1 00:00:03,140 --> 00:00:05,196 Welcome to United States Coast Guard 2 00:00:05,196 --> 00:00:07,307 Aviation Technical Training Center in 3 00:00:07,307 --> 00:00:09,418 Elizabeth city north Carolina . We're 4 00:00:09,418 --> 00:00:11,584 so glad you could join us today . Here 5 00:00:11,584 --> 00:00:13,529 at the Coast Guard Aviation School 6 00:00:13,529 --> 00:00:15,473 House we have instructors teaching 7 00:00:15,473 --> 00:00:17,362 students about three primary jobs 8 00:00:17,362 --> 00:00:19,418 relating to aircraft operations , as 9 00:00:19,418 --> 00:00:21,640 well as how to escape from a helicopter 10 00:00:21,640 --> 00:00:21,630 or boat that's underwater . Our 11 00:00:21,630 --> 00:00:23,797 instructors are experts in their field 12 00:00:23,797 --> 00:00:25,630 and perform an important role by 13 00:00:25,630 --> 00:00:27,741 training the next generation of Coast 14 00:00:27,741 --> 00:00:30,019 Guard aviation maintainers and aircrew . 15 00:00:30,019 --> 00:00:32,019 This helps ensure the Coast Guard's 16 00:00:32,019 --> 00:00:34,186 fleet continue flying and carrying out 17 00:00:34,186 --> 00:00:36,352 important missions . First let's start 18 00:00:36,352 --> 00:00:38,574 with the aviation survival technician , 19 00:00:38,574 --> 00:00:40,852 also known as a rescue swimmer . A . S . 20 00:00:40,852 --> 00:00:43,019 T . Students begin their training with 21 00:00:43,019 --> 00:00:45,074 a difficult physical fitness program 22 00:00:45,074 --> 00:00:47,297 designed to improve their endurance and 23 00:00:47,297 --> 00:00:49,463 strength . This helps prepare them for 24 00:00:49,463 --> 00:00:49,340 search and rescue operations when they 25 00:00:49,340 --> 00:00:51,284 might have to go into the ocean to 26 00:00:51,284 --> 00:00:53,507 rescue someone stranded in rough seas . 27 00:00:53,507 --> 00:00:55,396 A . S . T . Students also trained 28 00:00:55,396 --> 00:00:57,562 extensively in the pool to build their 29 00:00:57,562 --> 00:00:59,618 swimming abilities and confidence in 30 00:00:59,618 --> 00:01:01,618 the water , They have to be able to 31 00:01:01,618 --> 00:01:03,729 swim for long distances while wearing 32 00:01:03,729 --> 00:01:05,951 specialized outfits and stay calm while 33 00:01:05,951 --> 00:01:08,118 raising for crashing waves . On top of 34 00:01:08,118 --> 00:01:07,960 this , rescue swimmers will have to 35 00:01:07,960 --> 00:01:10,182 help survivors by keeping them afloat , 36 00:01:10,182 --> 00:01:12,238 helping them remain calm and getting 37 00:01:12,238 --> 00:01:14,404 them hoisted into the helicopter . A . 38 00:01:14,404 --> 00:01:16,627 S . T . Students are also taught sewing 39 00:01:16,627 --> 00:01:18,460 to manufacture , repair survival 40 00:01:18,460 --> 00:01:20,682 equipment . They learn how to inspect , 41 00:01:20,682 --> 00:01:22,682 maintain and repair important gears 42 00:01:22,682 --> 00:01:24,404 such as rafts , pumps and even 43 00:01:24,404 --> 00:01:26,627 parachute delivery systems . While here 44 00:01:26,627 --> 00:01:28,404 at school , The rescue swimmers 45 00:01:28,404 --> 00:01:30,460 primarily train and our fitness area 46 00:01:30,460 --> 00:01:32,404 and in our state of the art pool , 47 00:01:32,404 --> 00:01:34,627 which has a mach tower with a hoist and 48 00:01:34,627 --> 00:01:36,682 realistic weather effects like waves 49 00:01:36,682 --> 00:01:38,627 and helicopter down wash . We also 50 00:01:38,627 --> 00:01:40,571 offer a underwater egress training 51 00:01:40,571 --> 00:01:42,682 course which simulates the crash of a 52 00:01:42,682 --> 00:01:44,793 helicopter and water or the capsizing 53 00:01:44,793 --> 00:01:46,516 of a small boat . The boat and 54 00:01:46,516 --> 00:01:48,682 helicopter are top heavy and will roll 55 00:01:48,682 --> 00:01:50,904 upside down , which makes the emergency 56 00:01:50,904 --> 00:01:52,960 escape very challenging . The egress 57 00:01:52,960 --> 00:01:55,071 trainer shown here allows students to 58 00:01:55,071 --> 00:01:54,930 learn safely how to maintain a 59 00:01:54,940 --> 00:01:57,370 reference handhold and X to a submerged 60 00:01:57,370 --> 00:01:59,660 vessel or aircraft . Let's take a quick 61 00:01:59,660 --> 00:02:01,438 look at this training evolution 62 00:02:01,438 --> 00:02:03,660 involving an aircraft in a small boat . 63 00:02:10,140 --> 00:02:11,140 Yeah . 64 00:02:37,340 --> 00:02:38,340 Mhm . 65 00:02:52,140 --> 00:02:54,251 Our pool also has the ability to make 66 00:02:54,251 --> 00:02:56,473 scenarios more realistic by adding wind 67 00:02:56,473 --> 00:02:58,420 waves and other effects are dive 68 00:02:58,420 --> 00:03:00,642 instructors pay close attention to make 69 00:03:00,642 --> 00:03:02,753 sure everyone stays safe during these 70 00:03:02,753 --> 00:03:04,930 stressful drills . Another important 71 00:03:04,930 --> 00:03:07,097 job in the Coast Guard is the avionics 72 00:03:07,097 --> 00:03:09,330 electrical technician or a ET . These 73 00:03:09,330 --> 00:03:11,108 technicians are responsible for 74 00:03:11,108 --> 00:03:12,719 inspecting , maintaining and 75 00:03:12,719 --> 00:03:14,497 troubleshooting radar systems , 76 00:03:14,497 --> 00:03:16,330 communication gear , batteries , 77 00:03:16,330 --> 00:03:18,052 navigation equipment and power 78 00:03:18,052 --> 00:03:20,274 generation systems . Basically they are 79 00:03:20,274 --> 00:03:22,386 trusted to fix electrical devices and 80 00:03:22,386 --> 00:03:24,441 systems which can be very complex at 81 00:03:24,441 --> 00:03:26,663 times . To do this job students need to 82 00:03:26,663 --> 00:03:28,886 be good at math science and have strong 83 00:03:28,886 --> 00:03:30,830 problem solving skills instructors 84 00:03:30,830 --> 00:03:33,052 teach 80 students electrical theory how 85 00:03:33,052 --> 00:03:35,163 to attach electronic components using 86 00:03:35,163 --> 00:03:37,219 soldering techniques and how to make 87 00:03:37,219 --> 00:03:39,274 wiring harnesses . The students also 88 00:03:39,274 --> 00:03:41,386 learn how to read wiring diagrams and 89 00:03:41,386 --> 00:03:43,608 use test equipment to solve problems to 90 00:03:43,608 --> 00:03:45,663 help teach our students the state of 91 00:03:45,663 --> 00:03:47,886 the art maintenance training units that 92 00:03:47,886 --> 00:03:50,108 are just like real Coast Guard aircraft 93 00:03:50,108 --> 00:03:52,219 to simulate a be honest problems that 94 00:03:52,219 --> 00:03:52,090 the students can investigate . We even 95 00:03:52,090 --> 00:03:54,160 recently received a C 1 30 aircraft 96 00:03:54,160 --> 00:03:56,327 that was retired and is now being used 97 00:03:56,327 --> 00:03:58,438 as a training device for our students 98 00:03:58,438 --> 00:04:00,438 to work on once complete with their 99 00:04:00,438 --> 00:04:02,493 training eighties flying Coast Guard 100 00:04:02,493 --> 00:04:04,493 aircraft and crew positions such as 101 00:04:04,493 --> 00:04:06,827 navigator , flight mechanic , radio men , 102 00:04:06,827 --> 00:04:08,827 sensor system operators and basic a 103 00:04:08,827 --> 00:04:10,660 recruitment to help with various 104 00:04:10,660 --> 00:04:12,827 missions like searching for a vote for 105 00:04:12,827 --> 00:04:14,938 locating criminal activity . Lastly , 106 00:04:14,938 --> 00:04:17,104 avionics electrical technicians have a 107 00:04:17,104 --> 00:04:18,993 nickname of tweet . We also teach 108 00:04:18,993 --> 00:04:20,993 aviation maintenance technicians or 109 00:04:20,993 --> 00:04:23,160 anti . S . Usually applicants who want 110 00:04:23,160 --> 00:04:25,271 to be an anti have a solid mechanical 111 00:04:25,271 --> 00:04:27,382 aptitude and understanding of science 112 00:04:27,382 --> 00:04:29,493 related fields and enjoy working with 113 00:04:29,493 --> 00:04:31,493 our hands and getting . Students in 114 00:04:31,493 --> 00:04:33,493 this program learn how to inspect , 115 00:04:33,493 --> 00:04:35,438 maintain and troubleshoot aircraft 116 00:04:35,438 --> 00:04:37,604 engines , brakes , hydraulic systems , 117 00:04:37,604 --> 00:04:39,882 landing gear , flight control , cables , 118 00:04:39,882 --> 00:04:42,049 propellers and rotors . Basically they 119 00:04:42,049 --> 00:04:43,993 make sure the solid and mechanical 120 00:04:43,993 --> 00:04:45,938 pieces of the aircraft work and to 121 00:04:45,938 --> 00:04:47,993 learn how to inspect for corrosion , 122 00:04:47,993 --> 00:04:50,216 apply protective sealants and check for 123 00:04:50,216 --> 00:04:52,327 metal fatigue . They also learned how 124 00:04:52,327 --> 00:04:54,271 to fabricate and assemble aircraft 125 00:04:54,271 --> 00:04:53,980 airframes . They are trusted to 126 00:04:53,980 --> 00:04:55,869 complete structural repairs which 127 00:04:55,869 --> 00:04:57,758 include using precision measuring 128 00:04:57,760 --> 00:04:59,871 equipment and referring to make it as 129 00:04:59,871 --> 00:05:01,982 good as new I AM T . S . Flying Coast 130 00:05:01,982 --> 00:05:04,093 Guard aircraft crew positions such as 131 00:05:04,093 --> 00:05:06,149 flight engineer , load , master Drop 132 00:05:06,149 --> 00:05:08,380 Master , flight mechanic , sensor 133 00:05:08,380 --> 00:05:10,080 system operators and basic A 134 00:05:10,080 --> 00:05:13,180 recruitment . Thank you for joining us 135 00:05:13,180 --> 00:05:15,347 during this brief tour of the Aviation 136 00:05:15,347 --> 00:05:17,402 Technical Training Center , where we 137 00:05:17,402 --> 00:05:19,236 are focused on teaching the next 138 00:05:19,236 --> 00:05:21,402 generation of Coast Guard air crews to 139 00:05:21,402 --> 00:05:23,513 carry out various missions and safely 140 00:05:23,513 --> 00:05:25,680 keep our aircraft flying . We hope you 141 00:05:25,680 --> 00:05:25,060 enjoyed your visit .