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Clear Skies Ahead: Mastering Communication and Accountability in Aircraft Maintenance
Ever felt like a task, relationship, issue, or a write up could have turned out better if effective communication was present? In this episode, we feature aviation exp...
Poke-Mechanics: Gotta Fix 'Em All!
Join host Six on this hilarious bonus episode as he merges the worlds of aviation and Pokémon, imagining aircraft mechanics and other aviation specialists as Pokémon! ...
Networking: The Wingman You Never Knew You Needed in Aviation
On today's episode, we explore the high-flying world of networking in aviation! Discover how strong connections can boost your career, share invaluable knowledge, and ...
Flying Solo: The Highs and Lows of Pilotless Takeoffs and One-Pilot Wonders!
We're back! Well kind of, we appreciate everyone's patience as we deal with the demanding schedules of our regular work lives. We look forward to returning you to more...
"Master-ship" | On attaining mastery of technical skill and bouncing back from mistakes
When do you know you've become a master of a skill? How do masters bounce back from mistakes? Today, we're thrilled to welcome back Rod, an Air Force veteran, test eng...
Tech Talk & Leadership | A multi-spectral dive into tech knowledge and effective leadership
We're back from a brief hiatus! As you know the stresses of life can demand the most from you and leave you beyond exhausted. In today's episode, we have the privilege...
Greener Pastures | The pursuit of happiness
In this episode, we read a dissertation that explores the complex dynamics of human happiness and the common pursuit of joy. This article analyzes the obstacles indivi...
Decline of Humanization | How the lack of empathy communication plague the aircraft maintenance industry
In this episode, we share a dissertation focusing on the mental health obstacles encountered by aviation maintenance technicians (AMTs), highlighting the impact of ins...
A Culture of Inspiration | On creating innovation, inspiration, and empowerment through community
We're back with another episode collaboration, this time teaming up with Women Rock Wings, Fly Culture (and Journey Right), and the Sky Mami Lounge podcast! Together, ...
Finding Energy | How to stay motivated during and after work
Staying motivated and valued at work can sometimes be challenging, but there are several strategies you can employ to maintain your enthusiasm and feel appreciated. In...
Get Calibrated | The importance of calibration and maintaining traceability
Calibration in aviation ensures accuracy, safety, and regulatory compliance of equipment certifying aircraft, maintaining quality, performance, and safety standards. E...
Tribal Knowledge | The psychology behind "the Norms"
Whenever we hear the phrase “tribal knowledge” or “the Norms”, it is associated with negativity, for example, dishonest maintenance practices or wrongdoing. This is no...
Flag on the Play | The fears around whistleblowing
Whistleblowing is the act of reporting waste, fraud, abuse, corruption, or hazards. It is one of the many tools we in a business can use to mitigate issues and/or brin...
Right to Repair | Should airplane owners be allowed to repair their own planes?
There have been open petitions and legislation regarding an owner’s “right to repair” for automobiles and certain farm equipment. In this episode, we explore whether t...
We're here and winning ft. Chix Fix | Women AMTs on team building and blazing trails
Follow us on Facebook- @cancelledformaintenance, Instagram- @canxformaintenancepodcast.Twitter- @cxmxpodcastDid you know we have a comic series? Check it out on the Ta...
Taking the A&P exams ft. Brian Demo | Top tips on studying to learn and how to pass your A&P tests
To become a certified Aircraft Maintenance Technician in the US, you must take 9 total tests from the FAA, including General, Airframe, and Powerplant tests (Written, ...
Show reflections | A "midlife crisis" and looking back on progress
Did you know that the typical life expectancy for an indie podcast is 2-3 years? We are about to pass that threshold, 4 years to be exact, that is double the indie pod...
Lack of Voice | Why aircraft mechanics are rarely heard of
When you hear things about aviation, if it is positive, it will most likely be about pilots and supersonic jets. Rarely will you hear about aircraft mechanics…why is t...
Manuals Madness | Are manual subscriptions a safety issue?
We’ve stressed throughout our podcast that every bit of aircraft maintenance should be done in accordance with the proper maintenance manuals. We’ve further stressed t...
Scrapyard Stories | A small recollection of stuff that comes out the boneyard
One might think that once an aircraft hits the scrapyard it is the end of its life. Amazingly, this may not always be true. For today’s episode, we recollect stories a...
AMC 2024 | Being custodians of our profession
The Aerospace Maintenance Competition (AMC), recognizes and celebrates the aviation maintenance technician, and raises awareness of the knowledge and skill required to...
Expo Day 2
It’s Day 2 of our experience at the HAI HELI-Expo; we thought we absorbed a lot on the first day, then the second day came in swinging with more action. More noteworth...
Image isn't everything
We all, be it consciously or unconsciously, present an image that expresses who we are or who we would like others to think we are. This is determined by the setting y...
Expo Day 1 | Our first day experience at the HAI HELI-Expo
We’ve finally made it to our first in-person expo! The HAI HELI-Expo is the world’s largest helicopter and vertical flight tradeshow. The expo provides over 600 exhibi...
Bonus - Let's Ask the Audience
We love getting feedback from our listeners and everyone who follows us in our social media outlets. We’ve put out a few questions, and the responses have been amazing...
Standing Out | How to make an amazing write up
We’ve been afforded many opportunities to review resumes, awards and scholarship applications, performance write ups, and things of the like. Some of them have been ve...
Searching for YOU | Finding AMT jobs and pushing past passion
Whether you’re an aspiring aircraft mechanic or a seasoned one, finding AMT/AME jobs can be a daunting task. Finding the right outfit for you, the right pay, the right...
Top Things Every Aircraft Mechanic Should Know | Core skills and abilities that transcend location and organization
Knowledge, skills, and abilities every aircraft mechanic is required to know can vary from one aircraft, region, or civil air authority. However, there are some core s...
Back in the Saddle | How to shake off the post-holiday rust
We’ve all experienced the cycle of taking time off for the holidays and/or an extended vacation. Ever notice when said time off is over, everything just feels like a m...
Creativity and Craftsmanship | How hobbies can reignite some fading skills
We have talked about some hobbies we have picked up over the course of 2023 in previous episodes, from exploring more fantasy lore, model painting, wood working, and t...
