Aircraft Sales and Parts

Aircraft mechanics are responsible for ensuring that planes are flying in top operating condition. They do this in a variety of ways: by performing scheduled maintenance, doing repairs, and conducting inspections as required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Mechanics usually work in hangars although they are occasionally required to work outdoors. Ear protection is required due to noise and vibration when testing engines. There is frequent lifting of heavy objects and a good deal of awkward or precarious positioning required when working. Although a 40-hour work week is common, aircraft mechanics can frequently count on overtime and/or weekend work. The job can be somewhat stressful due to the high level of responsibility to maintain safety standards and the time pressure to meet flight schedules.

Education, Certification, Licensing

Due to the high degree of responsibility associated with the job, the FAA requires that all aircraft mechanics be certified. In order to become certified, a person needs 18 months of practical experience with either power plants or airframes; or (to earn a combined certification as both an airframe and a powerplant mechanic, known as an A&P certificate) 30 months of practical experience working on both at the same time. Completion of a program at an FAA-certified mechanic school can be substituted for the work experience requirement. Mechanics also must pass an exam for certification, which has a combination of written, oral, and practical test components. Once certified, mechanics must take at least 16 hours of training every two years to keep their certificate current. There are presently about 170 schools certified by the FAA. Coursework normally lasts from 18 to 24 months and the schools are required by law to offer students a minimum of 1,900 class hours. Many of these schools award 2-year and 4-year degrees in avionics, aviation technology, or aviation maintenance management. Courses in mathematics, physics, chemistry, electronics, computer science, and mechanical drawing are helpful because knowledge of the principles taught in these subjects is often needed to make repairs. A strong background in electronics is especially important. Courses that develop writing skills are also valuable due to the fact that mechanics need to submit reports on the maintenance and repair work they perform. In addition to the educational and experience requirements, mechanics must be able to read, write, and understand English in order to become certified. Those who wish to work for an airline should also be aware that most airlines require their mechanics to have a high school diploma and an A&P certificate.

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The aviation industry offers many opportunities and exciting careers, which doesn’t always involve flying but the care and maintenance of the aircrafts on the ground level. Aircraft ground handling jobs range from catering, cabin service, ramp service, maintenance and engineering services and field operation service. All these areas require efficient personal who is qualified and trained for the job; while some of the areas such as maintenance or the aircrafts need professional qualifications others such as catering and cabin service offer training as part of the job.

The aviation industry is constantly growing as the world is shrinking and traveling is becoming a part of every day’s routine whether you are going to another city for a conference of to another country for vacation therefore, the need for qualified and unqualified aircraft ground handling personal will always be on demand. If you are already an aspiring student in the aviation industry the best way to get experience while still studying is to get a job in your area of expertise and thus, by the time you graduate you can be closer to getting your job of choice without any more management training that companies usually apply to those who is new on the job.

Cabin service implies preparing the aircraft for the next passengers by cleaning and refilling the items that were used by the previous passengers such as, blankets, pillows, safety charts and magazines. Catering requires ensuring that the cabin crew receives the required food and dinks supply for the next flight as well as removing the used food and drink containers created by the previous passengers.

Ramp service is a bit more technical and usually involves guiding the aircraft in and out of the parking area, towing, refilling the water, lavatory drainage, luggage and/or cargo handling, refueling, providing passengers stairs, providing wheelchair lift and providing power for the aircraft. Maintenance and engineering services are very specific and usually involves ensuring that the aircraft is safe and ready to be used. Field operation service includes professionals that help direct the aircrafts from the air control tower and maintaining communications as needed.

To jump start your career in aircraft ground handling contact industry leaders in specialized recruiting, who for years have been leading the way in placing professionals and non-professionals in UK and around the world in the aviation industry. Recruiting agencies are directly contacted by large corporations, agents and caterers that are in charge of aircraft ground handling services and they can view and consider your application within minutes from the time you register.

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Choosing the most valuable way to travel by private jet can be quite confusing to even the most seasoned travelers. How do you choose between traditional aircraft charter, fractional ownership and block time agreements (also known as "jet cards")? You want the best value for your individual needs; so, where do you begin?

In most cases, traditional charter will prove most economical. Occasionally, block time agreements may be the best option. Fractional ownership tends to be the best option for the fractional companies, not the customer! When you consider the initial investment of the purchase of your share, and the fees that accompany it, you will find that it is simply an expensive bragging right.

Initial investments for fractional ownership begin at around $100,000. Other expenses include monthly management fees, reduced hourly flight charges, fuel surcharges, maintenance expenses, insurance, crew costs, and depending on your destinations- additional airport fees. The question to ask yourself is, "are the additional charges you are paying reasonable?”

Do you have access to maintenance bills and crew expenses? Are you only paying your share? When the fractional company sells the aircraft, at the end of your contract, are you comfortable with the small percentage of your initial investment that you will recoup? When you do the math associated with fractional ownership, do you feel confident in this option as a choice for private travel?

Block time agreements are a reasonable option for one-way itineraries. Traditional charter requires two hour daily minimums when the overall flight time is less than an average of 2 hours per day. By being dropped off and picked up you can avoid minimums and benefit from the one way pricing that these agreements offer. The pricing represents an inflated hourly rate and therefore is quite expensive for round trips. Another down side is that thin a 12-month period. With some block time agreements, if you don't utilize those hours within the allocated time, you forfeit the money that you have spent!

Charter allows the flexibility of choosing the best aircraft on a trip by trip basis. It is almost always more economical than being tied to a specific aircraft that doesn't work for every itinerary. By utilizing the services of an air charter broker, you benefit from the knowledge of an experienced charter coordinator who examines the independent audits of safety auditing firms, negotiates costs involved with your charter, researches the qualifications and experience of crew and maintains a worldwide network of thousands of aircraft available for charter.

Exquisite Air Charter is confident our standards will allow us to continue to thrive. We guarantee to guide you honestly - even if into the hands of one of our competitors. In many cases, we've help our clients find a happy medium that incorporates both a block time agreement and traditional charter. Feel free to contact us to go over your charter needs so we may help in determining the best options for you. We're proud to have earned long-term business relationships with our clients; an honorable achievement!

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