Training, Leadership, and the Future of Aviation Maintenance with Jackie Wilson

<p>What does it take to become an aircraft mechanic?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of Two Plane Guys, Adam Beach and Rick Buffkin sit down with Jackie Wilson, a junior at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University studying Aviation Maintenance. Jackie shares what life is like as a student preparing for a career in aircraft maintenance, the organizations and opportunities she&#39;s involved with on campus, and the experiences shaping her future in aviation.</p><p><br></p><p>The conversation also explores what it&#39;s like to be a young woman entering the industry, the importance of mentorship, and why the next generation of maintenance professionals is critical to aviation&#39;s future.</p><p>Whether you&#39;re considering a career in aviation or simply curious about the people who keep aircraft flying, this episode offers a unique perspective from one of the industry&#39;s rising stars.</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/twoplaneguys">⁠<strong>Two Plane Guys Official Instagram</strong>⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p><br></p><p>Follow <strong>Rick Buffkin</strong>: </p><ul><li> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-buffkin-nbaa-cam-491b94121 ">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></li></ul><ul><li> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/buffkinrick">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Follow <strong>Adam Beach</strong>: </p><ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-beach-9886a117b ">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></li><li> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jetmanab">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Follow <strong>Jackie Wilson</strong>: </p><ul><li> ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackiew15/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><a href="https://erau.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">⁠Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University: Official Website </a></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/erau_amc" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Follow ERAU Aerospace Maintenance Competition Team: Instagram </a></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/awam_erau" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Follow ERAU Association of Women in Maintenance Chapter: Instagram</a> </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Guest Disclaimer</strong>: The views and opinions expressed by guests on this podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect on the views of Stevens Aerospace, Two Plane Guys, or their employees. </p><p><br></p><p><br></p>