There is a bias in the aircraft mechanic hiring process. Some companies think that the longer you have been a mechanic equals the better mechanic you are. That is so false! Mechanics with 10 years of experience can dance circles around those guys when it comes to job knowledge and implimentation.

I have met some mechanics with 15-20 years that are basically a waste of space. How can a mechanic with that much time in the industry not know their aircraft backwards and forwards. By "their aircraft", I mean the ones they listed on their resume.

All it takes is some effort to study and desire to better yourself. To me, it would be embarrassing to know that my coworkers think I am a useless piece of crap.

Everyone talks about everyone else. Gossip is pretty much industy wide, not just within your company. Why not let the talk be about how you know what you are doing? I am not saying you have to be GOD, just a person that is reliable and pulls their weight on a group project.

Thanks for reading my rant. I think aircraft mechanics are cool and it is interesting to see them fix things or explain how things work.

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