Author: brian
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Helicopter Maintenance Leaders Confront Workforce Pipeline Challenges
This article was originally published on the Vertical Mag website and is published here with permission. As workforce shortages continue to pressure operators across the helicopter industry, maintenance leaders say attracting and retaining technicians will require more than simply filling vacancies. The challenge is developing maintainers who understand the pace, accountability, and technical demands of rotary-wing operations, and…
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How to Dress an Airplane Prop and why it’s Important
Working as mechanics at Trust Flight, we often encounter propellers that need dressing during 100-hour inspections. This common maintenance task helps address normal wear and tear from rocks and debris that hit the propeller blades during flight. You can usually spot this damage as small chips or torn areas along the leading edge of the…