Reis Rotert is a licensed A&P who currently works as a supervisor and senior maintenance technician at Revv Aviation.
Rotert mentions that aviation has always been the career path for him, stating, “I have been working in aviation ever since graduating high school and don't plan to change that path. Working through the "ranks" being a line tech, an apprentice, A&P and now an IA as shop supervisor.”
Touching on mentorship opportunities, he continues, “Currently, I share my knowledge with the apprentices that work within the shared locations of our company, and they share with me, as we are all always learning. Learning has always brought pleasure to me, so as the years continue, I plan to take advantage of any opportunity I can to expand the horizon of aviation.”
Naming the reception of his Inspection Authorization Certificate as his proudest accomplishment, Rotert discusses his journey in aircraft maintenance.
Rotert explains, “Once I achieved the goal of receiving my A&P, I wanted to learn more and moved on to gaining my private pilot's certificate with an instrument rating while waiting for the three-year period of applying for my Inspection Authorization. During time achieving my A&P, I worked on mainly fixed wing aircraft in GA, airlines, cargo & EMS rotorcraft.”
On what he enjoys most about his work and the aviation industry, Rotert says, “I enjoy learning about the many different types of aircraft there are. [Also,] being able to return an aircraft to a customer knowing it’s better than it had arrived.”
When asked about what he hopes to see in the future of aircraft maintenance, Rotert stressed the importance of increased visibility for aviation maintenance careers, especially for younger generations who may not know about the opportunities available to them.
Rotert shares, “[I would like to see] easier accessibility for younger generations to learn about this career path.”
Reis also has advice for this next generation of AMTs, A&Ps and other aviation maintenance professionals. He says, “Always stay focused on the task at hand and treat each project as it's your own.”
