Not my video, but the museum did a run up for an event. As you can see it was at night which means you can see the fire coming out of the exhaust pipe. Very cool thing to see

I got sent home early because I accidentally left a rag in the engine cowling (GA).

What can I do to be less forgetful of little things like that? I want to be an aviation mechanic and I want to be a better one. I’m only 5ish months into it. I thought maybe keeping a checklist I can go over for each job to make sure everything is done thoroughly. I know the FAA has that maintenance checklist but I’m thinking something more detailed like “Did I lubricate? Did I torque correctly? Did I remove all tools after I was done?” etc. Is this something any of you do? I dont want to think I’m just not the type of person for this career, I don’t see why I can’t just adapt to my own habits and make checks for myself to make sure everything is done properly. So I really need some kind of tips or plan on making sure everything I do at work is really airworthy.

Just looking for input on which one I should go for and what the different is?

Is one of these better than the other? I want to actually learn and not pump and dump for a worthless piece of paper.

Any recommendations of digital prep courses or anything? I like the structure of a proper course instead of searching YouTube. I don’t mind paying.

And before people start telling me not to waste my time…I know they’re both nothing more than a resume booster and I’ve had my A&P and GROL for years and work at an established airline. But while I’m working month on and month off. So basically I just live in a hotel and don’t know what to do with myself so I figure I might as well better myself in some way instead of searching for the bottom of Netflix.

I’m also open to other course/certificate suggestions that can be done remotely. Just trying to make good use of my time. Thanks!

I am in need of a large quantity of D5 DZUS fasteners, but the innards only, I don’t need the 3/8” shell. They also don’t need to be fully MS. Anyone have any leads on where I can snag a bunch?

Hi everyone!

I’m approaching graduation with a Bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical Engineering, and I’d really appreciate some career advice on entering the rotary-wing aviation field. I’ve been fascinated by helicopters since I was a kid, and pursuing a career in this field has been a long-time ambition of mine.

As a fresh graduate, I'm currently considering two possible paths:

1. Aircraft Maintenance License – EASA Part-66 B1.3

Pursuing a B1.3 license through an EASA Part-147 training course, with the goal of building a hands-on career in helicopter maintenance, gaining practical experience, and eventually becoming a highly skilled maintenance specialist.

2. Master's in Airworthiness / CAMO / Maintenance Engineering

Pursuing a professional Master's to build a career in CAMO, Technical Services, fleet management, or OEM technical support.

I've been thinking about this decision for quite a while, going back and forth between these two options, but I still haven't found a clear answer. I genuinely enjoy hands-on maintenance, but I also see the potential in the engineering and airworthiness side of the industry.

I'd really appreciate your thoughts:

- As a fresh graduate, would you recommend starting with hands-on maintenance and pursuing a B1.3 license, or going straight into further education and technical engineering roles ?

- How valuable is practical maintenance experience when transitioning into other technical roles later in your career ?

- For those who started in maintenance, how has your career developed? Is it possible to progress into senior technical or specialist positions while staying close to the aircraft ?

I'm also open to alternative paths I might not have considered.

Sorry for the long post.., but this is something I've been trying to figure out for a long time. I'd genuinely appreciate any advice or personal experiences you could share.

Thanks for taking the time to read and hope you all have a great day!:D