Connect with Chris Jauregui, CEO, ATS: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christhian-jauregui-88749861/Connect with Joseln Jauregui, HR Head, ATS: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseln-jauregui-a42550138/https://advturbine.comMRO Insider Secrets: CEO Chris Jauregui on Starting a Part 145 Shop, Engine Repair, and the Future of Aviation Mechanics | Ground Control to Major Nerds S2E2Welcome back, Major Nerds! In this powerhouse episode, we sit down with Chris Jauregui, the Founder and CEO of Advanced Turbine Systems (ATS), an FAA-approved Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility based in South Florida.Chris shares the raw, uncensored story of how he went from being a mechanic and inspector to opening his own FAA Part 145 repair station in 2020—a crucial time when the aviation industry faced unprecedented challenges.This episode is a must-watch for aspiring aerospace entrepreneurs, A&P mechanics, engineers, and students who want to understand the real-world operational side of turbine engine maintenance and what it truly takes to succeed in this industry.In this episode, you will learn:The MRO Origin Story: Chris details the motivation and sheer tenacity required to launch an MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) shop and get FAA Part 145 certified.Engine Capabilities: A deep dive into the turbine engines ATS supports, including the CFM56 (5B, 7B, -3), CF6, PW4000s, and Trent RB211s, along with their APU and new accessory ratings.Critical Career Advice: Why "getting dirty" and having hands-on experience on the shop floor is non-negotiable for new engineers and mechanics—and why relying solely on a computer or theory will hold you back.The Lost Art of the Basics: The surprising decline in fundamental skills like reading manuals, understanding schematics, and proper torquing—and how this impacts safety and efficiency.Business Under Pressure: How ATS leveraged the unique environment of the COVID-19 pandemic to grow their business from a small facility to securing major airline and leasing company customers.The Next Big Goal: Chris’s mission to reignite the industry's passion and bring the next generation of enthusiastic young professionals into the MRO world.🚨 Time Stamps to Key Moments:01:44 : Introducing Chris Jauregui, CEO of Advanced Turbine Systems (ATS) 04:14 : The Most Important Advice for Aerospace Engineers and Mechanics08:41 : The Dangerous Skills Being Lost in the New Generation10:43 : MRO 101: What is a Part 145 Repair Station? 15:10 : The Untold Story of Starting an MRO in 202018:46 : How to Use a Crisis (Like COVID) to Launch an Aviation Business57:34 : Chris’s Vision for the Future MRO Workforce#MRO #Part145 #FAA #Aerospace #AviationMechanic #AviationMaintenance #TurbineEngine #CFM56 #CF6 #PW4000 #AdvancedTurbineSystems #ChrisJauregui #CEOInterview #Entrepreneurship #AerospaceEngineering #AviationCareer #A&PMechanic #GroundControlToMajorNerds #EngineOverhaul #EngineRepair #SouthFloridaMRO #AviationStudent #JetEngine #AerospaceIndustry