EP 5 – From the Hangar Floor to 1.4M Followers: A Deep Conversation with Max Comer

We open this week with a brief discussion on the recent fatal crash at LaGuardia, reflecting on the realities of risk in aviation and the perspective that comes with experience.

From there, we shift gears into one of our most compelling conversations yet—an in-depth interview with A&P mechanic and social media powerhouse Max Comer.

What starts as a conversation about turning wrenches quickly expands into something much bigger.

We cover the growing mechanic shortage and why it matters, what a career in aircraft maintenance really looks like, and the often-misunderstood relationship between pilots and line mechanics. Max gives us a look inside heavy maintenance, the realities of the job, and how the next generation can find their way into the industry.

But this episode goes well beyond aviation.

We talk about everything from Lord of the Rings to music, to building a massive online following—and then into something far more personal. Max reflects about personal tragedy and loss, raising two kids as a single parent, and how creating content became a lifeline during the most difficult chapter of his life.

It’s raw, honest, and unexpectedly powerful.

We close the episode with one of Max’s original tracks "Reason".