Ready at the throttle: 86 AMXS Airmen maintain critical flight systems

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Logan Gibbs, 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron avionics journeyman, left, and Senior Airman Vanessa Hall, 86th AMXS avionics journeyman, right, discuss solutions with other Airmen inside a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft to help fix a throttle at Ramstein Air Base, March 24. Proper installation of the mounting bracket enhances system stability, helping maintain aircraft readiness and preventing in-flight component failure. Photos by Senior Airman Dylan Myers
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Logan Gibbs, 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron avionics journeyman, middle, and Airman 1st Class Justin Clark, 86 AMXS avionics journeyman, left, and Senior Airman Dyllon Pollard, 86th AMXS avionics journeyman, right, help fix a throttle inside a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft at Ramstein Air Base, March 24. By restoring full functionality to the throttle quadrant, Airmen help guarantee the aircraft remains capable for rapid deployment ensuring mission readiness.
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dyllon Pollard, 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron avionics journeyman, looks for tools at Ramstein Air Base, March 24. The 86th AMXS contributes to the 86th Airlift Wing’s ability to provide immediate air mobility at a moment’s notice.
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Logan Gibbs, 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron avionics journeyman, left, and Airman 1st Class Justin Clark, 86 AMXS avionics journeyman, right, drop a throttle quadrant on a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft at Ramstein Air Base, March 24.
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Logan Gibbs, 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron avionics journeyman, adjusts a throttle on a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft at Ramstein Air Base, March 24.