The Good the Bad and the Ugly: The Aviation Maintenance Industry - Raw! show

The Good the Bad and the Ugly: The Aviation Maintenance Industry - Raw!

Summary: As an A/P mechanic going on 16 years, I've worked on the largest and most complex aircraft in the world. But the reality of the industry can be surprising and even scary. I talk about the toxic and unsafe culture that aircraft mechanics REALLY deal with. The very things that airlines and aviation companies DON'T want you to know. Prepare yourself. The rabbit hole goes deep. Join me as I give you an inside look into the GOOD the BAD and the UGLY of Aviation Maintenance. Email: apmechanicpodcast@aol.com, Twitter: @goodbadugly_ap ** https://anchor.fm/bryan-wheelz **

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 Episode 5: The line verse the Hangar, which is better? And GENFAM training, why is it important! | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:33:31

Welcome yet again to episode 5 where we discuss the 'Line' environment verse the 'Hangar' environment.  Which is better?  Also I talk about the importance of proper GENFAM training.  And of course I go on a little tangent (again) about poor management and how it affects employees and ultimately, the aircraft.     **Correction when I was referring to 'AD's I meant to say "Airworthiness directives".  Reach out to me at: apmechanicpodcast@aol.com  or Twitter @goodbadugly_ap Facebook :https://www.facebook.com/goodbaduglyap New podcasts the 2nd Wednesday of each month !  The Podcast website is up to! Check it out! https://thegoodthebadandtheuglytheaviationmaintenanceindustryrawandunsc.wordpress.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bryan-wheelz/message

 787 gear collapse at Heathrow airport! SPECIAL PODCAST ! | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:10:06

Hey there and thanks for tuning in!  This is a special podcast covering the B787 Nose Gear collapse that occurred today at Heathrow airport. I received several emails this morning asking what I thought about the incident.  Although I've never wrenched on the B787 I still share my thoughts on this podcast. #787 heathrow EDIT - TWO CORRECTIONS: 1.) I said in this podcast that the B787 system retract is done through a electrical motor-  I was wrong its still hydraulic, using electric motor pumps but doesn't use engine driven hydraulic pumps. BUT it uses electrical driven actuators on the landing gear locks.  ** Thank you Tim.S for correcting me :)   2.) So some clarification:  On the vast majority of aircraft, the NLG (nose landing gear) is more susceptible to collapse or 'fold' than the MLG  (main landing gear). On larger aircraft, the over-center mechanism on the NLG is not very effective because much of the aircraft weight is not on the nose gear.  Once the main gears are down and locked, on the ground you need three things before you can retract the main gear: Bypass the electric circuit protections preventing gear retraction on the ground; Lift the aircraft weight off the landing gears by jacking up, and Break the over-center mechanism using the hydraulic muscle of the landing gear retraction mechanism.  As of what I can tell right now, the aircraft was parked and un powered.  Thus even though I mentioned the 'human' element in my podcast-  the aircraft was not powered up (from what I can tell) so theoretically the gear should not have folded- Even if the gear override switch was pressed in and the landing gear control lever were moved to up-  The gear should not have folded UNLESS it was powered up?? ...  hmmm  So that leaves this:  1.) Were the gear pins installed on the NLG?   2.) Was the aircraft being towed and the brakes not released causing a failure of the NLG?  3.) Was their a mechanical failure in the NLG? 4.) Was there a structural failure of the gear 'BOX' structure?  5.) Or still, WAS it actually powered on and someone DID retract the gear on the ground?     Ill definitely be following the investigation as it progresses. As always, thanks for listening and stay tuned for more up coming podcasts!  Reach out to me at: apmechanicpodcast@aol.com , https://anchor.fm/bryan-wheelz/messageor Twitter @goodbadugly_ap --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bryan-wheelz/message

 Was I banned?! Bonus Podcast#2 | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 00:12:56

Hello everybody and thank you for tuning in! Today I received word that one of my social media account that carries my podcast was flagged! Let me tell you about it…. Reach out to me at: apmechanicpodcast@aol.com  or Twitter @goodbadugly_ap Facebook :https://www.facebook.com/goodbaduglyap New podcasts the 2nd Wednesday of each month !  The Podcast website is up to! Check it out! https://thegoodthebadandtheuglytheaviationmaintenanceindustryrawandunsc.wordpress.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bryan-wheelz/message

 Episode 4: ‘Pencil Whipping’- Does it happen? Should you be concerned? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:36:01

A little off the next scheduled episode topic but an interesting episode which I speak about ‘Paper whipping’ in the aviation maintenance industry- It does happen.  Why should the average Joe be concerned? Why should you, the mechanic be concerned?  In this episode I break it down giving some of the most common examples of paper whipping. Sure I might catch some flak from aircraft mechanics for ‘blaming them’ which is fair BUT if you aren’t “that guy then why worry?”  I also discuss the pressures that mechanics face which might cause them to ‘pencil whip’ paperwork.   **Some quick clarification on circuit breakers: Not only do they protect the wiring but also provide protection from over current or over load of the circuit. If too much current flows through the circuit, the conductor heats up and expands popping the the CB**  As always, thank you for tuning in!  Reach out to me at: apmechanicpodcast@aol.com  or Twitter @goodbadugly_ap Facebook :https://www.facebook.com/goodbaduglyap New podcasts the 2nd Wednesday of each month !  The Podcast website: https://thegoodthebadandtheuglytheaviationmaintenanceindustryrawandunsc.wordpress.com up to! Check it out! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bryan-wheelz/message

 Do you want to be on the podcast? | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 00:00:33

Do YOU want to be on the podcast live?   Do you have questions, thoughts, concerns or want to share YOUR stories and experiences live on the podcast? Reach out to me at: apmechanicpodcast@aol.com , https://anchor.fm/bryan-wheelz/messageor Twitter @goodbadugly_ap --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bryan-wheelz/message

 BONUS PODCAST !! Best and worst gate calls#1 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:16:07

I've received some emails asking for bonus content to be added to my podcasts- So here it is, a BONUS podcast where I talk about some of my best and worst experiences on the line!    Enjoy! I will be doing occasional BONUS podcasts featuring topics YOU, the listeners have asked to hear about and sharing YOUR stories and experiences!  As always, thank you for tuning in! Do you have questions, thoughts, concerns or want to share YOUR stories and experiences live on the podcast? Reach out to me at: apmechanicpodcast@aol.com , https://anchor.fm/bryan-wheelz/message or Twitter @goodbadugly_ap Facebook :https://www.facebook.com/goodbaduglyap New podcasts the 2nd Wednesday of each month ! Also, check out Karlene Petitts’ blog where she featured my podcast at : https://karlenepetitt.blogspot.com/2021/07/the-good-bad-ugly.html *** FYI- these first several episodes were essentially "trial" episodes... the audio DOES get better.. don't fret :) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bryan-wheelz/message

 Episode 3 - Listener questions answered! | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:18:53

In this podcast I share listeners questions and I answer them!   Enjoy.  I talk about morales and ethics in aviation, whether aircraft are safe, bias against GA, managers with no business in aviation, worst 'thing' about being an aircraft mechanic, MRO mergers and more! **  I was a little under the weather during this one so excuse the coarseness of my voice and my statistic data is derived from a 1990, 2002 and 2012 study(ies)**  Reach out to me at: apmechanicpodcast@aol.com  or Twitter @goodbadugly_ap Facebook :https://www.facebook.com/goodbaduglyap New podcasts the 2nd Wednesday of each month !  *** MORE FYI.. These are early episodes and essentially were "trails"... don't worry, the audio gets better :) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bryan-wheelz/message

 Episode 2: A/P School experience, breakdown and what to expect ALSO an A/Ps first day on the job 101 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:38:02

I. episode 2, I talk about my experience in A/P school, what should have been expected and what YOU should expect if your thinking about becoming an A/P.  Also I talk about my first day on the job as an A/P , tips for the 'newbie' and go on a slight rant about my experience at a Tuscon Arizona MRO many years ago---  Fighting, especially while on the job is never acceptable.  ( I learned.... )    Be warned, this is an uncensored and raw podcast-   I get passionate about what I say thus if you are offended by cursing, might want to skip this episode.   * I know, I say "I digress"  a lot - apologies! Next episode (episode 3) is the 'Viewers Segment' where I answer your questions, thoughts and share your experiences.   You don't want to miss it!   New Merch store is open! https://aviationmxpodcastswag.myspreadshop.com/about Reach out to me at: apmechanicpodcast@aol.com  or Twitter @goodbadugly_ap Facebook :https://www.facebook.com/goodbaduglyap New podcasts the 2nd Wednesday of each month !  **FYI- these first episodes were essentially trials- keep that in mind when you say, "Man this audio sucks" :)- It gets better ! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bryan-wheelz/message

 The Good the Bad and the Ugly: The Aviation Maintenance Industry - Raw! (Trailer) | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 00:00:31

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 Pilot Episodes Part I and II of The good, the bad and the ugly of the Aviation Maintenance industry: A raw and unscripted look | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:33:35

Hello and thank you for stopping by!  This is my first Pilot podcast episode. (Be patient, I got a better microphone in later episodes) In this podcast I introduce myself, talk about my background and give some insight as to what to expect in the upcoming podcasts.   This podcast discusses the 'ins' and 'outs' of the Aviation Maintenance industry- I.E "The good, the bad and the ugly"  per my experiences and the experiences of others.  Reach out to me at: apmechanicpodcast@aol.com  or Twitter @goodbadugly_ap  Facebook :https://www.facebook.com/goodbaduglyap   New merch store open: https://aviationmxpodcastswag.myspreadshop.com/about New podcasts the 2nd Wednesday of each month !  The Podcast website is up to! Check it out! https://thegoodthebadandtheuglytheaviationmaintenanceindustryrawandunsc.wordpress.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bryan-wheelz/message

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Bwheelz05 says:

Awesome! Fantastic for learning the truth behind aviation maintenance!