{"podcast":{"title":"The Lost Art Of the Skilled Trades","slug":"the-lost-art-of-the-skilled-trades-6923648","podcast_index_feed_id":6923648,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-lost-art-of-skilled-trades/","website_url":"https://www.andrewbrown.net","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/646c90b5-c725-4a9f-b15c-452ed30769ee/Cover-TLAOST-3.jpg","author":"Andrew Brown","episode_count":98,"summary":"Welcome to The Lost Art of the Skilled Trades, the ultimate podcast dedicated to celebrating and exploring the world of skilled trades. Hosted by Andrew Brown, a passionate advocate for the trades industry, this podcast is your go-to source for knowledge, inspiration, and practical advice. Andrew brings a unique perspective shaped by years of hands-on experience, entrepreneurial success, and a deep commitment to elevating the trades. Dive into the fascinating and ever-evolving world of skilled trades, where creativity, problem-solving, and dedication come together to build the world around us. From carpentry and HVAC systems to electricians, plumbers, millwrights, and beyond, every episode uncovers the grit, determination, and artistry that define the people behind these essential professions. Andrew’s journey began with a life-changing moment on September 11, 2001, when he worked alongside tradespeople, first responders, and community helpers at Ground Zero. This experience inspired him to dedicate his life to advocating for the unsung heroes of the trades. Through his company, Andrew has helped provide tools, equipment, and resources to industry professionals worldwide. Now, thr…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-01T10:20:44.576717+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-lost-art-of-the-skilled-trades-6923648"},"episode":{"title":"They Sign Off So You Can Take Off: Inside Aircraft Maintenance with Evita Garces","slug":"they-sign-off-so-you-can-take-off-inside-aircraft-maintenance-with-evita-garces","published_at":"2026-06-02T22:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-lost-art-of-the-skilled-trades-6923648/they-sign-off-so-you-can-take-off-inside-aircraft-maintenance-with-evita-garces","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-lost-art-of-the-skilled-trades-6923648","url":"https://the-lost-art-of-skilled-trades.captivate.fm/episode/they-sign-off-so-you-can-take-off-inside-aircraft-maintenance-with-evie-garces","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/90d47ff2-7747-41e2-9d2e-588ba3fc16b0.mp3","summary":"Aircraft maintenance technician Evie Garces climbed from Aviation High School to VP at American Airlines — now she's recruiting the next generation. A mother chaperoning a hangar tour at American Airlines started to cry. Her son wasn't \"college material,\" she said. She thought military was his only option — until she walked into that hangar and discovered the A&P license. That moment is why Evie Garces spends her weekends, evenings, and every spare hour making sure more families know this career exists. Evita \"Evie\" Garces is Vice President of Line Maintenance at American Airlines, where she oversees the airworthiness of more than 1,000 aircraft and leads 10,000 aviation maintenance technicians across the country. She is the first woman to hold this role at American Airlines — and the first woman named as American's FAA-certificated Director of Maintenance. She grew up in New York City with no aviation background, discovered the field at 13 through a high school catalog, and spent 27 years building her career from the floor up. This episode is for anyone who works with their hands, anyone looking for a trade career that pays six figures without a four-year degree, and every parent who's never heard of an A&P license. Evie breaks down exactly how to get in, what it takes to stay, and why the people who sign off your flight are the most important workers you've never heard of. IN THIS EPISODE (00:00) – Introduction: Evie explains her role overseeing maintenance for a 300-destination airline and what it means to depend on A&P mechanics worldwide. (01:44) – Origin Story: How a 13-year-old girl from New York City found a high school catalog, saw the words \"airframe and powerplant,\" and chose a path that would define her life — without any aviation background at…","meta_description":"Aircraft maintenance technician Evie Garces climbed from Aviation High School to VP at American Airlines — now she's recruiting the next generation. 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