Cancelled for Maintenance

Being deployed is hard, but being the one to hold down the fort at home is often harder. We switching it up this episode, and bringing in our spouses to answer questions about what life is like when we are gone. The good, the bad, and the ugly will be told in our first episode including the Heroes Behind the Line! Do you like this episode? Follow us on Facebook- @cancelledformaintenance, Instagram...

We have hit 3000 downloads and we are excited to celebrate with you all! Patreon saw it first, but we though everyone would enjoy this one, so here it is! 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 a...

Happy Holidays everyone! We wanted to give you guys some content before the holidays hit, as well as some GIVEAWAY RESULTS!!! We have some pretty great stuff from our sponsor Rockwell, and some other merch to givaway, so be sure to listen so we can let you know on this episode! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Every industry has its fair share of convoluted steps.  Most of these steps can be very unnecessary, however were implemented because of some incident or someone over-compensating for safety.  Actions like these really make you question the intelligence of those who made them. Do you like this episode? Follow us on Facebook- @cancelledformaintenance, Instagram- @canxformaintenancepodcast.  Twitter...

In some cases, the end justifies the means. It’s instances like this where most “get it done” actions are performed and get overlooked or waived. However, “one-time actions” slowly turn into the new normal which can spell disaster if it continues to be practiced.  No operation is worth continually glossing over procedures. Do you like this episode? Follow us on Facebook- @cancelledformaintenance,...

In this quick bonus episode for the holidays, we are celebrating 1000 downloads! We share some stories sent in by YOU the listeners and the stories behind our call signs.  We share some of our behind the scenes experiences with the podcast such as our struggles with recording remotely and working with budget equipment.  We'll also explain our visions of the future of the podcast and are looking fo...

You walk into your office, your desk is piled high with papers and documents that are probably filled out wrong (because they always are).  You know you are going to be disappointed, yet you turn on your computer that is filled with analytics and statistics that are just going to let you down further for the umpteenth day in a row.  This is the life of your documentation (logs and records) special...

When major emergencies happen, they take to the sky.  We count on them to take those in critical condition to the nearest haven and be our eyes in the sky during major disasters.  They are the men and women of the aviation emergency services.  Life in the EMS/SAR community can be very demanding, but one thing is for sure…  Do you like this episode? Follow us on Facebook- @cancelledformaintenance,...

In every form of work, there is some form of training. Typically this is done by a mentor or an instructor, but what do you do when there’s neither a trainer nor a budget? Training then becomes a matter of legality from “read & signs” to “death by power point”. On-the-job training is meant to bridge the knowledge gaps left from technical schools. When on-the-job training is left up to a po...

Their sole mission is to prevent the occurrence of defects. They do the job that no one likes to do but have fun doing it. They are the first ones to bitch you out and make you do all the dumb shit “legally”. They are the most nit-picky, never satisfied, overly dramatic, first to shut down ops and pull your certs. They are Quality Assurance representatives. It ain’t easy being one of the most hate...

In today’s world, it’s all about speed and intensity, however revving the red line and going full throttle will eventually break down even the most committed person. Even the most dedicated routine or process needs a rest day or de-load day. These small breaks and reassessment steps can mean the difference between success and a catastrophic breakdown. When living in the fast lane, sometimes you ju...

No matter where you are, no matter where you go, there is always some form of hate and animosity between working shifts. One shift or another always half-asses things when they know the oncoming shift is imminent. In such instances, one shift finds a way to fuck over the other. From hiding common items to stacking the hangar in the most inconvenient way, the anger boils deep and always finds a way...

Aviation is a science, science relies on procedures. Ignoring the procedures can lead to disastrous effects, but what happens when the books are wrong? What happens when you have technicians who think they are smarter than the book? Aviation, like religion, has commandments. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

At some point you get called to hit the road, be it deployments, road trips, or recovering downed planes in the field. Some of the best and worst times are on the road, in some cases you know nothing but living on the road. From truck stops, crappy hotels, long drives, and even crappier diets, life on the open road isn’t just for truckers. Do you like this episode? Follow us on Facebook- @cancelle...

Nobody likes to do paperwork, its tedious, monotonous, and sometimes take forever to complete. Anyone who’s anyone in aviation will tell you, paperwork means everything, especially when it’s time for an audit. Everyone who’s had to do it, hates their life for it, and especially hates those who can’t do it right. From work history to flights, everything rides on paperwork. Shit aint done, until the...

Technical schools are the gateway to most professional careers. They provide essential information for a trade, as well as an overflowing wellspring of useless knowledge to fill your brain with. From theoretical math you’ll never use, to troubleshooting steps you’ll never be allowed to do, one thing is for sure…you’ll forget everything the moment you leave. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

What do you do when you meet things that go bump in the night? Animals do what they want, when they want, and where they want. Snakes, bats, bird strikes, and giant spiders…you never know what you’ll meet in the wild flight line. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Things break, sometimes things break hard, but not all incidents are treated equal. Life isn’t easy being the one to answer for an incident, it’s even worse when you have to answer for it when someone dumps it on your lap. The blame game is on. When it comes to incidents, it’s always homemade. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The Weather can be unpredictable, but it is 100% likely to screw up your day. From being caught in the rain, while aircrew sits nice and cozy in the cockpit, to eyebrows roasting on a summer tarmac, Mother Nature has a particular hatred for your maintenance activities. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Things happen and things break. Sometimes it breaks so much, you need to replace things, but what happens when you have no parts in stock? Receiving parts and materials can be an endless loop of waiting and false hope. Do you like this episode? Follow us on Facebook- @cancelledformaintenance, Instagram- @canxformaintenancepodcast.  Twitter- @cxmxpodcast  Have ideas or stories for show? Send us a l...

It never fails to happen, and it’s almost always right before the end of your shift. Something always goes missing, it’s usually ridiculously big or insanely small, and it is winner take all to find it, except the winners are losers and the losers get to be screamed at. Do you like this episode? Follow us on Facebook- @cancelledformaintenance, Instagram- @canxformaintenancepodcast.  Twitter- @cxmx...

Join us as we dive into the lives of the aircraft maintenance community. If you ever deployed, been soaked in fuel or other aircraft fluids, worked countless hours only to have your efforts undermined by some of the most asinine circumstances, or had to pull solutions out of nowhere, then this is the podcast for you!  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★