The Mechanics' Creed

UPON MY HONOR I swear that I shall hold in sacred trust the rights and privileges conferred upon me as a certified mechanic. Knowing full well that the safety and lives of others are dependent upon my skill and judgment, I shall never knowingly subject others to risks which I would not be willing to assume for myself, or for those dear to me.

IN DISCHARGING this trust, I pledge myself never to undertake work or approve work which I feel to be beyond the limits of my knowledge nor shall I allow any non certified superior to persuade me to approve aircraft or equipment as airworthy against my better judgment, nor shall I permit my judgment to be influenced by money or other personal gain, nor shall I pass as airworthy aircraft or equipment about which I am in doubt either as a result of direct inspection or uncertainty regarding the ability of others who have worked on it to accomplish their work satisfactorily.

I REALIZE the grave responsibility which is mine as a certified airman, to exercise my judgment on the airworthiness of aircraft and equipment. I, therefore, pledge unyielding adherence to these precepts for the advancement of aviation and for the dignity of my vocation.

 Ladyhawke, I have always liked this and have done the best that I can to live by this. The responsibility that we have as aircraft mechanics came home to me in 1979 when I worked in Key West, FL for a small commuter airline that had 4 DC3's and 2 Convair 440's for their fleet. Most of the shopping that we did was up in Miami and my wife and children (3) would fly on one of the aircraft up there do some shopping and then come back to Key West. It was at that time that I realized that the type of maintenance I did could effect my family, If we all do our work like someone that we love and care about is going to fly on the aircraft we will be better for it.

 Yes I know I am very long winded but I am very serious about aviation maintenance safety.

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