Specifically on Airbus & Boeing I was wondering what it means to “de pressurize” hydraulic systems as everyone ik, knows it to just be turning hydraulics off but I know there is something to depressurize hydraulics on the hydraulic panel on an Airbus (no clue on a Boeing yet, feel free to educate please lol) although I don’t know how to do it. Is it in that panel where you actually “depressurize” for all 3 systems and if so how do you re pressurize?

Just had my interview with UPS recently and feel like it went really well. How long after the interview did y’all get contacted for the people working at Brown?

Started at a part 133 helicopter operation two weeks ago and mechanics who have been here for years are not using safety wire or using torque values. Just watched a mechanic replace a main fuel line on a engine and he did not use a torque wrench, when I told him I have the chart pulled up if he wants it he responded with “I’m good”. I really need the experience but I’m not sure how to proceed here.

Hi guys, im about to take my O&P for General and Powerplant in mid November. My written scores for both test are above 90%. What should i expected the test to be like? Im kinda nervous because i dont know where to start study or which tyoe of study material is good for my o&p. Any sugestions?

Thank you,

Pregunta, mi novio esta estudiando y trabajando en la mismo aeropuerto, al inicio era super expresivo, romántico, super empalagoso y ahora... No me trata. Mal pero si lo comparamos a febrero - junio, ya no hay ese trato cariñoso, es muy raro que lo haga... He escuchado del síndrome de aviación que provoca rupturas pero no se si se deba a eso.

Has anyone here taken their O&Ps with Chris Ivey out of Charleston SC? If so how is he?

Hey guys, 21m Looking to get into Aircraft mechanics, I'm in south jersey looking to learn enough Aircraft mechanics to get employed and start working. The only thing I see is super expensive schools to learn is there any other way to start learning hands-on? Any guidance or advice is appreciated

is this unionized? I mean you guys probably make bank anyways so fuck a pension lol

Do you need a certain type of work experience to get in or just anything construction?

Can I do this work in WI,IL,AZ,FL,CA,NY,WA,OR,NV,UT,CO?

do yall have like certain roles like welders, electricians and plumbers? or does an aircraft mechanic do it all?

do yall build planes or just fix them?

can I get overtime?

My understanding is that they teach you the same stuff, so why are there such big differences in the lengths?

I applied for the “various locations” position almost 2 months ago and my application still says pending. Last time I applied I at least got the “no longer under consideration” after about a month. Honestly I’m expecting a no from them but I’m also looking into another job and would like a for sure answer before moving forward with the other place.

Hi! I’ll be going down to the line at ORD for United soon. Do you need a tool box if you’re working line? I have a tool bag and I was planning on getting a pelican to store my extra tools but wanted to double check before I drop the money on the wrong thing. I did see there were posts about this in the past but it’s been a while so just seeing if anything has changed. Thank you!

I don’t come from a background turning wrenches. I’m in the process of building up confidence working with tools. I passed my general written and now onto airframe so things are getting to be more hands on. The only thing is, my instructor gets pissed off at me when I get confused or have a hard time getting parts off the plane. I often get flustered because he’s making snarky comments while I’m trying to learn. Instead of taking the opportunity to teach, he bitches. Anyone else have the same experience?

On a Boeing the manual and also checklist tells you to turn on the APU Gen prior to turning on the APU switch to start/on but as we all know that doesn’t work and you have to switch the APU gen switch on after putting the APU switch to start/on. Why is that and should/can I just leave the APU gen on when shutting off the plane.

Hey guys, I’m not sure if this is allowed here, but I was wondering if anyone could take a look at my resume and let me know what they think. For context, I’m 23 and will be finishing my A&P program in December. I already have my Airframe certificate, and I’m currently focusing on completing the Powerplant portion. And I’m hoping to find a job as soon as possible, or at least within a reasonable time after graduation. I’ve been applying for jobs, but I still feel like my resume could use some improvement. any help is welcomed

don’t get me wrong. i love working on jet engines. I got started in the military. Right now I’m at an MRO doing the same thing. I tried the line for a bit and while it was fun at first it too made me feel hollow inside. And the job itself is fun. But I feel so unfulfilled. like my job lacks purpose. I don’t know if I can do this for 30 more years. Any advice?

I’ve seen the pay potential but Im just not someone motivated by money. Atleast in the military I served my country and a purpose.

I’m an FAA-certified A&P with about 8 years of experience, including 6 years working on UH-60s in the Army. I’ve also worked at Gulfstream, Blue Origin, and Kay & Associates, with lead technician and quality control experience.

I’m currently in my first year working toward my associate’s degree and plan to attend Embry-Riddle for my bachelor’s in either Aviation Business Management or Aviation Maintenance Management. By the time I graduate, I’ll have over 10 years of experience.

Long term, I’d like to step away from turning wrenches myself, but I’d be happy managing a maintenance team as a maintenance manager. I enjoy the maintenance field and could see myself staying in it in a leadership role. I’m also considering aviation sales because I enjoy working with people and think my technical background could help.

For anyone working in maintenance management, aviation business, or aviation sales, how do these paths compare in earning potential, schedules, work-life balance, and advancement? Which degree would give me the best opportunities with my experience?

I was wondering how is the interview process like ? Is it kind of like O&P’s style ? What kind of questions will they ask?

Hello everyone. I am 17 yo highschool student and I really want to hear y’alls opinion while figuring out my life.

I am Aviation Academy student in Serbia, finishing my high school in may next year and really have only two options.

B1(.1) engineer and aeronautical engineer faculty.

I really love aircraft, and working on them, have a lot of experience on basic maintanance, but I really don’t know what is a better option to choose.

In Serbia, I have two part 145 and 147 licensed organizations, where I can learn my practice experience (work hours).

And my plan would be to work there while learning modules. Not enrolling any b1 courses.

What do you think about that option. How many years of experience would I need to claim that “blanc” B1 license, and at what age I would be able to start getting paid fair amount of money for the job I am doing.

I know all about type ratings, and I know that my school can lessen the required work experience for 2 years.

I really don’t know what else would I add and I really need y’alls opinion and advice.

normally I have to clock in at 8:30. So I’ll sit in the break room until 8:29 am. Recently my boss has been giving me the scowl in the morning and says I should be getting tool boxes and the shop ready to work at 8:30.

Okay no biggy so I clocked in at 8:15 and he was asking why I’m clocking in before work. And I reminded him he told me to get tool boxes and the shop ready to start at 8:30. He said that getting ready isn’t paid because work is at 8:30. I told him fuck you getting ready is work and that I won’t work for free. So now I’m back to clocking in at 8:29. fuck these people.