Im not an AMT, just looking into it.

I'm really just curious, ive heard a lot of people say that if youre working on airplanes you should not be allowed to do any drugs, but then why is alchohol all good?
Considering the FAA is Federal and AMTs follow federal laws, if in the next decade or two weed is legalized at the federal level, then do yall think it will be allowed the same way alchohol is?

Also, what are yalls personal opinions on it?

Hi!! I am looking for an Aviation Maintenance worker or Aviation Mechanic or even engineer that I can interview for an essay that I'm writing for my college english class. If you are at all interested in being interviewed for this please let me know. Thank you!!

Hi everyone! I have a pretty serious inquiry, maybe, possibly someone could help. So:

I live right under approach line of a major airport (30km south of WAW, planes fly here all day) and found this strange looking object. There is no road or even any construction site nearby so it pretty much has to be of plane origin.

It's a thin piece of a flexible metal (non magnetic, possibly aluminium, maybe tutanium or an alloy of some sort) covered in rubber from both sides, one side showing traces of thermal and mechanical wear, other looks rather clean.

If you got any clue what could it be or even where to look for better more expert advice please lmk.

Sorry for trouble and have a great day, thanks for reading through!

Hello, I have been offered a supervisor position at the current job I am. Supervisors, leads, I am looking for advice on how to be a successful supervisor, I have covered for supervisors several times but I haven’t ran a shift of my own. I want to be able to be a successful supervisor. Any tips, tricks and advice is most appreciated, thank you!!

Hello everyone, I’m going to be taking a 2 year AME diploma course and was wondering if this toolbox would be good for starting out as an AME. This is the toolbox I have my eye on it’s for 600 CAD already used as you can see, the seller said it’s 35.5 inches in width (excluding handles) about 44 inches tall with tires. Would you consider this a good starting box!

I’m worried that I’ll buy it but will need to upgrade later on depending on if I need more space for tools.

Picked one of these up a few weeks ago for $25 in nearly new condition. Had some signs that it was used in the aviation industry by a few things left inside. I know these were somewhat popular with mechanics. This is a newer made one although the model has been around forever. For anyone who's owned one of these, they get really heavy, to the point of only being able to hold it for a little bit, do you think the top handle is strong enough for this? It feels like it shouldn't but I don't want to find out the hard way. I feel like the 4 little rivets will blow out. It will mostly be stationary at my job, but may move it around to take back home every few weekends or so, and im concerned about the handle.

Thanks

Hey guys sorry for asking such a common question. I got my A&P about two weeks ago and I am just looking for a job anywhere that will take me. I’m only 18 and located in Oklahoma but willing to move. Only problem is I have no experience in the field other than the school I attended. Now I’m applying for all the jobs I can, but I’m looking for some insight. I just want to know who you guys would recommend working for to gain some actual experience and who to avoid. Thanks

One too many chip lights. pretty far up north in the middle of nowhere. only down for a few days. flew the engine in by twin otter but had to float it to shore on some empty barrels. All went well and back up the next day. This was the easiest engine install I have done. The counter balance of the pilot made it so i could move the engine with one hand and If you've installed these before the bolts are kind of hard to get in. Counter balanced hoists are not a thing but they really should be. Imagine lifting a transmission or engine with your pinky instead of the kchunk kchunk of an electric hoist.

Let’s see your snack stash!

I've tried to take my written exams, but it's really hard to memorize 1,000 questions per exam. Could you give me some advice? I enrolled in an online school! But I can only watch videos, and it's very tedious. I'd really appreciate it if you could guide me! I'm from California! Regards!

I work for a major making $53/hr now and in less than 2 years I’ll be at $70/hr. The problem is I’m miserable. Graveyard shifts, workplace drama, and stress on my body are all starting to affect me negatively.

I have an opportunity to switch careers from aviation to project managing at a marble contracting company. M-F normal daytime shifts, small and family like work environment, and zero stress on the body. I have been drinking daily since I started aviation maintenance 5 years ago.

The thing is I’ll be starting at $40/hr until I learn the ropes, and potentially making $65+ in a year or two.

Would it be a smart move to switch over for my health and happiness? I’ll be giving up medical, strong 401k, flight benefits, and a strong union.

I have worked 2 weeks at this marble company and it has been great. Getting lots of sunlight, great sleep, and best of all I stopped drinking.

I’m 32, engaged, no kids. What would you do?

Edit: I really appreciate each and every one of your insightful feedbacks. If nothing else, the industry has been rough, but the community has been the best thing to come from it. Thank you all.

Obviously I think i need calculator to solve math.. but any calculator should be fine though?

Why does F/A-18 Super Hornet has transparent parts in it's nose landing gear door?

Dirty cabin evaporator.

Looking through this IPC for mounting hardware for an aileron on a 172 and I cannot read this full part number. What's yall's opinion?

AA2631

So the Cessna 680A has a RECOG (I'm guessing recognition) and 2 landing light buttons, the recog button also turns on the landing lights though. Can anybody tell me why they have this button and not JUST the L LDG and R LDG??

i went to a trade school in PHX as a high school student, and i’m sure there’s more around the country. everything was payed for, i just spent a few hundred on books. just something to keep in mind for the younger crowd.

As I promised in comment to another post, I found pictures and a video of a fuel tank stored incorrectly, without enough fuel, biocide and sumping.

Sadly, reddit reject the video, I'll try to upload it some other way, but here are the pictures.

Anyone here been through this program would love to hear about ur experience.