Avionics Advantage: Soar Into One of Aviation's Hottest Careers

[@JerseyMac11]

I start school at AIM this week. I’m super excited but I’m extremely nervous. I never ever thought about anything nearly even close to working in this industry. Never even knew what an A&P license was until about 2 months ago. Never done any mechanic anything in my life but I’m a very handyman kind of guy. I’m in a place in life where I’m trying to find my new path. I’m just trying things that interest me. I literally came across an ad on social media, it peaked my interest, I took a tour of an AIM facility and I was in awe. The idea of working with Aircraft is very appealing to me and I’ve been a physics and astronomy nerd my whole life. I’m really hoping I can get thru the schooling and do well

[@markhjoy]

Glad to hear you’re trying something new and that interests you! Let me know if there is anything you need help with along the way…video topics, advice, anything! Best of luck to you on this new season!

[@kennyliau2877]

aim the goat. frim goated. lapoff goated.

[@lovelyladycarter3687]

I graduated from AIM Chicago 8/09/2024🎉🎉🎉 passed all writtens🎉but I have my orals left to do and I'm terrified😫😫😫😂

[@markhjoy]

Congrats and good luck! You got this! Did AIM include test prep for oral & practical?

[@arepa420]

It is terrifying. I just passed my O&Ps yesterday. My advice is to contact a dme and ask him is you can schedule a meeting with him before you schedule the appointment for the test. That way you'll be able to ask him what can you expect and what reference material you can use for the orals. Good luck 😉yesterday was one of the best days of my life and yours is coming too

[@Nate-ph5gc]

You got this! 💪🏽

[@708mattt]

I graduated that same day too, I still gotta get my powerplant and airframe writtens done and O&Ps but good luck with those

[@AS-ok8hi]

Hey yall done with writtens taking o and p next month!

[@RJ9mech]

It's good to see content like this out there. I frequently see resumes for purported avi techs, and the most frequent applicant is just a non-licensed wire runner and of limited value for what I need. It's good to see your focus on troubleshooting. R--- A&P, IA

[@markhjoy]

Thank you much appreciated! Sorry to hear you’re not getting more hits from well-rounded techs! Hopefully this video will encourage people to be more well-rounded.

[@MehtabShinwari]

Thank you so much for this wonderful video. I am in the A&P program right now and this is the path I am going to take. I may hit you up when i am close to completing if i have any questions. ☺

[@markhjoy]

@user-rc1oj1kg6r You’re welcome, glad it was helpful! Feel free to send me an email with any questions anytime. In the meantime, are there any other videos you want covered about avionics?

[@ltrenum]

Nice video, lots of good real world perspective.

[@markhjoy]

Thank you!

[@carlosa.acevedo7466]

Greeting from Puerto Rico. Honestly loving the channel, just got done viewing your job application interview vid. Just wanted to ask if you could go over what technical areas you should focus on studying for an entry level job interview (airframe, power plant, general). What general questions are most likely to be asked and in case of not having the answers to a certain question, what would be the correct way to answer. Thanks again and keep up the amazing work!

[@danielreyes3134]

Learned a lot man thankyou!

[@markhjoy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MAADC1TY]

I am an Aerospace Engineering student and I've been aiming to work on avionics field someday. I will be really thankful if you also do a video about how you started in this field.

[@markhjoy]

Ok thank you! I'm planning on doing a channel trailer soon where I can cover my backstory

[@HamidChaohan]

Thanks for sharing useful information, could you please suggest study material for AET certification exam and where to get them?

[@markhjoy]

Here are a few different study guides I know of: spacetec.us/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/AET-Study-Guide-v5-12.pdf www.amazon.com/NCATT-AET-Test-Study-Guide/dp/1484094433 Hope this helps!

[@kaybee9909]

GREAT INFORMATION

[@markhjoy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@honeycomb8753]

I have an A&P (also been an Airline Captain / Corporate Pilot and Flight Instructor) .. and have a GROL (and T2) with radar endorsement .. What would you recommend for those of us that want to perform mobile pitot static and transponder checks? [Requirements and Equipment.] Thank you for your input on the career paths available .. I sent this to my brother who is an installation apprentice right now .. I gave'em the same advice on getting an Airframe ticket at minimum (he has an AS in electronics and GROL). You know how family works .. he'll listen to you .. because it isn't big brother .. so thank you.

[@markhjoy]

Great question! You can check the FARs for pitot/static/xpndr tests in these sections: - FAR 91.217 & 91.413 - FAR 91.411 For testing gear: - IFR-4000 www.viavisolutions.com/en-us/products/ifr4000-nav-comm-flight-line-test-set - Laversab Pitot-Static or similar www.aircraftspruce.com/pages/to/test_pitot/laversab12-04749.php

[@honeycomb8753]

@@markhjoy I appreciate your response Mark. I'm fmiliar with the regs .. just fuzzy on if I would have to become / have a repair station to actually do the work for myself as a business. It's slowly becoming my desired life path inside GA maintenance.

[@markhjoy]

Oh ok understood. In order to make and sign a logbook entry for the work you specified, you would need either your Airframe or Repairman certificate. You don’t need to open a repair station if you have your Airframe certificate.

[@honeycomb8753]

@@markhjoy I've been reviewing "AC_43-6D" and it appears if I want to perform Pitot Static and Transponder Checks I would need to be a "certified repair station" under 145. I've not done a lot of research to determine if this is 100% correct but I'm leaning that way. If I was doing any other work, I agree I would only need to have an Airframe Certificate. I'm not an expert on AMT things so I always look for peer-checks to validate my wondering thoughts. Thank you and I appreciate your reply.

[@markhjoy]

@@honeycomb8753 oh ok I will check that AC. Where did you happen to find that reference? In 91.411.b (…test must be conducted by…) b) The tests required by paragraph (a) of this section must be conducted by- (1) The manufacturer of the airplane, or helicopter, on which the tests and inspections are to be performed; (2) A certificated repair station properly equipped to perform those functions and holding- (i) An instrument rating, Class I; (ii) A limited instrument rating appropriate to the make and model of appliance to be tested; (iii) A limited rating appropriate to the test to be performed; (iv) An airframe rating appropriate to the airplane, or helicopter, to be tested; or (3) A certificated mechanic with an airframe rating (static pressure system tests and inspections only). So at least for the altimeter testing I am reading it as “manufacturer OR repair station OR certificated airframe mechanic” But yes I agree on 91.413 you need to be a repair station OR pt 121 ops OR the manufacturer Apologies for my incorrect response before!

[@freechild9159]

Can you recommend some study material maybe spend some time on talking about some of the educational material you have used to enhance your knowledge

[@markhjoy]

@freechild9159 here are a few study materials for you: General Avionics Material: - www.amazon.com/Practical-Electricity-Aviation-Maintenance-Technicians/dp/1619543478/ref=zg_bs_g_107152011_d_sccl_6/135-1279259-7557924?psc=1 - www.amazon.com/Advanced-Avionics-Handbook-Aviation-Administration/dp/1616085339/ref=zg_bs_g_107152011_d_sccl_4/135-1279259-7557924?psc=1 - www.amazon.com/Avionics-Troubleshooting-Repair-Edward-Maher/dp/0071364951/ref=zg_bs_g_107152011_d_sccl_8/135-1279259-7557924?psc=1 - shop.ipc.org/ipc-a-610/ipc-a-610-standard-amendments/Revision-f/english NCATT: - spacetec.us/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/AET-Study-Guide-v5-12.pdf - www.amazon.com/NCATT-AET-Test-Study-Guide/dp/1484094433 FCC GROL - www.amazon.com/Plain-English-General-Radiotelephone-Operator-License/dp/1482612445 Hope this helps out, I'll add your request to my content calendar. Thanks!