#043 Eduard Melnichuk - Aircraft Mechanic/Technician

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVlvbdWzjrk

Thank you for this interview. Once you finish your two years aviation mechanic program, the college (an FAA-approved college) will give you a certificate of completion. With that certificate of completion, you can then take the FAA exams to get your A&P certificate. You must pass with a grade of 70% or more, three written exams. One exam is the GENERAL exam. The second is the AIRFRAME exam and the third is the POWERPLANT exam. Once you have passed all 3 written exams, then you have to pass the oral and practical exams (a.k.a O & P's). The O & P's are administered by a DME (Designated Mechanic Examiner) which is the person appointed and certified by the FAA to score your performance. Once you pass the Airframe and Powerplant O&P's, then you will receive the certificate that makes you an official FAA certified aircraft mechanic. airman. This is a Federal certification recognized in all 50 states of the USA and does not have an expiration date but it is valid until it is revoked, surrendered, or suspended. I hope this helps.

Biggest tips for A&P school: 1. Show up on time 15-30 minutes early. The people who didn't show up on time consistently ended up being the ones who dropped out or failed, don't be that guy you are capable of so much more. 2. Pay attention and take notes (note taking can be overwhelming bc there is a lot of important details). 3. Surround yourself with experienced and good natured people (You'll learn SO MUCH this way and it makes lasting friends, these friends could later be important for future job opportunities). 4. Try to learn at least one new thing each day. 5. ASK QUESTIONS (no matter how stupid, if you feel it is important ask the damn question its better to get laughed at than to royally fuck up). 6. Study outside of the classroom (at least 15- 30 minutes daily, flashcards or just reading the book will pay off tremendously. 7. Don't worry if you feel like not everything clicks (there is so much its impossible to know everything by heart) 8. When you are getting close to finishing your Airframe class you need to make a decision A.) To either take your General and Airframe O&P test B.) or take the General, Airframe, and Powerplant O&P together after finishing school. (DO WHAT WORKS FOR YOU, but most recommend knocking out the General and Airframe early). 9. Preparation, know what you have to do, when you have to do it, and why you have to do it. 10. NEVER GIVE UP, this is the greatest thing you can do to succeed. There was times when I would come home so frustrated with how things were goin in class, I felt like I was incapable, the thing is I was capable and so are you! (Most people who finish their A&P school don't even go take their test because they are afraid to. My sheet metal instructor said that statistically for a class of 30 only 5-8 will end up getting their A&P license, this is a sad statistic that is mostly due to fear, nothing to be afraid of :) . The key to passing the O&P is to prepare for the test by studying with a partner or two for a few weeks. Use the FAA mechanic's PTS on the FAA website this tells you all the practical items that you could encounter. For the Oral test use everything from Prepware to Jeppesen.

Dude there’s nothing cooler than chillin in a hangar with an airplane behind you.

You mentioned something really important when you said we all make mistakes. Yes you can make mistakes in your school but not when you’re out in the field because that will cost lives.

I currently work on Alaska Airlines heavy jets (737’s) at a MRO in OKC! Love my job!

I tend to come back to this episode a lot. Not only is it informative but it inspires me too.

Great content! Very in depth and really spot on 🙌🏽 I’m looking into getting myself in the aviation industry and this definitely helped out answer my questions

Thank you so much. I don’t think the information gets any better. I am 35 years old and about to begin aviation school to get my foot in the door with the industry. I am pursuing a 21 month program as a aircraft mechanic that also includes A&P exam prep. They recommend that I take those exams before I graduate the program. Mechanic will be my foot in the door and maybe after several years with the nuts and bolts of a plane, I can get into avionics and transition into the electronics of a plane. Anyways, it’s very relevant to see an interview with a professional who is close to my age so I know what the current standards are for the field and not listening to a 50 year old talk about the industry when things were completely different when he or she started. Very good interview!!

Finished my generals and started on my airframe and about to get a job at Gulfstream things are looking good for me and my future aviation career

Love this video! Thank you for asking the good questions! Very helpful!

Awesome interview..great questions and well structured answers. Shows how regulated the aviation industry is.

If I had a bad day or evening I be passed glad for shot like this sometimes feeling blessed!!!

I'm looking forward to be a AMT. Thanks for the information!

Loved the video and your questions that I think most people considering this field have. I’m currently applying to AIM in Fremont. Very excited to get learning. Thanks!

Good job and big salary..I’m An FAA A&P holder . I work on B747 B777 and Airbus aircraft and travel around the world bcuz of this job..

Its feels like a dream but the truth is determination and consistency to be an aviator, well explained in details, I started the journey as he explained but I'm glad to have gone far now with experience in B737, B767, B787, B777,A320, A330 , A380 and still counting and learning daily. Thanks for the information hope it helps the needy who is willing to pursue aviation dream.

Wow what a cool channel I’m glad I found this I’m definitely ganna subscribe

Great interview

Great vid. Plenty of jobs available now after covid. We are hiring alot now especially in Atlanta at Delta Tech Ops.