Mechanics

Let’s wrap up 2023 with a new take on an old classic.

While the Wrights earned a place in the spotlight as daring aviators, one key figure is often overlooked: mechanician Charles Taylor.

Whether it’s headsets, tools, or teaching supplies, always get permission first and make sure to give them back.

The ‘earn and learn’ program will allow participants to get paid while completing full-time certification and training toward their A&P certificates.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, which represents more than 3 million businesses, says solving workforce shortages, sustainability, safety, and security are among the biggest challenges facing the aviation industry.

Crew Chiefs’ customized software for inspection oversight results in a more disciplined approach to ensure the inspections are performed correctly while enhancing transparency and improving productivity.

A severe shortage of skilled workers, including mechanics and technicians, affects the entire aviation industry, and finding a quick fix anytime soon seems unlikely.

A small gaffe in a video in his last edition motivates the author to clarify his stance on ‘pro or no?’

Aviation leaders are in the midst of a perfect storm, a convergence of trends conspiring against the MRO sector that are making it increasingly difficult to maintain and repair aircraft across the entire aviation industry—and hitting GA particularly hard.