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Larry Apfel

Aircraft Mechanic
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
Stamford, Connecticut
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Jeicob May 13 202 views

What are some good AP Honors classes to take as a sophomore?

What are some good AP classes or even Honors classes that could help me with my GPA?

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Brody Apr 27 225 views

What is the hardest part about classes for mechanical engineers?

I am a High School senior about to graduate and begin my secondary education at FSU. I intend to pursue a degree in mechanical engineering. While I am excited to start, I am also somehwat nervous.

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Isabel Apr 24 671 views

How can I gain hands-on experience across multiple areas in aviation maintenance, such as avionics and sheet metal, when workplaces tend to compartmentalize roles?

I currently have a job lined up at a local airport for when I graduate this October with my associate degree and A&P license. While working, I’ll also be continuing toward a bachelor’s degree online. I’ll be entering the field with limited experience—about a year as an assistant mechanic—and I...

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Saeran Apr 17 418 views

What if I don't like my college-major choice?

I'm heading into college and trying to decide on a major. I am between biomedical engineering and mechanical engineering. I'm really interested in biomedical engineering, but anatomy and biology have been a hit or miss topic for me, and I'm worried I won't like it. However, I am worried that if...

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Taylor Apr 16 104 views

How difficult is it to get through a A&P course? Which of the big tests were the most difficult? I am about to start college for a associates in applied science in Aviation Maintenance Technology, and I've heard mixed statements on how difficult it is.

How difficult is it to get through a A&P course? Which of the big tests were the most difficult? I am about to start college for a associates in applied science in Aviation Maintenance Technology, and I've heard mixed statements on how difficult it is.

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Alexander Apr 10 99 views

What can I put on my resume as a 10th grade who wants to be a car mechanic ?

What can I put on my resume as a 10th grade who wants to be a car mechanic ?

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Olive Apr 07 247 views

Community College or 4-Year College?

I'm a junior in high school looking at different colleges right now, and was wondering whether I should go to a community college first to get my associates degree, or go straight to my preferred college. The community college will be much cheaper, and close enough that I'll be able to live at...

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Jashun Apr 01 382 views

How do you go about getting an internship in CAD designing of Mechanical Engineering #Spring26?

Opportunities.

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monica Mar 30 571 views

Getting my associates degree in mechanical-engineering ?

hello! I was just wondering how hard is the math for mechanical engineering is .... it kinda scares me. I have a bachelors degree in psychology already. just trying to figure out how realistic is is for me. && im looking to get my associates and stop there. Is that a bad idea?

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Muhammad Mar 17 550 views

how the first-year student of mechanical engineering get internships in different industries? And how i get free courses?

I am from Pakistan so how i get internships in different industries?

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Eduardo Mar 04 592 views

Is going to School for Mechanical Engineering or Engineering in general worth it?

My name is Eduardo and I go to Crane Middle School in Yuma, Arizona and I have been wanting to be an Engineer since I was in 2nd grade. I like to build things like Legos or like doing hardware and designing projects in school. Engineering is a fascinating career that I find interesting. I was...

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Edgar Mar 04 271 views

How do I become a mechanical engineer when I grow up?

I would like to know if mechanical engineering is the right fit for me .my father is a mechanic so I have always been around tools. I do tend to get sidetracked easily so I sounder if that will make it harder to be a mechanic engineer. Is there any certain characteristic I have or should be...

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Nicco Feb 18 1540 views

Corporate or Commercial?

I am a new licensed aircraft mechanic.
I am trying to decide if I should go into commercial or business jets. can someone give me advice on the upside and down side to both.

Pay
Advancement opportunities
leadership roles?

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Carson Nov 25, 2025 355 views

How do I escape the world of learning about engineering and actually become an engineer?

I feel trapped in a loop of just learning and learning, never reaching the point of actually engineering anything, and I'm trying to change that and do something real.

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Jonah Nov 14, 2025 276 views

Have you guys ever seen so indecisive!?

Does anyone always wanted to be a guitarist as a kid?! And now I’m on my way to be a guitarist and an automotive engineer has anyone had a similar experience?!