A collection of media celebrating the talent and commitment to safety of the aerospace maintenance community. Have an example you’d like celebrated? Contact the Aeronautical Repair Station Association.
Celebrating Careers
A series begun by the Aeronautical Repair Station Association to highlight the great people entering aerospace maintenance and the many pathways available to them. Meet the technicians making good on the industry’s opportunity.
Patrick “Paddy” Konkel – Aircraft Technician III, AAR
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Meet the Mechanics
A series from AviationBusiness.com created to “shine a light on the hands-on professionals who keep aircraft in top condition.” Click the headline links to see each feature.
Eva Schnierle, Lufthansa Technik
Schnierle shares how starting out in a glider club workshop sparked her passion for precision in aircraft engine maintenance, and the day-to-day realities of the job.
Gary Tamagno, ExecuJet MRO Services Middle East
Tamagno shares his journey from type-ratings to troubleshooting complex faults, reflects on the persistence and teamwork needed to solve tough challenges, and explains why variety, safety and problem-solving continue to drive his passion for aviation maintenance.
Helene Baardset Hovland, Aero Norway
Baardset Hovland shares insights into her career path, daily responsibilities, and the innovations shaping the next chapter of aircraft maintenance.
Ruth Heidi Løvstad, Aero Norway
Løvstad shares insights from 37 years in aviation, highlighting collaboration, precision, and the challenges of integrating next-generation engines.
Nick Yeo, ExecuJet MRO Services Malaysia
Yeo reflects on the moment that first inspired him to pursue aviation maintenance, the challenges of working in extreme conditions, and the teamwork and technology shaping the future of the job.
Pecher talks about his journey through AFI-KLM E&M, from apprentice to engine expert, and the sense of teamwork and problem-solving that keeps him motivated.
Podcasts
Some favorite discussions of aerospace maintenance matters. Click the podcast title for more information.
AviationWeek MRO Podcast
Listen in as Aviation Week Network editors take a look at some of the bigger-picture issues in the world of aerospace maintenance.
Featured Episode: Celebrating Aviation Maintenance Technicians, May 2019
In honor of the National Aviation Maintenance Technician Day, May 24 in the U.S., ARSA’s VP of operations Brett Levanto talks with Aviation Week’s Lindsay Bjerregaard about the importance of recognizing the work AMTs do and industry efforts to improve the profession.
The Flight Safety Detectives
World-renowned aviation industry consultants and former NTSB investigators John Goglia and Greg Feith have 100 years of worldwide aviation safety experience between them. In this hard-hitting podcast series, they offer the ultimate insider view of everything aviation safety including behind-the-scenes facts on deadly air crashes and issues impacting general aviation and the commercial airline industry.
Featured Episode: FAA & Aviation Maintenance Disconnects – Episode 300,
In this 300th episode of the Flight Safety Detectives podcast, Greg Feith, Todd Curtis, and John Goglia welcome special guest Sarah MacLeod, executive director of the Aeronautical Repair Station Association (ARSA). Maintenance issues get the spotlight, including how maintenance professionals and aircraft operators are challenged to understand how FAA maintenance regulations and standards apply to them.
MacLeod is a vocal advocate for individuals and companies on international aviation safety law, policy, and compliance issues. She and John have each worked to shape FAA regulations and policies, sometimes in conflict but always with the same objectives in mind.
This special episode touches on major changes that have shaped aviation in the 21st century. There are takeaways here for new as well as seasoned aviation professionals.
