Looks like a bunch of DA40's there. I fly one occasionally with the diesel, and we get a low coolant warning. BUT, when we check it, it's fine, and the running temp is good. I think the FBO is waiting on a new sensor. It's a great plane to fly though.
Collin this does not apply to this video but one of your earlier videos when you annualed the 140. Collin I am a retired IA. On your Cessna 140 Annual I did not see a fabric test . Maybe you did not film that. I would find when I use to annual older fabric covered planes once in awhile they fail the fabric test and need recovered. Also when the Cessna's get older I would replace the wing strut bolts they are cheap. Just saying they might be mentioned in the Cessna 120/140 inspection check list for the Annual but I considered these items to be something I looked at for continuing airworthiness on these older planes.
Hey Isabelle! Depending on where you are at in the program this might be moot advice. Make sure you push yourself in math and physics as these are part of the General Section. Since you are a "traditional" student I'd recommend finding a school that gives a bachelor's degree with the A&P. It will take longer and be more expensive but also comes with networking opportunities. MTSU routinely has students graduate and go to places like Gulfstream, Cirrus, Southwest, Delta, and more! That's just because of network. That being said, there are community colleges out there that have an associate degree so just look at what works best for you. Lastly and least recommended would be a tech school that has no degree. If you want to work for an airline like Delta, United, or SWA you'll want to have a degree of some type. If you go to college make sure you take a look at scholarships like Women in Aviation (WIA), EAA, AOPA, and school specific ones. Nowadays you can just about go to school for free if you just do a little legwork and have good references. Regardless of where you go, if you want to be an A&P try to find a shop to work in during the summers or during school. This video has people in it that were "student workers" and it tremendously helped them in preparing for the practical test to become an A&P. OJT is invaluable for students! Good luck!
Unfortunately there are few that exist are really because of the liability of having a training individual in a modern shop. Many of these are based on a personal connection. Personally I believe and have found the information gained in college or skills training is better than the one or two apprenticeships that I’ve seen because these shops simple do not see everything that is talked about in training sessions.
Currently the University uses Flight Schedule Pro and is Beta testing the inventory and maintenance functions of it. I personally really think it was a powerful and viable tool for our fleet but we do maintenance on the same 40 aircraft rather than a “public provider” to anyone.
That’s probably more of an OSHA question than an FAA one… nothing says you can’t have them; just need to make sure it’s not a hazard for you on the job.
I love this! I live in Murfreesboro and had no clue mtsu offered things like this.
The Aerospace Program here is one of the largest in the region. There are many different opportunities for student to explore!
Looks like a bunch of DA40's there. I fly one occasionally with the diesel, and we get a low coolant warning. BUT, when we check it, it's fine, and the running temp is good. I think the FBO is waiting on a new sensor. It's a great plane to fly though.
We have electron hiccups on occasion as well but each plane flies over a 1,000 hours a year so I can say with confidence it’s a very dependable build!
Thanks for this one
Collin this does not apply to this video but one of your earlier videos when you annualed the 140. Collin I am a retired IA. On your Cessna 140 Annual I did not see a fabric test . Maybe you did not film that. I would find when I use to annual older fabric covered planes once in awhile they fail the fabric test and need recovered. Also when the Cessna's get older I would replace the wing strut bolts they are cheap. Just saying they might be mentioned in the Cessna 120/140 inspection check list for the Annual but I considered these items to be something I looked at for continuing airworthiness on these older planes.
Yall hiring? I want to move to TN, about to take my oral and practicals and heading up there.
Come on! The Nashville area has multiple opportunities for A&P’s at a variety of shops types!
Why do you not chock your aircraft when you are working on them in the hanger? looks unsafe to me and I have only been a A&P for 53 years
I've been in the business for 40 years and I've never seen chocks used in the hanger, I guess it's because there's no wind inside a hanger
I’m in high school right now and I’m thinking about going to college to be a aircraft mechanic. Is there anything to know before going?
Hey Isabelle!
Depending on where you are at in the program this might be moot advice. Make sure you push yourself in math and physics as these are part of the General Section. Since you are a "traditional" student I'd recommend finding a school that gives a bachelor's degree with the A&P. It will take longer and be more expensive but also comes with networking opportunities. MTSU routinely has students graduate and go to places like Gulfstream, Cirrus, Southwest, Delta, and more! That's just because of network. That being said, there are community colleges out there that have an associate degree so just look at what works best for you. Lastly and least recommended would be a tech school that has no degree. If you want to work for an airline like Delta, United, or SWA you'll want to have a degree of some type.
If you go to college make sure you take a look at scholarships like Women in Aviation (WIA), EAA, AOPA, and school specific ones. Nowadays you can just about go to school for free if you just do a little legwork and have good references.
Regardless of where you go, if you want to be an A&P try to find a shop to work in during the summers or during school. This video has people in it that were "student workers" and it tremendously helped them in preparing for the practical test to become an A&P. OJT is invaluable for students!
Good luck!
Are there things like apprenticeships in this field that would allow someone to earn these licenses without college?
Unfortunately there are few that exist are really because of the liability of having a training individual in a modern shop. Many of these are based on a personal connection. Personally I believe and have found the information gained in college or skills training is better than the one or two apprenticeships that I’ve seen because these shops simple do not see everything that is talked about in training sessions.
What system do you use to check your schedule and create a work order?
Currently the University uses Flight Schedule Pro and is Beta testing the inventory and maintenance functions of it. I personally really think it was a powerful and viable tool for our fleet but we do maintenance on the same 40 aircraft rather than a “public provider” to anyone.
Is it possible I can get the cert and not the degree at mtsu?
The certificate is a part of the degree program. It is not offered as a standalone item.
can you be an aircraft mechanic if you have long hair (dreadlocks)?
That’s probably more of an OSHA question than an FAA one… nothing says you can’t have them; just need to make sure it’s not a hazard for you on the job.