Did you know that every commercial flight in India needs to be certified by an engineer before it can take off?

Often seen roaming with papers before a flight, these aircraft engineers are the "unsung heroes”. They are an important cog in the wheel of flight safety through meticulous line and major maintenance checks.

This episode of Plane and Simple takes a deep dive into the fascinating world of aircraft maintenance with veteran engineer, Atul Patil. Prepare to have your mind blown by what goes on behind the scenes to keep us safe in the sky!

In this episode, Atul shares with us:

• Aircraft Maintenance 101: What happens to your aircraft once the flight lands?

• Process of becoming an aircraft engineer and what does it take?

• Reasons for delays & how maintenance plays a role.
• How aircraft were maintained during COVID & Vande Bharat flights.
• Amazing Aircraft Tech: From fly-by-wire systems telling engineers the exact issue to trash compactors managing waste on 16-hour flights, the technology is incredible.
• Queen of the Skies: How was it working on & maintaining the Boeing 747. Fun fact: it carries fuel weighing as much as an entire Boeing 707 aircraft!
• The Secret World of VVIP Flights & the fascinating story of dosa batter causing a delay at Moscow airport.
• Hear a touching personal story about meeting the legendary JRD Tata , whose stickler for punctuality left a lasting legacy at Air India.

Next time you fly, take a moment to appreciate the people in aprons – they're literally holding it all together!