Photo By Cpl. Scott L. Tomaszycki | Lance Cpl. Jenna L. Herran is an airframes mechanic with Marine Attack Squadron 542...... read more read more
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MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C. - Lance Cpl. Jenna L. Herran is an airframes mechanic with Marine Attack Squadron 542 and a native of Charlotte, N.C. She enlisted in the Marine Corps in October 2010.
“My job is to repair and replace parts of the jet that deal with flight controls, hydraulics and landing gear,” Herran said. “It’s testing and trouble shooting if something goes wrong and inspecting the aircraft to make sure it runs correctly.”
Herran fixes AV-8B Harrier aircraft. She said the jet itself is a challenge because there’s so much to know and remember. While Herran arrived in the fleet several months ago, she is still learning new things every day. She fixes the flight controls, which she says is one of the most important parts for flying the aircraft.
For Herran, completing a job and knowing it’s done right is the best part of her work.
“The precautions we take are to make sure the pilots are safe,” Herran said.
“Also, every shop is key. Without one, the others can’t function and we all have to work together to keep the pilots safe.”
| Date Taken: | 01.26.2012 |
| Date Posted: | 01.26.2012 09:45 |
| Story ID: | 82856 |
| Location: | MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, NC, US |
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