In this episode, we share a dissertation focusing on the mental health obstacles encountered by aviation maintenance technicians (AMTs), highlighting the impact of insufficient acknowledgment and ineffective leadership on their job satisfaction. We will delve into the pressing requirement for well-being programs designed specifically for maintenanc…

We're back with another episode collaboration, this time teaming up with Women Rock Wings, Fly Culture (and Journey Right), and the Sky Mami Lounge podcast! Together, we're bringing you an inspiring conversation that celebrates the incredible achievements of women in aviation. From pioneering pilots and innovative entrepreneurs to passionate advoca…

Staying motivated and valued at work can sometimes be challenging, but there are several strategies you can employ to maintain your enthusiasm and feel appreciated. In this episode, we explore some of those strategies to help you stay focused, feel accomplished, improve your well-being, be energized, and be positive. Follow us on Facebook- @cancell…

Calibration in aviation ensures accuracy, safety, and regulatory compliance of equipment certifying aircraft, maintaining quality, performance, and safety standards. Even minor inaccuracies can have major consequences in the aviation industry. In this episode, we explore the monitoring of calibrations, the factors that dictate calibration intervals…

Whenever we hear the phrase “tribal knowledge” or “the Norms”, it is associated with negativity, for example, dishonest maintenance practices or wrongdoing. This is not necessarily the case; tribal knowledge can be the passing down of vital knowledge from a group of mechanics to others. In today’s episode, we explore the positives and negatives of …

Whistleblowing is the act of reporting waste, fraud, abuse, corruption, or hazards. It is one of the many tools we in a business can use to mitigate issues and/or bring to attention evidence of wrongdoing. However, there is negativity surrounding the act of whistleblowing. In today’s episode, we explore those negative connotations, why there’s fear…

There have been open petitions and legislation regarding an owner’s “right to repair” for automobiles and certain farm equipment. In this episode, we explore whether the same right to repair would be more beneficial or detrimental for aircraft owners and the mechanics who maintain them. Follow us on Facebook- @cancelledformaintenance, Instagram- @c…

Follow us on Facebook- @cancelledformaintenance, Instagram- @canxformaintenancepodcast. Twitter- @cxmxpodcast Did you know we have a comic series? Check it out on the Tapas app or visit us at: https://tapas.io/series/CXMXcomics Visit our website and check out our merch at www.cancelledformaintenance.com. Have ideas or stories for show? Send us a li…

To become a certified Aircraft Maintenance Technician in the US, you must take 9 total tests from the FAA, including General, Airframe, and Powerplant tests (Written, Oral, and Practical). On this episode, we are rejoined by Brian of Finding Demo Surf Fishing, and we recount his experiences with taking his tests to attain his Airframes and Powerpla…

Did you know that the typical life expectancy for an indie podcast is 2-3 years? We are about to pass that threshold, 4 years to be exact, that is double the indie podcast lifespan! On this episode, we look back at the “mid-life crisis” of the show, take a look back at some of our most charted episodes, and what new goals for which we should shoot.…

When you hear things about aviation, if it is positive, it will most likely be about pilots and supersonic jets. Rarely will you hear about aircraft mechanics…why is that? On this episode we explore why aircraft mechanics are virtually invisible outside of the normal rings of awareness and what can we do about it. Follow us on Facebook- @cancelledf…

We’ve stressed throughout our podcast that every bit of aircraft maintenance should be done in accordance with the proper maintenance manuals. We’ve further stressed that not following procedures via the manuals can lead to severe repercussions up to but not limited to losing your certification and/or causing a catastrophic incident. But what if yo…

One might think that once an aircraft hits the scrapyard it is the end of its life. Amazingly, this may not always be true. For today’s episode, we recollect stories about how some aircraft found new life after the scrapyard. Follow us on Facebook- @cancelledformaintenance, Instagram- @canxformaintenancepodcast. Twitter- @cxmxpodcast Did you know w…

The Aerospace Maintenance Competition (AMC), recognizes and celebrates the aviation maintenance technician, and raises awareness of the knowledge and skill required to maintain safe, airworthy aircraft, worldwide. It provides an opportunity for current and future maintenance professionals to showcase their abilities and see how they stack up agains…

It’s Day 2 of our experience at the HAI HELI-Expo; we thought we absorbed a lot on the first day, then the second day came in swinging with more action. More noteworthy classes, more events, and best of all, meeting people who listen to the show and/or have been guests on the show! Join us in this episode as we recollect our experiences in our firs…

We all, be it consciously or unconsciously, present an image that expresses who we are or who we would like others to think we are. This is determined by the setting you are in. However, there are those who would go above and beyond to present an image far from what they really are, where image does not reflect the substance. In this episode, we ex…

We’ve finally made it to our first in-person expo! The HAI HELI-Expo is the world’s largest helicopter and vertical flight tradeshow. The expo provides over 600 exhibits and 125 educational courses and sessions, perfect for those who’d like to expand their knowledge in aviation and maintain continuing education for certification purposes. In this e…

We love getting feedback from our listeners and everyone who follows us in our social media outlets. We’ve put out a few questions, and the responses have been amazing! Thank you all once again for sharing your answers, whether they be anonymous or specific. For today, it is going to be a bonus-style episode of sorts where we “ask the audience”, re…

We’ve been afforded many opportunities to review resumes, awards and scholarship applications, performance write ups, and things of the like. Some of them have been very commendable, others have been more of the cookie cutter variety, and others have been what may be called “velvet daggers”. For today’s episode, we explore how to create an amazing …

Whether you’re an aspiring aircraft mechanic or a seasoned one, finding AMT/AME jobs can be a daunting task. Finding the right outfit for you, the right pay, the right location, the right circumstances can be a mixed bag of checks and balances. On top of that, what do you do when reality hits you enough times to make you question your passion and d…

Knowledge, skills, and abilities every aircraft mechanic is required to know can vary from one aircraft, region, or civil air authority. However, there are some core skills and knowledge that are common across the board. For this episode, we share some listener feedback of those common skills, some unique ones, and lend some of our advice on how th…

We’ve all experienced the cycle of taking time off for the holidays and/or an extended vacation. Ever notice when said time off is over, everything just feels like a massive blah? You find it hard to focus, recall simple steps, and just generally don’t feel happy about being back at work. What you’re experiencing is the post-holiday slump. This is …

We have talked about some hobbies we have picked up over the course of 2023 in previous episodes, from exploring more fantasy lore, model painting, wood working, and tabletop games. These hobbies have given us an outlet to de-stress and exercise some creative problem solving. We’ve realized that hobbies can help reignite some skills that may have f…

Digital devices and media are fast becoming a part of our everyday lives. Some aspects of it have already been fully implemented into aircraft maintenance. Enter electronic logbooks and online maintenance servers! These tools offer easy-to-use systems that promise more efficient and effective maintenance operations. On this episode, we discuss some…

We’re joined with three guests and fellow aviation content creators for another Creators’ roundtable, with Stig Aviation, Airplane Facts with Max, and Brent of Total Aviation! On this episode, we explore handling creative challenges, shouting into the void, differences from one civil flight authority to the next, and share our hopes of a united air…

Have you ever been given a task, but a good amount of it was spent waiting for all of your resources to get rounded up? If there’s one thing, we as mechanics are forever pressed for, it’s time. Time dictates almost every facet of our job, from aircraft ready times, departure-arrival time, maintenance completion time, and so forth. Efficiency is the…

For today’s bonus episode, we talk about some events and projects we have lined up. One of our major goals when we first started our show was to find a way to give back to the aircraft maintenance community by offering grants and scholarships; a big thank you to Women Rock Wings, Hover with Hargis, and Women with Wings for offering the avenue to do…

We’ve all been there at some point, either first time getting a job, or transitioning from one job to the next, we come to a moment where we ask, “What am I doing?”. It’s in these moments where we ought to really be cautious, it is when we are the most vulnerable, and it’s the most opportune time for us to have our pride/ego taken advantage of. For…

The holidays are coming up soon and while it is widely dubbed as “the happiest time of the year”, that may not be the case for some of us, especially in the aviation industry. The holidays typically mean longer workdays, overtime requests, bloated workloads, and to top it off, let’s throw in some Seasonal Affective Disorder (that’s right, S.A.D.)! …

We’ve been seeing a rise in near misses, divert emergencies, and general “seat biter” situations. Some of these incidents were very preventable, others were so abrupt it didn’t leave much room to react positively. For today’s episode, we would like to take this opportunity to emphasize emergency procedures. We’ll share some of our “seat biter” mome…

We’ve spoken many times about the future of aviation; we’ve all heard of the cool new innovations that are in the works; so why haven’t we seen them yet? In today’s episode, we discuss some technologies that have been developed, some pathways new tech has to take, inject some nerd lore, and what can we hope to see in the near and distant future. Fo…

We’ve seen instances of high visibility jobs, such as aircrew, stand up for each other and plant their feet when circumstances arise that antagonize them. For aircraft mechanics though, it’s not as present. Some would argue that they don’t stand up for each other and would sooner vote with their feet than band together. Why is that? Today, we share…

It's pretty safe to say that aircraft mechanics are nerds to some degree, with varying tastes in music, literature, and games. Today we are joined with Max of Airplane facts with Max, and we explore how deep some of our lore knowledge goes, the ups and downs of being an aircraft mechanic, “failing upwards”, how we can relate lore to airplanes, and …

It’s no secret that the aviation industry depends heavily on its supply of parts, however every so often we run into a rash of unauthorized parts, specifically counterfeit parts. There’s been a recent uptick of airlines and other organizations across the aviation industry discovering counterfeit/unauthorized parts either in their bench stock or alr…

It’s beat into all of our heads to the point of numbness, “safety first, safety always”. The world of aviation is full of inherent risks, some we do well to avoid, others we do our best to mitigate. Often times though, safety is blurred for the sake of speed whether we want to admit it or not. Today we explore “the dirty dozen” of aviation safety, …

There’s a saying, “leave your feelings at the door”, which sounds easier said than done. Contrary to what some of us believe, we aircraft mechanics are driven by caffeine and (mostly) anger. Today, we explore some of the concepts of stoicism, what it is, and how it can help you in your everyday life both on and off the line. Follow us on Facebook- …

Following your dreams can be hard, one of the hardest steps is overcoming our fear. Being a part of a community and being presented with opportunities are just some of the keys to unlocking the path to fulfilling those dreams. On this episode, we are joined by the founders of Hover with Hargis and Women with Wings; two organizations who strive to n…

Have you ever seen an aircraft mechanic/engineer “duct taping” aircraft parts together? How about noticing some panels are “missing”? Are these ok to fly and should you be concerned? This has been a recurring topic that’s been cycled around in our non-aviation groups. To the non-versed this may feel like a cause for alarm. So, what does give us air…

Sometimes anger gets the best of us. They can feel like butcher’s nails, where the longer they stay in, the harder it can be to take them out. Over time, it can rob us of our patience and cause us to lash out in frustration, like telling passengers to be civil after long strings of unruliness. On this episode, we explore the effects of anger in the…

We are back again in the swing of things bringing you an episode after a small, but much needed hiatus. What better way to ring back in the times, than to talk about what it’s currently time for and that is audit season! That’s right, everyone’s “favorite” time of the year. But why DO we perform audits? Is it really necessary? Or is it just to keep…

Sometimes life gets tired of waiting in line for you to give it its due attention. When this happens, life can cut to the front of the line and demand that you give it. Continuing our conversation from our last episode about taking a moment, we are joined by Brian from the Finding Demo Surf Fishing podcast and explore the topics of understanding th…

We have often emphasized on the show that you should take a moment to work on your personal, professional, and family needs. Who would we be if we didn’t try to practice that ourselves? Joining us today is Nine, Six’s wife, and special guest from episode 18! We talk about taking those moments, the struggle of finding that work-life balance, the equ…

We rarely cover crashes and mishaps, mostly because when dire situations like these come up, it’s typically sounded around the land and the horse gets beaten beyond the point of glue. We do, however, want to take this time to emphasize the importance of testing, troubleshooting, and following proper steps to remedy shortfalls and mitigate risks bef…

It’s fast approaching three years since we’ve started our show. It’s been such a wild ride; reaching new heights each time, gaining accolades we’ve never imagined possible, and connecting with people who have such an influence on our aviation industry. Today, we’re recollecting on our journey thus far, some upcoming events, and future projects. To …

You may have heard us talk about it throughout most of our episodes, punctuality is one of the most critical characteristics of the aviation industry. It goes by different names, but On-time performance (OTP) is how punctuality is measured. What is it though? Why is it important, and why does it play a huge role in the execution of aircraft mainten…

We can all agree that sometimes the pathway to an aviation career can be rather muddy and very expensive. In addition, there’s copious amounts of bad gouge/misinformation out there that can deter someone from achieving their aviation goals. Today we are joined with Matt and Marty of STEM in Aviation Youth (STAY) Indiana; a newly created nonprofit o…

Have you ever experienced someone who believes they are more capable in an ability, skill, or knowledge in a certain area than they actually are? Is this narcissistic or is the person genuinely unaware of their ignorance? What you have witnessed is a cognitive bias called the “Dunning-Kruger” effect. Requested by one of our supporters, we dive into…

We often hear that the best way to minimize burn out/exhaustion is to take a rest day. What if we don't know when that rest day will come, or worse what if we use that rest day as a "catch up" day, and end up using it to do more work? Today we explore ways to give yourself break, identify the the time off, and ways to effectively take advantage of …

Handbooks spell all the governing policies and procedures of a company, likewise what the expectations are. However, we’ve all seen those organization handbooks that are pages upon pages thick, and the sheer size of it discourages us from reading them. For this episode, we take a look at “the anti-handbook” handbook from the Tesla company, explore …

We are joined by returning guests, Kora the aviation therapist and Jill the aviation dietitian, and are likewise joined by a new guest, Alexis with Fly High Nutrition. For this episode, we continue our conversation from our last episode about the connection between our moods (brain) and nutrition (guts), explore more about our microbiomes, dispel m…