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In this week’s episode of the SAYless doMORE podcast, we sit down with Tito Hamilton, an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer who moved from Jamaica to Canada and ended up working with Air Canada. Tito shares his inspiring path into the aviation industry, his fascination with technology, and the rewarding aspects of mentoring the next generation of aerospace professionals. From tales of solo trips to Switzerland to the nitty-gritty of aircraft engineering, Tito brings a unique perspective you won’t want to miss!

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2:00 - Tito Hamilton talks about his love for traveling and shares stories from different countries

2:30 - Tito recalls his solo trip to Switzerland and the experience of going alone

5:00 - Mr. Hamilton explains what it means to be an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) and notes that only a few exist in Canada

6:20 - Breaks down the process of becoming an AME, including why so many people quit along the way

8:00 - Tito shares how he first got into aviation, lacking guidance in choosing a program but driven by his passion

11:00 - Describes the unforgettable moment when he realized exactly what he wanted to do in life

15:30 - Hamilton reflects on growing up without his father, but being fortunate to have strong male role models as father figures

16:40 - Talks about his transition from Jamaica to Canada at 13 and the importance of keeping in touch with friends back home

24:15 - Mr. Hamilton dives into his interest in technology, including buying and owning a personal robot

27:30 - Shares his opinion on the most fascinating piece of technology today

30:20 - Tito gives his perspective on the phone as both a powerful tool and a major distraction, explaining how humans are creatures of habit

37:41 - Speaks about aviation accidents, including helicopter crashes and commercial flight incidents

39:32 - Hamilton explains how a commercial airliner can take off at 175 km/h and climb to speeds of up to 600 km/h

42:02 - Mr. Hamilton opens up about working as a baggage handler after graduating as an AME

46:00 - Breaks down how 30% of a plane can fail, yet the aircraft is still designed to operate safely

Explains aviation redundancy with a comparison to something as simple as a U-Haul truck

48:00 - Tito highlights the most rewarding part of his career: the fellowship and bonds built with people in aviation

48:54 - Hamilton discusses the responsibilities he carries when working on aircraft and what could happen if issues go unnoticed

56:40 - Mr. Hamilton speaks about his passion for aviation and how he mentors the next generation of aerospace professionals

58:00 - Talks about the Philadelphia plane crash where an aircraft went down in a residential area

1:03:40 - Tito explains how long it actually takes to go through the process of becoming a pilot

1:07:34 - Hamilton shares his fascination with military aircraft and advanced military technology

1:10:30 - Mr. Hamilton closes by speaking about his current journey of working toward his pilot’s license

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