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Jaouad

Senior NDT Controller with over 20 years of experience in aviation (FAA, EASA, and NRCAN certified). Expert in aircraft maintenance, non-destructive testing (NDT), and pilot training. I share practical, up-to-date 2026 guides for pilots and aviation maintenance technicians.

Aircraft Corrosion: The 2025 Airframe Guide

May 19, 2026May 10, 2026 by Jaouad
Close up of filiform corrosion on aircraft aluminum skin rivets showing worm-like tracks.

If you ask a veteran A&P mechanic what scares them more than engine failure, the answer is often one word: Aircraft Corrosion….

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Categories Aircraft Maintenance

2026 USA AMT Salary Guide

May 19, 2026May 10, 2026 by Jaouad
FAA certified A&P aircraft maintenance technician reviewing maintenance data on a tablet

Choosing a career as an aircraft maintenance technician in the United States can offer strong earning potential, stable demand, and clear pathways…

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Categories Aircraft Maintenance

Stop Shotgunning Parts: A Better Troubleshooting Strategy

May 19, 2026May 9, 2026 by Jaouad
Flowchart comparing shotgunning parts versus logical fault isolation in aircraft maintenance.

In the high-pressure world of line maintenance, the clock is the ultimate adversary. When a tail number is sitting at the gate,…

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Categories Aircraft Maintenance

Aviation RVI: Borescope Inspection Techniques

May 19, 2026May 9, 2026 by Jaouad
Aviation technician using a Borescope Inspection Guide checklist

Introduction: The Art of Non-Intrusive Surgery If a general visual inspection is checking the skin of a patient, then Borescope Inspection is…

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Categories NDT Insights

Ultrasonic Testing (UT): 2025 Aviation NDT Guide

May 19, 2026May 9, 2026 by Jaouad
Ultrasonic testing inspection probe on aircraft part

When passengers look at an airplane, they see the paint, the livery, and the engines. But as an NDT (Non-Destructive Testing) controller…

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US Aviation Safety History (1950–2026): An Expert Analysis

May 19, 2026May 9, 2026 by Jaouad
Aloha-Airlines-Era-Fuselage-Inspection-1988

Introduction: The “Tombstone Mentality” In the hallowed halls of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) in Washington D.C., there is an unspoken…

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Categories Industry Insights & Analysis

Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI): The Equipment Guide

May 19, 2026May 9, 2026 by Jaouad
Steel aircraft component showing a fluorescent crack detected using Magnetic Particle Inspection equipment and UV light.

Introduction: Making the Invisible Visible In the high-stakes arena of aviation maintenance, a crack the width of a human hair can lead…

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Aviation Mechanic Tools: The Essential Gear List

May 19, 2026May 9, 2026 by Jaouad
A collection of professional aviation mechanic tools including safety wire pliers and torque wrenches arranged on a workbench.

Introduction: An Extension of Your Hand In the high-stakes world of aerospace, a technician is defined by two things: their integrity and…

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Categories Tools & Gear

Aviation NDT Tools: The Essential Gear Guide

May 19, 2026May 9, 2026 by Jaouad
Essential NDT tools laid out on a workbench including calipers and flashlights

Introduction Having the right NDT tools is just as important as having the right certification. In the high-stakes world of aviation maintenance,…

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Categories Tools & Gear

Aviation FOD Prevention: The Essential Guide

May 19, 2026May 9, 2026 by Jaouad
A small metal bolt on a runway acting as Foreign Object Debris near a jet engine intake.

Introduction: The “Billion-Dollar Pebble” In the highly engineered world of aviation, where aircraft are designed to withstand lightning strikes and turbulent storms,…

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