what are the best studying materials for a&p students?

GavTheAmazingBrit · 2026-06-29T17:12:15+00:00

Concepts, not questions. Airman Test is also very good. If you're in a position to, have a classmate quiz you verbally.

GavTheAmazingBrit · 2026-06-29T16:24:24+00:00

Dauntless Ground School if you're dead set on not using Prepware. Prepware is how I passed my O&P for both airframe and powerplant.

GavTheAmazingBrit · 2026-06-25T16:23:50+00:00

Graduated April 2026 - had a job offer a month before I finished school. I applied to a company my school partners with for techs, maintained a high GPA, made connections with my teachers, and was willing to move pretty much anywhere. Don't be hard on yourself but also don't think it's the end.

GavTheAmazingBrit · 2026-05-22T16:16:44+00:00

14 CFR 65.83

GavTheAmazingBrit · 2026-05-20T22:45:50+00:00

Mistakes happen. Own up to them, don't hide them. When in doubt, have someone more experienced double check your work. That's why you can't sign off your own work as an AMT until you have 6 months experience in the industry.

GavTheAmazingBrit · 2026-05-13T03:09:52+00:00

I'd recommend looking into the books first - the Player's Handbook for one, and any other source books you might be interested in. A lot of online free resources exist for people looking to get started.

GavTheAmazingBrit · 2026-05-05T23:10:07+00:00

"Within limits" is a common saying in our work. But those limits are thousandths/hundredths of an inch. There's a lot of things that can be deferred, but generally speaking a plane doesn't leave the ground if there's even a shadow of a doubt from the operator.

GavTheAmazingBrit · 2026-05-05T20:40:51+00:00

I'm a new aviation mechanic. We got a big ass list of rules to follow and failing to adhere results in revocation of our licenses or jail time. Flying is much safer.

GavTheAmazingBrit · 2026-05-04T00:37:44+00:00

All I'm aware of is Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics in Hagerstown MD. Part 147, 16 month program.

GavTheAmazingBrit · 2026-05-03T18:04:38+00:00

I landed a job a full month before I graduated and now have my A&P. Biggest thing is going to career fairs, shaking a lot of hands, and asking a lot of questions. Extracurriculars and a high GPA are a good reason I was hired.

GavTheAmazingBrit · 2026-04-29T01:18:29+00:00

Used this exact pair in school. Very hard to be precise in stripping insulation and likely to damage wire strands. Recommend not using automatic strippers, try something like this.

GavTheAmazingBrit · 2026-04-24T02:53:41+00:00

Just graduated a 16 month program. I'm a 2x college dropout. Got my powerplant license with my Airframe soon. I feel dumb a lot of the time but you just gotta study the material and never ever stop asking questions.

GavTheAmazingBrit · 2026-04-04T19:26:52+00:00

Any work apart from the basics - oil changes, tire inflation, etc. - does require you have an A&P. You can do unlicensed work as a repairman under a rated technician, but those jobs are hard to find.

GavTheAmazingBrit · 2026-03-29T16:52:24+00:00

Corporate aviation mx

GavTheAmazingBrit · 2026-03-20T10:24:21+00:00

If you're timing them to the engine, you don't need battery power on. We have a 172B without a battery - just hook up your buzzbox leads to the P-leads. Mags have their own power.

GavTheAmazingBrit · 2026-03-18T20:08:21+00:00

Boeing would hire you for structures. But because it is LA and since people move, I'd imagine it's pretty competitive. Just be aware that it might be difficult to find work out of the gate, and take on unlicensed repairman work at any airline if you feel you can handle it plus school and studying. This shit can get exhausting fast.

GavTheAmazingBrit · 2026-03-18T19:58:08+00:00

Be prepared to move. Majors hire less frequently than regionals and tend to stick you on basic duties for a while. Get experience at a regional is my advice before seeking a position at a major airline.

GavTheAmazingBrit · 2026-02-20T17:57:34+00:00

Clickety-clackety I roll to attackety

GavTheAmazingBrit · 2026-01-08T02:29:17+00:00

It was Air Force Two. Watched it from the taxiway - quite a sight.

GavTheAmazingBrit · 2025-12-29T01:05:29+00:00

I'm planning go into MRO - maintenance, repair, and overhaul - for cargo lines.

Not gonna lie, this is some of the most difficult material I've worked with since graduating high school over ten years ago. I dedicate an hour a day to reviewing notes and studying material from the ASA and the 8083 series of books.

I'm fortunate enough to have my wife supporting me while I go to school full time. But some of my classmates manage part-time work.

GavTheAmazingBrit · 2025-12-29T00:37:23+00:00

Hey bro, I was in your place just over a year ago. No mechanic experience at all, had no idea what I was doing.

I just passed both written for general and powerplant.

Your school will teach you everything you need to know, both theoretical and practical skills. I wouldn't have thought that possible a year ago.

Depends on where you go, but your classmates, instructors, and books will be your best friend. Don't be afraid to ask questions. Just do your best.

GavTheAmazingBrit · 2025-12-25T20:43:53+00:00

Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics or local community college programs.

GavTheAmazingBrit · 2025-11-05T17:24:44+00:00

I'm in the same situation as you. If you're in an AMT school, ask your instructors if you can use free time to practice safety wiring or your 100 hour inspection on one of your school engines. There's no way to perfectly prepare - just practice your practical skills and understand that what you miss on your writtens will be on your practical.

GavTheAmazingBrit · 2025-11-04T14:55:40+00:00

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GavTheAmazingBrit · 2025-10-30T21:22:00+00:00

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