Get to Know Your Local Airport — MRO…Did You Know?

It takes a lot of people to get a flight off the ground, safely, securely, and on time. Beyond pilots, flight attendants, customer service staff, and ground crews, the other aviation heroes are the highly skilled aircraft mechanics who work around the clock to ensure airplanes are maintained and ready to go at their scheduled flight time.

At San Bernardino International Airport (SBD), maintenance, repair & overhaul (MRO) businesses deliver critical services to maintain the airworthiness of commercial passenger, cargo, aerial firefighting, public safety, and private aircraft.

The MRO’s Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) mechanics—licensed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)—follow detailed protocols to inspect, repair, and conduct preventive maintenance throughout all aircraft systems and components at FAA required intervals.

Being an A&P mechanic is a unique aviation position, and many have discovered careers they love due to the hands-on and problem-solving nature of the role. The specialty also requires mechanics keep up with new technologies, materials, structures, and systems, which can be accomplished through on-the-job training or FAA approved course work and curriculum.

As air travel remains popular, aircraft mechanics are in demand and there are ample opportunities for careers to take off. Learn more about the MROs at SBD here: https://flysbd.com/airport-services/mro/.