A plane mechanic has finally explained the viral video of “duct tape” on an airliner jet engine — and revealed what it’s really used for. “We looked out of our window and saw this,” the caption reads ...

Aircraft mechanic training options include apprenticeships at flight schools or mechanic shops, dedicated mechanic schools, and university degree programs. When choosing an apprenticeship, prioritize ...

A technician who once shaped jet engine parts by hand is now helping train ...

Aims Community College student Kira Davis-Weber prefers working with her hands over sitting in a classroom. She’d rather look inside of a machine with dirt under her fingernails than type at a ...

Aircraft engine stands, the unsung heroes of aviation maintenance and repair, are the backbone of engine support and maneuvering during all stages of an engine’s service life. These stands, often ...

“We have been doing module swaps and exchanges for years,” said Austin C. Willis, Chief Executive Officer of WLFC. “Bringing this core module restoration in-house allows us to further reduce ...

What They Make: Aircraft Engine Mechanics(x) City Median salary San Francisco $40,639 San Jose 40,326 Oakland 40,082 (x) Inspects, repairs and maintains aircraft engines. Requires a high school ...

Ryanair has committed to purchasing all its engine spare parts directly from CFM, expected to amount to more than $1 billion per annum over the term of the agreement, as its fleet grows to 800 Boeing ...