A Journey to Magnetic MRO's 100th Aircraft Paint Job
In aircraft maintenance, every job done is a win. Yet, Magnetic MRO's 100th aircraft paint job for Jeju Air is more than a win - it is a testament to our dedication and commitment. Rihards Priedkalns, the Aircraft Paintshop Manager, was filled with pride and gratitude for this milestone. Reflecting on his journey, Rihards cast his mind back to his early days at Magnetic MRO in 2016. Only three days into the job, Rihards was given the task of painting an airBaltic B737CL partially in Riga, "I remember my first project… It was a challenge, but we managed to complete it in four days, demonstrating our ability to be reliable partners." Reflecting on his 13-year aviation career, Rihards recalled the most demanding task: painting the Bahrain Royal Flight B747SP (A9C-HAK). This project, requiring VIP standards in just 40 days, tested its limits. Yet, amongst the challenge came excitement. Rihards recalled the thrill of painting the B777 aircraft for Foot...