With a little due diligence, one can ascertain if a maintenance provider's tooling is in order and technical publications accessible. [Credit: Shutterstock]
Key Takeaways:
Choose certified mechanics (A&P) and shops (CFR Part 145), ensuring they use calibrated tools and strictly adhere to the latest technical publications and manuals.
Prioritize shops with a clean safety record, investigating any past FAA citations or violations.
Assess the shop's culture for honesty, transparency, and employee empowerment to report mistakes, which can often be gauged through unannounced on-site visits.
Aircraft maintenance is a touchy topic around the airport. There is no shortage of opinions on maintaining aircraft. Just ask them, and they will be eager to share.
Working on airplanes is like the Wild West sometimes. You have the good, the bad, and the ugly. Here are the top five attributes that should indicate your mechanic or shop is operating in the green:
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Richard is a US Navy Veteran, A&P Mechanic, and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University alumni. His experience ranges from general and corporate aviation to helicopters, business jets, and commercial airliners. Former owner of a 145 repair station, he currently has an aerospace product management role and is a member of the T-C-Alliance. Follow him on X (Twitter) at @RScarCo.
