Ep 225: Aircrew Flight Equipment Pro SMSgt Gabe Macias

Have you ever wondered who packs the parachutes for those "cool guy" videos of Air Force Special Tactics team jumping into enemy territory or pilots ejecting from high-speed aircraft? The answer lies with the Aircrew Flight Equipment personnel, also known as "Parachute Riggers." They have one of the most important jobs in the Air Force, ensuring that the parachute opens flawlessly every time. <br/><br/>It's not just operators who are crucial to the mission in Air Force Special Tactics or Rescue Squadrons. We also rely on a large group of Special Warfare Mission Support AFSC's to help us achieve our goals. SMSgt Gabe Macias is just one of these professionals, and he kindly joined us on this episode to discuss everything these Air Force Airmen can contribute to a wide range of Air Force Missions. <br/><br/>We are grateful to SMSgt Macias for his insights and hope you enjoy this episode.<br/><br/><br/>00:00 - Background<br/>02:55 - What is AFE<br/>13:40 - ST/RQS Track for AFE<br/>16:40 - Challenges in AFE (ST/RQS)<br/>21:50 - Stresses of packing chutes<br/>23:00 - AFE going to jump school<br/>26:48 - AFE = Multi-Capable Airmen<br/>29:00 - Type of people AFE is looking for<br/>31:00 - AFE Tech School<br/>35:00 - Outside the USAF Opportunities<br/><br/>Don't forget to subscribe to the Podcast on your favorite player! http://bit.ly/2OG2Olf<br/>Have a question?  Email us at info@onesready.com<br/>Follow us on Instagram http://bit.ly/2OeNoFI<br/><br/>As always, THANK YOU for your support, we truly appreciate it.<br/><br/>#podcast #military <br/><br/>The views and opinions expressed by the OnesReady team and any guests are those of the team and themselves and do not reflect the official policy or position of the DoD. Any content our Podcast guests, bloggers, sponsors, or authors provide is their opinion. It is not intended to malign the DoD, any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone.Collabs:<br/>18A Fitness - Promo Code: 1Ready<br/>Alpha Brew Coffee Company - Promo Code: ONESREADY<br/>ATAC Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY<br/>CardoMax - Promo Code: ONESREADY<br/>Eberlestock - Promo Code: OR10<br/>Hoist - Promo Code: ONESREADY<br/>Strike Force Energy - Promo Code: ONESREADY<br/>Trench Coffee Company - Promo Code: ONESREADY<br/>Grey Man Gear - Promo Code: ONESREADY <br/><br/>The content provided is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. The host, guests, and affiliated entities do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided. The use of this podcast does not create an attorney-client relationship, and the podcast is not liable for any damages resulting from its use. Any mention of products or individuals does not constitute an endorsement. All content is protected by intellectual property laws. By accessing or using this you agree to these terms and conditions.