Is Your Hangar Ready for the Next Gen? Attracting Talent with Digital-First Training
The aviation industry is in a unique moment. Many seasoned mechanics are nearing retirement, while a new wave of young […]
The Pilot’s Guide to Speaking Mechanic: Why Cross-Discipline Training is Taking Off
When you think of aviation training, it’s easy to picture pilots in simulators or mechanics working in hangars. But today,
The 5 Most Overlooked Systems in the A320 (That Can Ground a Plane)
When most people think about what keeps an Airbus A320 in the air, engines, avionics, and flight controls usually come
Beyond the Manual: How ‘Deep Familiarization’ Trumps Memorization for Modern Techs
In aviation maintenance, the stakes are high. Aircraft are complex machines, and technicians are responsible for ensuring that every system
Geopolitical Risks & Plane Parts: Why Supply Chain Shifts Make Type Training Crucial
Aviation has always been global. From the factories in Seattle to the maintenance hangars in Frankfurt, the industry depends on
Can AI Co-Pilots Create a Higher Demand for Skilled Aircraft Mechanics?
The aviation industry is moving into a new era. With artificial intelligence becoming a co-pilot in modern cockpits, many people
Why 73% of New Hires Fail Aircraft Systems Tests – And the VR Labs Fixing It
A shocking number of new hires in aviation maintenance are failing their aircraft systems exams. Recent data from Purdue University
The 5-Second Rule That Kills Aviation Careers (And How Gen Fam Training Beats It)
Five seconds. That’s often all the time a mechanic or technician has to diagnose a problem during flight prep, or
Freelance AMTs: Building a Six-Figure Business with Online Certifications
Independent aircraft maintenance technicians (AMTs) are reshaping the aviation industry, one freelance contract at a time. From servicing regional airlines