So, You Want to be an Aircraft Mechanic?
People with a passion for aviation can appreciate how addictive it can be. If you are one of those bitten by the aviation bug, you may find yourself studying an aircraft in flight and imagining how satisfying it would be to defy gravity at its controls. But, under the sleek, polished exterior cruising around the skies lies its heart: the mechanical system that is as dependent on the technicians who service and repair it as it is on the pilots who operate it. Mastering this complex system is an art as old as the Wright Flyer.
Whether you are a pilot with a penchant to go beyond the 32 preventive maintenance items allowed by regulation or someone whose goal is to be dedicated to practicing and advancing the science of aviation maintenance, it is important to know your options and requirements when considering becoming an FAA certificated aircraft mechanic.
Read the rest of the article in the May/June issue of the FAA Safety Briefing.
www.faa.gov/news/safety_briefing/2011/media/MayJun2011.pdf