I’m 21 and have always worked dead end jobs since I graduated high school. For the past year I been a roofer which is really hard work for low pay. I never went to college and was looking for something that would pay me some good money and fast. After reading this book and following the steps I got on with a company building airplane seats making around $1,000 a week. I make even more if I work over my normal time. And the work is really easy much easy than putting on roofs. The best thing is I didn’t have to go to school. All I can say is I thank God I found this book.

The only reason I bought this book was to get a free A&P certificate. I had researched a few A&P schools and that’s when I found The Aircraft Mechanic. I was skeptical at first because I didn’t know this was possible, but I bought the book based on all the good reviews.

Fast forward a year... Using the methods in the book I found a spot with a company here in Florida where I’ve been working as an A&P mechanic. Sometimes the days can be long, but the other mechanics are friendly and helpful and I’m making some really good money. I should have my A&P certificate in 4 or 5 more months, which is the best part.

If you are looking to get your A&P certificate, I recommend you read this book. It will help you and save you some money.

I have been looking at different aviation schools for around a month but there weren’t any around where I live. I found out one of my local community colleges has an aviation program and I was about to sign up. The problem is it costs a lot of money even for a little community college and I just don’t have that kind of money and I don’t want to have student loans. I’ve already done that once and wasted money.

Luckily I found this book online a few weeks ago and it has been really helpful. I didn’t know that you can get into this line of work without even going to college or an aviation school. If you like me and thinking about going to school for aircraft maintenance, read this book first.

I have been buying other books because my goal is to become an airframe and powerplant mechanic. I bought some of the FAA books and I also read The Aircraft Mechanic, but I actually liked this book more than those. This book has really good advice on the A&P license and I appreciated the resources the author of the book listed. After reading this I can’t wait to get started!

I didn’t really know what to expect when I first bought this. To be honest I was confused with the whole ‘3 month’ thing and didn’t understand what he was talking about. But it becomes clear as soon as you start going over the information. For those reading who might be confused like I was, basically this book is about how the author became an aircraft mechanic, how he got his experience, etc. He then goes into how he finds certain jobs that pay really well that he can work on a short term contract. So he finds a job, goes there and works for 3 months, then goes back home. Evidently some of these jobs pay a lot of money because the people who do the work need the right skills. He goes over all of this in the book and at the end I found the information to be unique and helpful.

I am currently working as a Composites Technician but I’ve also worked as a Structures and A&P Technician for many years. Altogether I have been in aviation maintenance for nearly 25 years. I purchased these books basically to see what all of the fuss was about, and I was honestly expecting to be disappointed. Instead (to my surprise) what I found was actually a solid book that offered a lot of helpful tips and advice, even for someone who’s been in the industry for quite a long time.

The author’s take was quite fresh and it was very interesting to read about his experiences. I also got my start the same way the author did, but it wasn’t really called an ‘apprenticeship’ back in those days, it was just known as training on the job (same thing). I have decided to follow the author’s advice and using his information I’ve actually found a number of high-paying contracting jobs that I would probably never have thought to look for. I’ve actually never even considered taking those types of positions because I’ve always worked for the same company for long stretches of time (I’ve been with my current employer for over 12 years).

If nothing else, this book has inspired me to advance my career and my pay, and I give it two thumbs up even for that alone. I would recommend this book to both current technicians and also people who are thinking about this career.

My boyfriend is an airplane mechanic. Unfortunately, I never had the interest in learning about the work he does until I recently lost my job when the coronavirus hit. He didn’t lose his job and is still working. His work hours have actually went up each week because he works on cargo jets that carry mail and packages.

I have always liked working on things like my own vehicles which my dad taught me how to do. So I decided I wanted to educate myself about working on airplanes. My boyfriend has helped me but I knew I needed some kind of guide so I started searching for books, and believe it or not there is not much out there for beginners like this book. With that being said it is well worth the price!

Take my word from a woman with zero knowledge about airplanes or the work that goes into them this book is the best book to start learning about all of it. It really was exactly what I was looking for which is rare.

I’ve been thinking about working on planes for a while now after graduating high school. For a nonmechanic this book gives the simplest guide to understanding how aircraft maintenance is done and how to start training.

The guide also has excellent photos that show planes being worked on. The book is broken down into many sections giving you all the info you need to understand everything about the job. The book covers it all. The language is very simple as the author breaks down everything into understandable terminology. By the end you will know all about the terms used when working on planes which is very helpful.

I feel very confident that the information I got out of reading this book is going to help me. I am planning on enrolling in a training program soon and can’t wait to get started. It’s also good because I will be paid $16 per hour in the program. I’m glad that I read this first.

This book is amazing. I have always been fascinated by airplanes but I knew nothing about them. I wanted to know more and learn how to become a technician and I decided to buy this book, and it was one of the best decisions I could have made.
It describes everything, and easily enough so people without much background knowledge can understand, but thoroughly enough so that you learn it well. It also has many photos so that you can get a feel of what it’s like working in a hangar and the video is really good to. This book may not be good for mechanics, but if you are just starting to learn about working on airplanes or only know the basics this book will be great for you!

I was looking for information on how to get into this line of work because I heard you can make good money AND I was tired of working for peanuts driving a forklift and I knew I had to get out of there. I found this book on google when I was looking into joining the military because I thought that was the way to become a plane mechanic. I had no idea you can become a mechanic without the military or going to college but you can. Going by this book I found out what to do to get a job. I just started at my first job where I’m learning to work on small passenger planes and I really like the work so far and the pays really good to. It’s much better than my old boring job that’s for sure!

I had already decided to go to an A&P (Airframe & Powerplant) school to get my A&P license and become an aircraft mechanic, but luckily I found The Aircraft Mechanic book before I signed up. An A&P license is what the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) issues to people who are trained to be aircraft mechanics. I thought you had to have an A&P before you can get into this career, but that isn’t always the case.

It turns out you can get a job and start making money first, and then get the certification later. This was good news for me because I really didn’t have the money to pay for the school and I didn’t want to take out any student loans. Using this book I was able to find a program at an MRO in Georgia (where I live). I’m 4 months into the program right now, and when I’m finished I can get my sign offs and get my A&P. All I had to do was buy a toolbox and some tools which all cost about $200.

I’m so glad I didn’t end up with a $15,000 student loan or a bunch of credit card debt. Read this book if you’re thinking about getting your A&P, it will help you get started.

First let me say I’ve been in retail since I graduated high school in 2011. I had planned to go to college, but so far I haven’t been able to go. I have a male cousin that has been working as a mechanic for a long time and he told me about this book. The main thing I was worried about was being a girl because I knew their are not that many where my cousin works. Well, apparently there are a good number of girls that work as mechanics so that’s good if you’re a girl like me:)

Back to this book it’s a great resource and has helped me learn a lot about being an airplane mechanic. I haven’t found a job yet, but I have emailed a few places and there are some spots available. I plan to quit my current job at Wal-Mart and start with a company in Florida by the end of the summer. If you are thinking about going to school read this book first because you don’t have to go to college which surprised me.

Very useful for someone looking into this field. I especially liked that the author went over all of the different aircraft mechanic positions and gave advice on which ones to choose.

Ive been working as an auto tech for 5 years. I want to switch up to a&p tech. This book gave some good advice. I recommend.

This book is a great resource for early career A&Ps but also other types of aircraft mechanics. While it's geared towards people who are not yet mechanics, as well as mechanics just getting their start, I would also highly recommend the book to more seasoned mechanics that are looking to pivot careers or who are trying to make more money. It's never too late to get a fresh perspective on networking, finding good jobs, and maximizing your career potential.

This book is a practical manual and guide for becoming an aircraft mechanic apprentice and starting your job in the aviation field. You can tell that the author knows what he's talking about and speaks from experience. I really appreciate the fact that it tells the truth about finding a good job – it can be difficult to find the right job for you, even in a high-demand field.

I wish this book had been available to me as a student, even before I chose to become an A&P mechanic. Many A&P students are “sold” the idea that it will be easy to find a job, and thus don’t put forth proper effort in their initial training and job searches, assuming that simply having an A&P certificate will result in high-paying job offers. The content about gaining the right experience is a good read and good advice.

If you are an A&P student or young professional, you need this book. It can you time, money, and angst in your job hunt. I will be recommending this book to other people I mentor as a must-read resource.

I'm a recent graduate of the UTI motorcycle technician program. I was planning on opening my own shop, but I didn’t realize how scarce this type of work can be in my area. I wish I would have known before going to UTI, but too late now. I could travel but I don’t really want to do that. I found out that theres a maintenance company that works on planes about 45 minutes form my house so I decided to look into this.

If you are thinking about this career but are totally unfamiliar with airplanes, or have some knowledge but are no expert mechanic by any means, I HIGHLY suggest purchasing this book.. It is very detailed and has helped me learn a LOT. I wasn’t expecting to get so much from this book when I bought it. I feel it's the perfect combination of being easy to read and follow along, but detailed enough so that you really understand the ins and outs of the career.

The book covers all aspects of how aircraft maintenance works. He goes into what aircraft maintenance is, what aircraft mechanics do, how to become a mechanic, how to choose the right career, how to get a job, the tools you need. Theres so much info here. I was really excited when I learned that you can start without going to college, which was one of the main reasons I bought the book in the first place.

I'm extremely glad that I purchased this book. If you want to learn about doing this type of work and making good money at it, then buy this book!

I bought this for my sixteen year old son who is considering this as a career and he really likes it. I read most of it and this is a good book that describes working as an aircraft mechanic. It’s over 400 pages and has a lot of pictures. I had no idea about any of this and even though I’m not interested in doing this kind of work (I have my own deck business) I’m glad he likes it.

I opened the book and the very first chapter I learned a lot. Each chapter I learned a lot. The pictures are really helpful and everything is very understandable and it really breaks things down. I feel this book is more for beginners like myself. After reading this I’m think this is what I want to do. Overall, I'm pleased with the book and look forward from what I can use from it when I’m ready to start.

I just got out of high school but for the last 2 years I been working for my uncle company doing framing work on houses and other stuff like apartments and condos. I dont no anything about working on airplanes so I got this book to help me figure out everything. Its pretty good and have helped me to figure out what I need to do so I will probably have ajob in a couple months working with this place in Texas. this book gave me the info I needed or I would not no what to do.

I bought The Aircraft Mechanic for my son because he was talking about working on helicopters. He really enjoyed the book. I know because he kept talking about what the book said to do and blah blah blah and if he talks about something I know he really likes it. He just graduated high school this month and in August he starts working. If someone in your family is talking about doing this work then this book is a good gift.

I have been an A&P mechanic for nearly 7 years now, and I bought this book out of curiosity. I wanted to see what it was about. After I read it, my first thought was that I have never seen another book like it. There just aren’t that many books out there about this career.

In the first few chapters the author (Stan King) describes what it was like for him becoming an aviation mechanic. He also discusses how others can become mechanics and what they can expect to go through. I really enjoyed reading his story and some of it is pretty funny. Being a mechanic myself, I can definitely relate to a lot of what he says.

The rest of the book deals with what it’s like actually working as a mechanic in this career. He really went into a lot of detail and I felt like he was spot on. He talks about the salary of aviation mechanics, the positives and negatives of the career, the dangers, etc. He did a good job describing all of the different aspects. He also did a great job going over the FAA A&P certificate. The only negative I’d say is that I did disagree with him on a few issues, but like he says in the book everyone’s situation is different. Other than those minor gripes, the information is pretty solid.

Overall, I’d recommend anyone to read this book if they’re thinking about getting into aviation. It will probably save you some time instead of trying to randomly find stuff on the internet. I’ve been a mechanic for almost 7 years and even I learned a few things, which surprised me.

The content offered some great insights. I feel much more confident about what to expect on my journey towards becoming an Avionics Technician. I finished this book in a couple of days thanks to the easy-to-read style. This book lays out the steps needed to get started in the industry, which tools and equipment to buy at first, what training you need to get, and it also includes plenty of good advice. I’m getting ready to start this endeavor and this book answered all of my initial questions.

This was a very helpful book for a young aircraft mechanic like me. I bought this book 5 days before I signed up for a community college course in aviation. I read it in a few days. It’s a big help and made me confident knowing I made the right decision to look for a apprenticeship program instead of go to the school. After I read this book, I am defintiely more clear with my goals and direction. If you want to be a aircraft mech you will enjoy this book too.

Good book!

I was looking for info about how to become an aircraft mechanic. This book answered my questions, supplied me with very useful information, and was definitely worth the read. I highly recommend it.

This is by far the most comprehensive of the aircraft mechanic books I’ve read. It covers literally everything I wanted to know about what aircraft mechanics do how to become one, etc. I highly recommend this book to anyone researching this career especially if you don’t know much about it.

This book was incredibly useful in helping me understand how to become an aircraft mechanic and start the career. Well worth the money. Although the info is good the book is pretty long.

I wanted to become an auto tech but then decided I would like to work on airplanes instead. I signed up for an online course that cost $800 to learn the basics. I did learn somethings from the course but then I found these books and I really feel like I learned so much more than the course. I’ve kind of been beating myself up because I fell like I really wasted $800 on the course when I could have just got these books instead from the start. That’s a lot of money for me right now that I could have used on other things I need.

If you want to work on airplanes like I do I would highly recommend these books. Stay away from paying money for any kind of online course until you read this information. There is a lot of info and it will help you learn about working on airplanes before you pay for a course. This information was really helpful and taught me a lot.

I read The Aircraft Mechanic many years ago while I was working as a loader in a wharehouse. Now I work as a full-time mechanic for a cargo company. I’ve been an A&P mechanic for over 5 years, and it all started with this book.

The steps the author lays out are the key. There are a bunch of mechanic jobs out there but you can’t just go and get one. The author tells you exactly how to become a mechanic without having a degree or license.

Whenever someone asks me about getting into aviaiton maintenance, I always tell them to read this book first because it really is a great resource and will help you avoid many mistakes.

I’ve always wanted to work on airplanes and bought this book because it said I could get my A&P license for free without going to college. Both the book and video were really helpful explaining what I need to do to get my license, and I’m planning to begin in the next couple of weeks. The book and video lays all of the steps out and they were easy to follow, so hopfeully I can get my A&P soon and start working as an A&P mechanic. I can’t wait!

There is a lot of information in this book, and it really shows what the aviation maintenance industry is like and how to get into it. The book is also easy to follow. The author really does a good job of breaking things down, such as how the industry works, what it’s like working as a mechanic, and what kind of training is needed and how to get it for free.

Even if you just want to find out if you would like this type of work, the book will tell you all the details you need to know. There’s a lot of really useful info, and by the time you’re finished reading it you will know all about what it’s like working as a mechanic.

If you have questions or you are thinking about becoming an aircraft mechanic you should read this book.

A nice exploration through the challenges of becoming an aircraft mechanic and making good money once you’re actually working. The author approaches this subject in a very honest and upfront manner. Imagine meeting an aircraft mechanic and talking to him for a few hours, and coming away feeling informed and confident you could follow the same path, then this book is just that.

I bought this as a gift for my nephew who wants to work on airplanes and he loved it!

I enjoyed this book very much. It's a thorough and interesting read for anyone interested in working on aircraft for a living. I will make it my reference book as I get started. Thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge, Mr. Connely.

This is a good book that walks you through each step from training to finding the highest paying jobs. I also liked all of the advice the aurthor gives like which tools to buy when getting started.

As an avionics tech I like to read any books I can about aircraft. I picked this up just to see what it was mainly because of the reviews, and I have to say that I was very surprised. This is an excellent book and would be really great for someone who doesn’t know anything about what we do as technicians. This is literally packed with information, and even after doing this work for 30 years I learned a few things myself. Kudos to you Mark Enomy for doing such an excellent job writing this!

I have always been fascinated by planes and helicopters. However, I never really got around to learning about the maintenance. Now I’m thinking this career is something I might want to get into. This book is really well done. It breaks down the career into many chapters so you can really learn all of the little details. This is how a book like this should be. The author even talks about how modern aircraft were eventually made. I would recommend this book to anyone that wants to learn how to become an aircraft mechanic. It is a highly detailed look into the career.

Very informative book for anyone interested about the inner workings of working as an aircraft mechanic.

Fantastic book! Will be reading again and probably more than once!

I bought this book pretty much for one reason, and that was to find out how to make the most money as an aircraft mechanic. I was surprised to find so much info in the book, because honestly I wasn't really expecting to get much out of it. I now know there are ways to make a lot of money and how to do it. The info the author shares is very valuable to someone like me that wants to make the most money. The author makes his points very clear, but sometimes I wish he would talk more about helicopters. Still, I give it five stars all the way.

I read this book fast (easy read for 200+ pages), very helpful and directly to the point. The video that came in the package was also good and packed with information. Makes you realize there's a lot to think about any career but especially aircraft related careers. Gave a lot of other info that hadn't even occurred to me. There was quite a bit of information about this industry and how to make the most money.

I ordered the aircraft mechanic after reading all of the comments and reviews from A&P instructors. If you don't know what an A&P instructor is, they're the guys (and gals) that teach you how to get the aviation license called an A&P license. Before I got the aircraft mechanic I thought that everyone had to have a degree or a license to be an aircraft mechanic. I had no idea that I could get a job as an aircraft mechanic without going to school. I actually found a maintenance company right near my house that allowed me to interview for a job and now I'm working there fulltime. If it wasn't for this book I would never have even known to look for a job. The methods the author gives to skip college and get to the career probably saved me $1,000 of dollars. If you are looking into this career you should read this book.

My 16 year old son is interested in becoming an aircraft mechanic. I bought these books for him but I read them myself first. Even though I know nothing about this subject I found the books enjoyable, and my son also really enjoyed them. He’s pretty sure this is what he wants to do, so I’m glad I found these books.

Since graduating high school just a few months ago I am considering getting into this field.
I'm young and have learned so much in this book from how to save money when first starting to the different techniques when wanting to become a successful airplane mechanic. Highly recommend it.

Good book but some of the information was repetitive.

Good book! Very easy to read and take in all of the information. A lot of great advice from an actual aircraft mechanic.

This is not at all something I’m interested in but I got this for my boyfriend and ended up reading the whole thing! I learned quite a bit, this is a good book for anyone who wants to learn about working on airplanes.

I did not know nothing about aircraft mechanics untl I read this book. I recommended it for anybody looking at aircraft mechanics.

"The Aircraft Mechanic Career" dives right in and teaches you about working on aircraft as a mechanic. It’s very easy to understand with a lot of pictures so you can see what mechanics do. The video it comes with also shows the different types of mechanics and you get to see what each of them do. It’s a great buy if you want to learn about this working as an aircraft mechanic.

This book is great for those who are in the process of choosing career path. It explains the big picture very well for those who have no clue about what is it like to be a aircraft mechanic and to be in the aviation field.

The fact that this is written by a professional who has years of experiences makes a big difference. I don't need to google information piece by piece and judge with no basis whether that information and advice is still valid any more.

There is still a lot more to know before making the decision whether or not to pursue the aircraft mechanic route. And using this book as a general guide really helps!

I bought this book because we're reading it in college, and it is for the most part detailed and accurate. My instructor in my A&P course is mostly using the last half of the book where the author talks about the dangers of the career and the positives and negatives. Our instructor really doesn't have to explain anything, he just uses examples from the book. Also, the author often uses "straight talk" much of the time, so everything is clear and it's easy to follow along with all the subjects. However, sometimes because of this the book can be a little bland. Otherwise, the book is very informative, has a lot of examples of situations an aircraft mechanic will face, and has a lot of details about the career as a whole.

Overall, a great book for an aviation class. The only downside is that it could have been longer. But the other material that comes with the book like the video on the A&P certificate makes up for it.

I was stuck at a dead-end minimum wage crappy job and got this book hoping it would get me somewhere I could make some real money. I was afraid that it would cost a lot of money to go to school but he tells you how to get a job as an mechanic without going to school at all. This book could be the best $ I ever spent.

This was not only a glimpse into the industry but also inspirational for me. There is a lot of really good information here that you could only find by talking with someone who has been doing this work for a long time.

I had this book for approximately 3 months, I just put it away after I ordered it. I decided to start reading it on a trip, and I am very glad I did. This book simply answered a lot of questions I did not even know I had. If you're interested in becoming an aircraft technician this book is definitely informative.

This book points out certain things you can do in order to avoid spending too much money in your way to becoming an aircraft mechanic. Also it provides some basic information you might find important before you start your career.

I had no idea how much went into keeping airplanes safely flying before I read this. I have flown many times but never really thought about the maintenance of the actual planes. Just recently after graduating high school I started seriously considering this career. I found this book when I was looking into aviation school.

I thought this book was exceptional in teaching me about this career. The author goes into great detail from start to finish including whether or not you should go to school, how to find a good job, and everything inbetween. I don’t like it when I buy a book online and it turns out to be some little 50-page pamphlet. This was not the case here, as this book is around 450 pages of solid information. I highly recommend The Aircraft Mechanic Career if you want to be an aircraft technician.

A great introduction to what it’s like doing this job. Anybody who is thinking about going to college for this like I am should buy and read this. Even if youre not looking into doing this for a job you can still learn a lot about how aircraft are worked on.

I purchased this for my grandson to use and learn about this field. He wants to either be an EMT or an airplane mechanic but after reading this he told me hes pretty sure this is what he wants to do. I think some of that has to do with the coronavirus and him not wanting to get sick but either way he still loved this book and Im glad I got it for him. Get this for someone if they thinking about being an airplane mechanic.

I've always loved airplanes and helicopters since I was a little kid. It's always been in the back of my mind that one day I might like to be an aircraft mechanic. The problem is, I'm not and never have been mechanically inclined type of person. In fact every time I try to take something apart I usually end up breaking it or making it worse.

I got the aircraft mechanic because the author claimed that anyone could become an aircraft mechanic if you followed the steps outlined in the book. The book does show you how to get into the career without having any experience and with just a basic set of tools. The author doesn't sugar coat anything about working as an aircraft mechanic, and I'm still trying to decide if it's the right career for me. But at least now I know that I can become an aircraft mechanic if i want to. I'm going to read the book again to make sure I let all of the info sink in.

I highly recommend this book to anyone that likes airplanes helicopters, or any type of aircraft and is thinking about becoming a mechanic.

After sitting down with the book for a couple of hours I quickly realized that its exactly what it says it is. The book and all the stuff that comes with it is to show you exactly what it takes to become an aircraft mechanic and what it's like working as an aircraft mechanic, nothing less nothing more. I really appreciate the detail the author put into the chapters about aircraft mechanic salary. The chapter about the A&P license is worth the price of the book alone. And the video about the A&P license that comes in the package was also really helpful to me.

I bought this book in the summer of 2012. I was almost ready to enroll at a community college to get my A&P license when I found this book and decided to see if it could tell me anything I didn't already know. Honestly, when I first started reading the book I regretted spending the money because I had already made up my mind to go to college for this. I almost immediately asked for a refund and after I got my money back I pretty much forgot about the book. I didn't even bother opening the other book an reading it or even watching the video. Fastforward two months later. Summer was almost up and I was getting closer and closer still trying to figure out if I wanted to go to school for an aviation degree and more importantly to get my license. I had decided to do some more research online and everywhere I turned I kept running into The Aircraft Mechanic. Since I still had my copy I thought well I'll give it a second chance. Well I guess sometimes things just have to grow on you because as soon as I started reading it again I couldn't believe that I had thrown it away so quick the first time.

Stan Kings story put me right in the mind of actually working as a mechanic and being into the situations he was describing. It really opened my eyes to what I was about to get into if I went to college and got into the career. I was always thinking about the money I could make but this book gave me so much to think about. Did I really want to do it? On top of that I finally watched the video and even though the title of the video is "How to get a free a&p license" it didn't really sink in that I could actually get a free a&p license until I learned the methods he describes. I decided not to go to college and I found a MRO right near my hometown of Florida where I could gain experience and test the career out before taking out student loans to go to the community college.

All I can say is thank you Mr. King for helping me through a tough decision. This is REQUIRED reading if you are even thinking about becoming an aircraft mechanic.

This book is written in a clear and concise manner providing useful information on becoming an aircraft mechanic. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and the info really helped!

J. Alexander Jr.
Wichita, KS

Good Book

This book is a good guide for all aircraft mechanics, especially those graduating from an aviation course or those just getting started. I have been reviewing the material in class, and my students have found it to be extremely insightful. This is totally different information than you’re likely to find in any other aviation-related book, and in fact I’ve never seen another book quite like this.

The book is very comprehensive and all of the topics have been well thought out and are delivered in a manner that aircraft mechanics will find helpful.

This was a good read and answered questions I had about becoming an aircraft mechanic. His first hand experience is very useful to anyone with questions about becoming a jet mechanic.

I love this book and I think it's the best out of all the aircraft mechanic books I’ve read. It will show you what aircraft mechanics do and how you can become one. This is a very good investment, and I love all the great explanations using pictures to show what’s going on. Highly recommended!

I wish I had this before I started going to aviation school (AIM). I honestly learned more reading this than I’ve learned in 2 months at school. Now I’m thinking I made a mistake starting the school instead of finding a training program. But the school is good, I still wish I had read this before enrolling. I would recommend that you get this book before you enroll in an aviation program.

Mechanic friend told me to get this for my son as a beginner basics. The price was a little high I thought to begin with. But I Got it and it is worth the price especially since my son seems to like it.

I’ve been in aviation maintenance for nearly 10 years. My wife got me The Aircraft Mechanic books and video for Christmas this year just a week ago. I have to say, it’s a damn good read. Even though I am a mechanic myself, the book still made me think differently about a few things. And he’s right on the money (no pun intended) with how much you can make in this career. This is the best book about working as an aircraft mechanic that I have read.

Get this if you want a great book about becoming a certified aircraft mechanic. It's like "How Stuff Works" on steroids. . I've read this book and have found information I couldn't find on the Internet because I didn't know what to search for. The instructions in this book have inspired confidence in me to begin my career as an aircraft mechanic, knowing exactly what to look out for and what to expect. If you like airplanes and want to work on them this book covers all the topics. If you care about money and making a lot of it, those topics are discussed too.

The aircraft mechanic has just about everything I hoped it would have. 4.5 stars due to some terminology explanations I thought could have been worded better, so 5 stars with rounding.

Can you become an aircraft mechanic? Most people want to because of the money. I know you can make a lot of money, because I have. I’ve had paychecks that were almost $3,000 for one week.

However, to become an aircraft mechanic there is a lot you need to know and this book covers it all.

It helps you find out how you can become a mechanic where you can work, etc. It lets you know that being an aircraft mechanic is not that hard, but not always super easy either, but at the same time it can be highly rewarding.

It also covers the education aspect. What you need, how to prepare for your career, etc.

For anyone who wants to pursue this career this book is a must read.

Mike (the author) does an excellent job in creating a complete guideline for all mechanics who are looking for advancing their career. This book provides a lot of information you need to know to plan your job search, identify the right employers, build your experience, and networking with other aircraft mechanics doing the same thing.

There are certain skills that aircraft mechanics learn when they're in school. How to get one of the best jobs isn't typically one of them. Once you get out into the real world it’s totally different than in the classroom.

The author does a great job of offering new and old mechanics a unique strategy for their careers. As the author points out, and something I’d never really thought about before, the aviation industry has changed. It isn’t the same as it was a long time ago when you could go to school, get a job with a big airline, and be set for life.

Everything is evolving and the author has given some good advice on how to make more money in this new field of aviation. It’s something that ALL mechanics should think about...

I enjoyed the author’s writing style and all of the information the books provided.

Highly recommended for anyone looking to start an aviation maintenance career or to grow an existing career.

An easy read packed with insightful, useful content.

This book is THE BOOK to get if you have no clue about becoming an aircraft mechanic. Unfortunately for me, I knew a lot of things already in this book because my dad is an aircraft mechanic but never the less this book still offered me better clarifications on certain aspects. Get this book if you want to become an aircraft mechanic, it’s great. 5 stars.

Very Good Book.

Its a great book that's easy to read. I came from zero knowledge on the subject but this book helped a lot. The only thing is I need to take the next step and get started because I need to make money really bad right now.

I just started looking online about going to aircraft mechanic school and knew nothing about aircraft maintenance. I admit that I don't know anything about aviation or airplanes or helicopters, but I like to work with my hands and am very mechanically inclined. I already had ordered a book called The Aviation Mechanic Handbook by Dale Crane, which contains information about actually maintaining aircraft. Although that is also a great book, it really didn't teach me anything about this job. The Aircraft Mechanic has given me exactly what i was looking for which was information about what it's like working as an aircraft mechanic, whereas other books I've seen talk about how to work on aircraft.

I now have much more knowledge about the whole career. It's very easy to read, contains good real-world examples, and mine came with the "How to get a free A&P license" video. This video about getting the A&P license was good because it actually shows you real aircraft mechanics working in hangars and on different kinds of jets. If you're getting into the aviation field and don't know anything, this might be the book to have.

This book is called the "truth about working in aviation" - if you like airplanes or helicopters and want to work on them pick this book up now! You will really enjoy it.

I purchased this course for my husband last month for Christmas. I got the deluxe edition course which came with "The Aircraft Mechanic", a video called "How to Get An A&P License", and a second book called "Interview With An A&P Mechanic." Now my husband doesn't read that much but he had been talking about going back to school so he could learn how to work on airplanes. He was working as a hvac contractor for the past five years. I can tell when my husband really like something and when he is just pretending to like something and I could tell that he really liked reading this book. He was so happy when I gave it to him and he talked about it for weeks. These books are a great gift especially if you or your husband/ wife likes to work on things that require mechanic skills.

I have to say this book was great! I am not an aircraft mechanic yet but I found many useful topics in the book that will help me along the way! Really glad I found this before signing up for the A&P school I was looking at!

Well done. I especially like the chapter about making the most money. The other book that came with it was good to.

I enjoyed the insight from someone that has experience as an A and P mechanic, and has figured a way to turn his career into what he wanted it to be.. I am looking forward to reading the next book.

Great book for people who are going to start aviation school or interested in becoming technicians. Gives you an idea of what to expect from training to getting a job.

I bought this for my wife who has started going to school to get an a&p certificate. This is a really good book that provides a lot of information about working on airplanes. my wife really liked the book and I would recommend this book to anyone looking into this.

Definitely helped give me some foundational knowledge about airplane maintenance. I just have to decide if I’m going to enroll in the aviation school I was thinking about going to. I’m still not sure at this point, but I’m definitely glad I have this as a sort of guide.

Very nice book. Full of helpful info. Very helpful to learn about this job.

This book is great! It will show you what it's like to be a aircraft mechanic and tell you exactly how to do it. A great read!

I'm 20 years old and started my training as an aircraft mechanic within two months after reading The Aircraft Mechanic. When I first wanted to get into aircraft maintenance I thought it would be too hard to get into the career but this book showed me how without going to school. The bottom line is that the stuff he teaches you works like the different ways you can become an aircraft mechanic in the free A&P license video. This video comes with the book and let's you see real aircraft mechanics and you get to see the types of jobs you will be doing. It was a relief to know that I wouldn't have to pay a bunch of money to get in the career. I give it five stars. The information is priceless.

This book is a great place to start if you are thinking about becoming an aircraft mechanic. The chapter about pay salary is worth the price of the book alone. This book doesn't go into heavy specifics about actual maintenance but it gives you a great understanding of the details of working as an aircraft mechanic. Would be a great book for anyone who like me is wanting to get into the aviation industry or just wanting to know how the aviation maintenance industry works.

I liked how the book is structured in a chronological order to give you a solid explanation of the steps to become an aircraft mechanic. This book is somewhat step by step. It doesn't tell you to do only one thing like get a job only at a specific airline, which is expected since the aviation industry and businesses can change.

The only thing I would have liked to see more of is more information on working in countries other than the U.S. The author does discuss this but I wish he would have went into more detail. Great book nonetheless, get it!

This book lays out clear steps, and is great for goal-setting. It is to-the-point, and won’t take up too much if your life to finish reading. It is basically a road map for how to become a mechanic, get the right kind of experience then find the best paying jobs so that you can make a lot of money and only work part time if you want. I thought it was great and I do plan to put the information to work in the very near future.

This is a very no-nonsense book that was fun to read. The author speaks from his experiences on the path to his making good money working as an A&P technician. I just started working as an A&P technician myself, which is why I bought the book in the first place. He offers direct advice and I found the information to be quite valuable.

This is a good book for the person just starting out in the industry or someone who wants to know about the industry. Michael has a lot of tips and advice that only someone that has been doing this type of work in recent years can give. I am about to start in an apprenticeship following the advice in this book.

Very well organized, well written, and superbly illustrated. This is one of the most detailed books on a subject I have read but it’s also written in plain English so it’s easy to understand.

I got this as a gift for my nephew who is about to turn 12. I’m not sure if he is old enough to really know what he will want to do as he grows up, but he is very bright and I’m sure he will like this book because there is lots of info in it.

I bought this book after some significant research. I wanted a book that would give me as many details as possible on this career. I spent many hours reading forums and websites trying to find out as much as I can, but this book is by far the best resource.

The author starts with a full history of aircraft, then goes into what it’s like living and working as an aircraft mechanic. He then discusses what exactly aircraft maintenance is, what aircraft mechanics do, and how to become a mechanic. That’s not even halfway through the book, he also discusses a lot more information.

I also like the author’s writing style, and the information is presented in kind of a light style, not like a college textbook. That’s really good because there’s so many pages and so much information to take in.

If you are thinking about going to college for this, I highly recommend this book.

Well I have been working on cars for 8 years, started with my uncle who was an ASE Master Tech when i was 10 helping in his shop and went from there. the only reason I bought this book was the fact that I'm thinking about going back to school to get my degree in Aviation and and this book was recommended by my friend's brother as he is an aircraft mechanic at a small airport in Washington DC. At first I skimmed through the book and then kind of forgot about it. I started reading it again a few days ago and now I have to admit after looking this book over its very helpful at just how good its written in terms of breaking down the career and also the fact that it explains in depth where everyone can understand with out the author talking down to the reader. It's just a simple and good book that I would recommend to all people interested in aircraft maintenance, future students, as well as the average person. This book would be great just for someone that is thinking about going to an aircraft mechanic school. The video about how to get a free A&P license is great and after reading you will know how the system works and you can save $ by 1) not having to spend all that $ in school and 2) gaining the experience you need while getting your license. I recommend this book to everyone and I am sure glad I found it.

I agree with most of the other reviewers when I think about this book. I have read the book 2 times, each time picking up more and more information that I missed the first time around. I was extremely excited when I first saw it because as other reviewers have mentioned, it really is the only book of its kind. This book / course could easily be sold for double the price. It's pretty cheap for all the info you get. I've read that some A&P instructors have started using some chapters out of the book in their classes. Also, this is not just a book it's 2 books and a video on how to get an A&P certificate without going to college. In the video you get to see aircraft mechanics in work and it is really informative. I thought the 2nd book was okay not great, but I did learn a lot.

My only gripe with this book is that the beginning of the book is a little boring. It still can be really funny as he talks about becoming an aircraft mechanic. The way the book is written is kind of like a reference manual where I think it would have been more enjoyable if he would of loosened up a bit when writing it.

I say to definitely check this book out if you are thinking about this career.

I just received the Aircraft Mechanic around 3 days ago and I have to say that I couldn't put it down until I was finished reading every chapter. I have been interested in aviation and thinking about a career for a little over a year. I have read a lot of the jeppson books and others. I have also read almost every blog and website on the subject. Most of the sites are the same limited info over and over and the books I have are study guides for students already in the field. This book is the only original book I could find that's aimed at people like me who want to learn about the career.

I'm going to try and describe the book without making this review super long. The book starts off with the account of Stan king's career. He describes how exactly he got into aviation and all of the things he went through. I think this part of the book is necessary to really appreciate the later chapters. Positives of this section of the book: Explains what a lot of new mechanics will go through and how to avoid some of the pitfalls. Tells how some of the aviation companies and maintenance facilities will use new mechanics and how to not let that happen. Negatives: The writing style is structured strangely. You can tell it's Stan kings first book but remember this isn't supposed to be a story like the lord of the rings. Still he does a nice job and you can understand what he's talking about clearly.

After learning what it's like to be a new a/c mechanic and how the industry works, the book then goes into a lot of detail about what it's like working as an a/c mechanic. This was really great info for me and really gave me all the info I had been looking for. Some of the chapters include "Positives & Negatives" "The A&P License" "Choosing The Career" and "Pay Scales". The positives of these chapters: Told me everything I needed to know about having a career as an aircraft mechanic. The chapter about Pay was great. Also the chapter about contracting as an a/c mech was very helpful. Negatives: I wish it would have been longer, even though there's tons of info in the book.

Overall an honest and humble look at the career packed with info. I felt the book could be a little longer especially the chapters about the work environment, and the dangers chapter which was one of my favorite chapters. This was the only book I was able to find on this subject. You shouldn't have any questions after reading this book because this book will answer all of the questions you have. If you are thinking about this career as I am this book is a must read. Five stars.

This was so helpful. I really liked the author’s style of writing. It was full of helpful information. I will be reading it again I’m sure!

Like he says in the book I always thought you always had to go to college I didnt know there was another ways to work on aircraft. I truly glad that I found this because I was about to start taking classes and they are expensive. Now my plane is to start as an aprentice instead of school. If you are think about working on airplanes or helicopters like me then I think you will like this.

Being an A&P student with two months of schooling left, this book has definitely given me some new insight on things I should start doing. I highly recommend this book to anyone that is still in school or someone that is early in their career. It gives you insight into areas of this career that schools don’t really talk about. You are literally getting insight from an A&P that has been through it and has the tools to better your career and get you on a career path where you are able to be successful and earn a good income.

I liked this book but the book is long it took me a whole week to read it.

What a great read from a very knowledgeable mechanic. I found it interesting how this industry works and how much money aircraft mechanics can actually make. I can’t wait to get started after reading this book. Very interesting read and I highly recommend.

I’m a high school student and this book was great for me. It gives a lot of info about how to start as a mechanic, what training you need, etc. I’m still not sure if I want to be a airplane mechanic but I still might decide this is what I want to do. Oh yea, you can also email the author of the book and he will answer your questions so that is really good.

I really enjoyed this book. Mark Enomy discusses the knowledge and tools you need to be a successful technician. As a technician myself, I wish someone would have wrote this book years ago. The reality of what it takes to succeed in this profession extends far beyond the classroom. If you take the time to read this before aviation school, you will definitely have an upper hand. I’m sure your instructors will be very surprised at what you will already know simply by reading this.