Cancelled for Maintenance

Typically when mistakes happen, it's either due to lack of knowledge or lack of care.  The go-to solution to fix these instances is "refresher" training to a) reiterate/bridge the gap in the lack of knowledge or b) to re-emphasize the gravity of a task or outcome.  Refresher training can take many forms from a verbal one-to-one counseling, read-and-sign computer based classes, to formal classroom...

Executing a new plan or performing a new procedure can be a very confusing time. The learning curve can sometimes be 90 degrees with little wiggle room for error. What happens when the lessons learned from those experiences don't get passed along? How do you break the endless loop of discovery and trial and error? How do we ensure the ones after us aren't doomed to repeat the same mistakes and liv...

Whether you acknowledge it or not, every work place has a stereotype in regards to gender, sexual orientation & identification, and culture. The age old stigma of "men tend the fields and women tend the house" is alive and well even to this day. It's almost understood as going against the grain if men were to do jobs such as nursing or baking, likewise if women are mechanics or join the milita...

There are many reasons why people lie, some for image reasons, some to stay out of trouble, and some of which are to yourself.  On this very special episode (our third ever podcast collaboration), out of the box episode, we are joined by Ana, Jennifer, and Amanda, the hosts of the Dick Talk & Mimosas podcast to discuss exactly why do people lie. This episode is NOT safe for work or your kids....

Sexual abuse is probably one of the most heinous acts one can do, yet this subject along with domestic violence, is seldom talked about or taken seriously before an incident happens.  What's worse is so many cases go unreported either out of fear of retaliation or fear of being ostracized.  We are joined by J Marie, the host of the Women With An Effed Up Mind podcast, and Lani Hankins, the host of...

Despite what many individuals and organizations think, aviation mechanics are neither magicians nor machines. The constant beat down of operations tempo can wear out even the most dedicated worker. This can lead to mistakes, slip ups, shortcuts, omissions, and mishaps.  Work burnout is a real thing; it's a psychological syndrome characterized by emotional exhaustion, feelings of cynicism and reduc...

Most workplaces have a set schedule to which its employees adhere to. For some aviation areas, such schedules are in a constant state of flux due to manpower shortages or an over demanding flight schedule.  This leads to working long hours and having unpredictable work schedules.  There's a saying "don't be flexible, be fluid" and this couldn't be more true when it comes to ever changing schedules...

Trying out something new for this week! We're doing our first ever crossover episode and are joined by the Plaid Jacket Philosopher Podcast to have a discussion on aircraft and mining maintenance. From miles above the earth to kilometers underneath it - we cover the similarities and the differences between the two industries!  The Plaid Jacket Philosopher Podcast is a show about the blue collar wo...

Almost all aircraft problems can trace itself back to its electronics. Despite what you may think, the technology that keeps a plane’s magic going is OLDER than it seems. These fixes are also much harder than they seem and involve such adventures as untangling years’ worth of neglected wires.  Avionics troubleshooting, modifications, and upgrades require a deep level of skill and understanding.  W...

Today we are celebrating 10,000 downloads! Thank you for all of your continued support, and we hope you continue enjoying! Do you like this episode? Follow us on Facebook- @cancelledformaintenance, Instagram- @canxformaintenancepodcast.  Twitter- @cxmxpodcast Visit our website and check out our merch at www.cancelledformaintenance.com. Have ideas or stories for show? Send us a line at our contact...

We’ve talked about work, travel through work, but we’ve yet to talk about what’s work like in other places.  Today we take a trip to Hunter Valley, Australia. We explore some of the similarities and differences their aviation regulations are compared to the US. We also are joined by special guest "Hot Wings", who is thus far our longest distanced guest on the show, is a second-year aircraft mainte...

Aviation maintenance shops seem to perform miracles when getting aircraft ready for its operation schedules and their hard work often gets overlooked. All shops however have a limit to their magic. This limit is often embodied in one or a few aircraft that always finds a way to break down no matter how much work is done to it. Do you like this episode? Follow us on Facebook- @cancelledformaintenan...

Certain crises are out of our control.  Some are so bad, you lose everything.  In this episode, we will explore how one organization is going above and beyond to help those who are homeless and without other living essentials. We are joined with special guest Rachelle LaFleur, a US Marine Corps veteran who embodies the phrase "leave no one behind".  Rachelle is the primary founder of the Enduring...

Phases, home station checks, and other periodic maintenance inspections are VITAL to maintain the lifespan of an aircraft.  Despite this, many senior level officials will gloss over these inspections for the sake of having the plane back into its operation cycle.  Actions like these can result in a best-case scenario of turning into hangar queens or worst case a catastrophic failure. Periodic main...

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For our episode today, we are taking questions our listeners have given us and giving you our answers! Do you like this episode? Follow us on Facebook- @cancelledformaintenance, Instagram- @canxformaintenancepodcast.  Twitter- @cxmxpodcast  Have ideas or stories for show? Send us a line at www.cancelledformaintenance.com Check out Rockwell Time for awesome outdoor merch and apparel. Use code-CX4MX...

Have you ever experienced such adverse events that you said to yourself, “Never again will I, nor those around me go through such times again!”.  In Part 2 of Heroes Beyond the Line, we are joined with special guest Travis Johnson, the Non-Profit Architect, who shares some of his experiences as a mechanic, Naval flight officer, and non-profit consultant to both uplift and “help the Helpers”. Learn...

Ground support equipment is needed to service an aircraft in between flights.  However, these equipment require maintenance of their own, which typically gets ignored or it can’t keep up with the pace set by the aircraft it services.  This leads to Frankenstein fixes to get the GSE to work just enough to finish the job. Do you like this episode? Follow us on Facebook- @cancelledformaintenance, Ins...

There are times when the job MUST get done. More often than not, you don’t have the essentials to get it done. This results in improvising and using what’s available to make it work regardless if it’s the right thing to do or not. Do you like this episode? Follow us on Facebook- @cancelledformaintenance, Instagram- @canxformaintenancepodcast.  Twitter- @cxmxpodcast  Have ideas or stories for show?...

Mealtime is a much-anticipated break in a workday. For some of us, be it for work schedules or manpower shortages, those breaks don’t exist. In other cases, you’re given more than your stomach can handle. With such a high work demand, it’s either Feast or Famine. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Aircraft fuel is some of the most nasty, hazardous things to work with, it’s even worse if you are the unlucky soul who must don the suit and dive into the fuel tank.  Picture the pleasant scenery of being stuffed into tight, dark spaces filled with toxic fumes and the sheer annoyance of possibly getting trapped inside.  Oh, the JOYS of tank diving! Do you like this episode? Follow us on Facebook-...

Many of us have dreamed of working on planes or flying one.  For many, the road to such is at best foggy.  However, there are many programs out there that can help you realize your dream.  If you have the dedication, you can achieve anything. In this episode, we’ll share with you some ways to make your dream that much closer to you! Today we are joined with Tim Kirschbaum, co-founder of and direct...

In every form of work, there is some type of trade, and every trade has its form of art. It takes a special talent to transform well made items we use today from mundane and obscure materials. These talented individuals are called master craftsmen. The journey to become a master craftsman takes hours of dedication, learning, and perfection of their skill. They are forever students, constantly impr...

Almost every public/customer service industry is ran 24/7.  As convenient it is to us as a customer, there is always a group of people who get fucked out of their time off. In some cases, these overtime workdays are preventable. Our special guest Bubbles, associate director of a non-profit organization that houses unfortunate youths, returns for a third time to share some of her stories of shift s...

Nothing puts an organization on edge more than an inspection.  It’s never a good feeling having someone dig through your work life.  It’s around this time where management reinforces the policies and procedures of your organization, some of which you were never made aware of, nor were they enforced until now.  When your boss is awkwardly nice, and has that creepy smile, that’s when you know…. Spec...