Actual Mechanic Quotes

What takes an average mechanic to exceptional, is the ability to effectively troubleshoot.

Yes, I'm one of those mechanic people and yes, I work on the engines.

Sure, do you have any tools?
--answer given by non-revving AMT when FA asked if he could fix the lav door while aircraft was cruising at 30,000 ft.

The Wright brothers dreamed of flying, but it took a mechanic to make it happen.