All Episodes
Displaying 61 - 80 of 224 in total
Band of Brothers | Why don't aircraft mechanics stand with each other?
We’ve seen instances of high visibility jobs, such as aircrew, stand up for each other and plant their feet when circumstances arise that antagonize them. For aircraft...
Facts with Max | Lore and failing upwards
It's pretty safe to say that aircraft mechanics are nerds to some degree, with varying tastes in music, literature, and games. Today we are joined with Max of Airplane...
Counterfeit Parts | The importance of part inspections
It’s no secret that the aviation industry depends heavily on its supply of parts, however every so often we run into a rash of unauthorized parts, specifically counter...
Pause for Safety | Best practices and how the "dirty dozen" can cascade
It’s beat into all of our heads to the point of numbness, “safety first, safety always”. The world of aviation is full of inherent risks, some we do well to avoid, oth...
Stoicism | How an ancient philosophy can aid you as an AMT
There’s a saying, “leave your feelings at the door”, which sounds easier said than done. Contrary to what some of us believe, we aircraft mechanics are driven by caffe...
Just go for it | Creating a community and following your dreams
Following your dreams can be hard, one of the hardest steps is overcoming our fear. Being a part of a community and being presented with opportunities are just some of...
Duct tape is OK | What makes things airworthy?
Have you ever seen an aircraft mechanic/engineer “duct taping” aircraft parts together? How about noticing some panels are “missing”? Are these ok to fly and should yo...
Butcher's nails | The effects of anger in the workplace and how to manage it
Sometimes anger gets the best of us. They can feel like butcher’s nails, where the longer they stay in, the harder it can be to take them out. Over time, it can rob us...
Audit Season and Paper Hats | Everything comes from a standard
We are back again in the swing of things bringing you an episode after a small, but much needed hiatus. What better way to ring back in the times, than to talk about w...
Give life a turn! ft. Finding Demo Surf Fishing
Sometimes life gets tired of waiting in line for you to give it its due attention. When this happens, life can cut to the front of the line and demand that you give it...
Take a Moment | Don't forget about yourself!
We have often emphasized on the show that you should take a moment to work on your personal, professional, and family needs. Who would we be if we didn’t try to practi...
Sunken Testers | The importance of troubleshooting and testing
We rarely cover crashes and mishaps, mostly because when dire situations like these come up, it’s typically sounded around the land and the horse gets beaten beyond th...
Bonus - Awards and other things
It’s fast approaching three years since we’ve started our show. It’s been such a wild ride; reaching new heights each time, gaining accolades we’ve never imagined poss...
On-Time Performance | How punctuality drives maintenance
You may have heard us talk about it throughout most of our episodes, punctuality is one of the most critical characteristics of the aviation industry. It goes by diffe...
STAY Indiana | Helping the future find their future
We can all agree that sometimes the pathway to an aviation career can be rather muddy and very expensive. In addition, there’s copious amounts of bad gouge/misinformat...
The Dunning-Kruger Effect | The overconfidence in inability
Have you ever experienced someone who believes they are more capable in an ability, skill, or knowledge in a certain area than they actually are? Is this narcissistic ...
Rest days are the best days!
We often hear that the best way to minimize burn out/exhaustion is to take a rest day. What if we don't know when that rest day will come, or worse what if we use that...
The "Anti-Handbook" Handbook | How to set clear expectations
Handbooks spell all the governing policies and procedures of a company, likewise what the expectations are. However, we’ve all seen those organization handbooks that a...
Mood & Food pt. 2 | The 10% You and dispelling common misconceptions
We are joined by returning guests, Kora the aviation therapist and Jill the aviation dietitian, and are likewise joined by a new guest, Alexis with Fly High Nutrition....
Mentorship | What it means & how to unlock your professional growth
In today’s world, business and technology are progressing at such a pace, that growth and development are mandatory traits. Mentorship programs and initiatives are mea...
