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[@raptorkeeper044]

The company I work for has an outstanding mechanic helper apprenticeship program. For those strapped on cash it is a good viable option. Another route that gets overlooked and isn't for everyone is joining the USAF who will pay for everything. Thanks for putting all this information out there Bryce and keep the videos coming!

[@brycebuildsit]

Where are you working at I'll pin the comment

[@RJ9mech]

That's awesome! My employer started something similar as well!

[@Insidethehangar]

@@raptorkeeper044 I would join the air force just for flying

[@lizziescooking841]

Are Africans considered more when it comes to looking for mechanics?

[@freddie5120]

I work as an A&P (AMT), I’ll try to comment without bias. The pay ranges from about $25-50/hr usually. My team and I make our $100k/year salaries by working a lot of overtime. Planes are dirty, uncomfortable, and a lot harder than you think to maintain. Instructor jobs that pay well are usually taken by people with 8+ years of experience in aviation and/or teaching. Boeing is great for non-A&Ps, most manufacturers though get their moneys worth from you, including Boeing. It’s tough and shitty work, but the friendships last a lifetime, the work is incredibly rewarding, and a nice tan in the summers. It’s not easy and it will never be. If you’re a hard worker, like recognition, and don’t mind working outside this career path might open doors for you 5 or 10 years down the road. Edit: Spelling is hard

[@DamenBrockelman]

I start a 18 month course next week, cost me about 5k at a technical college in Oklahoma. Luckily I filled out a fafsa form and found out I qualify for a grant. I’m a little nervous going back to school after doing manual labor jobs for about 7 years after HS, but exited at the same time. I feel confident it’s the right career for me, I used to doodle cross sections of turbofans and rocket engines on my notes in class and actually enjoy fixing up small engines on yard equipment (as long as it’s in an a/c shop lol)

[@brycebuildsit]

Good luck man you'll enjoy it.

[@HumanBieng1]

Same boat. Started working at 18 now I’m 26 trying to go back. Unfortunately all the applications for fall classes have been filled out so I’d have to wait. Meanwhile I’m studying everything about aircraft mechanic and see what I’m looking forward to!

[@beylinnunez2579]

@@HumanBieng1I am 27 also on the waitlist! Are you in Oklahoma as well?

[@beylinnunez2579]

Tulsa tech by any chance?

[@DamenBrockelman]

@@beylinnunez2579 CV tech, I called them in June and was lucky enough to get literally the last spot for this year’s class. I hear the waitlist gets pretty long, most of my class was on a waitlist from last year. I really like it so far. Only been there a week but we went over the certifications and tests we needed, then covered math and start physics tomorrow. We’re using the ASA textbooks and test guide. I don’t have my FAR on me rn but we went over a section about how the school is certified by the FAA so our class counts as the experience required to get A&P certified. Even went over other ways to get the experience required in case we couldn’t complete the class.

[@DavidGainesJr-vp1yp]

Graduated in December! Studying for my oral and practical exam. I would second this!!

[@brycebuildsit]

Good luck man, dont forget to let us know how it goes.

[@jjancestral487]

Good luck!

[@joshuabain4170]

Best of luck!

[@SilkRoadFamily]

@@DavidGainesJr-vp1yp best of luck buddy! Keep us posted on your progress

[@Likmontana212]

what school did you go to? I’m in Ga

[@RJ9mech]

Good info for the kiddos. Thank you! My employer and my customers both struggle to find A&Ps, much less good candidates. Solid resumes are few and far between. For young A&Ps, be prepared to work hard and strive to be the troubleshooter rather than the minimal-effort light bulb/service check guy! Or, if you like making things with your hands, seek experience in advanced composite and/or sheet metal repair. We always need people who can travel and perform large repairs involving working closely with Engineering as they design the repair, shoring, skin changes, stringer/frame sector splices, and major wing plank and/or wing damage repairs. 1. Stay curious. 2. Stay humble. 3. Seek the root cause. RD, A&P, IA

[@ronpearson1912]

Are they still trying to make people work in the middle of the night or evening (or weekends and holidays)? MOST people dont want to do this, they only did it because they got stuck in it somehow. So if the tides are shifting and someone doesnt HAVE to take a night job ... they wont. But the rest of the advice is spot on, learn to do the technically difficult challenging

[@chrisej207]

Received permission myself recently to test. Good point about getting distracted when you are already in the industry with no license--easy to do when the pay varies in government contracting from $60k - $120k plus.

[@Insidethehangar]

0-2 on my airframe written exam, hopefully, the third time will be the charm for me! I will also be starting my first semester of powerplant this August, I'm excited!

[@brycebuildsit]

Failure is just part of the journey. You got this

[@dustincooper7181]

Does it cost to take the exam

[@Insidethehangar]

@@dustincooper7181 yeah

[@dustincooper7181]

@@Insidethehangar good luck hope you passed or do pass

[@Insidethehangar]

@@dustincooper7181 thanks ! I got my airframe.

[@LearnToWin823]

Great helpful advice! Thank you sir!

[@modelaircraft6576]

Yeah the Job thing is so true, I got two commercial Airline company recruiters checking up on me if I got my powerplant License yet my last step. So they can bring me on bored 😊 the good thing is I got a lot of my friends from school that work for American Airlines, STS Airlines, and United Airlines.

[@brycebuildsit]

They are hungry for mechanics that's for sure

[@g4orce703]

​@@brycebuildsitfacts I work for a major airline now

[@drewcp2012]

I’m just working! I already have logbooks I’m 11 months in about to get the FAR/AIM and test prep books for general and airframe that I plan on taking in 7 months

[@DabbinLlama]

Starting my schooling next month! I left a research position at a university and went this direction instead of pursuing a phd. Hopefully I made a good decision 🙏

[@brycebuildsit]

We wish you luck.

[@dannyman21]

Hey thats my box from like 2 years ago! 😂 glad to still see my name on it lol

[@brycebuildsit]

Lol, I noticed that when I was editing.

[@SilkRoadFamily]

Paid for my Fall semester this morning and excited to start classes this August. Went with State college and very happy about it

[@brycebuildsit]

😎 good luck and enjoy the ride

[@SilkRoadFamily]

@@brycebuildsitthanks buddy! Always enjoyed your videos and appreciate it so much!

[@Mess447]

Can u tell me the name of the college? ( am an international student so dont know much abt it)

[@SilkRoadFamily]

@@Mess447 Florida State college. They have part 147 program international and local residents but I’m local resident here

[@IamRayne1992]

​@SilkRoadFamily same here. I start in August there.

[@lobrow7661]

Currently going to a 147 school here in So Cal. I'll have a stacked Fall semester and then just a couple classes in Spring '25. Almost there!

[@brycebuildsit]

Soon, school always feels like it takes forever, and somehow, it feels like it ends too quickly.

[@lobrow7661]

@@brycebuildsit Bryce, I think I want to get into working on turbine engines here in So Cal. Is that a worthwhile direction? I know I do not want to work third shift. I like working on cool machines and devices with my hands and tools.

[@brycebuildsit]

Working turbines, you will more then likely be somewhere like standard aero or GE. The shop is air-conditioned, and they work day shifts. There are plenty benefits to working at a turbine overhaul facility

[@bbqpitmaster1324]

Lot of great opportunities in the aerospace industry. 🚀

[@brycebuildsit]

Facts

[@brycealbritton6832]

Hello fellow Bryce. I completely agree. I attended school for 6 years (dual enrollment in HS). However, I graduated in 2012. Aviation has dried up around me, with massive closures around the time I graduated (TIMCO and Bombardier to name a few, both of which I worked at). However, plz let it be known that for some areas, relocating is required. As I take care of my 2 grandmother's, I cannot, so had to settle in a different field unfortunately. But good vid. I still love aviation, but it's just not viable in my area any longer.

[@marshallnadeau9570]

If you haven’t started a career path yet I think you would be much better off going to school for engineering. I’ve had my A&P for thirty years and spent a decade working for a major US airline. The pay is just ok at best. You will spend thousands of dollars annually on boots, work clothes, tools, and toolboxes. So, be ready to spend weekly on the Mac, Snap-on, and Matco trucks just to be able to perform your job. Also, 90% of all maintenance activities are performed on the night shift. So, you’ll be working overnight and sleeping during the day and you’ll most likely be working weekends for years. It’s a limited industry. You’ll have to live near a maintenance base. I’d advise to take anything in the STEM field over going for your A&P. They are in higher demand, pay much better, much higher likelihood of working days & during the week. Almost every major industry in the US hires engineers. Good luck!

[@Likmontana212]

how much the job pay yearly?

[@marshallnadeau9570]

@@Likmontana212 Around 70K or so but after taxes it’s probably closer to 50K.

[@RyuSukuna]

@@marshallnadeau9570so all the people saying 6 figures were lying 😂

[@g4orce703]

​@RyuSukuna don't listen to this guy.. I to work for a major airline for the Last 8 yrs IM ON DAY SHIFT work 6am to 230pm u can get weekends off depending on rdo pattern and you can trade with fellow mechanics it's Sunday and I'm off.. I'm topped off in pay I made going on 135k & yr not up yet.. yea there is good and bad about it but the good outways it. That engineering degree is going to cost you sooo much and I work next to engineer they're pay ain't too far from techs. I can go deeper but don't listen to that guy

[@62kevin]

@@g4orce703 Couldn't agree more! I'm a senior technician at a major, made 140k the last several years. Starting pay is somewhere around 80k I believe.

[@blizzydude861]

I’m looking forward to start potentially after my last szn of College football if the pro route doesn’t turn out for me I’m willing to workthe 1 half or 2 years in school sometimes I wish I started after high school man but it’s Gods plan !

[@hlgplayer]

I live in NJ and prior aircraft mechanic, I dont have my A&P and I heard that AIM is AWFUL but there arent very many options near me, im looking at penn tech right now

[@IamRayne1992]

I start classes in August. I'm so excited. Got my student discount set up with mac tools.

[@beylinnunez2579]

How is class going? I am on the waitlist for the program where I live. Just a waiting game for me..

[@IamRayne1992]

@beylinnunez2579 oh I start on Monday. Excited to get started. What state are you going to school in?

[@dustincooper7181]

I left my job in manufacturing maintenance in NC to FL and am now inrolled in aviation maintenance management I have a avionics background from the Navy think it's a good idea as there is not a lot of manufacturing here in South Florida

[@notdisciple]

What’s your opinion On AIM? It’s a n A&P school in Texas aswell

[@NobleWizard]

Here in the UK engineers are moving out of the industry going to sectors due to a mix of pay and becoming frustrated with processes taking too long. I think a B1.1 engineer is getting around £75k on average

[@Sonny_316]

New subscriber here! I've been a structural mechanic at a big name aircraft manufacturer in Wichita KS for 10 years building the wingbox. I've worked MRB Tags per the engineer with team leads doing repairs and stuff, but that's about it. Now I've been promoted to an on the job trainer helping mechanics with their quality. It's been 10 years and I just turned 38. I'm really debating on taking the leap and enrolling into our local school to get my a&p. It's 18 months. I feel like I need a big change in my life. Not to mention more money to support my family.😂 Thoughts?

[@brycebuildsit]

I think it's worth it, but I would definitely check with your FSDO you may be able to get signed off to test based on practical experience. Maybe not for the P but at least the A. If you can get signed off then just do a 1 week crash course. And even if you only get signed off for the A just taking classes for the P would only be 8 or 9 months.

[@juansebastian3404]

I am finishing General next month at George t baker in south Florida, I am an M1 international student, any advice?

[@EveryAnythingTv]

Start my first class in 11 days! Super excited

[@brycebuildsit]

We love that. Good luck, man

[@Mess447]

Can u tell me the name of the college and some basic details , am an international student ( trying for jan 2025)

[@_Avser]

seeing counselor next week waitlist and seats are taken so idk. well see. i hope i can get in

[@brycebuildsit]

I hope you can. If not you can always get associates degree classes out of the way

[@extremexxgamergamer3531]

Passed my generals and powerplant test i still need airframe written and both my o and p s im struggling with life a little rn i graduated school but still need to do my test im not giving up

[@jackstone88]

I'm currently in the process to get into embry riddle. If I don't get in, I'll be going to aim. Unfortunately, the public college by me doesn't offer a&p licensing.

[@IamRayne1992]

There is one in Cocoa. Not sure how far you are from there. Eastern Florida state college is public.

[@jackstone88]

@@IamRayne1992 Ok thank you. I live in Orlando currently.

[@akiralinx1386]

Great video, keep it up !

[@squiggs69]

Im in the IT industry but considering this career change. I am exhausted of just working in contracts and not getting the deserve pay for my years of experience as well as the instability of the job due to how its heavily reliant on the department budget and many other beuracratic stuff in corporate. IT was good prior from 2019 but now its horrendous and oversaturated.

[@saulgonzalez4800]

How much are you currently making in IT

[@squiggs69]

@@saulgonzalez4800 started at 22 an hr to 65k salary. I landed engineering roles but none paid more than 65k and yes ive applied to other roles and no luck there either.

[@duder7145]

out of all the airlines I've heard about American pays the most but it's hard to get into

[@Si-Fi.51]

Hey! I'm graduated from highschool this past spring of 2024. I'm looking at many different options as far as a career and I heard about the need for mechanics. This video and your other videos about the pros and cons of doing this, were super helpful. But I have a question. Money is a bit of a concern so I would be interested in an apprenticeship program. I live near Harrisburg PA so where would I start looking? Is there anywhere you would recommend? I don't love any one thing which is why I have struggled to find something. Is this something that I'd have to love, to be able to do it? You've said that the working conditions can suck. I'm a skinny dude who's not very strong 😂 so I curious about that. Thanks for your time!

[@bigwavesun]

I just passed the BMAR at Delta. Looking at ways to pay for a&p school now.

[@jessealc7746]

I start school for A&P in 2 weeks and im super stoked 18months is the length of the program but i know it will fly by ! Cant wait to be out there in the field in this career/life changing opportunity 🙌 🫡

[@daman7725]

Hi guys . I'm 39 years old, and always loved aircrafts, is it too old for me to go school and be an aircrafts mechanic??

[@Joshuamedina2005]

Community college is the way to go I pay 30$ for each semester in California in the inland empire im about to start my last semester of Powrplant

[@brycebuildsit]

Just the cost savings alone makes it worth it.

[@thee_alchemist]

bro please contact me

[@Joshuamedina2005]

@@thee_alchemist who me ?

[@Joshuamedina2005]

@@thee_alchemist bro I go to San Bernardino valley community college bro the program is top notch and cheap 100% recommend over Spartan just saw your other comment on the other vid I was gonna go to Spartan too bro but if you don’t want to be in debt San Bernardino valley community college has top notch program even part time teachers who work at Spartan and sbvc say the program over here is better dude I don’t know if classes for fall are full but give it a try dude I registered in like 1 weeks and a half when I started first

[@Joshuamedina2005]

@@thee_alchemist let me know if you need more help dude I’m here to help I even just passed my general exam dude it’s the same curriculum

[@ronpearson1912]

I mean if someone is flying out of a private airstrip they dont need an annual unless they have an accident or if they are flying for hire.

[@kinoryu9512]

Ngl I just got my A&P license on the 8th of November and am kinda lost on what to do next lol

[@brycebuildsit]

Apply for as many jobs as you can! But in truth, I understand you get so wrapped up in achieving the goal that after you do. There is this moment of well shit now what

[@jjancestral487]

I got a question, What do airline companies expected you to know or how much knowledge as a newly fresh of school A&P with no experience. My fear right now is that I know how much I dont know

[@brycebuildsit]

They will want you to have a good foundation of knowledge, which the program will have taught you. You can expect at least 8 to 12 weeks of training in classrooms before they will let you on the aircraft.

[@Aaron-xi4hz]

A&P license is just a license to learn. Right now AA is hiring candidates fresh out of school to only a couple years of experience!

[@brycebuildsit]

Very, very true. Something I tell my students all the time

[@Rmack-u5b]

Just a quick question, how did you prepare for your practicals? Did you get training in the school you attended ( like a program), or did you go somewhere else to get trained for it?

[@KurtVogel88]

Can you explain what each acronym is when you use it in the videos thank you

[@elfenix519]

Graduate on october passed my generals and powerplant i just need my airframe

[@aeromatt]

If only there was a way without full time community college. You can become a pilot with ad hoc pt61 training but there is not an equivalent for a and p license it boggles my mind.

[@brycebuildsit]

Some schools offer night classes, but it will take a lot longer. I know a few people who got it with practical experience just working on the weekends

[@aeromatt]

@@brycebuildsit I looked into it a while back at a cc in my area and they were a full time program. Would love a night school option. The 30 month apprenticeship option is not practical.

[@brycebuildsit]

I'll have to ask my boss tomorrow

[@applesauceJoe2332]

Studying for my Oral and practical. When I get into the field is there any advice for someone who has zero experience outside of school?

[@brycebuildsit]

Same as someone in school study study study

[@keemuchi]

I am starting classes this upcoming semester! Although I had to start with the classes in the middle because the community college im attending has very limited seating ;0

[@brycebuildsit]

Unfortunately, I'm hearing that limited seating is all to common.

[@Phillyking999]

I’m trying to choose between mechanical engineering and aircraft mechanic

[@KashifKashif-c2u]

Hello Bryce, hope you are doing well, I have Bachelors degree in avionics engineering, 10 years of Working experience on military helicopters as Engineering officer at Flight Lines and Depot level maintenance. Therefore i have equal knowledge of A and P, and i am pretty confident that I can clear my both exams in 6-9 months if any internship/apprecentship or any cheap admissions is possible in govt college, or any MRO, aviation school near to dallas, or in texas.. Please guide..

[@duder7145]

about 1400 AMTs got fired due to faking their board exams they paid a dme 2k and he basically gave them their license without having too do anything really

[@brycebuildsit]

Yeah, that's happened a few times. There was a guy in texas who was having his wife translate for Spanish speaking non Americans, the FAA found out and revoked every person he ever tested. Many who got their license legitimately had to re-test

[@Hassan-hx8bc]

I’m planning on starting in fall 2025

[@dbcontent316]

I want to but when I looked it up $58,000 in Michigan Canton MIAT. So idk

[@scottlee5977]

Good video! Do you think you could do a video explaining that test equipment in the background? Or is that proprietary to your school?

[@brycebuildsit]

Not proprietary they are just training aids for electricity. They have a bunch of different resistors so the students can quickly build series and parallel circuits and test the voltage drops and whatnot across each resistor.

[@SajahMuse]

My first day of class is in 2 weeks, super excited to get into it and get things moving. Are there any resources outside of those that the school typically provides that you'd recommend?

[@isaiahdttm]

Im 6 months late butttttt, I will be graduating this year and am eager to pursue a career as an aircraft mechanic. I currently live in Houston and have researched a few programs, such as Universal Technical Institute (UTI) and the Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM), but I’ve come across some bad reviews that have left me hesitant about moving forward with these options. I’m truly passionate about becoming an aircraft mechanic and want to ensure I’m pursuing this career path through a reputable and legitimate program. I’m reaching out to see if anyone has recommendations for credible schools or training facilities that can provide the proper education and training for this field. Any advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

[@brycebuildsit]

Everywhere will have some bad reviews scheduled a tour of their facilities and decided for yourself. The end result is the same you will be able to test for an A&P.

[@jamieblack9349]

Can you do this part time? As I would love to be an A&P but I still have to support my family.

[@brycebuildsit]

I feel that it would be difficult to find a part time job on aviation

[@jamieblack9349]

@@brycebuildsit Not looking for it to be part time job in aviation. Just the schooling for A&P Once I have my A&P then I would like to do it full time

[@brycebuildsit]

Oh, I miss understood. I'm sorry, yes, some part 147 schools do offer night classes on a 5 to 10 schedule, but it will take 3 years to finish

[@ThatReconDad]

Im getting out the military in March. 3 kids from 1-5. No background in aviation is this career worth it? Is there another field in aviation that you would also recommend? What would the work days look like?

[@GeoLimon]

What about MIAT???? Is it a good idea to start there ?

[@brycebuildsit]

I can not speak to that as I have never heard anything good or bad about them.

[@GreenSpleenSubmarine]

Went to St. Philips for their electrical program, didn't even know they offered the A&P license one. Been working as a sparky for about a year now, but I don't know if it's for me. Think it's worth going back to school for?

[@brycebuildsit]

Depends you can make a lot of money as an electrician. If aircraft maintenance is something you are passionate about, then it may be worth it. It's another 19 months of school, though. Also, you have to consider that starting you will probably only make 25 to 30 in aircraft maintenance. But you could be up to 40 to 50 in a few years. I know electricians are also getting paid good money right now.

[@duder7145]

Going to AIM rn

[@onlyMGB]

Hi Bryce this was very informative! I’m located in Austin & want to go to school for A&P, would u recommend US Aviation Academy in San Marcos?

[@BobbyEVII]

It's crazy that hvac dudes get paid more than aircraft mechanics lol. Blows my mind.

[@benj1811]

Bryce how do I get ahead?

[@yeagermcbipper9008]

Move to a state that has free community collage for residents. Most won't care about your residency because they want to keep the enrollment stats up and most 147 schools have a 70-80% dropout rate.... so they need bodies to complete the course and get certificated and a job. Those stats are more valuable to the school than your true residency status.

[@brycebuildsit]

That's true. I know our district makes a big deal over residency, but to your point, there are plenty who don't care

[@sxperiorluis]

I dont know anything about planes mechanism would you guys still recommend i go through school

[@Deq71]

What are some comercial A&P jobs located in Texas?

[@brycebuildsit]

Just about everything. Boeing, standard Aero, St engineering. All of the major airlines and plenty of small 135 charters like Barry aviation.

[@arthouston7361]

Before becoming an aircraft mechanic, talk to working mechanics who are doing GA work in a local hangar. Get the real story. Over 25 years ago, I had four ASE master certificates with L1 and L2, basically the top of the industry. I talked with a man who ran an A&P shop near me. He said, "do yourself a favor, and stick with your current job. You'll take a big pay cut, have more hassle, and never achieve what they promised you." I took that to heart, and when I became a flight instructor, I saw why he told me that. I dodged a bullet. The industry is not prepared to pay you for all of that hard work. An average pay mechanic in a union shop at American Airlines makes $67,131 a year. Top pay is a little over $80,000. How many mechanics can get that pay? Maybe 4% of the industry? That means that 96% make less. Do you want that?

[@brycebuildsit]

American is currently starting their mechanics at $35 an hour, and they top out at something like $80. I agree GA is a sham, and there is precisely no money in it. But most all my students who go to the major airlines are averaging over 125k in 2 to 5 years

[@arthouston7361]

@@brycebuildsit That's great if you can get a job at a major and make that money. That is terrific, but my point is most kids that graduate from an A and P school will never make more than $55,000 a year. Might be a good idea to get to know the people at the place where you want to work and let them get to know you, and what you're learning, and stay in touch with them, so when it comes time for hiring, you would have a better shot. The guys that I talked to didn't even suggest that I work for an airline. I'll tell you a funny story really quickly. I was going out in a 172RG to do some commercial work with a student, and when it came time to do the run up, I couldn't clear the engine. It was terrible, so we taxied back to the ramp. It was a great safety learning experience for my commercial student. I went in and I told my boss, and he got all huffy and went outside and played with that engine for a 1/2 an hour, and finally went into the hangar and got the lead mechanic....and an hour later, I learned that the mechanic had found 3 defective plug wires. Later, I found out that that man made less money than I did. Sad.

[@rickjames4031]

That’s absurd.

[@g4orce703]

​@@brycebuildsit united guy here top out is $61 an hour in 8 yos.. American is similar delta is similar.. ups PAYS THE MOST around 75$ an hour on a 5 yr progression. These shops have crazy overtime and guys can literally walk away making 200 plus a yr if you willing to work for it.. it's definitely possible

[@LaniJeb96960]

I’m joining an apprentice program… is that a good route?

[@brycebuildsit]

Yeah. I think any route is a good route.

[@Pt7FIRE]

I only have my O/Ps left to be certified

[@brycebuildsit]

Good luck

[@Pt7FIRE]

@@brycebuildsit thanks

[@jerrbear1017]

Any good apprenticeship programs coming up?

[@brycebuildsit]

I don't know of any specific ones but I know some companies offer them

[@roastduckling6297]

Can you give me any tips on what and how to study for my orals and practicals? I passed all my written tests.

[@brycebuildsit]

Review the acs and focus your efforts on what you missed. If there are any projects you are not sure on ask your instructors for a review on it before you go. And remember if you fail it's no big deal it just means the retest will be 10x easier

[@kamekaze997]

@@brycebuildsit would love to see a future playlist dedicated to common practical projects! :D Our class is in airframe, going through sheet metal rn and man, the formulas can be intense especially when there's diff formulas for the same calculations yet the answer can be off by a few decimal points to toooo many lolol.

[@michaelelliott7191]

I graduated back in 2016 at WLA pt 147 in Culver City. I had medical issues and weren’t able to get my tests done. Do you suggest I take the last two classes to prep for my o&ps again? I got my written done but missed the two year mark for those

[@brycebuildsit]

That or take a crash course like Bakers school of aeronautics.

[@michaelelliott7191]

@@brycebuildsit thank you for advice. Currently I’m a certified master ase tech and Chrysler tech but I want to get back into aircraft

[@JAMESLAFaette]

I am currently nearing the end of my military contract with some college credits. If i already have my A&P would it be better to jump into the civilian work as an A&P mechanic or (Assuming school will be paid for.) go to college and earn a bachelors in aviation maintenance management. How will opportunities within the industry differ?

[@joaovssantanna]

Is it possible to get a A&P certificate studying out of the US? What I mean is... an online course.

[@brycebuildsit]

I know there are some 147 schools that offer online but you still have to come in for all of the hands on.

[@brandendibrell4005]

i’m currently in school preparing to take my general exam for the first time ? any advice

[@brycebuildsit]

Study study study until you can get consistent 90's on practice tests and also make sure you understand the questions. The FAA likes to change wording on the real test so don't fall for that.

[@shleepya3798]

If you didnt pass all the tests within the 2 year mark, how does that work?

[@brycebuildsit]

You will have to retake the written test again and pass then the 2 year clock starts again

[@TheAbydos76]

Hi Bryce, I'm a veteran with 26 years of experience in aviation maintenance. I am strong on Airframes, but weak on Powerplants. I want to get my A&P and am looking at St. Philip's (even though the main campus is in a sketchy side of town), Hallmark, and even the US Academy of Aviation out of San Marcos, TX or maybe Denton, TX. What would be your recommendation for me moving forward to maximize my experience and earn my A&P license?

[@brycebuildsit]

Well I am very very bias and think st. Phillips is the place to be for a 147 in texas

[@TheAbydos76]

@@brycebuildsit I appreciate the feedback and love your channel.

[@Jean-Pierre-Jacques-Le-Guidry]

I start school next month to get my A&P

[@brycebuildsit]

We love to hear it, but I thought homelander could fly what do you need planes for

[@Likmontana212]

Anyone went to Aviation Institute Of Maintenance in Ga? If so how was it?

[@gregorycooke1136]

I actually did my tour there about a week ago.. I’m considering.. I currently work for Norfolk southern right now as a train conductor and I’m thinking about choosing a different career path if you know what I mean

[@g4orce703]

I did.. I graduated from AIM norfolk.. 1.5 yrs of learning to get hours they have DME on-site. I got my a&p certificate and currently work for a major airline.. the school was ok it did the job the goal was accomplished.. 7.5 out of 10 stars 🌟 doesn't matter where you go as long as you keep your eye on the prize which is your a&p certification

[@Likmontana212]

@@gregorycooke1136bet I start in 2months I pray we all pass bro ✊🏽

[@Likmontana212]

@@g4orce703how was the school work was it hard? And congratulations bro how everything going with the career

[@yamkaw346]

Did you just say $20-$30/ he is a very good wage? In what world?

[@txas1227]

thoughts on taking a 8-12 month program instead of a 2 year ?

[@brycebuildsit]

It's a lot of information in a very short time frame. That being said, you'll be out there and working with everyone else is still in school. A 12-month program is also going to focus much harder on just the test and not as much on career readiness

[@Nene_760]

Im 29 and i want to make this a career. Im done being a forklift driver. I just don't know where to start or begin . Am i too old to start ? Thanks for the video btw .

[@brycebuildsit]

Never too old, in my opinion. Some of my students are in their late 30's some are in their 40's and just retired from the military. If it is something you are passionate about and want to pursue, then go for it, man.

[@brycebuildsit]

I am also 29 BTW at least for a few more days

[@evertongchery9326]

What’s the chances of me getting a job with my powerplant cert I’m taking mine in November and wanted to know if I’ll get hired after getting it

[@brycebuildsit]

@evertongchery9326 pretty good actually, they do want you to have both and it's better if you are planning on finishing the A as well. But with just a P most engine shops will still be happy to have you

[@evertongchery9326]

@@brycebuildsit yeah I do plan on getting my A but in the meantime when I get my powerplant I would love to be able to land a job, thank you for the response I really appreciate it

[@jeremur-4771]

Hey Bryce, taking my General and Airframe O&P on the 26th.. just wanted to see if you could help me clarify something. I have heard that my oral exam will be solely based off the sections I missed on my written test. Is this true? I don’t know wether I should study every section or just on the Codes i got in my written exam?

[@brycebuildsit]

You should focus more heavily on what you missed, but they will still give you some questions from other sections.

[@jeremur-4771]

@@brycebuildsit ok thanks! I’ll keep you posted on how it goes

[@mujtabaosama8675]

I just got my A&P , most jobs require at least one experience, where can I get entry level job

[@brycebuildsit]

List your schooling as experience, I've had several students do that and get hired. There are plenty of places like ST Engineering that hire with 0 experience, but they also pay like 22 bucks an hour.

[@g4orce703]

Regional airlines: endeavor air, republic airlines, psa, commut air, mesa air, skywest airlines I can go on.. you having a license is your ticket in & you gain knowledge and more experience as you go on. Take it from me I was once in your shoes 👞 and know exactly where you're at

[@ronaldo2433]

I have a question so this year I would graduate from HS and I’m thinking of going to a trade school which it’s name is aviation maintenance institute do you think that’s a bad route to go into or if u have any knowledge about trade school can u pls let me know thank you 🙏🏻

[@brycebuildsit]

I don't know much about them outside the ones in Texas. I don't hear a whole lot of negative about them, though.

[@ronaldo2433]

@@brycebuildsit I live in nj so since u said u don’t hear a lot of negative plus from a family that don’t got too much money do u think that would be a good route and thank you a lot for ur response 🙏🏻

[@brycebuildsit]

If you can, I would try to find a community college nearby that has a 147 program. You will save 15k easily that way. Private institutions can be very very expensive

[@ronaldo2433]

@@brycebuildsit thank you for ur advice 🙏🏻

[@johnnawrocki1149]

The pay caps out at $35? Or is that entry level?

[@brycebuildsit]

Starts at. Pay scales are different everywhere but I think American caps at $65.

[@johnnawrocki1149]

@@brycebuildsit thank you sir!

[@alonshalit5778]

Can somebody recommend an accelerated 12 or 14 month program anywhere in the country( I’m willing to relocate)?

[@alonshalit5778]

@@Deadshoter12 would you recommend the school to a family member? do you know someone personally, who has attended the school? Thank you.

[@andrewbarsheff9596]

Legacy aviation, it’s located in Michigan. I’m the first student that was enrolled into the school and now there is currently 30+ students in less than a year. It’s 12 months. Tuition is a lot but it includes everything from books, to tools, to study prep. Lmk if you got any questions

[@alonshalit5778]

@@andrewbarsheff9596 Stud, Can I get your phone number to talk on program specifics and student life? I’d greatly appreciate it. Nice share by you guy!!!

[@alonshalit5778]

@@andrewbarsheff9596 Stud, Can I get your phone number to talk on program specifics and student life? I’d greatly appreciate it. Nice share by you guy!!!

[@alonshalit5778]

@@andrewbarsheff9596 Stud, Can I get your email address to ask you on program specifics and student life? Nice share from you!!

[@mouloudlabidi3134]

Hey bryce, i wanted to register for the fall, but the councilor told me that it was full so he registered me for the associate classes math english economics... he told me that the registrations for the spring weren't open yet now i heard in your video that it is already full Is it already late for me to register for the spring ?

[@brycebuildsit]

No, and I asked my boss more that spring is not full. it's just that everyone on the waiting list would fill it if everyone registered, which might not happen.

[@mouloudlabidi3134]

@@brycebuildsit is there a way to be in that waiting list ?

[@thee_alchemist]

hey guys i’m looking into going to school for my A&P in riverside california at spartan school of aeronautics, i felt on the tour they were trying to rush me in and i felt like they were gimmicky salesmen, the tuition is $40,000 for a 15 month course, what are your guys thoughts on this? i’ve found other schools in the area but it looks like all book work and i need hands on experience (it suits my learning style) the school has a hanger and very valuable instructors it looks like but i think it’s way to expensive and they don’t care if i wash out or not bc no matter what they’ll get they’re money. PLEASE HELP ME IDK WHAT TO DO

[@Christian-bd1bo]

Hey! Also in Riverside and about to start at OCC in Costa Mesa. A friend of mine whose moving through an A&P program in Utah steered me away from Spartan. I'd look into Chaffey or OCC. They are also SIGNIFICANTLY cheaper that Spartan

[@beylinnunez2579]

I actually toured Spartan back in 2015!! They scared me away!! They wanted me to sign up for a loan the same day I toured! I ended up going to college for a different field but now going to a different school for aviation maintenance. Don’t go to Spartan

[@ZoraHY]

is 50,000 - 60,000 good starting? I recently got offered a position for Bell Helicopter in Piney Flats TN 1st shift 7-4

[@brycebuildsit]

Yeah, that's really good. And 1st shift even better.

[@ZoraHY]

@@brycebuildsit I know, I heard 1st shift was difficult to get onto. But once I gain more experience (maybe 5-10) what pay should I expect? And would you recommend taking field trips if the company offers them? I currently don't have a family or anything else to attend to when I start.

[@brycebuildsit]

I don't have a good guess, but Bell should already have their pay ranges pre determined, so they might have an answer if you ask. Also, YES take every single training opportunity you can not only is it a feather in the hat but you get a little mini vacation just for you.

[@zaidnoraa45]

If I graduated A&P school 4 years but never got licensed is it too late ?

[@brycebuildsit]

There is no expiration on your certs of completion. It may be easier after 4 years to go to a crash course but you could wait 10 years and we have students who did and finally got their a&p

[@zaidnoraa45]

@@brycebuildsit thank you for the info I will reach out to my school and see if they have a crash course program

[@Mess447]

Can y'all suggest me a college to apply to? [For 2025 jan intake ] .... i already have a bachelor's , so i wonder whether they'll accept me or not

[@brycebuildsit]

Where ya at in the geographical sense.

[@Mess447]

@@brycebuildsit India

[@benj1811]

Bryce how do I hit the ground running right out of school when I get a job. I am interested in Avionics.

[@brycebuildsit]

In your position i would see what training manufactures offer like Garmin and then immediately after school id go to that training. Having some avionics certs will help greatly with getting an avionics job anywhere.

[@ronpearson1912]

Why havent night and mid shift completely gone away if there is demand. It just seems like no one should be working in the middle of hte night or evening. A job is suppose to be 9-5 so mechanics should start forcing that back again. If they have to change the way they operate their buisness so be it. I mean the south had to adapt when they couldnt have slaves anymore, thats a dramatic example but its the same idea.

[@brycebuildsit]

I hear your point but aircraft fly during the day since thats when 90% of peopletravel (for the most part), so it makes sense to the airlines to work on them at night. Almost all repair stations are a more typical 9 to 5 though.

[@willusyeeus5092]

What’s the discord

[@brycebuildsit]

The link is on my channel page and should also be at the bottom of the video of the description. It's basically just a private chat room/forum for the channel. It's not super active, but people have shared lots of incredible study resources

[@mark_mellow]

This guy just wants more students so he can stay clean😂

[@brycebuildsit]

Ya caught me.