This podcast from Aviation Maintenance Magazine offers advice on hiring honest employees in the aviation maintenance industry. The author, Bruce Weinstein, a professional ethics speaker and trainer, argues that it is crucial to look beyond competence and assess a job candidate’s character, specifically their honesty. He recommends asking two key interview questions to gauge a...

This podcast from Aviation Maintenance Magazine focuses on an article written by Carl Ziegler, a certified aircraft mechanic and inspector. It discusses the proposed changes to the FAA’s AP (Airframe Powerplant) certificate requirements, which Ziegler believes are necessary to address the growing skills gap in the aviation maintenance industry. He argues that the current...

This podcast discusses the future of aviation lubricants, highlighting the challenges and opportunities presented by the evolving aviation industry. The authors from ExxonMobil explore the demands for advanced lubricants in hotter, more powerful turbine engines, as well as the potential needs for new oil and grease formulations in hybrid-electric and hydrogen-powered aircraft. The podcast also...

The FAA has proposed a rule to implement Safety Management Systems (SMS) which would apply to operators carrying passengers for hire, certain manufacturers, and type certificate holders. This proposal has been met with criticism from the repair station industry as it excludes them from the requirements, despite a similar earlier proposal, known as the Quality...

This podcast from Aviation Maintenance magazine examines the challenges and demands placed on aviation oils and lubricants by modern aircraft engines, specifically ultra-long-range aircraft. Interviews with representatives from ExxonMobil and Shell Aviation Lubricants highlight the need for high-performance oils with improved thermal stability to prevent coking, which can cause significant maintenance issues. The podcast also...

The podcast explores the recovery of the aviation maintenance industry following the COVID-19 pandemic. It focuses on the increasing demand for specialised engine repairs, driven by factors like the return to pre-pandemic flight levels and airlines seeking cost-effective solutions for engine maintenance. The podcast highlights several companies in the engine repair sector, including Revima, Lufthansa...

This podcast from Aviation Maintenance Magazine argues that employers should explicitly include character qualities such as honesty, accountability, and courage in their job descriptions. The author, a professional ethics speaker known as “The Ethics Guy”, suggests that while knowledge and skills are important, they are insufficient for success. By highlighting character in job descriptions and...

This podcast from Aviation Maintenance Magazine discusses the development of AirShield, a new technology designed to improve passenger well-being in aircraft cabins. AirShield creates protective air barriers around passengers by redirecting purified air from the aircraft’s HEPA filtration systems. Pexco Aerospace, the company behind AirShield, faced numerous challenges bringing the concept to fruition, including extensive...

The podcast provides a detailed interview with Benny Buller, the founder and CEO of Velo3D, a leading additive manufacturing (AM) company. Buller discusses his journey from a venture capitalist sceptical of 3D printing to a passionate advocate for its potential. He highlights the rapid adoption of AM in aerospace and defense, particularly in the maintenance,...

This podcast from Aviation Maintenance Magazine discusses the FAA’s decision to cancel E-100, a process for inspecting aircraft parts to ensure airworthiness. This move shifts the focus from physical inspection to relying primarily on documentation, specifically the 8130-3 tag. While this aligns with the European aviation system, it raises concerns about the potential for counterfeit...