Episode 6: Mechanics vs Crew? Crew vs Mechanic? Does it happen?

Episode 6: Mechanics vs Crew? Crew vs Mechanic? Does it happen?

Author: 'Wheelz' July 2, 2021 Duration: 27:23

Thank you for tuning in for our 6th podcast!  I received an email from a listener asking about the relationships between mechanics and the flight crew.  I explain how the 'relationship' is between the two and share my experience of when I had to have a 'light discussion' with two different crew members.  (thats putting it nicely)  You wont want to miss this one!     

*This episode has been re-edited a bit- was one of my earlier episodes so I was still getting use to how things worked in a podcast :) * 

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For sixteen years, the host known as 'Wheelz' has turned wrenches on some of the most advanced flying machines ever built. That experience forms the backbone of The Good the Bad and the Ugly: The Aviation Maintenance Industry-Raw!. This isn't a polished corporate presentation; it's a hangar-floor perspective from an A&P mechanic who has seen it all. Each episode pulls back the curtain on the daily realities, pressures, and unspoken rules that define life on the line. You'll hear candid stories about the ingenious fixes, the frustrating shortcuts, and the systemic cultural issues that those outside the tarmac fence rarely glimpse. Wheelz digs into the tensions between safety protocols and production pressures, discussing the compromises that can happen when schedules are tight. This podcast serves as a raw audio log from the front lines, offering a voice to the technicians who keep global travel moving, for better or worse. It’s for anyone fascinated by aviation's inner workings, from aspiring mechanics to frequent flyers curious about what truly determines an airworthy aircraft. Expect a direct, unfiltered take that prioritizes gritty truth over comfortable fiction, exploring the full spectrum of professional aircraft maintenance without the usual filters.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 56

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