Anyone who has been on a flight is sure to have experienced the terrific service of flight attendants. With their ever-pleasant demeanour, friendly chats, and readiness to help, it’s easy to forget that flight attendants are not just highly trained in providing top-class service, but also in many other aspects of flight operations. Source People often think that pilots are the driving forces behind every flight – while they are not wrong, many are oblivious to the fact that flight attendants are, too, crucial in ensuring the success of flights. Not All About Service Source Service, as most people...
Do You Have What It Takes to Be an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer?
*For the purpose of this article, Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) and Licensed Aircraft Engineer (LAE) are interchangeable. Source A Licensed Aircraft Engineer (LAE) is a person who is certified to perform maintenance tasks on aircraft (including airplanes and helicopters, depending on the license certification). Their role is to ensure the safe and proper operation of aircraft, by carrying out inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, rectifications and making improvements to the aircraft. An LAE can work in an airline, independent Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) organisations, or at pilot training schools. The highly skilled nature of the job means that, as an LAE,...
The Best Places for Aviation Job Opportunities
Source The 2019 Boeing Pilot & Technician Outlook has forecasted that, between now and 2038, the industry will require 769,000 new aircraft maintenance personnel. This enormous number reflects the immense rate at which the aviation industry (including the aircraft maintenance sector) will be growing in the next 20 years. So, for all aircraft maintenance engineers and technicians, a bright future is in store for you! And for those of you who are aspiring aircraft maintenance personnel, now is indeed a great time to enter the industry and begin your career in this field! With air travel growing so rapidly...
The Other Side of Aircraft Maintenance Nobody Talks About
The life of a Licensed Aircraft Engineer (LAE) or aircraft maintenance technician is amazing, to say the least – which such a cool job, nobody can disagree! Working amongst manmade marvels is truly an experience like no other, and the fact that they get to admire magnificent aircraft all day is just so rewarding! Source However, there’s a side to working as an LAE or technician that is not often talked about. As with any job, it isn’t always a walk in the park. Challenges are bound to present themselves and some are not to be taken lightly – read...
5 Basics You Should Know About Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisations (CAMOs)
A Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO) is an independent organisation, or a branch within an airline, that is responsible for all continuing airworthiness activities. Often, there is not much talk surrounding this sector of the aviation industry. Yet, CAMOs play an extremely vital role in aircraft maintenance. Here are five things everyone should know about CAMOs: Source A CAMO Does Much More Than Keep Record of Documentation The roles of a CAMO include the development and compliance of the maintenance program, reliability program, Airworthiness Directive compliance, Service Bulletin evaluation and embodiment, test flights, coordinating defect rectification and the safekeeping of...
Winglets: How Do They Work?
Source They’re those fin-like pieces on the wingtips that give aeroplane wings a slightly ‘upturned’ look. These fixtures, known as winglets, are designed to cut fuel consumption by up to 7 per cent. They reduce lift-induced drag by ‘cutting’ through the air, and are most efficient for mid- to long-range flights, during which cruising speed is held for longer periods. The Physics Behind Winglets Winglets – also called wingtip devices – were created, primarily, to reduce drag by partially recovering energy from wingtip vortices. Their secondary functions are to improve the aircraft’s handling characteristics and reduce wake vortices which may...
Thank You, Aircraft Maintenance Engineers
As an aircraft soars high above, not many put much thought into it – but we know that this flight was possible because of your efforts. All around the world, aircraft fly safely and efficiently, thanks to your hard work. Thank you for making sure aircraft are fit to fly before any passengers board. Thank you for your continuous team contributions to help identify damages and inconsistencies. Thank you for your unwavering efforts in rectifying defects so that an aircraft can be serviceable as soon as possible. Thank you for the early mornings, and late nights. Thank you for working...
Is Malaysia Ready to Compete Globally? These Figures Reveal…
Source As we witness an increase in migration of aeronautical activities from the West to Asia-Pacific, we find Malaysia’s aerospace industry to be positioned in a highly advantageous region. While in the past, Malaysia relied heavily on technology from developed countries, this is no longer the case today. Local engineering firms have grown in their capabilities, and research and development efforts are flourishing in the nation. This growth has allowed local companies to support smaller firms so that they, too, may move up the value chain in the global industry. At present, the Malaysian aerospace industry generates RM14.4 billion yearly...
What Happens When A Commercial Jet Disappears
Source We’ve all heard of accidents involving airliners. From human error to fatal malfunctions, the cause of aircraft accidents are not always directly identifiable – hence, careful investigations are crucial. If there is one thing we can learn from them, is to continuously improve on aircraft designs, systems and industry processes. Initial Signs Source The typical indication of a missing aircraft: it vanishes off the radar or fails to respond to air traffic control. While this may seem easy to spot, it may in fact take up to 15 minutes before a plane’s disappearance is noticed. Conversely, aircraft on a...
4 Technologies That Are Changing The MRO Industry
A large portion of the Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) industry heavily relies on technology to increase operational efficiency. With close to 30% of total delay time caused by unplanned maintenance (let’s not even begin with the costs this bears!), here’s where technology comes in handy. One common usage of technology in MRO practices is by analysing big data from maintenance operations to turn unscheduled events into scheduled ones. “Big data: extremely large data sets that may be analysed computationally to reveal patterns, trends, and associations.” Check out some of the other technological advancements that are becoming increasingly present in...