The Hands, the Brains and the Backbone of Aviation By Florin Necula, PhD | | Licensed Aircraft Engineer & Maintenance ManagerJun 6th, 2025 Forget the lab coats and flight decks for a moment. Let’s talk about the people who keep those aircraft flying safely — without ever leaving the ground. Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (AMEs) are

By Florin Necula, PhD | Maintenance Manager & Lecturer in Safety & Human FactorsJun 6th, 2025 Risk assessments are everywhere in aviation maintenance today. Switch suppliers? Assess the risk. Change tooling? Assess the risk. Move a cabinet? Yes, you guessed it — assess the risk. It’s become a default checkbox for almost everything. But here’s

By Florin Necula, PhD | Maintenance Manager & Lecturer in Safety & Human FactorsMay 30th, 2025 Aviation is not short on rules. From AMCs to GMs, from audit checklists to task cards, from screw torque to staff rest times — EASA’s regulatory framework for Part 145 organizations is among the most detailed on the planet.

Florin Necula, PhDMay 16th, 2025 Safety in aviation extends far beyond regulatory compliance and procedural checklists. At its core, aviation safety is driven by leadership. While robust management systems form the backbone of operations, growing evidence shows that management alone does not ensure superior safety or performance. This article explores the essence of leadership, its