: "Knights Of British Blues" released in 1997...

Airplanes do fly over where I work - Mineola, when they go to 22L...

[gonzalu]

FSB can never be KGB... it's like comparing FBI to CIA ... and read the line again, the last part with the little tongue sticking out. Nice cover though, the bit about the Japanese corporation. LOL

[Gintaras B.]

FSB can never be KGB... it's like comparing FBI to CIA ... and read the line again, the last part with the little tongue sticking out. Nice cover though, the bit about the Japanese corporation. LOL

FSB is a successor of KGB - equivalent of CIA and FBI in US...

And you know: theirs - are spies, ours - are intelligence...all are divided by The Fence...All depends on what side of The Fence are you...:cool:

[bonanzabucks]

I've worked in finance in different industries - city government, hedge fund, news media, retail and most recently for a major NYC university. I quit the last job and have been bumming around for the last month. Now trying to decide on two offers - one with a NY State agency and the other with the same university I left. Leaning towards going back to the university. Although I've been trying for years and years to get into the airline industry. So, if anyone can hook me up...

Oh, and my friend and I are thinking of starting our own daycare business on the side. Lol

[bonanzabucks]

Oh...I should also add healthcare too. Since two of my previous jobs were related to it in some fashion.

[mirrodie]

Been meaning to post in here for a while. I'm an eye doctor.

Btw Kenny did I just see you at Home Depot???

[boeing727]

I am a Team Lead at NetJets Aviation based in KCMH Previousley 16 years in British Airways Engineering B737/B757/B747 and B777.

[jack.torry]

I work at LAX at LA..

[airaos]

Work for DHL Airline, Jack of all Trades master of none. Bit like the 747 Pilot, joined an airline when i left school, 36 years later, 8 airlines later still love every day (its a lot harder though these days)

[mtrain999]

Lead aircraft mechanic on the Crj200 and 900 for a large regional airline

[Nick]

Water District by day, Air National Guard Helicopter Crew Chief by weekend. Except for those two times I went on an all expenses paid trip to Afghanistan. https://scontent-a-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/t1.0-9/1016408_10202896178028412_393172086_n.jpg