Aviation

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...

If you make a living servicing aircraft, it is reassuring to know that you have legal recourses available if someone fails to pay you for work. One option you have is to place an aviation lien on the aircraft. It is crucial to do this correctly following state and...

Owning an aircraft or fixing one is expensive. It can hurt if a customer doesn't pay for the work that you do. Luckily, Texas is one of many states with laws in place that allow mechanics to place liens on airplanes when their customers, airplane owners, fail to pay...

If you work on small planes or provide fuel and other such services, you know well that there is some risk involved here. You are providing a very valuable service, and a customer who is unwilling to pay promptly can cost you a lot. One way you can combat this is by...