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- Eduard Melnichuk - Aircraft Mechanic/Technician - Certificate of Completion
Growing up Eddy always had a passion for Engineering, Airplanes, and Mechanics. After learning that a family member was an aircraft mechanic he was inspired to pursue a career in all the things he loved! Eddy talks about a job that allows him to spend time next to these beautiful flying machines. His goal is to always continue to learn and move forward.
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níce work!! im aircraft tech for 25 years , in latinoamerica, is the best work!!
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.
Thank you for the advice Edwin! Will do!
Wow very valuable info!! Thank you!
I plan to get AME license in Canada, but canadian aviation industry is beyond screwed
If I wanted AMT license in US, do iI have to go through the process all over again? (Canadian process is very similar to US's)
@@Kawhisexual You have to contact the FAA Flight Standard District Office directly. If you took some classes in Canada, the FAA will tell you if those classes are valid in the US.
Actually it does expire. If you don't workn in the field for 2 years, you have to retest
Dude there’s nothing cooler than chillin in a hangar with an airplane behind you.
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, preparation, 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.
Ik that u have to pass with 70% but how many question are there and is it like a multiple choice, how did u do ?
@@hadisihaddi8677 For the written tests it goes like this:
General: 60 questions
Airframe: 100 questions
Powerplant: 100 questions
All multiple choice
For the oral test it’s more complicated.
And all based on memory and knowledge. The DME has to ask at least 4 questions per subject (43 subjects total, 5 sections, 172 questions minimum are asked, 301 questions are randomly generated) you have to get 3 of those 4 right to move on. If you miss 2 questions the DME will ask more. The DME can ask up to 7 total questions. If you fail one subject of the 5 sections, you have to retest that entire section. It’s not that complicated, you just have to study and study hard and attentively with a partner (preferably a peer that is reliable). The DME will more than likely ask the easier questions first, that’s why you be respectful to the DME so your test goes smooth.
The guy I studied with had 20 years military experience and for questions I was confused about he would help break it apart and explain it, and I would help him with the general aviation stuff Bc he never messed with it before. Sometimes this helps for the really complex questions, breaking apart the question and understanding it. Though memorization is still necessary to pass. It’s pretty amazing how much you can memorize, you just have to practice.
@@sterbin5348is the school schedule like a regular high school or is it shorter, where like u have time to do a side job while going to school.
And last question do most people graduate?
@@hadisihaddi8677 The schedule depends where you live, I would talk to the director of the A&P program for your particular school.
For me it was 5 days a week from 8 AM to 1:50 PM with an hour lunch break. However, I later swapped to night class which started at 4:00 PM and went til either 9:30 or 9:50 PM I can’t remember exactly. For you it might be different, especially now since COVID.
There are 43 subjects each of those subjects has a class taught by an instructor. Those 43 subjects are divided into 5 sections:
I. General
II. Airframe Structures
III. Airframe Systems and Components
IV. Powerplant Theory and Maintenance
V. Powerplant Systems and Components
Each section is typically a semester, it may be different for you. You will more than likely have to do class during the summer like I did, we did get summer break but only for like 2 weeks. The program is 2 years, I have heard of a 4 year program though but I have no idea how that operates.
And as far as graduation, unfortunately not everybody makes it. Some people fall behind and get stuck, some people drop out entirely, that’s just life. We started with like 30 people and I ended up finishing with like 15 of the original crew, and only a handful of us maybe 5-9 have their A&P license, and only like 3 of us have our A&P with an Associates degree in AST (which means we did some side classes for a degree, English, math, psych, etc.).
The classes are pretty easy to pass with a few exceptions, it just depends on how your instructor decides to run that class and how dedicated you are to learning and also whether or not you make friends. Make friends with people that are experienced with mechanics, it helps tremendously. Even those who may not seem to have a lot of knowledge, there is still something you can learn from them, so be respectful to all your peers and instructors. They could land you a job in the future, who knows.
Also some of the subjects could be only 5 days and some classes could be up to 3 weeks long. There is a good amount of time management skills you’ll have to pick up on thats for sure. Some stuff you may only skim over and never practically use in your life, but make sure you study it before the test, because that A&P is what counts.
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.
How I understand it many inspections are made before any part goes out into use.
I currently work on Alaska Airlines heavy jets (737’s) at a MRO in OKC! Love my job!
Nice! What do you like most about it?
Say Hi to Todd Dimon and Brandon Stucks!
Hi Jeffrey! i see you work in OKC and the school the accepted me is Metro Tech located near Will Rogers Airpot. It drives crazy to hear that you handle Boeing.... Here in Kenya, i have a one year of experience working on Airframes & Engines... But I've always been wanting to volunteer and learn more.. Do you have any i dear on what i should do to help me achieve this?
Evans Otieno I actually currently attend metro tech right now to get my a/p! Try to apply at AAR Corp. that’s where I work. It’s a great way to get experience
@@jeffreymasar2946 thank you sir! Do know any email address I can use to apply.
I'd highly appreciate.
I tend to come back to this episode a lot. Not only is it informative but it inspires me too.
Awesome, glad we can help!!
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!!
Congratulations!!
hey man I am 32 and i was feeling bad about my age , reading your story gave me a huge boost of motivation, i wish you the very best of luck in this career
same boat as you man, I'm 36
@kylel7158 way older than both. Bout 3yrs in industry. Associate degree in Aircraft Fabrication n working on Airframe Manufacturing Technology Engineering Degree now. I'm one of the only kind like myself. Lots of interesting things to learn. Everyday is learning experience.
@@Lilthis_n_that heck yeah, keep with it
Awesome interview..great questions and well structured answers. Shows how regulated the aviation industry is.
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
Billy super glad this helped you!! Good luck on your journey! It would mean the world to me if you subscribed and shared the account. Thank you!
Love this video! Thank you for asking the good questions! Very helpful!
Thank you for watching appreciate your time!
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
Boeing's 787 is 90% plastic, and titanium, A&P still have the General type aircraft, however, they are built more and less. We are now A&P ing 60-70 year old aircraft. These are airframes, up grading Avionics, engines, that require continue understanding the education of the changes. That don't require a toolbox, a laptop and a new circuit board to fix the problem. Good Luck.
You end up getting the job with Gulfstream?
@@mrduxky still working on my power plant and they want me to finish that off first
@@CptPandy-tj9ty Interesting, I'll be soon getting out of the military and they have an apprentice program I wanted to see what others saw when working for them.
@@mrduxky I haven't heard of an apprenticeship program with Gulfstream but at least not at my location. I do work at Gulfstream but not on the planes and yeah for the most part from what I've seen it's not all too bad working for those guys. Hangars are heated and have air conditioning and the work there from other mechanics don't seem to be all too hard or stressful time based opposed to major airlines. And holidays they do take off unlike major airlines the only real downside seems to be a lack of communication with some stuff
Great interview
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!
Of course!! Glad this helped:) it would mean the world if you subscribed and shared:)
Great podcast!
Thank you Sir!
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..
Good info. Thanks
Our pleasure! Would be awesome if you subscribed and shared.
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!
Thank you!
good job
Wow what a cool channel I’m glad I found this I’m definitely ganna subscribe
Likewise!! Would mean the world if you shared and subscribed!
This is a cool job 👌
Young Carrot is back!! The original fan!!
Great 👍
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.
Great B-Roll!!! Haha!
Great vid. Plenty of jobs available now after covid. We are hiring alot now especially in Atlanta at Delta Tech Ops.
Do they usually hire directly from school or do they want experience? What’s the work days and hours like for a new hire? Pay scale if you don’t mind sharing? Thanks!
On my way to be an A&P, this December I'm graduating from my part 147 school. It's been a great journey to learn fun stuff.
Congratulations!!
how you doing now?
Anny Gulzar i want ur help
how about the pay
Can you recommend your school? If yes what’s their name?
Very cool video 👍
Thank you!!
Still a good interview
Interviewing a pilot and another aircraft mechanic really soon. Send in any questions you guys might have :)
I like it
Just found this. I'm currently studying to take the school qualifier and then FAA exam for General. I wanna get that done before I start airframe
You have to finish your generals before taking an other test so goodluck I’m scoring 80s right now on my Prepware for generals
I work with in a MRO facility in WA as apprentice aircraft mechanic our major customer is southwest 737. Nice gig! Planning to get my FAA A&P after 18 months using experience qualification
Nice!!
It’s taking 30 months for A&P, after 18 months you only legally eligible for either “A” or “P”.
In mukilteo! Are there any prereqs needed to be an apprentice? I just got my associates and have been at a tech job for two years but looking for a career change. I wrench on things on my spare time.
@Stormnorman15 since you have already have exp. You can apply in our company ,search ATS in paine field
Great show. About to graduate from A&P school myself
Thank you! And congratulations!!!
Congrats did you find a job yet ?
@@rayanaltowayan9558 Yes I have
Can you recommend your school? If yes what’s their name?
So crqzy im just pumped up ready for my classes watching videos. And dude literally name dropped mu school lol. It must be meanr to be. Im attending Sacramento City College for my program as well! Just motivated me even more
I’m a private pilot and discovered I am very interested in the technical side too. Even thinking of studying Aircraft Mechanics
I’m in the field myself. You won”t regret, I will say study prep_ware 🫡
I was gonna go to school for that 72 hours total.3 years.INSTEAD I CHOSE WELDING I GOT 24 OUT OF 61 CREDITS. FOR MY AAS 6 MORE HOURS ( 2 MORE CLASSES ILL HAVE MY ADVANCED CERTIFICATE BUT GOT A GRANT FOR IT ALL.HOPE I CAN MAKE 6 FIGURES BEING A WELDING ENGINEER 🙏 ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE
Cant wait to break in to my career.
This interview gave me much more insight in aviation.
general done ✅airframe next
Awesome! Glad this helped you. Would be awesome if you subscribed and shared with others.
I think you might regret it... Barely any jobs, shitty shifts, low pay, bunch of toxic chemicals around, most technicians are low IQ dumbasses who just drink an stare at women all day... The list goes on.
Just get a normal profession in IT industry, make much more money and have an easier job.
I've been an aircraft mechanic for several years and fuckin hate it.
@@Rievserg maybe your job is shitty or you’re not in the right area. Plenty of great jobs out there.
@@jmech2298 Nah. Tried numerous companies and places all across Canada. Each is worse than another.
I’m 22 and I make 44.17 an hour. Military contracting is the way to go. There’s nothing better than hearing the hum of an F/18 turning 🇺🇸the sound of them bald eagles roaring at full after burner.
Wow that is awesome! Would love to have you on the show if you can share with us.
I agree. Would love to hear more about the military aspect of aviation machanics
I just got my A&P, how did you find that contracting position?
@@synphony5159 what state do you live in ? I’m contracting out of California. Airlines pay pretty good to start out at but nothing compared to military contracting. There’s always a contract here in Lemoore Naval Air station. If you stick to a plat form and bust your ass and pay attention, you’ll always have work. The contract I’m working right now is 5 years long and has a 85 percent chance of getting extended.
@@kadoffii I live in Texas but I'm willing to relocate anywhere. I love to travel and I'm getting into contracting work for that reason. Did you call someone specific to find out about contracts at that air station or is there a website or e-mail? I've never had a contracting job before so I'm not even sure where to start. What does "stick to a platform" mean?
Wish I didn’t have to work at a place or go to school to get my power plant license. I’m a master certified auto tech. I have worked on them for more than fifteen years and can,without a doubt, pass the power plant test right now. I only want to get it to save money on my own aircraft. I work for myself now and will not work for somebody else again and not going to school again either.
Not much hands on experience but I work at delta on the ramp and I’m interested but I’ve never had any hands on experience with cars and stuff so alil nervous on my capabilities
You know you know
What is AET?
Watching fr hongkong.ex aircraft mechanic...
Thank you!! Would be awesome if you shared and subscribed
I’ve thought about going into an apprenticeship for this career. But I keep doubting myself because I’m not to good at math. I’ve also heard that aircraft mechanics/technician aren’t satisfied later down the line, and don’t get much respect/or hate their job and life.
That's what I've been hearing on the internet, so what are you thinking of doing?
I am an aircraft mechanic, I can tell you, you don’t need to be exceptionally good at math and don’t be surprised to spend a week without doing any calculations. If u can pass your IGCSE/ O level/grade 11 or equivalent maths then ur good to go . . . People tend to exaggerate things . . . Ts more on the physically demanding side
How much they make after 2 years of experience any body knows
i want to get an entry level mechanic job in a small airport & get experience have A&P Experience Air National Guard Veteran How do I do it willing to start as a volunteer Thank You
What part of the country?
Have you been to Chelsea college in Shoreham by Sea?
Are you asking the pilot or the host?
Does anyone know if the A&P FAA certification is internationally recognized?
Yup, just need to convert the license to the local authority.
Nice congratulations!!!
Well you still need to reference to OEM manual when working on the aircraft
So
The answer was not quite correct
Hi! This is so great men.... i'm currently in kenya and should be moving to USA to complete my Aviation Maintenance career. I've been looking for a company to volunteer in while there... Nevertheless, I have a one year experience working on Airframes & Engines... Can i get helped,,,,,,!
I bet you definitely can! In Sacramento we have a couple airports.
Evans am in kenya a piece of advice. Am going to russia for a degree in aircraft engineering.after finishing am I eligible to work as a AME in kenya
My brother is David Rivera just graduated from AIM in Las Vegas Nevada valedictorian top of his school he convinced me to start my self
I’m gonna start soon I know and believe I can do it I’m excited I’m a vehicle enthusiast and do flooring so definitely know my way around can’t wait to learn all the details he would talk to me about and I would be completely clueless lol but yeah David Rivera that’s my carnal he’s gonna be somebody special in these field remember my name is Victor Rivera I hope I meet some of you some day
Nice man!!!
Well that’s pretty cool the dude has the same last name as me… pretty dope 💁 plus I’m becoming an A&P too what are the odds
Do aircraft mechanics work mostly outside or inside
Depends where and who you work for but mostly inside or under cover.
@@WhatWhyAndHowCanI Cool! Any tips for a beginner, I want to try my best when I start
I would say have the best attitude. Be willing to learn from your peers and show quality!
Most likely in a garage
I know he said he worked for free initially but in this market NEVER work for free. As an apprentice you should be making $10-15 depending on where you live
Hello everyone here. I am graduated as a mechanical engineer and i want to join aviation field will any one here will share me his experience how i join aviation field as aircraft maintenance engineer or trainee engineer.
Aviation Industry is Different. If u r interested in working on the Maintenance side , u will have to obtain a licence to ba an approved mechanic or Engineer. U will have to look at the requirements of how to obtain that licence. Once U obtain a licence , then u will have to get a Type Course , pass it and obtain a Certification Approval on that Type U will be signing for and releasing the aircraft for service.
Coolio
Does Aviation Institute of Maintenance good for Aviation Maintenance Technician training program?
I have an AIM classroom by me and although they have a nicer facility, they don’t have a great reputation. I joined a community college 2 hours away instead because of the good reputation and professors there
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That was the PILOT’S fault. He should’ve checked the breakers in his preflight, he should’ve checked them when gear-up didn’t respond, and he NEVER should’ve declared an emergency for that. As always, incidents are 99% pilot error.
Your talking to FAA certified Kirk Cousins
I'm an electrician and really like what I do but I've always wanted to work on aircraft more and more I want to become a mechanic on airplanes as well
I think avionics my suit you they work everything electrical and instruments
3 year program 72 hours ....IM LEARNING WELDING GOT 25/60 CREDIT.....ALSO APPLIED FOR LOCAL LOCAL 150 APPRENTICESHIP.
how on earth I'm i gonna talk to him or the other man privately I'm having challenges in school from germany 🇩🇪please help a brother I need to talk to him thanks
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Been in aircraft maintenance for 6 years and have worked on all kinds of large jets including Jumbo 747. This guy a squid.
I'm a Line Maintenance Technician somewhere in Asia. And I didn't really like the answers the mechanic gave on the interview.
No talk about salary,
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Aviation is not a small industry as the mechanic said it is. It's a Huge Industry Worldwide , in fact , and he is working in a Private Company operating smaller Private Planes , whereas others , might be working with Commercial Airliner Maintenance Organizations. He doesn't explain stuff so well , sorry to say , it doesn't make it any simpler for a person who doesn't know at all about this Industry , to understand further.
Not trying to be a dick but interviewing 101 is dont interrupt the speaker until he is completely finished before asking another question. You also say filler words like “okay” “ya ya ya” a lot. It is hard to overcome. Just constructive criticism. Something to work on. Also, saying things like butthurt and referencing drake is kinda dumb.
Love this!! Thank you!
But what is the pay homie?
$15-$100 an hour. All depends on where you go and what you’re working on.
You picked a good-lookin fella to interview, but it might’ve served you better to pick someone who’s been doing this longer, who knows more, who can better explain the processes and levels of the industry to lay-people.
Not sure if it was intentional but it appeared like the host did no research whatsoever and had some basic level questions that probably could’ve been covered in a more informed way.
Um, um, um Ah, Um, Ah.
😂I couldn't focus.
This interview sucked! The guy doing the interview needs to do some work to get better.
What a bad interview. Tapping his feet, not having a question ready, stuttering. Couldn't get past the first 4 minutes.
Thank you for the feedback!
Dude...he is trying his best be thankful.
Lol dude you gay asf im FIVE mins in and he didn't stutter, had questions ready, and BARELY moved his feet at all
I think what's REALLY going on is you know him personally and just tryin to hate on him 😂
Lmfao beotch azz
this isn't some high production professional type of interviewer - he's more personable and this is more at a conversational level. I think it was just fine and you sound unnecessarily impatient.
Painful to listen to , someone who knows nothing about planes talking to an aircraft mechanic, makes sense.
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