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Nut's About Thrust

Thrust Institute of Maintenance

Leisure

Frequency: 1 episode/42d. Total Eps: 22

Welcome to 'Nuts About Thrust', the podcast where we get into the exciting world of aviation maintenance and explore the stories, insights, and educational content from experts within the A&P world. Whether you're a seasoned professional, a student embarking on your aviation maintenance journey, or simply curious about the inner workings of aircraft, this is the podcast for you!

Ready to join our A&P program? If you're interested in becoming an Aviation Maintenance Technician, visit our website: ThrustInstitute.com and we will get you there!

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YouTube: @ThrustInstituteofMaintenance

Instagram: @ThrustInstitute

TikTok: @ThrustInstitute

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🇨🇦 Canada - Aviation
26/10/2026
#85
🇨🇦 Canada - Aviation
25/10/2026
#75

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The Aircraft Mechanic Shortage Is Real | Nuts About Thrust

Season 2 · Episode 11

Friday, October 9, 2026 • Duration 52:18

The aircraft mechanic shortage is real, and it’s about to peak. In this episode of Nuts About Thrust, host Zack sits down with Rob, a 32-year aviation veteran who has worked at Southwest Airlines since 1994 and serves as Director of Government Affairs for AMFA (Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association). If you’re thinking about becoming an aircraft maintenance technician (AMT) or earning your A&P license, this conversation is your roadmap.

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No Room for Egos: What It Takes to Become an AMT | Nuts About Thrust

Season 2 · Episode 10

Friday, September 25, 2026 • Duration 40:50

Think you need a mechanical background to become an aircraft mechanic? Ben didn't have one. His background was soccer and video games. In this episode, Zach talks with Ben, an A&P instructor at Thrust Institute of Maintenance. Ben spent years in airline and charter maintenance at Spirit Airlines, Envoy, and Omni Air International, including work on the New England Patriots' charter aircraft. He shares how a bad plumbing job pushed him toward aviation, why humility matters more than experience, and what really happens when you walk onto the hangar floor with your new license. He also gives an honest breakdown of the 10-month program, the FAA exams, ways to pay for school, and realistic starting pay across the industry.

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Ready to join our A& P program? If you're interested in becoming an Aviation Maintenance Technician, visit our website: ThrustInstitute.com and we will get you there! Social Channels Instagram: @ThrustInstitute TikTok: @ThrustInstitute

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From Vet Clinic to Aircraft Mechanic and Helicopter Pilot | Nuts About Thrust

Season 2 · Episode 9

Friday, September 11, 2026 • Duration 29:03

On this episode of Nuts About Thrust, we sit down with Jordan — a former vet clinic receptionist and helicopter private pilot who traded in customer service for a wrench. Jordan walks us through night classes at the Thrust Institute, failing (and retaking) her powerplant written exam, and landing a job at Thrust's own maintenance facility right after graduating. If you're on the fence about starting a career as an aircraft mechanic with zero experience, this one's for you.

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Ready to join our A& P program?

If you're interested in becoming an Aviation Maintenance Technician, visit our website: ThrustInstitute.com and we will get you there!

Social Channels

Instagram: @ThrustInstitute

TikTok: @ThrustInstitute

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He Almost Became a Navy Pilot, Now He's an Aircraft Mechanic | Nuts About Thrust | S2 Ep. 8

Season 2 · Episode 8

Friday, August 28, 2026 • Duration 41:04

Justin Weiman didn't set out to become an Aircraft Maintenance Technician, he wanted to fly. After a magical ride in a friend's Cherokee got him hooked on aviation, age cutoffs kept him from becoming a Navy pilot, so he became a Navy AME instead, working on F-18 ejection seats as the "last line of defense" for pilot safety. Less than a year ago, he landed his dream job as an AMT at American Airlines.

In this episode, Justin shares his path from insulation salesman to fleet service clerk to Navy aviation mechanic to commercial airline AMT, plus the note-taking trick ("word throw-up") that got him through A&P school terminology, why he triple-checks everything he signs off on, and his advice for anyone nervous about taking the first step toward an A&P career.

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S2 Ep. 7 He Worked on Aircraft for 8 Years Before Getting His A&P

Season 2 · Episode 7

Friday, August 14, 2026 • Duration 35:08

Paul went from working on motorcycles and military aircraft to leaving aviation, working in finance and eventually returning to earn his A&P certificate. In this episode of Nuts About Thrust, Paul shares what it takes to become an A&P mechanic, what A&P school is actually like and why you don't need years of mechanical experience to start training for a career in aircraft maintenance.

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S2 Ep. 6 What It's REALLY Like Working on $30 Million Private Jets

Season 2 · Episode 6

Friday, July 31, 2026 • Duration 41:51

He was one of only 6 students in the very first class of the Thrust Institute of Maintenance before there was even a classroom (he helped build it himself). Today, Austin works on Bombardier Challenger 350s and 650s as a Part 135 aircraft mechanic, and he's back to tell us what actually happens after A&P school.

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Ready to join our A& P program? If you're interested in becoming an Aviation Maintenance Technician, visit our website: ThrustInstitute.com and we will get you there!

Social Channels

Instagram: @ThrustInstitute

TikTok: @ThrustInstitute

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S2 Ep. 5: Why Aircraft Maintenance Is More Than Fixing Planes

Season 2 · Episode 5

Friday, July 17, 2026 • Duration 47:37

Dan went from working on cars and small engines to building a career in aviation maintenance and eventually becoming an A&P instructor.

In this episode of Nuts About Thrust, he explains what A&P training is really like, whether you need mechanical experience, the career paths available after graduation, and why hands-on learning matters.

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S2 Ep. 4: This Is How New A&P Mechanics Can Stand Out

Season 2 · Episode 4

Friday, July 10, 2026 • Duration 45:13

David joins Nuts About Thrust to share his aviation maintenance journey from Raytheon and the Air Force to avionics instruction and Garmin installations. He also breaks down Thrust Institute of Maintenance’s new advanced avionics training, designed to give A&P students hands-on experience with wiring, schematics, troubleshooting, and real-world skills that can help them stand out after graduation.

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S2 Ep. 3 What It’s Really Like Working as a New A&P Mechanic | Nuts About Thrust

Season 2 · Episode 3

Friday, June 26, 2026 • Duration 45:13

Carson returns to Nuts About Thrust to talk about life after graduating from Thrust Institute of Maintenance, earning his A&P license, and starting his career as a helicopter mechanic. He shares what it’s like working on Super Puma helicopters, learning on the job, taking the O&P exam, and what new A&P mechanics should expect when they enter the industry.

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S2 Ep. 2: He Left Hawaii to Become an Aircraft Mechanic

Season 2 · Episode 2

Friday, June 12, 2026 • Duration 32:26

Travis left Hawaii, moved to Texas, and made a major sacrifice to become an aircraft mechanic.

In this episode of Nuts About Thrust, Travis shares why he chose to pursue his A&P certification, what it was like moving away from his family, how he balanced school and work, and how he passed his exams on the first try. He also talks about working on the ramp for United Airlines, preparing for his next career step, and why he believes anyone thinking about aviation maintenance should “take the leap.”

If you’re considering a career change, aircraft mechanic school, or wondering what life is really like as an A&P student, this conversation is for you.

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