thanks a lot Bryce for creating this video, I have been feeling a little low in my current apprenticeship but after watching your videos, I feel alive again, means a lot what your doing for the community
Retired Navy, went to a 2 week prep class to get a A&P. A MRO hired me , got my A&P there. Retired from them 25 years later. Now I use my tools to work on my Shovelhead FXWG. The MRO was ok for me. At least did Cockpit Window Changes in the Hangers. Before I retired was helping putting HGS in the Cockpits. 737 400 to NG.
If you already have aviation experience in the army, Bakers School of Aeronautics in Tennessee is great. If not, then you'll need to go through an approved Part 147 School
This is a nice change from the myriad of videos online like "Why you SHOULDN'T become an Aircraft Mechanic!" All jobs have some things that suck, but the positives is the reason we choose them. People need to focus on the good things about their jobs sometimes!
And usually the negitives have nothing to do with the actual work of being an A&P its just dealing with crappy employers who dont care about you, it wouldnt matter if you were working on a car or a plane or back hoe. Brice brough up working out in the elements and that was one of the keys to figuring out a good work place. Pull the damn plane into a climate controled hangar or pick a nicer day, otherwise find someone else. Thats not an A&P issue thats an employer not having a real business issue, if you claim to have a business (a large enough business your now hiring people) you should own a fairly decent size hangar such that you can service all your clients in the hangar. With hangar prices what they are now theres no way I would start an aviation buisenss right now unless it was doing fabrications off site away from the airport, we have one of those in town here, if you can get the stuff to them they can pretty much weld and fix anything aviation.
Another advantage of working on aircraft I have enjoyed is, in most cases, working airplanes is not as dirty a job as working on vehicles. Ask me how I know. If I could go back and do it again I would have started on aircraft and stayed there. Good videos Bryce.
nice video bryce! I'm a 23yr women who just moved to San Antonio and will start working at Boeing on March 1st. Will need to do 8 weeks of training and pass exams before hitting the floor but I'm so excited and looking forward to it, so for now I'm just getting ready and staying positive!🥳
Bryce, my introduction class starts in 10 days.. what are the top 5-10 things I would l should study/prepare for… It’s a 2 week course. 9 hours mon-Fri. I don’t not much any airlines.. but am a sponge for information! learning frustrating/new things and trying to break it down is it!!! Thank you!. You’re A Big inspiration and praise god! May this life be beautiful for everyone.
For others and regarding your first point, don’t feel like you’re stuck in a crappy job. You do have the freedom (in most cases) to go anywhere, yeah, you might have to be a little more uncomfortable or make changes but that can sometimes be for the better. Had a job I once loved, something changed both internally and definitely on their end, stuck it out and just became stressed. Got a new job, and I do commute an hour one way, but is well worth the less stress and BS I had to deal with. Definitely take the training if they offer it, many companies only send mechanics if they are forced to, which is a requirement for many manufacturers service centers.
Bro I can’t wait to change careers, been a auto mechanic for 2 1/2 years, learned a lot but I make $20/hr and no benefits. Can’t believe that I am in this position but I have to get out.
@@Willyd2758 nice I was also a mechanic wasn’t making a lot either that’s why I decided to do aviation currently making 18.50 as a A and P helper part time not bad while in school
There is usually a quid pro quo involved, like, cut me a deal on my annual kinda thing. Or I'll trade you flight hours for maintenance labor. I'll be honest, though, I've only ever had 2 owners like that most don't want anyone flying their plane
hello, im currently an automotive tech but looking to transition to aviation mechanic. i recently learned about Spartan Aviation College, do you know if that's a legitimate pathway to gain a viable career? thanks for the cool vids
Hey what’s up! I graduated from spartan last year on February. The school I cool and all but it’s pretty expensive. You can try to go to a community college for the same education and a lot cheaper
I have autism and was wondering if being an aircraft mechanic might be a good fit for me. I also have difficulty with my vision not being the best due to a poor lasik eye surgery.
I'll be straight with you. Vision isn't a deal breaker so long as with glasses you can see. As far as being on the spectrum, it truly depends on the extent. My stepson has autism and is very high functioning. He is very passionate about trains and wants nothing more than to work the railroad (We all know how clieche it is). However, he is not used to the hard work it will take, so we are baby stepping him into it. If you are passionate about it and want to do it then go for it but be very honest with yourself if it starts getting hard and maybe slow down you class schedule.
As many chances as you need you just have to wait 30 days or get signed off with some retraining to go sooner. The retraining must be done by someone holding an A&P
You did it right, buy the hangar and get the IA first. I did the pilots licence and bought a pitts S2B and became an aerobatic pilot, now I'm dealing with the quagmire of all the mechanics I got to know and learn from and get my 8610-2 signed are retiring, hangars are ridiculous right now so trying to find a place in the nation that we want to live to retire to finding an airfield that's not filled with Karens that's affordable while at the same time trying to find a new mechanic AND get my own IA when I have other things to do isent super fun. No one seems to like aerobatic pilots and their planes.
Yeah, personally, I don't understand that sentiment. I have met plenty of people who get a stick in their ass about aerobatics near the airport... My Borther In Airworthiness! Where else would you recommend they practice. I often see the same opinion aimed at sky divers. That being said, hangers are ridiculous in price right now, or there is a 200-person waiting list for an affordable one.
I’m located in Houston right now but willing to relocate. Do you have opinions on the best schools for an A&P license? I’ve heard good things about TSTC and Hallmark university. I’m sort of split between the two. Hallmark is a little more expensive but TSTC doesn’t seem to offer both airframe and power plant together. I’d love to hear your opinions!
Well I am a little bit biased. I teach in San Antonio but not at Hallmark. Now Hallmark has a good program but I think we are better. Also since we are a community college we are considerably cheaper if you are in district. TSTC is also a good program and cheaper then Hallmark. Again I am biased but the top 3 programs in Texas are 1. where I am at, 2, Terant County Community College. 3, Hallmark.
Hi sir, my name is Mene, I love your video and would want to be train as an A&p aviation mechanic. And would like to study under you because of the vast experience you have. Which college I’m Texas did you teach Aviation program. Looking forward to hearing from you. Thank you so very much
I've always worked the little birds. I have done plenty of cabin class private aircraft to like a king air, cessna conquest. I love working on everything it's just the little ones I am best at grinding out
I appreciate the quick response! I’m working towards getting my A&P. I’m not sure if it’s for me, but I’m already one year into my training. If you don’t mind me asking, were you making much money before you got your IA? I’d love to hear a realistic rough estimate of how much you were making a year with just an A&P cert. Thanks man, great videos!
I have a classmate that spent about 30 years in the military working on helicopters and is in his 50s now and he just received his A&P and was just hired by the school to teach
I spent 7 years in the Army as an IT Specialist. Wasn’t feeling the career path anymore and I’m now 30 in the Part 147 AMT course. I’m the OG in the class 😂 but going to school for this is a challenge that has been worth it so far. The aviation world is a big boy world, no games, just work and see the results of your work. It’s really fun and there’s so many things to get your hands on. A lot of Vets in this field so have thick skin because the jokes hit hard and we are really straight forward. You are not too old, 3 of my instructors went to school at or around 30-34. If anything they want to help you the most because you’re maturity level is what they want, you just have to show you’re a hard worker and have common sense. Hands down THE best decision I ever made in my life. Last thing: Be On Time! Nothing worse than having to wait on a classmate for a project and it will translate into the field. The younger guys in our class are having to learn this
I mean in my opinion. NDI is allot more specialized and has a higher earnings potential. Allot of times the NDI guys don't actually do any work on the aircraft. A&P's have everything taken apart and cleaned so all the NDI person has to do is the actual inspection
Hello sir I am an aircraft mechanic in India but like to have an opportunity in the US in any MRO. I know I would need an A&P mechanic licence for which I already have 6 years of experience on Boeing wide bodies like b777-300er/200lr,b787-8, b747-400. Please sir could guide me. It would be a great help to achieve my dream.
You should be eligible under the provisions of part 65, I would probably start by speaking to your lead and then to an Airworthiness Inspector at the FSDO. At that point it's just self study for the tes
There are more ways to achieve your dreams. Your dream may be a little difficult, for an opportunity in the US, you will not only need your license but also a work visa. If you have an EASA part 66, KLM is hiring at MIA and SFO, which could be a first step for you, you will qualify with your experience.
thanks a lot Bryce for creating this video, I have been feeling a little low in my current apprenticeship but after watching your videos, I feel alive again, means a lot what your doing for the community
Retired Navy, went to a 2 week prep class to get a A&P. A MRO hired me , got my A&P there. Retired from them 25 years later. Now I use my tools to work on my Shovelhead FXWG. The MRO was ok for me. At least did Cockpit Window Changes in the Hangers. Before I retired was helping putting HGS in the Cockpits. 737 400 to NG.
Any pointers as to what course/ class to get into? I’m active army and will like to get into this A&P after leaving service.
@@Barrackscuts Class I took was over 25 years ago. Found a card at a Barbers shop.
If you already have aviation experience in the army, Bakers School of Aeronautics in Tennessee is great. If not, then you'll need to go through an approved Part 147 School
This is a nice change from the myriad of videos online like "Why you SHOULDN'T become an Aircraft Mechanic!" All jobs have some things that suck, but the positives is the reason we choose them. People need to focus on the good things about their jobs sometimes!
Never saw a video like that
And usually the negitives have nothing to do with the actual work of being an A&P its just dealing with crappy employers who dont care about you, it wouldnt matter if you were working on a car or a plane or back hoe.
Brice brough up working out in the elements and that was one of the keys to figuring out a good work place. Pull the damn plane into a climate controled hangar or pick a nicer day, otherwise find someone else. Thats not an A&P issue thats an employer not having a real business issue, if you claim to have a business (a large enough business your now hiring people) you should own a fairly decent size hangar such that you can service all your clients in the hangar.
With hangar prices what they are now theres no way I would start an aviation buisenss right now unless it was doing fabrications off site away from the airport, we have one of those in town here, if you can get the stuff to them they can pretty much weld and fix anything aviation.
Another advantage of working on aircraft I have enjoyed is, in most cases, working airplanes is not as dirty a job as working on vehicles. Ask me how I know. If I could go back and do it again I would have started on aircraft and stayed there. Good videos Bryce.
Now is a good time for aviation. Pilots or mechanics because of the shortages.
TRUE
Thank you for this video. It motivates me to study hard for my tests.
You got this man, keep working hard and you'll be just fine. Thanks for watching!
That Aircraft Tattoo on his Right hand shows his passion for Aircrafts..... 🦾🦾🦾🦾
nice video bryce! I'm a 23yr women who just moved to San Antonio and will start working at Boeing on March 1st. Will need to do 8 weeks of training and pass exams before hitting the floor but I'm so excited and looking forward to it, so for now I'm just getting ready and staying positive!🥳
Bryce, my introduction class starts in 10 days.. what are the top 5-10 things I would l should study/prepare for…
It’s a 2 week course. 9 hours mon-Fri. I don’t not much any airlines.. but am a sponge for information! learning frustrating/new things and trying to break it down is it!!!
Thank you!. You’re A Big inspiration and praise god! May this life be beautiful for everyone.
How did the course go?
For others and regarding your first point, don’t feel like you’re stuck in a crappy job. You do have the freedom (in most cases) to go anywhere, yeah, you might have to be a little more uncomfortable or make changes but that can sometimes be for the better.
Had a job I once loved, something changed both internally and definitely on their end, stuck it out and just became stressed. Got a new job, and I do commute an hour one way, but is well worth the less stress and BS I had to deal with.
Definitely take the training if they offer it, many companies only send mechanics if they are forced to, which is a requirement for many manufacturers service centers.
Did you struggle when you first started your classes ? I’m 21 and I’m on my second semester but it still feels like a whole different language lol
Great video. Thank you
Thank you for watching
Going to a part 147 school in January. Currently work on cars but deciding to change fields
Bro I can’t wait to change careers, been a auto mechanic for 2 1/2 years, learned a lot but I make $20/hr and no benefits. Can’t believe that I am in this position but I have to get out.
@@Willyd2758 nice I was also a mechanic wasn’t making a lot either that’s why I decided to do aviation currently making 18.50 as a A and P helper part time not bad while in school
@@Tlopez0 how long are you in school for?
@@Willyd2758 2 years
@@Tlopez0how is the course so far, I’m also starting an a&p course that’s 2 years at a part 141 school in 10 days
I’ve been a GA pilot (10 years) / aircraft mechanic 4 years and no one has ever offered up any keys 😅
There is usually a quid pro quo involved, like, cut me a deal on my annual kinda thing. Or I'll trade you flight hours for maintenance labor. I'll be honest, though, I've only ever had 2 owners like that most don't want anyone flying their plane
hello,
im currently an automotive tech but looking to transition to aviation mechanic. i recently learned about Spartan Aviation College, do you know if that's a legitimate pathway to gain a viable career? thanks for the cool vids
They are certified 147, I don't know much about them. I've honestly only ever seen their commercials, and they also aren't located in texas.
Hey what’s up! I graduated from spartan last year on February. The school I cool and all but it’s pretty expensive. You can try to go to a community college for the same education and a lot cheaper
This is exactly what I’m doing. I like the automotive field but it’s so much stress and not the best pay.
I have autism and was wondering if being an aircraft mechanic might be a good fit for me. I also have difficulty with my vision not being the best due to a poor lasik eye surgery.
I'll be straight with you. Vision isn't a deal breaker so long as with glasses you can see. As far as being on the spectrum, it truly depends on the extent. My stepson has autism and is very high functioning. He is very passionate about trains and wants nothing more than to work the railroad (We all know how clieche it is). However, he is not used to the hard work it will take, so we are baby stepping him into it. If you are passionate about it and want to do it then go for it but be very honest with yourself if it starts getting hard and maybe slow down you class schedule.
You can become an instructor. You’re involved in aviation, just way less of a liability.
Thanks, I am a aircraft mechanic too. I am in GA right now.
would u mind me asking how much is your starting salary ?
@@julianangelocunanan1606 Yes. It was $25 an hour.
I am looking for resources to find a job while I am taking classes towards my A&P, I had worked on F-22s avionics.
Do you know how many chances you have to take a written test ?
As many chances as you need you just have to wait 30 days or get signed off with some retraining to go sooner. The retraining must be done by someone holding an A&P
You did it right, buy the hangar and get the IA first. I did the pilots licence and bought a pitts S2B and became an aerobatic pilot, now I'm dealing with the quagmire of all the mechanics I got to know and learn from and get my 8610-2 signed are retiring, hangars are ridiculous right now so trying to find a place in the nation that we want to live to retire to finding an airfield that's not filled with Karens that's affordable while at the same time trying to find a new mechanic AND get my own IA when I have other things to do isent super fun.
No one seems to like aerobatic pilots and their planes.
Yeah, personally, I don't understand that sentiment. I have met plenty of people who get a stick in their ass about aerobatics near the airport... My Borther In Airworthiness! Where else would you recommend they practice. I often see the same opinion aimed at sky divers.
That being said, hangers are ridiculous in price right now, or there is a 200-person waiting list for an affordable one.
I’m located in Houston right now but willing to relocate. Do you have opinions on the best schools for an A&P license? I’ve heard good things about TSTC and Hallmark university. I’m sort of split between the two. Hallmark is a little more expensive but TSTC doesn’t seem to offer both airframe and power plant together. I’d love to hear your opinions!
Well I am a little bit biased. I teach in San Antonio but not at Hallmark. Now Hallmark has a good program but I think we are better. Also since we are a community college we are considerably cheaper if you are in district. TSTC is also a good program and cheaper then Hallmark. Again I am biased but the top 3 programs in Texas are 1. where I am at, 2, Terant County Community College. 3, Hallmark.
Hey bryce where do you work and live.. looks like a peaceful area lol
San antonio, but I live west of town in the hill country. The hot rod club I'm in does a good job of disturbing the peace, though.
Hi sir, my name is Mene, I love your video and would want to be train as an A&p aviation mechanic. And would like to study under you because of the vast experience you have. Which college I’m Texas did you teach Aviation program. Looking forward to hearing from you. Thank you so very much
Have you worked on small planes, large planes, or both?
In relation to that, what are your opinions on how working on either is?
Thanks for the info!
I've always worked the little birds. I have done plenty of cabin class private aircraft to like a king air, cessna conquest. I love working on everything it's just the little ones I am best at grinding out
I appreciate the quick response!
I’m working towards getting my A&P.
I’m not sure if it’s for me, but I’m already one year into my training.
If you don’t mind me asking, were you making much money before you got your IA?
I’d love to hear a realistic rough estimate of how much you were making a year with just an A&P cert.
Thanks man, great videos!
is 31 years old too old to go to school for this and pursue this field?
Never too old if it's what you want to do. Some of the best mechanics I have worked with started in their mid to late 30's
I have a classmate that spent about 30 years in the military working on helicopters and is in his 50s now and he just received his A&P and was just hired by the school to teach
One of our instructors is similar he was Air Force and a C5 avionics tech got his A&P 3 years ago and now teaches with us. He's 45
I go to school with someone 47 and I am 19. Go for it
I spent 7 years in the Army as an IT Specialist. Wasn’t feeling the career path anymore and I’m now 30 in the Part 147 AMT course. I’m the OG in the class 😂 but going to school for this is a challenge that has been worth it so far. The aviation world is a big boy world, no games, just work and see the results of your work. It’s really fun and there’s so many things to get your hands on. A lot of Vets in this field so have thick skin because the jokes hit hard and we are really straight forward. You are not too old, 3 of my instructors went to school at or around 30-34. If anything they want to help you the most because you’re maturity level is what they want, you just have to show you’re a hard worker and have common sense. Hands down THE best decision I ever made in my life.
Last thing: Be On Time! Nothing worse than having to wait on a classmate for a project and it will translate into the field. The younger guys in our class are having to learn this
So whats better NDI inspector or A&Ps, like who's higher between those 2?
I mean in my opinion. NDI is allot more specialized and has a higher earnings potential. Allot of times the NDI guys don't actually do any work on the aircraft. A&P's have everything taken apart and cleaned so all the NDI person has to do is the actual inspection
Hello sir I am an aircraft mechanic in India but like to have an opportunity in the US in any MRO. I know I would need an A&P mechanic licence for which I already have 6 years of experience on Boeing wide bodies like b777-300er/200lr,b787-8, b747-400. Please sir could guide me. It would be a great help to achieve my dream.
You should be eligible under the provisions of part 65, I would probably start by speaking to your lead and then to an Airworthiness Inspector at the FSDO. At that point it's just self study for the tes
There are more ways to achieve your dreams. Your dream may be a little difficult, for an opportunity in the US, you will not only need your license but also a work visa. If you have an EASA part 66, KLM is hiring at MIA and SFO, which could be a first step for you, you will qualify with your experience.
Have you been to the lycoming overhaul class?
I have not gone yet, but my boss at the 147 wants to send one of us to Lycoming and one of us to Continental next semester.
@@brycebuildsit DO IT, im jealous if you choose Lycoming !
Would being a a&p be a tough job if I have a bad low back?
Not gonna lie that's gonna be tough. I know guys with a bad back who are, but it can be a physically demanding job.
Find a good airline, 60+ an hour plus benefits
The flight benefits alone make it worth it.
Are you a Christian? I am a Christian thinking of getting my A&P.
I am, don't really make a thing out of it but I do wear my cross.
Never ever get a job as ame.