r/AircraftMechanics

Hey i just started an A&P school. Do you guys have any advice for me? Im only 10 weeks in and im really enjoying it( though it seems overwhelming lol).

Can someone tell me different pros and cons of working in General Aviation or at a major airline?
They both intrigue me but I’m having a hard time deciding which one I should work for.

I was wondering what the overtime is like in this field. Is it possible to do 80 hour weeks? Is it usually time and a half or double time? How is working on weekends and holidays?

So I’ve heard about majors have an asm position which it doesn’t require an a&p but they prefers it

Would you guys recommend going in here as an a&p and gain some experience so they will hire me as an amt eventually because I have my a&p?

Hello everyone. I'm an a&p with 3.5 years line maintenance experience. I applied to united a few weeks ago and got an interview with United in Houston in 3 days. I know there's the practical exam. I heard there's riveting etc. I haven't touched a rivet gun since I was in a&p school so im a tad nervous about that. What was your interview/practical like so I can better understand this and study up. Thanks!!

Guys I really don’t know what to do. I’m a fully certified mechanic and everyday I’ve been applying like a mad man. Sometimes multiple positions for the same company just so I could get a shot. I’ve applied everywhere, mros, regionals, majors, and contract work like feam. I can’t get anything, not even a response to my application, I’ve hit the point where I’m applying in mechanical support roles where the listed wages are $17 an hour, and I’m currently making $24 at my current job lol. It feels so demoralizing, I put all this time, effort, money, into getting my license and I just can’t seem to snag a job. I was so excited to finally start my mechanical career after all the hard work. Also I’m not only applying to local jobs, I’ve been applying nationwide. I’ve been telling myself that this is just a slow time in hiring but that excuse just doesn’t seem to get by no more because I see openings everyday, just can’t land nothing, or the experience is 7+ years on a specific aircraft in the middle of Alaska lol. If anyone has a connect to any of the regionals or airlines please help a brother out. If anyone needs a peak at my resume pm me, I don’t think it’s horrible so I don’t get what’s stopping the recruiters.

Hoping to see what are some locations for renting an apartment near DFW. Also wondering what’s it like on the line, ot, culture, etc. What do y’all like or dislike about the station or the city. DM me if you don’t feel comfortable discussing it publicly. Looking for some intel.

Just finished A&P school within the last year, based near Daytona Beach. I need all three writtens plus the oral and practical, and I want one course that covers everything and gets me certified in 2-3 weeks. Any recommendations? Want to enroll as soon as possible.

Edit: I have a pause in my flight training and want to get my A&P done before starting training again.

Comment down below and if you could please share your journey, that would be really great! Thank you!

Q’s.
How long have you been into the industry?
Which country are you based?
What is your previous career before moving into the aviation industry and how did you go on the process?

Cheers :)

What’s the best way into a Mechanic/Engineering role (UK)? I’m a Mission Systems Engineer in a support role but help a lot with engineering diagnose and rectification, spend time in manuals and understand the general regulations. I also have an Aerospace Engineering Degree.

I know the best way is apprenticeships but they seem to be aimed at 16-18 year olds with no industry experience (I have 4). Plus it would be a massive pay cut which I wouldn’t be able to afford.

My aim is to become a B1 or 2 (unsure which yet, likely aim for B2). I learn better while doing so would start that once I’m on the tools.

Thanks in advance!

I applied to the philly position and i’ve seen people already get an interview and I still haven’t gotten anything it’s been almost a month since i applied. it only says “pending recruiting review”

Hopefully posting in the right place

Hey everybody, 22 and I just received my temporary A&P certificate on October 4. I’m trying to find solid jobs with potential for growth whether that be in helicopters or jets. I’m looking in the Denver area, but also I am fine working anywhere in the United States if it would be for a large airliner where I can transfer to a different hub after some time.

I recently started applying and I’m seeing a lot of jobs that require a ton of experience which is a little discouraging. I have an associates in Aviation maintenance, I had a summer internship working on private jets, about a year in the army National Guard working on Blackhawks, and around eight months working on general aviation aircraft for a flight school before I joined the military.

If anyone has any experience with certain companies or know of places needing entry-level A and P mechanics, please reply!

Thanks all!!

Hey guys and gals just want to say I am fully rated but the real reason for the post is to say for those who are struggling to get your certs. I feel you and I hope you take all the opportunity to further your education. Go read the 8083 and ask around if you could do some practicals. For those that don't have the time I salute you for trying to make it work.

Hey guys I’ve had my A&P for about 1.5 years now and have applied to multiple major airlines multiple times when available and even some smaller aircraft location and still have not had any luck at all. I’m in the Philadelphia area and have plenty of mechanical experience, I’ve worked on cars all my life and was a diesel mechanic for years as well but no real aviation experience besides what I learned in school. I’m coming close to 2 years and I know at that point I would then have to work under someone for 6 months when I finally do get hired. That being said I would really love to avoid that and see if anyone here has some suggestions or was in a similar situation and have any advice or maybe some recommended places to try and work for. Any information would be gladly appreciated. Thanks!

Does one or the other have more overtime opportunity? I want to go into avionics, which station would be better for me to go to? Which one has better shifts available to lower seniority technician? Also what is the situation at LAS like? I understand its just a small line station, what would my career look like there? I think i would get broader experience working at a bigger station right?

I just started A&P school not long time ago. Just want to know Is NCATT AET really useless compared to GROL? If having both AET and GROL certifications, is this redundant for avionics / electric jobs? Or should you have both? Thanks.