FAA's Aircraft Maintenance Human Factors Web Portal offers document access and services, including most of the documents dating back to the 1988 start of FAA's maintenance human factors R&D program. New documents include videos, PowerPoint presentations, and other media.
Association for Women in Aviation
Maintenance has membership, scholarship,
conferences and speakers network information.
AWAM was formed to champion
women's professional growth and opportunities
in aviation maintenance.
developed as one of a series of handbooks for preparing for mechanic certification with airframe or powerplant ratings, or both. provide basic information on principles, fundamentals, and technical procedures common to both the airframe and powerplant ratings. Emphasis on theory and methods of application.
Torque Meter - Journal of the Aircraft Engine Historical Society
articles on all types of aircraft engines, both new and old. Topics included engines and the aircraft they powered with emphasis on the engine installation, propellers, accessories, cooling, operation, and maintenance.
Torque Meter is no longer published. However,
All Torque Meter Back Issues Are Still Available!
July 26, 26 DC-3s took off for a formation flight to EAA AirVenture at Oshkosh. The incredible sound of 52 idling engines was surpassed only by the sight of the airplanes passing overhead, in flights of four. One returned to the ramp with a maintenance problem, another aborted its takeoff because of an engine issue, and a third returned with high oil temperature. The remaining 23 made a grand arrival in Oshkosh with an overhead pass.
NBAA's scholarship program, generously supported through sponsorships, offers nearly $100,000 annually in cash awards as tuition reimbursement for enrolled students, and that number is nearly matched in monetary and training awards for working professionals.
NBAA currently offers six scholarships to qualified students studying aviation-related curricula at institutions of higher learning. The Association also sponsors seven monetary and training scholarships to promote professionalism and the advancement of careers for aviation professionals, such as flight department managers, flight attendants, maintenance technicians, schedulers and dispatchers.
Science and Engineering day camp for children between the ages of 7-13. Each week long session will focus on a different topic and this year we are offering six sessions in the following areas: Robotics, Engineering, Mathematics, Space Life Sciences, Aviation Week 1 (Flying and Air Traffic Control) and Aviation Week 2 (Safety Science and Aviation Maintenance).
Aviation Discovery for Women encourages young women, ages 15-18, to explore their interest in aviation and aerospace. Explore fields such as Flight, Maintenance Technology, Air Traffic Control, Engineering, Meteorology, and Space with industry professionals in a learning environment.
Begich Middle School In Anchorage, AK) is building two different airplanes, one a Pietenpole and the other some kind of ultralight. They have even made up their own Build A Plane t-shirts with a list of local sponsors who are making the project happen. Their teacher who was the spine of the project left and the school has been looking for someone that knows what they're doing to take over. Guess who's taking the job? From nearby Elmendorf Air Force Base (Anchorage), the United States Air Force is sending the 3rd Equipment Maintenance Squadron to partner with the kids to finish the airplane.
Being the second largest profession in the Ukraine, Engineering is highly popular amongst students as a career choice. The National Aerospace University Kharkiv Aviation Institute is the best Aeronautical Engineering Colleges in Ukraine.
Ukraine is one of the best countries of the world where Airplane and Helicopter designing Courses are developed and manufactures and in Ukraine there are specialists are trained for these areas.
This is based on car stuff but are applicable to airplanes too.
"In this video you will learn how Mechanical Gauge work. Their short comings and benefits are discussed."
"Batteries have always been a bit of a mystery. How do lead plates and water make electricity start our cars and turn on the headlights. How does an alternator renew that resource. In this video all your questions will be answered as well as tips on how to keep your battery in tip-top shape."