A plane mechanic has finally explained the viral video of “duct tape” on an airliner jet engine — and revealed what it’s really used for. “We looked out of our window and saw this,” the caption reads ...

Aircraft mechanic training options include apprenticeships at flight schools or mechanic shops, dedicated mechanic schools, and university degree programs. When choosing an apprenticeship, prioritize ...

Delta Air Lines plans to hire 500 aviation maintenance technicians this year, during a period when aircraft mechanics are in high demand. Atlanta-based Delta runs the largest airline maintenance, ...

Aircraft engine stands, the unsung heroes of aviation maintenance and repair, are the backbone of engine support and maneuvering during all stages of an engine’s service life. These stands, often ...

Across commercial airlines, cargo operators, business aviation, and maintenance repair organizations (MROs), the shortage of FAA-certified aircraft mechanics has become a defining challenge for the ...

Aims Community College student Kira Davis-Weber prefers working with her hands over sitting in a classroom. She’d rather look inside of a machine with dirt under her fingernails than type at a ...

What They Make: Aircraft Engine Mechanics(x) City Median salary San Francisco $40,639 San Jose 40,326 Oakland 40,082 (x) Inspects, repairs and maintains aircraft engines. Requires a high school ...