Aviation

Navigating the realm of mechanic's liens on aircraft can be a complex process. While these liens serve as a form of security for mechanics and repair facilities, they can pose challenges for aircraft owners. The good news is that disputing a mechanic's lien on an...

It is often a combination of convenience and cost that prompts someone to store their airplane at a specific facility. Small airports may have independently-operated hangars that charge vastly different rates for airplane storage when compared with other nearby...

Paying after receiving goods or services is a common practice in most industries. Individual consumers and businesses alike often use credit to make purchases or take advantage of delayed payment arrangements. By offering credit and post-service payment options,...

In any business wherein you provide a service to another business or person, you expect to be paid for your labor and expenses. Fighting for payment from someone who refuses to pay, or says they cannot afford to pay you, is a hassle and has the potential to destroy...

Working in aviation, you have several planes that you use to transport people and items across the country. You have been making payments on work done on them, and you still owe money on a few of the planes you purchased. If you fall behind on the payments for a...

Those who do mechanical work in the aviation industry often don't receive full payment in advance. Instead, they trust that the owner of a plane will pay the bills when they finish the work.  Getting a plane back to the point where it can pass FAA inspections can...

There are numerous federal rules that restrict the rights of an individual to fly a plane. Special licensing is necessary, and the plane itself needs to meet very specific airworthiness standards.  Even silly mistakes, like a pilot backing into a hanger and damaging...

When someone drives off from a gas station without paying, the attendant will probably call the police to report a crime. However, paying at the pump isn't always what happens in the aviation world.  Sometimes, fuel suppliers will offer credit to those with a plane at...

Performing mechanical work on airplanes is a very demanding profession. You will have to invest substantially in facilities, tools and machinery for your occupation. Your repairs will almost always be safety-critical, which means they will be subject to intense...

It is upsetting to be taken advantage of by others As someone who works in aviation, you should take fraud seriously. Fraud is highly prominent in the airline industry, both within the United States and internationally. Airline transaction fraud is a big problem for...