Bug_Stomper_01 wrote: ↑Tue Dec 28, 2021 12:45 pm So are you up and running in your van?

No running in the van, company policy.

But yeah things are going well.

Living the Dream.

Different strokes for different folks. I'll be honest here, it sounded negative until he got to the owning a hangar part, after that I forgot the negative stuff. I own debt, and not the useful debt. I'll work harder than the next guy because my weekend are not valuable and I'm just happy to not be ...

Different strokes for different folks. I'll be honest here, it sounded negative until he got to the owning a hangar part, after that I forgot the negative stuff. I own debt, and not the useful debt. I'll work harder than the next guy because my weekend are not valuable and I'm just happy to not be ...

Lol never underestimate the power of aerosexuals And their lack of personal life. Incels like that are why there’s no way to make a livable wage in Canada anymore 🤣 I didn't know what an incel was, so I asked my wife. She didn't know what it was either so we asked our kid. He didn't know either and...

I know, right? He's on about "everybody has a side gig.." That's the vindication to continue getting arse phukked. His attitude is the reason why this business will always be shit. the owners know there is always some sad sack enthusiast out there that will be happy with the company fist up thier a...

Been an engineer for over 30 yrs now. I remember being enthusiastic like yourself many moons ago. I worked in a shop pumping out annuals like a puppy mill. Learned on my own with out guidance. Annuals were expected to be done in 8hrs start to finish from initial run up to post run up cowls on. Excu...

I spend lots of hours working without pay, it's a reason I charge what I do. Which is your choice, and I certainly do it too. However, the choice that you work without pay should certainly not be that of your customer. It's god business to provide a freebee every now and then. It's not good busines...

I may be a bit biased ... In the early '90s in Calgary .. I owned a full fledged AMO .. Next door(hangar) to me an Airport Employee rented a space & provided annuals on his days off .. He charged $300-$500 per annual for a basic Cessna / Comanche annual. - He had a line-up of customers .. - One Sub...

CBAME wrote: ↑Fri Mar 26, 2021 5:59 pm What did you decide to do?

I'm working my way into it.

Been an engineer for over 30 yrs now. I remember being enthusiastic like yourself many moons ago. I worked in a shop pumping out annuals like a puppy mill. Learned on my own with out guidance. Annuals were expected to be done in 8hrs start to finish from initial run up to post run up cowls on. Excu...

I once considered doing the same thing, but due to the reasons posted and the amount of equipment and tools needed i decided a shop can do a better inspection in a hangar, Also the shops and AME's who do the inspection with a pen could be my competition, difficult to compete against someone who nev...

Different strokes for different folks. I'll be honest here, it sounded negative until he got to the owning a hangar part, after that I forgot the negative stuff. I own debt, and not the useful debt. I'll work harder than the next guy because my weekend are not valuable and I'm just happy to not be ...

Been an engineer for over 30 yrs now. ... ... But this is the realistic life of a guy trying to annuals on the side for extra cash, because their full time gig doesnt pay enough. Excellent post. It's enough to make one want to get out of the business and go open a craft brewery... ;) Different stro...

Inventory isn't that bad, sure you need lots of stuff but it's manageable In past times, I maintained an airworthy parts stores, for fabrication I did for specialty aviation customers. I had the advantage of nearly always knowing before I needed it, what I'd need, and some extra budget to stock a l...

I have read the posts above and wonder where this would be located and how far the person is willing to travel. I know if this would be tried in Nova Scotia you’d go broke. After participating in 4 annuals on my 172 and one on my 182 I am constantly amazed at the amount of screws, washers, cotter p...

With a bit of imagination, you could get a quick-assemble tent that goes over the plane, or at least the engine compartment, and which connects to your ambulance. I’m thinking crime scene protection, here (perhaps that’s not an inapt metaphor?) and presto-hey, instant hangar. Oh god now I want to b...

With a bit of imagination, you could get a quick-assemble tent that goes over the plane, or at least the engine compartment, and which connects to your ambulance. I’m thinking crime scene protection, here (perhaps that’s not an inapt metaphor?) and presto-hey, instant hangar. Oh god now I want to b...

You guys are optimists. Your opinion is unique. The only advice I can give is to be very careful to not consort with any client who may have ever possibly been, in any way, a client of your current employer - or ever will be. As photofly said, it's an instantly fireable offense. Well that's the neg...

Kudos to the OP for taking the initiative to give this a try. Just another 2 cents to add regarding your current employer. It's already been discussed to have the discussion with them, regarding the possibility of taking work away from them. Something else to consider. Remember, when you are workin...

I'm more the guy who would work as long as I reasonably could. Snooze in my truck a few hours and then finish up in the morning. Maybe grab some breakfast and take a flight if you are offering. At this point I'm willing to do whatever it takes to make you happy, maintain your airplane, and keep you...

<r><QUOTE author="PilotDAR" post_id="1145939" time="1614731598" user_id="39402"><s>[quote=PilotDAR post_id=1145939 time=1614731598 user_id=39402]</s> As long as you've thought it through, and have a plan for the known and predictable, the unpredictable will have to be handled as it comes along. It's...

As long as you've thought it through, and have a plan for the known and predictable, the unpredictable will have to be handled as it comes along. It's rare that everything is perfect for aircraft maintenance, we do the best we can. I just like to start things toward being easy and comfortable. I fi...

As for annual inspections at the tiedown, I think it's a poor idea, and I think that the type of owner who wants that work done this way is not the type of client I'm attracted to. It's a great service if you want to pick up clients. A tie down might be a bit of a stretch, but plenty of folk with a...

The only way I can think of to be sure that there's no concern about a potential conflict of interest, is to have an open, and complete discussion with your day employer. If the employer has no concerns, you probably have no concerns. I'd make sure there's a written record of that discussion... I c...

Why don't you just quit your job and do this full time? Seems you have the drive to make it work on a full time basis? Responsibilities my friend. People depend on me and I can't take that much risk. I do really like my job, its a great shop with great people and a wealth of experience. I just need...