Hi guys as the title mentions above, I failed my Powerplant practicals, I fortunately passed my orals with flying colors however I had trouble with the questions on the practicals and luckily I went through all 11 practicals and know somewhat of the questions that were asked. I’ve been on the FAR,43.13, and AMT but to no avail have not found most questions I am looking for. Anything would help in terms of links to help me find my answers or help me locate would be gratefully appreciated. Thank you all!

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

For anyone that’s taken the airframe and general written exams. Where did you study from? Where there a lot of questions that were not on Prepware that were on dauntless?

Please helps I will be taking my airframe in 2 weeks and I heard there were like 21 questions that were not on Prepware , could those possibly be dauntless

No rude comments , por favor .

Thank you all!! 👩🏻‍🔧 ✈️

I moved half way across the country fresh out of A&P school. My dean for whatever reason gave me a highly regarded opportunity to work at a corporate flight department. The largest part 91 currently to be exact.

I was hired on surprisingly and took it with full commitment for it was a great opportunity for my family and career

I was promised a focus on ensuring departures went smoothly with gaining experience in maintenance as time went on

Well “time” and knowledge was largely a problem as the systems I was learning to work on was not taught well at my school.

I have been let go just under 90 days after a non disclosed probation period I was completely unaware of.

I feel misguided and taken advantage of. I put in the effort but didn’t have the skills or expertise as a top A&P that I was working with(2). I did my best to not complain and take it on the chin. I was vacuuming the roof of the lobby for crying out loud to make context of the in house work I was doing.

I have learned a great deal about Embraer aircraft but now am more interested in manufacturing as I can really learn how an aircraft is built and how the systems interact.

Suggestions on finding a path for how possessing an A&P will play out in the world of manufacturing

FIM: “yeah so all you have to do is ring out the terminal block >.< uwu, then you’ll know your problem ” Me: Great, sounds easy so where is the terminal block? FIM: Hope you’re ready to take the entire cockpit apart tonight :D

I studied Mechanical Engineering and just finished masters in engineering with a specialization in propulsion system and thermofluids, and have a strong interest in pursuing a career in the aerospace industry. As I explore opportunities in this field, I noticed that many positions require a Transport Canada Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) License (M1 or M2). I did some research and realized that I will need to do a program at a transport Canada approved aviation college and then work some years (4 years total of experience) to obtain the AME licence. My questions are:

Do I work as a technician to get the licence and then once I get it I work as an Aerospace Engineer?

How come that a technician program at a college qualifies someone as an engineer without a degree in an engineering field? Or why are technicians called engineers (when they obtain AME licence) when they do not have a bachelor’s in engineering?

If I were to do the program, which will take 2 years, will it help with job opportunities in aerospace engineering or is it irrelevant?

From the research I have done, it’s like a change of career path. I study aircraft technology and work as an aircraft mechanic, and the program has nothing to do with aerospace engineering or doesn’t give any value at an engineering level for anyone pursuing a career in engineering. In the end, if I do the program it will not help me find an engineering job.

Can anyone in the field of Aerospace guide me. It’s better to get a perspective from someone who has experience in that field.

P.S I am not necessarily looking for aerospace maintenance engineer positions, I am looking for positions like design, analysis, CFD, turbine engineering, airframe structure design…etc.

Hello I have my written tests, and I will take my O&P's the next week, but I have to change the address of my 8610-2, I search on Internet and only see the change when you have the certificate number Anyone can help me?

Has anyone used this item.

First time trying safety wire, how’d I do??

Hey everyone, I just submitted my application for the Mt. SAC Aircraft Maintenance program for Fall 2025 (they’re only accepting 60 students). I read that there’s an orientation meeting and a math exam as part of the selection process. The orientation is scheduled for April 24-25, 2025 at 28A - 103 Auditorium.

I was wondering if anyone who's been through this at Mt. SAC could share what happens next after applying?

Do we get an email or confirmation to attend orientation?

Should I prepare anything for the math exam?

Any tips or insights about the orientation or how selection works would be super appreciated!

Also, I applied last year but didn’t get in, so I know I have to go through the process again.

Thanks in advance!

Good Afternoon all, I’m making this post on behalf of my husband who isn’t on reddit.

He just got out of his appointment with the FAA to get his 8610-2 signed off so he could take his tests. The interviewer told him that if anyone else was interviewing him they’d probably give him his P as well but that she was only going to sign for the A. He’s going to look into his OJT sign offs to see if there’s any other work he can add but she also offered no insight on what he could do besides take the 18 month course which really isn’t an option for him currently. Was hoping to see if anyone here can offer advice what can be done. He’s been in the industry for 15 years. Currently working at an MRO so he doesn’t have much engine work to get sign offs for in that regard.

Additionally, major airlines do not accept just an A correct? He was hoping to start applying to jobs with airlines after his testing due to us wanting to get out of our state sooner rather than later and this put a semi major wrench in the works.

Hi r/aviationmaintenance,

My brother is graduating as Aviation Tech soon and I'm looking to get him a graduation present. I'm a gift giver and I like to aim for either something the recpient probably didn't know they would needed or something that would be nice for him to have in the future. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks folks!

Is there a required set of fields of items to track for general aviation maintenance? I see several apps and logs but they are inconsistent. I just want some top level maintence record keeping ideas to build an app. Simple but effective and tracks what is mandatory.

Does anyone actually not have a blade on their multi-tool? My friend (definitely not me, I would never breach safety protocols, Mr/Ms FAA Agent) uses a blade pretty much every day at work, despite them not being allowed in SIDA areas. However, my friend has found that it would be a huge inconvenience to not have a blade, even so huge, that some tasks might not be completed without one.

Anyone run into this before? I’m sure my friend would rather not risk their career for something like this.

So I’ll be graduating with my 4 yr college degree here in northern Utah, and I’m wondering what the process is for making sure I go and get my licenses over this summer

As I understand it I search for the DME for my area (not sure where though) and I schedule my either General and airframe or general and power plant written tests, after that it’s a matter of scheduling the oral and practical and passing those

I figure I’ve got plenty of time to get it all done by late August early September but I want to start setting hard deadlines for getting things done

If I remember right my DME for the area is in Salt Lake City?

Appreciate any advice!

Hello all - I am sure this has been asked many times, but here I am anyway.

I separated from the Air Force 4 years ago as an active duty crew chief on F-16's and a touch of F-35's.

My question is, being out for 4 years and looking to get my A & P - Should i go to a school for the cert or is there a way to use my DD214 and some study guides to take the exams?

Thank you so much.

Does anyone know of any other decent A&P crash courses other than bakers? I was informed today they are booking out to October currently. Preferably near Kentucky / Ohio but anywhere that is a decent course would be fine.

So a hypothetical question. Let’s say you were working for Delta line maintenance for about two years but just got offered a job as a supervisor at American. What route would you guys take and why….asking for a friend

So I am a junior in high school and took an interest in planes around May last year and I have really considered being an aircraft technician. I was wondering if a person with limited mechanical knowledge(for now) would be able to have a future in this career?

Did your experience as an aircraft mechanic in the military help you land a job after school? I'm currently in a part 147 school. I've got 10 years experience as an engine mechanic in the Air Force. I'm hoping that experience will separate me from the rest once I graduate. For those of you that were in the same predicament, what was your job search like?

Funny story: talking over an autopilot conundrum with an associate and my company's receptionist walks in looking for Sergeant "me".

Collins was on the phone to talk to me about my autopilot problem.

She's never mentioned my rank when looking for me.

Might have to get my heading aids adjusted...

And, I'm not enlisted anymore...