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Aviation sector faces hiring headache as mechanics shortage looms

Aviation sector faces hiring headache as mechanics shortage looms

MONTREAL/BENGALURU, July 15 (Reuters) – Christophe Gagnon considered quitting his avionics studies as COVID-19 crippled aviation, but the 21-year-old stayed in class and now the industry is desperate for more like him to keep planes flying.

Two years after lockdowns nearly grounded the airline industry, repair shops and suppliers are scrambling for students like Gagnon, who received multiple job offers while still at the cole nationale d’aérotechnique (ÉNA) in Canada’s aerospace hub, Quebec.

The hiring rush is evidence of a sharper than expected recovery in air travel, but also signals a looming labor shortage that is raising costs and could push up repair times as the industry stages an awkward recovery from its worst crisis. Shortages are on the minds of executives at the Farnborough Airshow near London, this year’s largest aerospace expo, which starts on July 18.

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Scranton mechanic chased customer with machete, police said | Crime-Emergency

Scranton mechanic chased customer with machete, police said | Crime-Emergency

A mechanic at a South Scranton auto repair shop chased after a customer with a machete Tuesday after a fight over recent vehicle work.

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Fan Favorite MTG Mechanic Is Being Retired

Fan Favorite MTG Mechanic Is Being Retired

With 100 unique cards required to build a deck, Commander is one of MTG’s most varied and played formats. Unlike many other formats, Commander decks often are not purpose-built to be as powerful as possible. Instead, many Commander decks can focus around a single theme, such as Adventures or Mutate. Alongside decks build around an MTG mechanic, Commander also has a deep history with Tribal decks.

Tribal decks are not often as powerful as their mechanically minded counterparts. However, they are exceptionally fun. For instance, my own Catmander Tribal deck, which is entirely based around Cat creatures, may not be good, but it is deeply enjoyable to play. This is especially true when playing against like-minded players and their own Tribal decks. Moreso than net-decked Standard lists, Tribal decks often have a personal touch that makes them shine.

Unfortunately, the strength of Tribal decks often leaves something to be desired.

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Kerala Mechanic Launches ‘Buzzing’ Business, Harvests 1500 Kg of Organic Honey

Kerala Mechanic Launches ‘Buzzing’ Business, Harvests 1500 Kg of Organic Honey

Three decades ago, while Bensislas was working as an electronic mechanic, he would have never imagined that some day, he would take up beekeeping and find success in it.

Though he was skilled at repairing television sets and radios, Bensislas, a resident of Vattiyoorkavu in Thiruvananthapuram, says that he had to give up his profession after he lost the sharpness of his vision, which was essential for the kind of job he was doing.

“I started working as a mechanic at the age of 25. But after a few years, I noticed that the sharpness of my eyesight has reduced, which started affecting my work. So, I had no other option but to quit my job,” says Bensislas, who then decided to try his hands at agriculture.

He started with rubber farming and, over the years, experimented with animal husbandry; raising rabbits, ornamental fish, chicken and finally, bees. He says

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Utah mechanic excites students by preparing them for demolition derby

Utah mechanic excites students by preparing them for demolition derby

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SPANISH FORK — For some students, summer break wasn’t much of a break.

However, Sam Berky knew if the car he and his classmates were working on was going to be ready for the big demolition derby next week, they couldn’t take too many days off.

“It’s just getting in there and getting your hands all dirty,” said Berky, who will be a junior at Maple Mountain High School this fall.

Berky and his Maple Mountain High School classmates spent the summer learning all about cars.

It turns out, he really likes it.

“When something comes in and it’s broken, and then you tear it apart, fix it and, and put it back together and you see the end result, it’s like, yes!” said Berky.

For Tyler Warner, hearing Berky’s excitement is better than any finely tuned engine could ever sound. It gives him hope

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Car Mechanic Simulator VR Now Available For Quest 2

Car Mechanic Simulator VR Now Available For Quest 2

Another surprise launch is here just before for the weekend — Car Mechanic Simulator VR is now available for Quest 2.

Car Mechanic Simulator VR released last year for PC VR on Steam with mixed reviews as of this writing. Now the title has made its way over to Quest 2 with early reviews there faring poorly as well due in part to complaints about the game’s low resolution. We installed the title on a Quest 2 and, indeed, the resolution is very low.

In a reply to a review on the Quest store the developer wrote “We realize that resolution is too low after release ;( We will fix it!”

Here’s a snippet taken from the store description outlining the developer’s intention:

Become a true master of the craft in this virtual reality simulation game. As a professional mechanic your skills will be tested as you strive to

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Major Tips For Auto Repair From The Experts

Major Tips For Auto Repair From The Experts

If you regularly drive a vehicle, you must understand quality auto repair fundamentals. Unfortunately, too many people do not have such an understanding. To help you out, here are a list of tips to deal with the challenges of auto repair. Read on to ensure that fixing your car is much easier next time.

Invest in a quality battery charger and always keep it in your car. People commonly experience dead batteries, making battery chargers good for helping stranded drivers. Make sure you learn the points on your car where the battery charger should be connected.

Pay attention to the gauges and trouble lights on your cars dash. Learn to recognize the warning signs of a car that is overheating, low on oil or not charging the battery. Knowing which of these indicators need immediate attention can prevent damage to your car and save you cash in the long run.… Read more