How do Turbofan engines work, and what are their parts? To understand how this engine works, first, we need to know each of its parts. It is broken up into four sections. The: Intake Compressor Combustion Turbine When air enters into an engine, it enters through the fan blades. This section is called the intake. From the intake, it goes to the compressor section. The compressor section comprises two types of blades broken up into stages. Moving blades are called variable guide vanes, and fixed blades, called stator vanes. As the air passes through several blades at each stage, the blades be ..read more

Intro Most people involved in the operational side of commercial aviation know the Minimum Equipment List. The ‘MEL’ is a regulatory program that allows an aircraft to be dispatched with inoperative equipment or systems and lists any conditions or restrictions required for dispatch under MEL relief. When an item from the MEL is applied, it is often called a ‘deferral.’1 It is assumed the wings are attached, and the engines can produce normal controllable thrust. The MEL contains many of the most critical systems and associated components required to maintain the safety of flight and takes into ..read more

One of the most asked questions by those becoming aircraft maintenance technicians is, where do I start? A lot of the time, interested personnel choose to go the route of school. However, as previously mentioned in the "How to Become an AMT (Part 2)" blog, sometimes schooling is not the best course for all, and they will choose to go the apprenticeship route. So, where do you begin to look for apprenticeship programs? I've put together a list of resources one can use to help answer this question!   How to find apprenticeship programs in your area? Through the US Department of Labor or an ..read more

               I have worked in different trades throughout the years, trying to fulfill dreams of doing things I like and enjoyed. Coming from a truck driver family, I got my CDL and worked as a truck driver for many years, I enjoyed driving, but the lifestyle and the pay instability made me look elsewhere. The money was good in some of the trades I dabbled in, but it did not fulfill what I enjoyed doing. I dreaded going to work every day that I did not continue my education for different reasons when I first came out of high school. So, last year, agai ..read more

Hello guys, I’m guessing if your reading this, you’ve got an interest in becoming an LAE (Licensed Aircraft Engineer). Congratulations! You’ve just passed the first stepping stone in this new and thrilling world called aviation! Hold onto that desire as it will be your guiding light at the darkest and coldest times of your career! If you can push through changing last-minute aircraft engines at 6 am on a ramp at   -11C in February, you are going to be able to tackle anything they throw at you! So, who and what am I? My name is Marcelo, I’m currently 24 years of age, and in October 2021, I ..read more

Hey gang!  My name is Georgia (call me G), and I’m located in the Upper Hunter Valley of NSW in Australia.   So how am I involved in aviation? Currently, I’m about 10 months into my Aircraft Maintenance Engineering apprenticeship. I’m going to do my best to help clarify any questions you may have regarding becoming an LAME (Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer) in Australia under CASA’s watchful eye.   First things first, and this will seem pretty silly, but you have to have some kind of interest in aviation. This is not the kind of job that you can have half-arsed ..read more

When deciding to become an Airframe and Powerplant mechanic, most people hear and think their only option is to go to school. But did you know there was a second way to become a certified A&P? That’s right! There are two ways! Yes, it is true that the majority of those who decide to become an A&P technician choose to go the school route. Unfortunately, this route does not always work for everyone. For that reason, the FAA authorizes the second option, and that is by working at an Airframe and Powerplant facility, full time (40 hours a week), as an apprentice, or through military servic ..read more

To start, let me tell you a little about me. I grew up in West Harrison, NY, and like most teenagers, I had absolutely no idea what I wanted to do. To be completely honest, I had never thought about a career in aviation. When I met my recruiter, he asked me what I wanted to do in the Air Force. If I recall correctly, I told him I wanted to be Security Forces. At that point, he started to tell me about what he did before he became a recruiter, and that was a Jet engine mechanic. If you aren’t aware, the Air Force likes to break the AMT field into specialized sections, so his primary job was jus ..read more

If you are reading this, let me start by saying welcome to the FixFlyTravel website! I'm sure you have seen my social pages or pages of people similar to me and wondered, "What do they do for a living?" Then you thought, "How do I get a job like that?" My name is Elena, and I am an Aircraft Maintenance Technician (AMT). Pretty much what that means is that I fix airplanes for a living. Pretty neat, right? When thinking about your career, it is essential to consider your interests. Suppose you are someone like me, who enjoys playing with technology, taking things apart and seeing how they work ..read more

It's the moment you have been waiting for! After years of studying or 18 or 30 months of "on the job" training, you're ready to take your tests and become a certified A&P mechanic! Congratulations! But where do you begin? Many times, when people are ready to take their tests, they open the study guide, see the 1,000 questions (I'm not exaggerating on that number either) on just the written, and then realize that they must also complete an oral and practical section. Then, on top of that, they remember that they have to do this for three subjects! This usually is when people freak out. I kn ..read more