Source It’s been more than a year since the COVID-19 pandemic brought the world to a standstill. Some regions have improved tremendously since then, and travel restrictions are starting to ease up. Others are still fighting the spread, with closed borders as their armour. Nonetheless, whatever the situation, travel has not resumed to pre-pandemic levels....
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‘I’m an AME Contracted Overseas: Lockdown in a Foreign Country’
As a contractor with Dviation’s recruitment unit, D’Agency, for more than four years, I want to share my experience during this pandemic that has hit our beloved aviation industry globally. I am Sonny Raymundo from the Philippines, and here is my story. Sonny (right) and Joselito. Currently, I am assigned here in Vientiane, Laos, to...
A Day in the Life: Aircraft Maintenance Crew During Covid-19
Around the world, life is not the same. Many countries are in lockdown or have imposed some form of restricted movement order. For those in the aviation industry, the biggest challenge at the moment is probably the dozens of borders that are closed – resulting in flight cancellations, grounded aircraft and suspended operations. Here in...
How to Bounce Back in Your Aviation Career After Covid-19!
Source The past few months have been tough. By now, you would’ve known the extent of the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. Our world as we know it has been disrupted by a wave of unprecedented health, economic, and social impacts. The aviation industry is one of the many industries that have suffered great losses...
COVID-19: The Extent of Impact on the Aviation Industry
An empty waiting hall. A non-existent queue at the check-in counter. A lone bag circling the baggage carousel. This is the effect of COVID-19 on some airports in affected regions. Source In light of the recent COVID-19 outbreak, many businesses are experiencing massive decline. Dun & Bradstreet researchers predict that over five million businesses across...
Here’s How Airlines Can Prevent Millions of Dollars in Losses
Want to read a brief overview of Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisations (CAMOs) first? Check out the 5 Basics You Should Know About CAMOs, or read Part 1 of this article here! Airline Losses Source When we think of airline losses, we might think of low load factor, unprofitable routes, or even failed marketing campaigns....
This Trend Could Help Airlines Save Up To Millions!
You may have already heard of a Continuing Airworthiness Management Organization (CAMO) and its role in the aviation industry. If you haven’t, don’t worry – get up to speed with our various CAMO-related articles here! Source Today, it is becoming increasingly popular for airlines to outsource Continuing Airworthiness Management activities to an indendent (also referred...
Heroes of the Skies: Flight Attendants
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...
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...
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...