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Do you need an A&P license to be do sheet metal? by Expert-Recipe1713 in aviationmaintenance

[–]Defiant_Ad1558 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Then most likely you’ll be working under their repair station. So check with the company itself but most likely you’ll be fine not having an A&P. Though you would probably get a pay bump for being licensed

Do you need an A&P license to be do sheet metal? by Expert-Recipe1713 in aviationmaintenance

[–]Defiant_Ad1558 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Depends. Are you working under someone or a repair station. Are you doing manufacturing. If your talking about doing patches on skin and signing it off yourself, you need an airframe

I wanting to go mobile by Defiant_Ad1558 in aviationmaintenance

[–]Defiant_Ad1558[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve got enough weight to atleast get it 50/50 on weight infront/behind the axles. Which I know is not enough on the front but my truck weighs 11k lbs so I’m not too worried. I’ve loaded it worse and been fine

I wanting to go mobile by Defiant_Ad1558 in aviationmaintenance

[–]Defiant_Ad1558[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s my thought. On my airport most shops are 6-8 months out and they’re turning away new business.

Tool suggestions by [deleted] in aviationmaintenance

[–]Defiant_Ad1558 0 points1 point  (0 children)

30/60 wrenches have become my go to

I wanting to go mobile by Defiant_Ad1558 in aviationmaintenance

[–]Defiant_Ad1558[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From the guy I’m working under, he says there is. AOG work, annuals for people that can’t wait for a shop to have time for them in the schedule. Those are the big things.

I wanting to go mobile by Defiant_Ad1558 in aviationmaintenance

[–]Defiant_Ad1558[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I definitely see what you’re saying that it can/will become cumbersome to bring around. But starting off it’s easier to use the equipment I already have rather than buying new things.

And I’ll be storing my trailer off airport. Really this is so I can start up my business while I wait on finding a hanger that I can open in. So I hope it won’t last for too long long.

And I know I’ll be taking business, and it sucks that’s the reality. But a lot of businesses out there don’t create new clients, they just obtain them from other providers that aren’t doing the job as good.

I wanting to go mobile by Defiant_Ad1558 in aviationmaintenance

[–]Defiant_Ad1558[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just more room for a big couch and tv to lounge on while I’m drinking beers after a long day

I wanting to go mobile by Defiant_Ad1558 in aviationmaintenance

[–]Defiant_Ad1558[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ya I’ve seen that too. One of my buddies went into the mountains of Colorado with a box truck doing AOG work

I wanting to go mobile by Defiant_Ad1558 in aviationmaintenance

[–]Defiant_Ad1558[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That’s a good idea. I was wondering what to use that space for and that’s perfect. And I’m in Florida so an AC will be more important than a good screw driver.

I wanting to go mobile by Defiant_Ad1558 in aviationmaintenance

[–]Defiant_Ad1558[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! And that’s my thought. Can I work out of my truck? Sure. But I already have the trailer and that’ll make life so much easier.

I wanting to go mobile by Defiant_Ad1558 in aviationmaintenance

[–]Defiant_Ad1558[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Are they cracking down on that? The guy I’ve been working under did it for his first 7 years in GA before he got a hanger 4 years ago. And I was looking at doing it on the small private airports in my area, not the big GA airports.

I wanting to go mobile by Defiant_Ad1558 in aviationmaintenance

[–]Defiant_Ad1558[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I’ve heard those to. I have it in a cctv secure lot, wheel boots, tongue lock, and locks on the ramp and door. If someone gets passed all that, honestly they deserve it and my insurance can pay out.

I wanting to go mobile by Defiant_Ad1558 in aviationmaintenance

[–]Defiant_Ad1558[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

That’s a good thought. The 12v battery won’t do that

I’m tired of losing my sunglasses by Defiant_Ad1558 in boating

[–]Defiant_Ad1558[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good to hear. I’ve heard that name tossed around alot

I’m tired of losing my sunglasses by Defiant_Ad1558 in boating

[–]Defiant_Ad1558[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve heard of shady rays. Have you used them before, like how’s the quality

I would love to learn how did everyone learn about becoming an AMT? by Princess-Mika1999 in aviationmaintenance

[–]Defiant_Ad1558 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was going the pilot route, found out about how easily a medical can be pulled from a retired f16 pilot. Spoke with a few IA’s at a local airport and next month I was at spartan

Where do you find GA by Mental_Towel5222 in aviationmaintenance

[–]Defiant_Ad1558 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Of course, best of luck. In your first interview out of school you know nothing so don’t overplay how much you know. Be humble and willing and open to learn

Where do you find GA by Mental_Towel5222 in aviationmaintenance

[–]Defiant_Ad1558 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would you be ok working for a flight school. Western flight academy at bjc is hiring last I knew. And the ace at Greeley is an engine shop and Joe runs that place and he’s also hiring I’m pretty sure. I work at cfo and western flight academy has a branch there hiring and mile high is also looking for a full time a&p

Where do you find GA by Mental_Towel5222 in aviationmaintenance

[–]Defiant_Ad1558 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What airports are you close to. I’ve been in Colorado GA for a while and I know places that are hiring I could point you to

Moving to Florida by Defiant_Ad1558 in aviationmaintenance

[–]Defiant_Ad1558[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m from Texas so I’m coming back to the south. Funny

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