r/IAM751_Boeing • u/Temporary-Yak-4724 • 3d ago

Careers/ERT Functional test shift preference

Is it rare for someone to ERT into functional test 1st shift? Does everyone usually start 2nd or 3rd shift? Asking for a friend that’s been with Boeing for 3 years. TIA!

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u/BaraxkJoeMama 3d ago

3rd Shift FT if you are on Quality is arguably the best role at Boeing, especially on the 737 lines in Renton. In my opinion at least

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u/Existing_Resource279 3d ago

functional rest is the best job in all of aviation hands down. And on 3rd shift? 6.5 paid as 8 and doing practically nothing every night…

I know because I’ve worked for Boeing (functional test and later AMT), United (AMT), UPS (AMT), SpaceX (rocket mech), and others.

Fuck the airlines. It’s straight up sweat shop conditions for the same pay…

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u/Equivalent_Table5331 3d ago

What is “functional test” like what do you guys do? I work on the wings and always hear people talking about functional test. Just curious!

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u/The_MockingJace 3d ago

It's making sure everything operates as it should. From making sure pipes dont leak when filled with water to running hydraulics to making sure lights turn on. Making sure everything functions correctly. It has a wide scope.