When people outside of the industry think of aviation inventory storerooms—chances are, they’re picturing a well-oiled machine of efficiency and organization. If you’ve worked in the industry, you know that, more often than not, the truth leaves much to be desired in the ways of efficiency and organization. When a mechanic needs a part for […]
When an aircraft breaks down, the pressure is on for airlines. It happens so frequently it’s almost a cliche. Picture an aircraft full of miserable passengers forced to taxi for an hour and a half while mechanics scramble to replace an expired part. And if they’re lucky—maybe they only wait an hour. All too often, […]
When an aircraft breaks down, the pressure is on for airlines. It happens so frequently it’s almost a cliche. Picture an aircraft full of miserable passengers forced to taxi for an hour and a half while mechanics scramble to replace an expired part. And if they’re lucky—maybe they only wait an hour. All too often, […]
When it comes to repairing aircrafts, mechanics are like a team of frontline doctors running triage. The health and safety of the plane (and all its passengers) are in their hands. And, much like doctors, mechanics are only as good as the tools and parts available to them. This is true for both airlines and […]