Author: Mark Joy

Mark Joy is passionate about helping you achieve your aviation goals, with a natural lean toward empathy and patience. Mark has been a certificated A & P mechanic for 15+ years, with a specialized background in avionics and drone research and development. He has a bachelor’s degree in Aircraft Maintenance Technology from Western Michigan University. Mark has worked on special programs including the General Atomics Predator series drone, and Amazon Prime Air.

  • How to Become an Aircraft Mechanic: 3 Critical Steps to Know

    ByMark Joy

    Do the airplanes roaring above inspire you? If you have a passion for aviation and an obsession with how things work, there’s a rewarding career path just for you – becoming an Aircraft Mechanic. In a world increasingly reaching for the skies, the role of the Aircraft Mechanic is vital and recognized as such. Embarking…

  • Aircraft Mechanic School in 2026: 5 Key Numbers to Check

    ByMark Joy

    The best aircraft mechanic school for most people is the cheapest FAA Part 147 school they can realistically finish, because every graduate takes the same FAA written, oral and practical tests. Tuition and fees run from $7,705 at TCAT Nashville to $55,415 at Saint Francis University for the same A&P certificate. I’m an A&P with…