Mr. Paul Fung, 362nd training squadron instructor, discusses the zonal inspection requirements of the T-56 Allison engine with his class during the preflight and basic post-flight inspection of the C-130 at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 12, 2017. The class block 10 of 10 in the C-130 aircraft maintenance apprentice course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Alan R. Quevy)
Tech Sgt. Bryan Craver, 362nd training squadron instructor, teaches Amn Garth Kramer and William Holland on proper tire installation at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 16, 2017. Kramer and Holland are in block three of the aircraft fundamentals course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Alan R. Quevy)
Tech Sgt. Bryan Craver, 362nd training squadron instructor, teaches Amn Garret Willers and Emanuel Perez on proper break inspection at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 16, 2017. Garret and Willers are in block three of the aircraft fundamentals course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Alan R. Quevy)
Airmen Garret Willers and Emanuel Perez, 362nd training squadron, perform proper break inspection at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 16, 2017. Garret and Willers are in block three of the aircraft fundamentals course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Alan R. Quevy)
Airman Patick Thrasher, Evan Smith, Wen Walker and Connor Griffin from the 362nd training squadron are performing flight control checks at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 16, 2017. These Airmen are in block three of the aircraft fundamentals course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Alan R. Quevy)
Staff Sgt. Jonathan Bridges, 362nd training squadron instructor, teaches Amn Kevin Castellanos and Amn Jarrett Conklin how to service the pilots breathing oxygen on the B-52 Stratofortress at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 16, 2017. Castellanos and Conklin are in block six of seven in the B-52 crew chief apprentice course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Alan R. Quevy)
Airmen Malik Wilkins, Riley Rostek and Michael McLane nspect the leading edge of the horizontal stabilizer during a preflight and basic post-flight inspection at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 12, 2017. Wilkins, Rostek, and McLane Garcia are in block 10 of 10 in the C-130 aircraft maintenance apprentice course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Alan R. Quevy)
Airmen Andrew Stewart, Hunter Golembiewski and Alberto Garcia inspect the upper surface of the left leading edge of the horizontal stabilizer during preflight and basic post-flight inspection at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 12, 2017. Stewart, Golembiewski and Garcia are in block 10 of 10 in the C-130 aircraft maintenance apprentice course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Alan R. Quevy)
Mr. Paul Fung, 362nd training squadron instructor, explains to the class the requirements of the inspection work card and what to look for while inspecting the wing life rafts at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 12, 2017. The class is in block 10 of 10 in the C-130 aircraft maintenance apprentice course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Alan R. Quevy)
Mr. Paul Fung, 362nd training squadron instructor, discusses the inspection requirements of the anti-collision light with Airman Howard Burke during the inspection of the upper fuselage at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 12, 2017. Burke is in block 10 of 10 in the C-130 aircraft maintenance apprentice course.
Specialist Anjenise Estill, a student in the 364th training squadron, practices how to connect fiber optics at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 18, 2017. Estill is in block seven of twelve of the fiber optic apprentice course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Alan R. Quevy)
Mr. Robert Pool, 364th Training Squadron instructor, demonstrates how to connect fiber optic wires together for Airman 1st Class Justin Weeks at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 18, 2017. Weeks is in block seven of twelve of the fiber optic apprentice course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Alan R. Quevy)
Airman 1st Class Steven Chen, a student in the 364th training squadron, practices how to connect fiber optics at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 18, 2017. Chen is in block seven of twelve of the fiber optic apprentice course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Alan R. Quevy)
Mr. Matthew Hugo, 364th Training Squadron instructor, teaches the class on proper fiber optic connection at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 18, 2017. The class is in block one of the fiber optic installer course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Alan R. Quevy)
Mr. Robert Pool, 364th Training Squadron instructor, instructs the class on fiber optic connect at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 18, 2017. The class is in block seven of twelve of the fiber optic apprentice course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Alan R. Quevy)
Lance Cpl. Jada Maxwell, a student in the 364th Training Squadron, climbs wire pole at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 18, 2017. Maxwell is in block one of twelve of the cable apprentice course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Alan R. Quevy) 171018-F-WQ255-0123
Airman 1st Class Shane Miller, Airman Hunter Benson and Airman Andrew Jackson, students in the 364th Training Squadron, climb the wire pole at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 18, 2017. Miller, Benson and Jackson are in block one of twelve of the cable apprentice course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Alan R. Quevy)
Mr. Josh Rakes and Gunnery Sgt. John McRandall, 364th Training Squadron instructors, instruct class on wire pole climb safety at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 18, 2017. The class is in block one of twelve of the cable apprentice course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Alan R. Quevy)
Mr. Josh Rakes and Gunnery Sgt. John McRandall, 364th Training Squadron instructors, have class practice wire pole climb safety at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 18, 2017. The class is in block one of twelve of the cable apprentice course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Alan R. Quevy)
Senior airman Colin Thrasher, a student in the 364th Training Squadron’s certified tower trainer course, repels from the tower at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 18, 2017. Thrasher is a radar technician stationed at Canon Air Force Base, New Mexico. (U.S. Air Force photo by Alan R. Quevy)
Mr. Josh Rakes, 364th Training Squadron instructor, have class practice wire pole climb safety at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 18, 2017. The class is in block one of twelve of the cable apprentice course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Alan R. Quevy)
Airman 1st Class Martin Bauermeister, 362nd Training Squadron F-16 crew chief apprentice course student, performs a "safe for maintenance" inspection. The inspection includes making sure all pins are installed and the aircraft is statically grounded. Without statically grounding the aircraft, fuel vapors could potentially be ignited by static electricity. The inspection is performed every time before an aircraft undergoes any maintenance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Robert L. McIlrath)
Tech. Sgt. Abel Gay, 362nd Training Squadron F-16 crew chief apprentice course instructor, demonstrates to his class what to look for during a walk around check on a pre-flight inspection. Gay's class in the on the final block of the course and is scheduled to graduate on Nov. 3. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Robert L. McIlrath)