The new app tracks FAA compliance with inspections, records squawks, logs aircraft flight times, and more.
Aviation Maintenance
New program helps veterans transition to civilian aviation maintenance careers
The nine-week program includes six courses.
Pivot head wrenches now available in sets
The tools are available in plastic holders that cover a variety of tip combinations.
Where to find the next generation of aviation mechanics
A new report suggests recruiting aviation mechanics from the estimated 6.5 million discouraged or underemployed American workers, military veterans, and underrepresented groups like women, African Americans, and Latinos.
StandardAero expands Cincinnati facility
StandardAero has expanded its facility in Cincinnati, Ohio, with expectations of hiring up to 300 aviation maintenance technicians.
ASA releases new editions of FAA maintenance technician handbooks
ASA has released updated versions of the FAA Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbooks.
Wayman Aviation earns FAA Part 145 Repair Station certification
Wayman Aviation has earned FAA Part 145 Air Repair Station certification, becoming the only Part 145 certified maintenance facility at Hollywood-North Perry Airport (KHWO) in Pembroke Pines, Florida. Wayman’s 18,000-square-foot facility includes an 11,000-square-foot hangar and a 1.5 ton heavy crane that helps manage the growing business of receiving and processing aircraft purchased in the […]
Bill targets aviation mechanic shortage
A bill was introduced in the House of Representatives May 8, 2018, to establish an aviation maintenance workforce development pilot program. Introduced by a bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers, including Rep. Sam Graves (R-Mo.), Rep. Daniel Lipinski (D-Ill.), Rep. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.), and Rep. Brenda Lawrence, (D-Mich.) H.R. 5701 is designed to encourage more men and […]
Time to change 50-year-old aviation curriculum
CEDAR CITY, Utah — Aviation schools around the country are mandated by law to adhere to the curriculum drafted by the FAA. This curriculum cannot be changed or modified by schools by any means, even though requirements for what is taught have not been adequately updated since 1962, officials with Southern Utah University note. That […]