Most of the studs had a nut on the back, but a few are riveted somehow. Do I have to drill out the back or is there a better way?

Hey guys I currently work for a corporate charter company and the pay is pretty good. But man is the job extremely boring… I know that's an odd thing to complain about but I truly enjoy being a mechanic and want to be good at my job. I come from a very fast paced environment being a mechanic and crew chief on Blackhawks in the army. So I guess I’m just not used to being lazy all day with nothing to do. What is it like working for the airlines is it worth leaving where I am at now. I also live in Florida and don’t really wanna move but not completely opposed

Pic I took yesterday (Still in the national Guard)

Hello Guys, Please Advise me if you are really has an experience in the field and as well experience in the life.
I am a mechanical Engineer with a Bachelor’s degree from overseas when I came to states I working on my Bachelor’s Evaluation and because my Bachelor’s was from US Accredited university I did my US degree Evaluation.
Now, I have too many paths one is to go for the license (Whatever school 145 or Apprenticeship). The other paths as Engineer in any company maybe related to the aviation industry maybe no.
The third path is to go with my research as PhD student for a new technology which is I had experience in this way too,

Actually guys I prefer to work with my hands and I knew it (This career as Aviation technician will not be replaced with AI or any of this sort)

Please advise me guys and don’t narrow it with oh you are engineer vs technician because I don’y give any consideration for the titles…

Curious how this works in practice. Paper cards, spreadsheets, or an MRO system?

When an auditor asks you to prove a step was done, by whom, against which manual revision, how painful is it to pull together? And how much time goes into chasing down referenced documents mid-task?

Would love to hear what works and what doesn't, especially from smaller shops.

Good day all, im a lurker here, but theres the time i need to ask something. Mostly to the guys that handles airbus

How can you differentiate if an external marking in airnavx is a decal or painted using stencil reliably?

Airbus shows description of placards, in mechanical drawing of the marking it says placards/label.

But my higher up says the drawing looks like a painted because theres no background or edge, so it is not a decal.

But in searching of airnavx there are some sections that states alternative part .stencil under the .placard description with an added 41Dxxxx on the partnumber.

Thankyou all.

So I’m considering my next steps after school and I’m interested in joining the air force as an avionics tech, specifically the RAF as I’m in the UK. I’ve spoken to serving avi techs at recruitment events and they’ve said that it is fairly easy to go straight into the airlines after you’ve left the military as the experience is highly desirable, however as far as I know you don’t get a B2 license in most cases whilst in the RAF and I do take what they say with a pinch of salt as they are recruiters after all. Does anyone know how easy the transition is, and whether you can go straight into a high paying job, or would you need to get extra qualifications and training and settle for lower wage whilst you gain airline experience? Any information/advice is appreciated, as I’m struggling to find much about this online, especially for avionics techs which may be a bit more of a niche specialisation. Thanks in advance! :)

My Dad will be retiring from the Tulsa maintenance base at the end of the year after 43 years of service!

In these 43 years, I have NOT ONCE seen where he actually works despite years of my wondering what it's like and asking him to arrange something.

Now, I'm sure clearances are involved, red tape, etc. is it impossible?

TLDR; Is there anyone who could point me in the right direction for a tour of the AA Tulsa maintenance base?

Hello!

Just wantes to pop in and ask, since I've seen conflicting posts elsewhere.

In the UK, to be a B1/B2 mechanic for an airline, do you need full colour eyesight? I'm red/green colourblind, however I can distinguish between red & green [and different shades], and it doesn't affect my day to day life at all. Was thinking of an apprenticeship after A Levels.

Thank you!

Hey all!
I am searching for technicians who have experience or contact with 747-400 maintenance. I am refurbishing a 744-flightdeck for an entertainment simulator customer to build an entertainment flight simulator out of it. The shell is OEM, but the electrics where taken out before. The shell was cut below the connecting linkage for rudder and yoke, so most flight deck related mechanics are actually intact.
My main point currently are two pedestal items: autothrottle motors and trim indicator motors. They were removed and I can not seem to find out where they should be mounted / how to access that. Therefore, if any 744 tech might be able to check:
-where are the autothrottle motors mounted
-what mount they are (NEMA motors? What shaft diameter?)
-where are the trim indicator drives mounted, how can I get to them? I do not trust myself to take the pedestal far apart without AMM access, but I would love to get the trim indicators properly working...
If you have any sketches, advice, or perhaps even a screenshot of the AMM/MTM for these areas, I would be extremly grateful!

Comment down below and if you could please share your journey, that would be really great! Thank you!

Q’s.
How long have you been into the industry?
Which country are you based?
What is your previous career before moving into the aviation industry and how did you go on the process?

Cheers :)

Hey everyone,

I’m a 17-year-old guy from Europe, and I am seriously looking into joining an EASA Part-147 academy to chase my B2 Avionics License [B]. I love the idea of working with aircraft, and honestly, I'm so happy I stumbled onto this subreddit with people who actually live this reality every day.

Before I fully pull the trigger and lock myself into the training pipeline, I have some raw questions about the lifestyle and long-term path. I would appreciate it if any active B2s or veteran hangar crews could give me the unvarnished truth on these points:

1. The Daily Grind: What is the everyday life actually like for a B2? With those intense 12-hour shifts, is it an exhausting, bone-crushing job, or is it more of a clean, mental puzzle [B]?
2. The 4-On, 4-Off Schedule: How does it actually feel to live on a 4-on, 4-off rotation? Do those massive blocks of consecutive free days give you real work-life balance, or does the shift rotation wreck your body clock [health]?
3. Travel Perks: What is the real deal with travel benefits? Is it true that airline techs get heavily discounted or practically free standby flights (ID90/ZED perks) to travel around Europe/the world [B]?
4. EASA Portability: With a clean EASA Part-66 B2 book, can you actually pack your bags and go contract or work pretty much anywhere across Europe and international aviation hubs smoothly [B]?
5. The Robotics/Mechatronics Pivot: If I hold a B2 license but decide later in my 20s that I want to transition off the active tarmac, how well do our skills transfer into industrial robotics, automation engineering, or mechatronics systems [B]?

I really want to make sure I'm entering this career with my eyes wide open. Thanks in advance for backing up a newbie. looking forward to reading your stories!

Is there anyone here who did the same?

Hey i just started an A&P school. Do you guys have any advice for me? Im only 10 weeks in and im really enjoying it( though it seems overwhelming lol).

As the title reads, just looking for places to learn more about the industry.

I just started out as an apprentice 4 months and figured the best way to really get into the job is to immerse myself with content about it.

Any recommendations are appreciated

I was wondering what the overtime is like in this field. Is it possible to do 80 hour weeks? Is it usually time and a half or double time? How is working on weekends and holidays?

Hey everyone, just got fully certified, got a line maintenance job at a regional. Wondering what to expect, any tips anyone might have. Very excited to be doing this but also nervous. What if I get a bad lead or manager (or is this something I should even be concerned about)? How can I develop quickly and improve my skills?

Just received my tool box and excited to show everyone ❤️, please rate it!