flight safety detectives episode 330 - Mentorship and Ethical Decision Making in Aviation Maintenance

​Nicole Dyehouse of the aviation maintenance consulting firm planeKrafty interviews John Goglia about the history of the Aerospace Maintenance Competition (AMC). It hasn’t all been smooth flying since John founded the competition in 2014, but it continues to grow in size and impact.

The AMC started as a small volunteer effort and has evolved into a major international competition supported by airlines, industry sponsors, and volunteers. Hear about plans for further expansion to additional U.S. and international events in 2027.

The conversation covers mentorship, ethical decision-making, and technicians being willing to resist pressure to cut corners or ignore regulations. Nicole shares an early-career experience where she refused to improperly repair an out-of-tolerance aircraft component, emphasizing the importance of training and personal accountability.
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Maintenance organizations can improve safety by analyzing trends and tailoring training to technicians’ weaknesses and skill gaps. Greater public awareness of the many professionals involved in keeping aircraft safe increases trust in aviation safety.

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