Aircraft Mechanic

What is the most complicated thing on a aircraft?

Asked by Auggie over 4 years ago

The power plant.

What was with all the airlines layoffs

Asked by Eichard about 4 years ago

There has been a worldwide pandemic going around. People are flying a LOT less these days; which means more empty passenger seats; which means fewer flights; which means fewer planes being used; which means more planes put into storage.

With fewer planes, you need a lot fewer people to run your airline; so lots of layoffs.

The government CARES act money delayed the layoffs for a while. But that money is gone now.

If you where not a aircraft mechanic what would you do

Asked by Mr Earl over 3 years ago

Lawyer.

I had an opportunity to be guided down that path at a former employer, but I saw my first aviation job opening instead.

Why do you get so mad at people asking legitimate questions? It says Ask Me Anything doesn’t it

Asked by Woah over 3 years ago

Because this is not a literal Ask Me Anything, is it?

This is “ask me anything about my job”.

There is a difference.

I answer questions here pertaining to my job, which is a licensed aircraft technician and inspector.

I’m not here to debate Boeing corporate policy regarding executive bonuses; or airline passenger mask policies, and I’m definitely not here to troubleshoot your cousin’s Cessna 150 that won’t start.

So when I say to people, do you have a job related question to ask me? I’m trying to get people to focus on the intent of this Q&A.

I recently got my first DUI, with zero priors and am in an FAA certified school going for my Airframe license next month. How would this affect geting my A&P licenses and finding work after for a commercial airline? Thank you.

Asked by Jeremy over 2 years ago

It should not effect getting your A&P. Lots of licensed mechs running around (literally, because their drivers license has been revoked) with DUIs and such. I have worked with many mechs like that.

As far as getting jobs; that’s up to the company and their policies. Usually, in order to drive around ground vehicles and such, they want you to have a valid drivers license.

But, you’ll have to inquire with people from whichever company you are applying to. Maybe they’ll know what policy is there.

I know my company would hire you.

In your opinion, whitch aircraft navigation method would airlines pick if they had one choice: Barometric(pressure) altimeters or Radio(VORTAC)

Asked by LucaKD 30 days ago

Hi Fred. Im in mechanic school right now and Im hoping to find a job where I work alone. What aircraft mechanic jobs with my A&P can I get that I work alone for the most part?

Asked by Warlord about 2 years ago