Keys To The Jet Podcast
A podcast about being a Military Aircraft Maintainer, designed by Aircraft Maintainers. A place where stories and memories of being in Aircraft Maintenance can be shared with all Maintainers from every branch. Join us where we plan to share the good, the bad, and the ugly of being in Military Aviation Maintenance in a lighthearted and goofy way as only maintainers can. A place where we will also share resources for Veterans and Active Duty each to do our part in helping our country's war fighter both past and present.
- Update frequency
- every 14 days
- Average duration
- 65 minutes
- Episodes
- 49
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Supersonic Flight: How It Changed America, Part One – Breaking the Sound Barrier
Before Top Gun, before stealth, before even the word “supersonic” was cool, there was Chuck Yeager strapping into a rocket with busted ribs and proving the impossible wrong. In this episode, Red take…
Origins of The Crew chief
Step onto the flightline with Red as he dives deep into the origin and evolution of the aircraft crew chief—from the Wright brothers and World War I mechanics to the legends of WWII, the jet age, and…
The U.S. Military’s First Aircraft – From Wooden Frames to Fighter Missions
Step back in time with Red on the Keys To The Jet Podcast as we uncover the very first aircraft ever purchased by the U.S. military—the 1909 Wright Military Flyer. 🛩️ From its wooden frame and muslin…
Turbulence, Tinfoil Hats, and Today's Chaos
Today's episode of Keys to the Jet brings you all the current events in aviation and military aviation, hosted by the one and only Red! 🎙️ From new fighter jet developments to the latest on the milit…
UFO Crashes
Get ready to buckle up and blast off as we dive into the world of UFO crashes with the "Keys to the Jet Podcast" in this mind-bending episode titled "UFO Crashes in the U.S.: 10 Cases That Are Out of…
Bombs, Beards, and Bullsh*t
🎙️ Keys To The Jet Podcast – Episode Title: “Bombs, Beards, and Bullsh*t”
Episode Description: Strap in and hold on to your tech manuals, because Red is absolutely unhinged in this episode of Keys To …
The Oldest S@*t in the Air Force
Strap in and pop that safety wire, because in this episode of Keys To The Jet, Red takes you on a deep-dive into the oldest living legends of the United States Air Force. We're talkin' about the crus…
Kingman Field: From WWII Legacy to the Boneyard
"Kingman Field: From World War II to the Jet Age and Beyond" In this episode of Keys To The Jet Podcast, Red takes us on a journey through the history of Kingman Field—a pivotal yet often overlooked …
Fighting Furies: The Badass Legacy of the 1st Fighter Squadron
Red’s back on the mic and flying solo in this episode of Keys To The Jet, and he’s going full afterburner into the story of one of the Air Force’s most legendary squadrons — the 1st Fighter Squadron,…
Dust, Speed, and Legends: The Story of Edwards AFB
Strap in and hit the burners — Red is flying solo this week on Keys To The Jet, bringing you the wild, dusty, and downright legendary history of Edwards Air Force Base!
We’re talking about how a rando…
Wrenches, Warbirds, and the Ghost of Charles Taylor
🛩️ This Week on Keys To The Jet 🎙️
Red takes the captain’s seat solo to bring you a jam-packed episode full of high-flying info and classic military maintainer humor. We kick things off with the lates…
Sunday Funday With Frayer
This episode we are joined by a very special guest, a best friend of mine from early in my Airforce career Mr. Frayer or "The Good Sir as they call him. Frayer takes us through his career in the Air …
Bootleg Shithook
Red and Blackbeard to save the day!!!!! They take you through aviation news, this day in aviation, random life stuff, and a segment about X-planes.
Afterburning Airpower Chinese Hotdog Suckers
In this episode Red and Blackbeard take you through a butt load of aviation stuff!!!!! Fighter jets, wannabe fighter jets, vacuuming hot dogs, and much much more!!!!!!
Feetless Ghost Drones
In this episode Red and Blackbeard discuss life, current events, drones, ghosts, aliens, airplanes, and anything else that might be on their mind at the time.
Blackbeard Saves The World from Red
In this episode Red is left unsupervised and does almost the entire episode by himself, speaking incoherently and who knows what about. Just when it seems like it would crash and burn, Blackbeard joi…
Welcome to Hangar 66: New Name, Same Chaos
Red, Black Beard, and Mikey are back in the cockpit! In this episode, the crew dives into why they swapped out "Keys to the Jet" for "Hangar 66," what the new name means, and how it reflects their jo…
Biscuits, Cinnamon Butter, & Bearded Bears
Get ready to roll on the floor laughing with our episode, We’re kicking back, letting loose, and mostly shooting the shit. Airplanes? Maybe a mention or two, but it’s mostly us being ridiculous. Tune…
Back in the Cockpit: Red, Blackbeard, Mikey, and Rhino's Return
After a much-needed hiatus, the Keys To The Jet Podcast crew is back and ready to take flight! Join Red, Blackbeard, Mikey, and Rhino as they dive into a chaotic and entertaining episode where they t…
F-15 Eagle -The Air Superiority Champion of the Skies
🚀 Strap in for a wild ride with the F-15 Eagle! 🦅💥 Ever wondered what makes this fighter jet the king of the skies? In this adrenaline-fueled video, we’re taking you on a thrilling journey through th…