Cancelled for Maintenance

Aviation #59

A behind-the-scenes look into the gritty, non-glamorous hate-fueled life of the aircraft maintainer.

From Wrench Turner to Desk Rider | Stepping Off the Line into Leadership Roles
Jun 1, 2025 – 01:11:14
Breaking the chains | Innovating beyond expected norms
May 9, 2025 – 27:11
Finding your Why | Navigating the skies of purpose
Apr 25, 2025 – 26:53
Navigating Support Equipment | The Challenges of Sustainability and Modernization for GSE
Apr 4, 2025 – 57:52
Elevating Ethics | Addressing Moral Dilemmas for a Safer Aviation Industry
Mar 21, 2025 – 21:25
Navigating Uncertainty | Effective Ways to Regain Control Amid Industry Turbulence
Mar 7, 2025 – 30:03
Leading Through Fear | Embracing Courage and Teamwork to Overcome Challenges
Feb 21, 2025 – 01:37:08
Bridging Gaps | Addressing Challenges and Opportunities in Aircraft Maintenance
Jan 31, 2025 – 01:07:32
Smooth Landings| Mastering Change in Aircraft Maintenance
Jan 17, 2025 – 28:35
Soaring to New Heights: a flight path to leadership and inspiration ft. Joshua Borel
Dec 20, 2024 – 01:13:24
Legiones Mechanicus | A Hilarious Flight Through Warhammer 40k Aviation
Dec 6, 2024 – 48:01
Grounded in Trust | The Unique Dynamics of the Pilot-Mechanic Duo
Nov 22, 2024 – 49:06
Clear Skies Ahead: Mastering Communication and Accountability in Aircraft Maintenance
Nov 8, 2024 – 01:24:23
Poke-Mechanics: Gotta Fix 'Em All!
Oct 25, 2024 – 19:00
Networking: The Wingman You Never Knew You Needed in Aviation
Oct 12, 2024 – 29:25
Flying Solo: The Highs and Lows of Pilotless Takeoffs and One-Pilot Wonders!
Oct 4, 2024 – 28:31
"Master-ship" | On attaining mastery of technical skill and bouncing back from mistakes
Sep 13, 2024 – 01:09:50
Tech Talk & Leadership | A multi-spectral dive into tech knowledge and effective leadership
Aug 30, 2024 – 01:34:31
Greener Pastures | The pursuit of happiness
Aug 9, 2024 – 43:00
Decline of Humanization | How the lack of empathy communication plague the aircraft maintenance industry
Jul 26, 2024 – 37:25
A Culture of Inspiration | On creating innovation, inspiration, and empowerment through community
Jul 19, 2024 – 01:17:54
Finding Energy | How to stay motivated during and after work
Jul 12, 2024 – 01:05:52
Get Calibrated | The importance of calibration and maintaining traceability
Jun 28, 2024 – 01:01:41
Tribal Knowledge | The psychology behind "the Norms"
Jun 14, 2024 – 58:07
Flag on the Play | The fears around whistleblowing
Jun 7, 2024 – 48:57
Right to Repair | Should airplane owners be allowed to repair their own planes?
May 31, 2024 – 52:31
We're here and winning ft. Chix Fix | Women AMTs on team building and blazing trails
May 24, 2024 – 01:13:45
Taking the A&P exams ft. Brian Demo | Top tips on studying to learn and how to pass your A&P tests
May 17, 2024 – 01:58:20
Show reflections | A "midlife crisis" and looking back on progress
May 3, 2024 – 49:03
Lack of Voice | Why aircraft mechanics are rarely heard of
Apr 26, 2024 – 48:14
Manuals Madness | Are manual subscriptions a safety issue?
Apr 19, 2024 – 47:09
Scrapyard Stories | A small recollection of stuff that comes out the boneyard
Apr 5, 2024 – 29:39
AMC 2024 | Being custodians of our profession
Mar 29, 2024 – 01:15:30
Expo Day 2
Mar 22, 2024 – 01:06:12
Image isn't everything
Mar 15, 2024 – 46:31
Expo Day 1 | Our first day experience at the HAI HELI-Expo
Mar 8, 2024 – 35:56
Bonus - Let's Ask the Audience
Mar 1, 2024 – 58:31
Standing Out | How to make an amazing write up
Feb 23, 2024 – 56:49
Searching for YOU | Finding AMT jobs and pushing past passion
Feb 16, 2024 – 01:13:22
Top Things Every Aircraft Mechanic Should Know | Core skills and abilities that transcend location and organization
Jan 26, 2024 – 58:27
Back in the Saddle | How to shake off the post-holiday rust
Jan 19, 2024 – 51:32
Creativity and Craftsmanship | How hobbies can reignite some fading skills
Jan 5, 2024 – 54:31
E-Logbooks | The promise of more efficient aircraft maintenance
Dec 29, 2023 – 55:04
Creators Roundtable 2
Dec 22, 2023 – 01:38:00
"Efficianados" | Being enthusiastic about being efficient!
Dec 15, 2023 – 57:31
Bonus - Expos and other happenings
Dec 8, 2023 – 30:53
What am I doing? | Job transitioning and facing your ego
Dec 1, 2023 – 01:02:59
S.A.D. again | The "holiday blues" and Aviation ft. Kora the Aviation Therapist
Nov 17, 2023 – 01:14:50
Emergency Procedures | How to handle a critical situation
Nov 10, 2023 – 52:01
Aviation Evolution | The next steps and why we aren't there yet
Nov 3, 2023 – 52:40