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With the colder weather approaching, it’s a good idea to start thinking about having the right gear for the cold.  For me, that means digging my hat out of the closet and buying a new set of work gloves.

Mechanix makes many different types of gloves, but I have found for working on aircraft, the Original .5mm High Dexterity gloves tend to be best. While these gloves will not provide a ton of protection from the cold, it does provide enough protection for most situations. The trade off is that they are extremely flexible so it doesn’t feel like your are wearing a heavy glove.

The warmer the glove, the thicker the materials and it then become difficult to work with.  The .5mm HD gloves are sensitive enough to install small screws or do safety wiring.

These gloves not only provide that extra protection during the chilly months, they also protect against abrasion. We all have gotten that safety wire stabbing or gotten snagged on that sharp zip tie end.

Summary

The Mechanix .5mm HD glove provides excellent protection yet still provides enough dexterity for the average aircraft mechanic.  These gloves are well built and tend to last longer than the cheaper work gloves. Now, the only problem I will have is trying to keep them clean!

Visit Mechanix gloves for a full line of Premium gloves to suit your needs

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Check this rather long video about the 747! This is one massive aircraft and it takes LOTS of aircraft mechanics to make it safe.

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If you have spent any time searching for a job as an aircraft mechanic, you may have found it to be a frustrating task. This is further complicated for new mechanics since they typically

do not have the experience that most employers are looking for.  This frustration can lead to make people believe that perhaps their resume is to blame.  This is true especially if your resume is not even getting any calls for interviews.

Whether or not your resume is to blame can be difficult and ultimately impossible to determine.  Unless of course it is a total piece of crap. But I doubt that’s the case.

It may be best to have different resumes for the different types of jobs you may be applying for. For instance, if you are applying for an aircraft line mechanic position, you may not want to send the same resume for a repair station mechanic. Having custom resumes for each type of job will pay off in the long run.  This is especially true if you are applying to jobs outside the aviation industry.

Your resume is a living dynamic document that should be treated as such. Keeping your resume updated is important because never know when you may need it.

Hiring a Professional Writer

The question on whether to have your resume professionally written comes down to a few factors. The first and most important is whether or not your a an OK writer. And I say OK only because you do not need to be a great writer to effectively write a resume.  Professional resume writers are good at installing big words to make the applicant seem professional and not a total dolt.  They can also fluff up a thin resume to give it some more meat.

Now the question always comes down to whether or not having a professional resume written is a good investment.  Sure, having a professional written resume would be nice to have, but will it provide a good return on your investment. Unfortunately this is difficult to answer because you will never really know whether or not it was the writing service that landed you the job or not. Some people swear by these writing services and other (like me) tend to not put as much faith in them.

Writing Your Own Resume

For those who wish to write their own aircraft mechanic resume, there are a few things you can do to make it looks as professional as possible.  First thing, regardless of what format you use,  don’t fall into the trap that longer is better. Keeping your resume simple and clean is a good approach. Actually describe yourself but avoid the temptation to just add more information for the sole purpose of making your resume longer.  Logging into websites like Linkedin will allow applicants to scan others resume’s to get ideas. I don’t think of this a copying, more of getting inspiration.

In conclusion

Writing your own resume can save money. Unless you are certain your resume is a complete mess, often times hiring a writing service for aircraft mechanics is not needed.  What goes farther in this industry is personal relationships that you build on. These relationships are better than any resume. Having friends also means being able to ask them to write letters of recommendations. These letters can compliment resumes and help to instill a sense of confidence  in your job application. There is great power in networking.

Interested in attending one of many aircraft mechanic schools located throughout the country? If you are but  a little short on cash, this post is for you! Aircraft mechanic school, or A&P school as we like to call it, is not cheap. Some schools cost a small fortune. Not all aircraft mechanic schools are the same in terms of cost however, so it may be wise to do a through search before committing to any one school.

For instance, community colleges and high school programs for post graduates many times offer economical solutions to getting the A&P license. The important thing to remember is finding a school that is part 147 approved. These are the schools that are regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration.

Top Scholarships

Scholarships are another great way to decrease the costs of aviation maintenance schools. Often times, these scholarships can be used together in order  to increase the savings. In order to benefit from these programs, one must apply. Applying early is your best bet when it comes to getting approved. Also, make sure all the rules are followed for submitting your application.

1. AMT Society.  The AMT Society is dedicated supporting our craft as aircraft mechanics. Each year this great organization offers 10 scholarships worth $1,500 each.  Applying for this scholarship is pretty easy and well worth your time.

2. Women in Aviation International This great resource is not just for women! Men can apply too. Visit the link for a whole host of various scholarships being given out. The average scholarship is $5,000 so it is definitely worth your time. Downsides are you have to pay to become a member of the WAI, but it is a good cause with lots of benefits, even if you are a dude.

3. Association for Women in Aviation Maintenance or also known as AWAM. Another kick butt site with loads of resources for both sexes. Don’t let the pink and purple colors turn you off, this is one great organization aimed at promoting our craft.  Like with all associations, they take money to operate so membership costs a small amount. Students cost $15 per year and individuals $25 per year.

4. Aircraft Electronics Association promotes not only avionics careers but also aircraft maintenance technicians a well. This organization has multiple scholarships that it gives out each year ranging from $1000,00 to $35,000.  So this is not one your want to miss out on.

5. Helicopter Foundation International promotes, yes you guessed it, helicopters! Well not just helicopters, but mechanics and pilots as well. This organization realizes the shortage in helicopter mechanics and pilots and is doing something about it. They offer a variety of scholarships so be sure to check them out.

6.PAMA promotes the professional aviation maintenance technician. This is a great organization that helps promote what we do.  Each year they give out a $1,000 scholarship.

7. Northrup Rice Foundation   is dedicated in supporting the aviation maintenance professional. This organization donates scholarships for our industry every year.  Membership is $25 which includes a T shirt.  One of the scholarships offered includes a Snap-on tool kit valued at $4,900!

8. Spartan College of Aeronautics Various scholarships if you are planning to go to Spartan. Check em out!

Applying for Scholarships 

The devil is in the details as they  say so make sure you read the rules. Most of these organizations want you to become a member of the organizations. This helps to support the cause they are striving for. In many cases the fee is pretty small. Other programs do not require you to be a member but tack on an application fee. So either way, there may be a small amount of money spent applying for these loans. Pay attention to the deadlines and make your applications neat and professional. If they require an article, have someone spell check it because if you spell like me, you’re in trouble!

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Get ready to have one of those “why didn’t I think of that moments”. Meet the C.A.M, or Canopy for Aircraft Maintenance.  Working in the sun not only poses risks of heat related industry, but it also puts a hamper on productivity.

A&A industries have been hard at work creating these mobile canopies built especially with the aircraft mechanic in mind. Their product is called the C.A.M, or Canopy for Aircraft Maintenance.  The C.A.M is a solution for those remote locations or even on the flight line where temporary shelter is needed.

Fast, Light and Easy

Working in a hangar is not always possible and outdoor can expose mechanics to unbearable temperatures on the flight line. The C.A.M is designs to mitigate that risk by providing shelter from the sun, yet still allow air flow to keep cool under. The canopy can be deployed in minutes so set up time is minimal.

A&A offers various sizes and configurations from the basic canopy to a temporary hangar complete with walls.  All of the products are manufactured right here in the United States.

If you are looking for a mobile solution for field maintenance applications, visit A&A Industries. They also got a great facebook page, so go visit them, like their page and say hello.

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Just Launched, Aircraft Mechanic Shirts.com!

Frustrated with the total lack of aircraft mechanic T shirts available for our industry, we teamed up with some kickass designers and printers to bring to life AircraftMechanicShirts.com.

So far, the store is only offering 3 shirts but more are soon to follow. So far, the response has been great from the aviation community. Here is a sample of our aviation T shirts!

FREE T shirt Giveaway!

Because of the awesome response we are getting for these shirts, we are offering a FREE giveaway once we reach 100 LIKES on our facebook page!

Like us on our facebook page here, and comment on the contest post and you will be automatically entered to win a T shirt once we hit 100 likes. The winner will be chosen at random from the comments in the contest post.  Be sure to LIKE the page, and then scroll down until you see the contest post, then post a comment there.

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