FAA

  • Management Matters: Continuing Analysis and Surveillance System

    CASS is the acronym for continuing analysis and surveillance system; its primary role is to help air carriers put an airworthy aircraft on the gate each and every time. Like the safety management system (SMS), CASS uses a systems approach – it is a...

    Article • October 3rd, 2011

  • From The FAA: Runway Incursions - Not Just a Pilot Problem

    Preventing runway incursions is one of the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA's) highest priorities. Though relatively small in number when compared to the high level of traffic that moves safely through the nation's airports every day, runway...

    Article • September 30th, 2011

  • Kick the Tires and Light the Fires

    Maintenance practices include proper installation, inflation, and removal.

    Article • September 23rd, 2011

  • AMTSociety Mx Logs Update

    The United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) donated a prototype Continental J69 jet engine to West High School.

    Article • September 20th, 2011

  • Arbitrary, Capricious, and Contrary to Law

    National Mediation Board and National Labor Relations Board new rules

    Article • September 7th, 2011

  • Hit The Road Jack

    You need to spend more time on the hangar floor.

    Article • August 22nd, 2011

  • The GA Shop in Rural Europe

    AMT visits Star Airservice in the Netherlands and notes similarities and differences

    Article • August 17th, 2011

  • Parasitic Loads

    Are they taking a toll on your aircraft battery?

    Article • August 17th, 2011

  • Aircraft Interior Refurbishment

    Beware of unapproved parts

    Article • August 2nd, 2011

  • 2011 NBAA Maintenance Preview

    This year’s National Business Aircraft Association (NBAA) 64th annual meeting and convention will be held Oct. 10 – 12, 2011 in Las Vegas.

    Article • July 21st, 2011

  • Industry News

    ENMU-Roswell to offer shorter program The Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) program at ENMU-Roswell has revised its training curriculum. Students can now complete the requirements for a certificate to completion in only 14.5 months. The revised...

    Article • July 20th, 2011

  • Career Development in a Down Economy

    Getting ahead means planning ahead, and volunteering can add to your skill set

    Article • July 12th, 2011

  • Being Part of the FAASTeam

    One student's thoughts on how the FAASTeam can benefit your career.

    Article • July 12th, 2011

  • Oshkosh

    Where do you go to experience aviation history, aviation in its present-day form, and innovation all at the same location? EAA AirVenture is one place.

    Article • June 29th, 2011

  • Say Goodnight, Gracie

    When you speak about aircraft maintenance, confusion is best left to the experts when tackling acceptable and approved.

    Article • June 13th, 2011