Performance Reviews A good management tool if used properly Your organization has a limited amount of resources with which to work to accomplish its goals and objectives. I've...
Ramping Up for the New 145 Public meeting presentations The FAA and industry have been working hard for more than 15 years to perfect the re-write to the rule governing the certificati...
Composite Aircraft Materials StandardizationMore and more maintenance technicians are now maintaining composite aircraft. I spoke at the IA renewal seminars in Spokane and Tacoma...
Outsourcing Problems . . . Again Outside contractors to get increased FAA surveillance . . . right! The investigations of several recent accidents have raised flags on a potential...
Toolbox Basics Some considerations when starting on your new toolbox By Joe Escobar Everyone's been there. Starting out in a new job as an aircraft mechanic. One of the most ...
Heat Stress and the Aircraft Maintenance Industry: General guidelines for preventing heat stress By Justin Bruursema Introduction Heat stress is a serious workplace hazard for...