Keys To The Jet

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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 and every show to do our part in helping our country's war fighter both past and present.

Red, Rhino, Black Beard, and Lil Mikey


    • Jun 2, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 9m AVG DURATION
    • 42 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Keys To The Jet

    Kingman Field: From WWII Legacy to the Boneyard

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 51:02


    "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 airfield in Arizona that played a key role during World War II and beyond. From its opening in 1942 to its role as a massive aircraft storage facility, we dive deep into the history of the aircraft and airmen who called Kingman Field home. Learn about the iconic planes like the B-17 Flying Fortress, P-40 Warhawk, and C-47 Skytrain, the brave men who maintained them, and the boneyard that became a retirement home for military aircraft post-WWII.Plus, we dive into this day in aviation history and the latest aviation news.Tune in to hear the full story of Kingman Field, its impact on aviation, and what's happening in the world of military aviation today!

    Fighting Furies: The Badass Legacy of the 1st Fighter Squadron

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 60:17


    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, aka the Fighting Furies. From dusty airfields and P-40 Warhawks to cold war Sabres and F-15 Eagles, this unit's legacy is nothing short of legendary.But of course, it wouldn't be a Red solo flight without some extra jet fuel thrown into the fire:

    Dust, Speed, and Legends: The Story of Edwards AFB

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 57:25


    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 random patch of dirt turned into the proving ground for every crazy aircraft idea you can imagine. From Chuck Yeager busting Mach 1 with two busted ribs (because of course he did), to rocket planes melting their own windows, to Space Shuttles landing like bricks at 200 mph — Edwards has seen it all.Along the way, Red rants about why old-school pilots were built different (spoiler alert: broomsticks and bourbon), hits you with some wild "This Day in Aviation" facts, and runs through the latest aviation news — because the skies are still full of speed, innovation, and a little bit of insanity.Whether you're a seasoned crew chief, a first-term Airman, a pilot, a desk flyer, or just someone who thinks fighter jets are awesome — this episode's got something for you.This Week Includes:How Muroc Dry Lake became the world's most famous runwayChuck Yeager's broomstick-fueled sound barrier smashThe golden era of X-planes (and melted cockpits)Space Shuttles landing like controlled car crashesThis Day in Aviation — with a few surprisesThe latest in Aviation News (and Red's colorful takes on it)Lots of laughs, Red-style rants, and good vibesCome for the speed records — stay for the bad jokes and better company.Hit play, grab a cold one, and let's break some sound barriers together.

    Wrenches, Warbirds, and the Ghost of Charles Taylor

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 61:54


    Sunday Funday With Frayer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 87:27


    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 Force, some of his favorite times, his travels, and talks about what he does on the side and his plans when he gets out.

    Bootleg Shithook

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2025 76:05


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2024 71:40


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 77:13


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 96:56


    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 joins the episode and Saves the world from Red.

    Welcome to Hangar 66: New Name, Same Chaos

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 61:15


    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 journey. Along the way, they catch up on life, share hilarious stories, and let the conversation fly wherever it wants. Buckle up for an hour of laughs, tangents, and the unfiltered hangar talk you've come to love!

    Biscuits, Cinnamon Butter, & Bearded Bears

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2024 70:12


    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 in for pure fun and zero seriousness!

    Back in the Cockpit: Red, Blackbeard, Mikey, and Rhino's Return

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2024 76:28


    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 talk about everything and nothing all at once. From side-splitting goof-offs and personal anecdotes to passionate airplane discussions and the quirks of military life, this episode is packed with laughs and unexpected moments. Tune in for a high-flying, fun-filled reunion that only this dynamic crew can deliver!

    F-15 Eagle -The Air Superiority Champion of the Skies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2024 9:19


    C-47 Skytrain

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2024 7:23


    Hop aboard the Douglas C-47 Skytrain, the Swiss Army knife of the skies! Join Red from Keys To The Jet as he dives into the hilarious and heroic history of this WWII workhorse. From dropping paratroopers to hauling cargo, and even taking up post-war odd jobs, the C-47 has done it all. Don't miss this high-flying adventure!

    Update!!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2024 0:42


    Just a little update for the people!!!! Stay tuned we are still here!!!

    Chillin With Stoner

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2024 95:45


    In this episode Keys To The Jet is joined by Stoner, a Raptor Keeper who knows Blackbeard and Red from the Air Force. He takes us through his 17 year career as a maintainer, talks about shenanigans he's been a part of "allegedly". Sit back and enjoy ya filthy animals!!!!!

    Wolf of Warplanes

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2024 116:14


    Kickin back with our friend Wolfie!!! Retired crew chief who talks about his time in the AF and stories of when he was a crewdawg on the line working F-15s and F-16s.

    Tag Team Champions of the World.....THE BUTTERSCOTCH BROTHERS!!!!!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2024 93:13


    Mayor and his brother Wooly hang out with the Keys To The Jet lunatics and have kick ass time talking about shenanigans and airplanes that they were a part of in the 1900s. Strap in and travel back to the future past with The Butterscotch Brothers!!!

    Raptor Keepers, T-Girls, & Weiner Wine

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2024 79:29


    This episode is one that goes off the rails with Good Year and the usual lunatics that run this place!!! Ya gotta just jump in and listen!!!!

    Attempting To Livestream for the First Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2024 65:54


    Red, Rhino, and Blackbeard attempt to successfully livestream an episode to the social medias!!! Did we succeed? Did we fail??? Tune in and find out!!!!

    Airplane Nerds Actually Talking About Airplanes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2024 65:03


    Red, Rhino, and Blackbeard actually talk about airplanes in this episode!!! The 3 shoot the shit about historical flights, aircraft, the Kaspian Sea Monster, and bonus box nasties!!! Again!!!!

    Sunday Roll Call #2 with Chad from TYR 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2023 95:58


    Join us at Sunday Roll Call every Sunday at 0930 AM PST!!!! Streaming on Youtube, Twitch, Facebook, and Rumble!!!!

    Sunday Roll Call #1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2023 87:00


    Join us at Sunday Roll Call every Sunday at 0930 AM PST!!!! Streaming on Youtube, Twitch, Facebook, and Rumble!!!!

    Sunday Roll Call Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2023 1:31


    Every Sunday morning at 930am PST Keys To The Jet Podcast goes live on Twitch, YouTube, and Facebook!!!! Join in and leave a comment!!! Now get back formation and be ready every Sunday!!!!

    Raptor Party

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2023 93:49


    In this episode Red, Blackbeard, Hubble, and Lil Mikey kick back and shoot the shit about the flight line, uniform regs, Tyndall, shenanigans, and bonus!!!! Lil Mikey calls in birds with his rad bird call!!!

    The XB-70 Valkyrie, Mead, Ground Emergencies, and Red's Interwebs Cuts Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2023 60:30


    In this episode we talk about mead, the XB-70, ground emergencies, Rhino poops his pants, and my internet took cutout while recording this episode.

    The Boys Are Back in Town!!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2023 74:48


    Lil Mikey and The Mayor join the K2J crew and awesomeness ensues!!!! In this episode they talk about Mead, day drinking, Hydraulic fluid, hurricanes, motorcycles, golf, and much more!!!!! Kick back, grab some mead (if your not driving), and enjoy Red, Black Beard, Lil Mikey, and The Mayor doing what we do best besides crewing airplanes!!!!

    Return of The Mayor, Haunted Hangars & Houses, Desert Bigfoot, and Aliens!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2023 71:23


    In this episode Mayor returns to seek vengeance against our constant barrage of butterscotch and old jokes. He fills us in on how the Airforce was during the 1900's, his favorite parts of basic, tech school and his overall experience. We also talk about ghosts, bigfoot, and the Yucca Man and much more!!!! Stay until the end when Mayor gets a special gift delivered to his door and we are there to capture it!!!!

    Kickin It With Rogue Betty

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2023 73:50


    In this episode of Keys To The Jet, we kick back and shoot the shit with fellow aircraft maintainer and podcaster Rogue Betty where she takes us through her experience as a female maintainer and talks about starting her podcast "Jet Fuel and Roses",

    Game Wardens, Grinch Porn, Bieber Parties, and Tattoos

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2023 91:50


    On this episode we have Lil Mikey fill in for Red as a guest host along with 2 special guests, Cam & Triggaman. We talk about stuff all over the board from crazy dorm parties, GQ dress shirts, game warden activities to how well the Grinch is doing nowadays.

    Random Conversations You Didn't Know You Needed in Your Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2023 95:26


    Red, Blackbeard, and Rhino kick back in this episode and get into some random conversations about pets, Disneyland, dorm dwellers, and celebrities. Will Fab make an appearance on this episode??? Take a listen, like, share, and subscribe to all of our social media outlets to stay in the loop!!!!!!

    Return of Lil Mikey, Wildlife Experts, Parenting, and 90s time travel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2023 79:57


    In this episode Lil Mikey is back!!!! We find out Red is a wildlife professional, discuss parenting these darn kids during the summer, and take a trip back to the 1990's where life was a lot simpler and more awesome!!!

    Witless Protection, New Squadrons, Weapons Who?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2023 94:23


    In this episode FAB rejoins the crew but is it really him or is he hiding his identity because he's too deep in the Persian mob selling biker crank to underwater hairless monkeychimps. We talk about newer softer air force squadrons and their tuff mascots, awful tow jobs, and weapons always fuckin shit up.

    K2J Coffee Hour, Hulkamaniacs, New Fab Who Dis?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2023 66:36


    In this episode of Keys To The Jet!!!!! Enjoy the soothing sounds of K2J Coffee Hour, Blackbeard describes how much he loves being in the Hulkamania, Canadian Mooses, Corn stars, and more!!!!! Buckle up and enjoy the ride!!!

    Conspiracies, FARTS, and "Corn"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2023 55:24


    In this episode we give AI a try and get some interesting results!!! Including crazy conspiracies, essential career advice, and FARTS!!!! You'll also find some great fitness advice from our in-house fitness gurus who have been on the fat boy program multiple times each, so they know a thing or two about fitness!!!! Go find us on all the socials, like share, subscribe, and comment!!!!!!!

    Strippers And Pawnshops

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2023 107:05


    In this episode we interview Lil Mikey, who takes us through his time in the Airforce with epic tales of run ins with strippers, pawn shops, and treasure from a sunken ship!!!!! Find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Youtube!!! Send in your stories!!!! Send in your logo designs!!!!

    6 Foos, Wet Shoes, the General, and a Brown Noser

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2023 87:53


    In this episode we meet The Mayor and J-Dub, also Black Beard returns as a full-time host!!!!! We find out what the flight line was like in the 1900's and if they had to walk uphill to work both ways in the snow. Join us as we talk about TDY stories, being arrested on flight line, and of course...dicks drawn on airplanes!!!! What more could you ask for in a sweet podcast like this???? Kick back in your robe while you enjoy a Coors Banquet or several and let us take you back to shooting the shit with your buddies at the smoke pit and in the truck.

    Black Beards Delight

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2023 79:05


    In this episode we introduce our special guest Black Beard, where we see 4 dumb "janitors" talk about beards, butt plugs, Fab surfing Grinder, some airplane stuff, and some TDY stories!!! Sit back and enjoy while we stimulate your ear holes with another episode filled with dick jokes and shenanigans. Thank you for listening, catch us on all social media platforms, and share with family and friends.

    Hammer Holders, Truck Missiles, and Band Splashers!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2023 85:31


    In this episode we talk about flight line pranks, TDY pranks, truck missiles, basic training shenanigans, and shark BBQ!!!!! Hope you all enjoy it and share it with everyone you can!!!!!

    Starbies and Stowaways

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2023 50:37


    In this episode we meet Trash Panda, a jar head who loves crayons and loves boats, Red reads a submission, Hieroglyphics, TDY shenanigans, and MORE!!!!!

    Launch Truck or Lunch Truck???

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2023 42:56


    In this episode you get to meet Fab, we talk about expediter trucks, VA claims, maintainer art, and crayons!!!!This episode is definitely not safe for work or for younger ears.Thank you for all the support, go share, like and subscribe to all of our social media pages for more content!!!.

    The Preflight

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2023 30:49


    An introduction to the podcast and the maintainers that came up with it. The episode gives you a glimpse of the creator's backgrounds and takes you into why they decided to do a podcast of this nature. All are welcome to listen and make fun of the shenanigans we bring each episode with Keys To The Jet.

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