Review of The Aircraft Mechanic Book Written by Stan King

The Aircraft Mechanic is a book about becoming an aircraft mechanic by Stan King. Actually, it’s about much more than just becoming a mechanic. There are also many chapters that discuss what it’s like working in the industry, as well as chapters on the career in general.

I first heard about The Aircraft Mechanic a few years ago when I was talking to a young mechanic who’d just started his first aviation job. He had recently hired in at the company I was working for at the time, and it was my job to “prep him.” Basically I was his mentor, and it was my job to keep an eye on him and help him get through any problems he might have while he was learning the ropes.

We started talking about the career in general, and somewhere along the line I asked him what had made him want to get into aviation maintenance. He told me he’d always been interested in planes and helicopters (like so many of us knuckle-headed mechanics are), and that he thought working as a mechanic might be something he’d like to do.

At some point, as the afternoon went on, he mentioned The Aircraft Mechanic, which I’m going to discuss in this review.

First off, out of all the different books I’ve read over the years about aircraft maintenance and aircraft in general, I’ve never read anything like The Aircraft Mechanic. I have numerous books about aircraft maintenance practices, and even a few books written by other mechanics and engineers, and none of them are like Mr. King’s book.

The book is split into two sections. The first section tells the story of Stan King’s journey into the world of aviation maintenance, and what an ugly journey it was. I couldn’t help feeling bad for the guy while reading about all of the crap he went through.

Although he worked in the industry for nearly ten years, Stan King was never meant to be an aircraft mechanic. As you’re reading his story, it becomes quite clear that this career isn’t meant for everyone. Because of what he went through, sometimes he can paint a very negative picture of this career. But you have to understand that, in the end, his brutal honesty is for the better, especially for people reading his book because they’re thinking about becoming mechanics.

The first couple of chapters discuss how he got started and how he learned to be a mechanic without any formal training. The rest of the chapters in the first section discuss the rest of his journey, including how he eventually became a good mechanic even though he didn’t like the job.

The second section is full of chapters that discuss many of the finer details of the career. There are chapters about the kinds of dangers you will face, how much money you can expect to make, becoming a certified mechanic, and many others that will help you decide if the career is right for you.

He also does a nice job of always reminding the reader how important the work of an aircraft mechanic is. In a section that still stands out in my mind, he discusses how much “bad maintenance” there is in the industry, and how it’s up to each mechanic to make sure that all of the work they do is done correctly, and without cutting any corners.

In my opinion, one of the best chapters in the book is called “Philosophy of Choice,” in which King discusses how and why you should choose to become an aircraft mechanic. I think he does a great job comparing this career to other careers, while giving the reader the opportunity to look at the career from many different viewpoints.

Overall, I think Stan King did an excellent job writing The Aircraft Mechanic. There’s something in there for almost anybody, whether they’ve been a mechanic for nearly twenty years like I have, or whether they’re just now thinking of becoming a mechanic. However, I think this book offers the most benefits if you’re thinking about this career, or if you’re a new mechanic just starting out.

My only real problem with the book is how negative the career is portrayed in some parts. However, as I mentioned earlier, I still think it’s for the better. When people who are thinking about becoming mechanics read this book, they will definitely be more mindful of the decisions they make after reading what the author went through. King also realized that his negativity would probably be questioned, and he even addresses it in the last chapter.

When you read this book, it’s important to remember that you don’t have to go through what Stan King went through to become a mechanic and have a great career. Reading King’s book is, in my opinion, one of the only books that will allow you to experience what it’s like working as a mechanic without actually being in a hangar.

You can find The Aircraft Mechanic here: www.theaircraftmechanic.com

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