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You get what you negotiate for - Military experience

You get what you negotiate for - Military experience

Advice for military technicians moving into civilian work.

Nov 10, 2025

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3 min read

Don’t get lost in the dark. Find the light at the end of the tunnel—or in this case, the top drawer of your toolbox

Don’t get lost in the dark. Find the light at the end of the tunnel—or in this case, the top drawer of your toolbox

Try these hands-free lights to make your life 10x easier

Oct 5, 2025

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3 min read

USS Harry S. Truman loses a third F-18

USS Harry S. Truman loses a third F-18

Why the Nimitz-class carrier keeps losing birds

Oct 5, 2025

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3 min read

A Penguin Crashes a Helicopter (really) / How Much A&P's Earn in Denver

A Penguin Crashes a Helicopter (really) / How Much A&P's Earn in Denver

A penguin genuinely causes a helicopter crash in South Africa, and a guide on how much aircraft mechanics are earning in Denver, Colorado.

Oct 5, 2025

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2 min read

Crashes, Crashes everywhere

Crashes, Crashes everywhere

It’s been a rough few weeks in the skies, from commercial jets to military aircraft, a string of high-profile crashes has the public on edge. If you've been hearing about planes going down here is a list of the highest-profile crashes being reported by the media.

Oct 5, 2025

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4 min read

The mechanic shortage is worse than you think

The mechanic shortage is worse than you think

Are aircraft mechanics in need? YES! THEY ARE!

Oct 5, 2025

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3 min read

FedEx Fire: Newark, New Jersey

FedEx Fire: Newark, New Jersey

See why FedEx flight 3609 ended in flames

Oct 5, 2025

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3 min read

Your ticket to massive opportunities: EAA

Your ticket to massive opportunities: EAA

Connect with one of the world’s largest aviation groups

Oct 5, 2025

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3 min read

How bad is the mechanic shortage?

How bad is the mechanic shortage?

Are aircraft mechanics really in demand?

Sep 24, 2025

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3 min read

Don’t know what to do with your A&P? Learn the most common roles for a mechanic in corporate aviation.

Don’t know what to do with your A&P? Learn the most common roles for a mechanic in corporate aviation.

Breaking down your corporate career ladder

Sep 13, 2025

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5 min read

Think you need 20 years of experience to fix big problems? Diagnose with confidence in your first year on the floor. The secret? Troubleshooting charts. And the best part–they were made just for you.

Think you need 20 years of experience to fix big problems? Diagnose with confidence in your first year on the floor. The secret? Troubleshooting charts. And the best part–they were made just for you.

Sep 13, 2025

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3 min read

The best kept career secret in America

The best kept career secret in America

See why aircraft maintenance outshines every other trade in the US

Jul 3, 2025

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5 min read

Could this be the best move of your career?

Could this be the best move of your career?

The secret to a powerful career is right around the corner.

Jul 3, 2025

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4 min read

Want to know how much you should be making💵 ? Here’s what turboprop and private jet mechanics make in Denver.

Want to know how much you should be making💵 ? Here’s what turboprop and private jet mechanics make in Denver.

Don’t get ripped off, learn what aircraft mechanics are earning in Denver, Colorado right now.

May 16, 2025

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3 min read

Afraid You’ll Never Get Hired? 5 Best Places to Land a Job — Plus a Huge New Opportunity with Delta

Afraid You’ll Never Get Hired? 5 Best Places to Land a Job — Plus a Huge New Opportunity with Delta

Check out this list of the 5 best places to find a job, learn about Delta's big move and why you need to throw away your safety wire pliers.

Apr 25, 2025

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11 min read

Your A&P Briefing: Industry Security, Aircraft Fires & Tools That Matter

Your A&P Briefing: Industry Security, Aircraft Fires & Tools That Matter

🔥Update: What’s Changing in Jobs, Safety & Tools

Mar 15, 2025

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11 min read

Aircraft fires, testing tips and community secrets

Aircraft fires, testing tips and community secrets

Everything you need to know about how to pass FAA exams, this week's news and how to get connected to the aviation community to kickstart your career.

Mar 2, 2025

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7 min read

Find every A&P employer in the US with this map!

Find every A&P employer in the US with this map!

Looking for work, but don't know where to start? This map puts all your future employers in one place so you can reach out and get hired fast!

Feb 25, 2025

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2 min read

Why LinkedIn Is The Cheapest Tool in Your Toolbox

Why LinkedIn Is The Cheapest Tool in Your Toolbox

Hint: It won’t cost you a dime, and it might just land you your next gig.

Feb 25, 2025

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4 min read

Flex Jet Orders $7 Billion Worth of Embraer Business Jets.  New Career Opportunities for You.

Flex Jet Orders $7 Billion Worth of Embraer Business Jets. New Career Opportunities for You.

And how you could benefit from this market move

Feb 25, 2025

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3 min read

🗺️One map to rule them all

🗺️One map to rule them all

Feb 22, 2025

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6 min read

Product Recommendations

Product Recommendations

Take a look at the toolboxes we recommend for new mechanics that won’t steal all of your money:

Feb 18, 2025

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2 min read

Boom Achieves Supersonic Flight

Boom Achieves Supersonic Flight

Watch out Mach...here we come!

Feb 18, 2025

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3 min read

Weekly A&P Stories, News, and Advice

Weekly A&P Stories, News, and Advice

Saturday, February 15th, 2025

Feb 15, 2025

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9 min read

Mechanic's Log: 2

Mechanic's Log: 2

The only Newsletter for Aircraft Mechanics

Feb 8, 2025

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11 min read

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