The Good the Bad and the Ugly: The Aviation Maintenance Industry - Raw!

The Good the Bad and the Ugly: The Aviation Maintenance Industry - Raw!

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  • BONUS PODCAST !! Best and worst gate calls#1

    I've received some emails asking for bonus content to be added to my podcasts- So here it is, a BONUS podcast where I talk about some of my best and worst experiences on the line!    Enjoy!

    I will be doing occasional BONUS podcasts featuring topics YOU, the listeners have asked to hear about and sharing YOUR stories and experiences! 

    As always, thank you for tuning in!

    Do you have questions, thoughts, concerns or want to share YOUR stories and experiences live on the podcast? Reach out to me at: [email protected] , https://anchor.fm/bryan-wheelz/message or Twitter @goodbadugly_ap

    Facebook :https://www.facebook.com/goodbaduglyap

    New podcasts the 2nd Wednesday of each month !

    Also, check out Karlene Petitts’ blog where she featured my podcast at : https://karlenepetitt.blogspot.com/2021/07/the-good-bad-ugly.html

    *** FYI- these first several episodes were essentially "trial" episodes... the audio DOES get better.. don't fret :)

    17 min
  • Episode 3 - Listener questions answered!

    In this podcast I share listeners questions and I answer them!   Enjoy.  I talk about morales and ethics in aviation, whether aircraft are safe, bias against GA, managers with no business in aviation, worst 'thing' about being an aircraft mechanic, MRO mergers and more!

    **  I was a little under the weather during this one so excuse the coarseness of my voice and my statistic data is derived from a 1990, 2002 and 2012 study(ies)** 

    Reach out to me at: [email protected]  or Twitter @goodbadugly_ap Facebook :https://www.facebook.com/goodbaduglyap

    New podcasts the 2nd Wednesday of each month ! 


    *** MORE FYI.. These are early episodes and essentially were "trails"... don't worry, the audio gets better :)

    19 min
  • Episode 2: A/P School experience, breakdown and what to expect ALSO an A/Ps first day on the job 101

    I. episode 2, I talk about my experience in A/P school, what should have been expected and what YOU should expect if your thinking about becoming an A/P.  Also I talk about my first day on the job as an A/P , tips for the 'newbie' and go on a slight rant about my experience at a Tuscon Arizona MRO many years ago---  Fighting, especially while on the job is never acceptable.  ( I learned.... )   

    Be warned, this is an uncensored and raw podcast-   I get passionate about what I say thus if you are offended by cursing, might want to skip this episode.   * I know, I say "I digress"  a lot - apologies! Next episode (episode 3) is the 'Viewers Segment' where I answer your questions, thoughts and share your experiences.   You don't want to miss it!  

    New Merch store is open! https://aviationmxpodcastswag.myspreadshop.com/about

    Reach out to me at: [email protected]  or Twitter @goodbadugly_ap Facebook :https://www.facebook.com/goodbaduglyap

    New podcasts the 2nd Wednesday of each month ! 


    **FYI- these first episodes were essentially trials- keep that in mind when you say, "Man this audio sucks" :)- It gets better !

    39 min
  • Pilot Episodes Part I and II of The good, the bad and the ugly of the Aviation Maintenance industry: A raw and unscripted look

    Hello and thank you for stopping by!  This is my first Pilot podcast episode. (Be patient, I got a better microphone in later episodes) In this podcast I introduce myself, talk about my background and give some insight as to what to expect in the upcoming podcasts.  

    This podcast discusses the 'ins' and 'outs' of the Aviation Maintenance industry- I.E "The good, the bad and the ugly"  per my experiences and the experiences of others. 

    Reach out to me at: [email protected]  or Twitter @goodbadugly_ap 

    Facebook :https://www.facebook.com/goodbaduglyap   New merch store open: https://aviationmxpodcastswag.myspreadshop.com/about

    New podcasts the 2nd Wednesday of each month !  The Podcast website is up to! Check it out! https://thegoodthebadandtheuglytheaviationmaintenanceindustryrawandunsc.wordpress.com

    34 min

About The Good the Bad and the Ugly: The Aviation Maintenance Industry - Raw!

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As an A/P mechanic going on 16 years, I've worked on the largest and most complex aircraft in the world. But the reality of the industry can be surprising and even scary. I talk about the toxic and…