The Aircraft Mechanic - The Truth About Working In Aviation

You can find Stan King's book here: http://www.theaircraftmechanic.com

If you want to know what it's like working on airplanes this is the best info out there. The author, Stan King, talks about making a lot of money as an aircraft mechanic, the A&P License, and also all of the dangers involved with working on airplanes.

People always ask me how much money I make and what it's like working on airplanes, and I always tell them to read this book. I wish I would have had this book before I went to A&P school!

Check it out at http://www.theaircraftmechanic.com

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Education

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• aircraft
• mechanic
• airplane
• maintenance
• career

[pspman622]

@AirplaneGuy , where can I purchase this book?

[AirplaneGuyShawn]

@pspman622 You can purchase the book on Stan King's website. Just search for the aircraft mechanic stan king on google.

[ImNotAMormon]

Do aircraft mechanics really make $2,000 a week??? Seems like they would, but is that really true?

[AirplaneGuyShawn]

@ImNotAMormon Yes you can make that much money. Some aircraft mechanics are making even more than that, but most of those mechanics are working really high-paying contracts. Most mechanics I know, including myself, are making around $1,500 a week.

[kingjaimeisking]

@helljumpr5150 I'm in NC and several of my instructors mentioned this book that's how I found out about it. I was surprised to see a review of it on here I didn't know it was that well known outside of A&P mechs Also Crane and those guys I think everyone has to read those books but that is more for studying for A&P. This book is more for how to get in the career but he also tells you how to get an A&P and I do wish I could have read this book before going to college

[MrWrenchGuru]

@rsmoove2000 The second half of the book is where the really great information is. He really digs down deep into the small details of the career. He discusses the dangers of the career, the positives and negatives, the A&P License, the pay, the different careers available, etc. I had this book approved because I think it's important for my students to learn more than just the technical details of working on aircraft. I didn't have this resource until this book was printed. 

[MrWrenchGuru]

@rsmoove2000 I'm an A&P Instructor for the aviation program at GTCC in North Carolina. Two years ago I had The Aircraft Mechanic approved for part of my aviation course. Now, this book is split into two sections. The first half of the book discusses Stan King's career and is good to introduce those interested in the career to some of the more gritty details of working for aircraft repair stations.

[rsmoove2000]

@corymorrison82 Oh, ok. That's cool. I was wanting to see a review from an independent source and was wondering why the book wasn't more widespread. But, I guess the aviation maintenance community isn't the largest in the world. So, I guess I'll give the idea of purchasing it some more thought. Lord knows I've dumped 30 dollars into less useful things.

[corymorrison82]

@rsmoove2000 This is a good book it has nothing to do with "getting rich quick" The book is for people that want to find out what it's like working as an aircraft mechanic. I bought it because of this review but I remember seeing a whole article about it in Aviation Week if thats not legit I dont no what is. There's a reason this vid has so many views and stan king is known for his work

[rsmoove2000]

@xWiggleDeezRoots I agree, it's not for sale anywhere but on his website. I looked at the website, and it kind of has this "get rich quick" feel to it, implying that you don't need to pay a school or college to get your licensing. This video is the only review I can find on it. I would've thought there would be more references to it somewhere if it was legitimate.

[rsmoove2000]

Would you have done something differently career wise if you read this book while you were learning, or before you went to school for it?

[bangstn]

@jgordoful yes it works.. looks like i might as well get this with through paypal. Was wondering if there are shops or bookstores that sells this. Thanks!

[jgordoful]

@bangstn i bought mine with paypal doesnt paypal work in Philippines?

[bangstn]

Hi everyone! Do you know any place I can buy this book other that stan king's website? I'm in the Philippines. Thanks!

[AirplaneGuyShawn]

@Orangys280Z I know a lot of aircraft mechanics that started out working as automotive mechanics. The two careers definitely have many similarities, but they are also very different. In my opinion, aircraft maintenance can be much more technical. I've never worked as an auto mechanic professionally but I do a lot of maintenance on automobiles and motorcycles. If you work on autos you would definitely be comfortable as an aircraft mechanic AFTER you have learned and been in the career awhile.