{"id":17414,"date":"2021-03-30T11:04:18","date_gmt":"2021-03-30T15:04:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/?page_id=17414"},"modified":"2025-09-24T16:25:23","modified_gmt":"2025-09-24T20:25:23","slug":"aircraft-mechanics","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/occupations\/aircraft-mechanics\/","title":{"rendered":"Aircraft Mechanics"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>How Were Aircraft Mechanics Exposed to Asbestos?<\/h2>\n<p>For much of the 20th century, many military and civilian aircraft mechanics were exposed to asbestos, putting them in danger of <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/\">mesothelioma<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Asbestos was used in many aircraft parts and products thanks to its heat-resistant and insulating properties. Maintaining, repairing, and retrofitting aircraft put aircraft mechanics at risk of asbestos exposure.<\/p>\n<p>As mechanics worked on various areas of planes, they could have disturbed asbestos fibers. Breathing in or swallowing these fibers could cause mesothelioma 10-50 years later.<\/p>\n<h3>Quick Facts on Mesothelioma and Aircraft Mechanics<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/asbestos\/\">Asbestos<\/a> was used in thousands of planes for over 50 years.<\/li>\n<li>Many mechanics were exposed every day, increasing their mesothelioma risk.<\/li>\n<li>Brake linings, pads, and shoes used in planes were common sources of asbestos exposure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Mesothelioma Hope can assist aircraft mechanics and loved ones who have developed this cancer.<\/p>\n<p>Get a <strong>Free Mesothelioma Guide<\/strong> to see how we can help you access top treatments, support resources, and financial compensation.<\/p>\n<div data-vqueid=\"1361\" class=\"widget widget_oscar-vque default image-right has-img\"><style type=\"text\/css\" data-style=\"default\">.widget_oscar-vque.default{margin:60px auto;max-width:315px}.widget_oscar-vque.default:first-child{margin-top:0}.widget_oscar-vque.default:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.widget_oscar-vque.default>a{background:#2F293D;display:block;padding:20px;border-radius:10px;color:#fff;text-decoration:none}.widget_oscar-vque.default img{margin:0 auto 20px;max-width:150px;width:100%}.widget_oscar-vque.default .vque-content{font-size:16px;text-align:center}.widget_oscar-vque.default strong.subheading{display:block;line-height:1;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:5px}.widget_oscar-vque.default strong.heading{font-size:20px;display:block;margin:0 0 25px}.widget_oscar-vque.default ul{font-size:16px;text-align:left;list-style:none;max-width:265px;line-height:1.4;margin:15px auto 25px}.widget_oscar-vque.default ul li{padding-left:28px;margin-bottom:10px}.widget_oscar-vque.default ul li:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.widget_oscar-vque.default ul li:before{font-family:\"mesohope\" !important;font-display:swap;speak:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;font-variant:normal;text-transform:none;line-height:1;-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;-moz-osx-font-smoothing:grayscale;content:\"\\e904\";border:none;position:absolute;left:0;top:0;background:#0FAEBF;width:20px;height:20px;border-radius:20px;line-height:20px;text-align:center;font-size:12px}.widget_oscar-vque.default strong.button.arrow{width:100%}@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.widget_oscar-vque.default{max-width:620px}.widget_oscar-vque.default>a{padding:0}.widget_oscar-vque.default>a>div{display:block;display:flex;align-items:center;flex-wrap:wrap;flex-direction:row-reverse}.widget_oscar-vque.default>a>div>div{padding:0 25px 0 0;width:41%}.widget_oscar-vque.default>a .vque-content{width:59%;padding:30px;text-align:left}.widget_oscar-vque.default img{max-width:90%;margin-bottom:0}.widget_oscar-vque.default strong.subheading{font-size:16px}.widget_oscar-vque.default strong.heading{font-size:24px;margin:0 0 16px}.widget_oscar-vque.default ul{max-width:none}.widget_oscar-vque.default strong.button.arrow{width:auto}.widget_oscar-vque.default.image-left>a>div{display:block;position:relative;overflow:hidden}.widget_oscar-vque.default.image-left>a>div img{max-width:100%}.widget_oscar-vque.default.image-left>a>div>div{float:left}.widget_oscar-vque.default.image-left>a>div>div:first-child{width:27%;padding:30px}.widget_oscar-vque.default.image-left>a>div>div.vque-content{width:73%;padding-left:0}}<\/style><a href=\"\/mesothelioma-guide\/\" title=\"Get Your Free 2026 Mesothelioma Guide\" class=\"cte\" data-ce-category=\"In-Content Ads\" data-ce-label=\"Get Your Free 2026 Mesothelioma Guide Ad\" data-desktop-image=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/guide-image-vertical.png\"><div><div><div class=\"image-fade\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"296\" height=\"290\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/guide-image-vertical.png\" class=\"attachment-Medium size-Medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Mesothelioma Guide Images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/guide-image-vertical.png 296w, https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/guide-image-vertical-55x55.png 55w, https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/guide-image-vertical-102x100.png 102w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 296px) 100vw, 296px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vque-content\"><strong class=\"heading\">Get Your Free 2026 Mesothelioma Guide<\/strong><ul>\n<li>Symptoms &amp; staging<\/li>\n<li>Average prognosis<\/li>\n<li>Life-extending treatments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong class=\"button arrow\" title=\"Get Your Free Guide\">Get Your Free Guide<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<h2>Asbestos Products Used by Aircraft Mechanics<\/h2>\n<p>A wide range of asbestos-containing products were used in planes and other types of aircraft before the health risks were widely known.<\/p>\n<p>Mechanics had to install, repair, and replace these products daily, putting them at a high risk of asbestos exposure.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Asbestos products used by aircraft mechanics include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Adhesives:<\/strong> While these increased durability and resistance to heat and water, they often contained up to 25% asbestos.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Aircraft brakes:<\/strong> Asbestos protected brakes from normal wear and tear. Asbestos particles stored in aircraft brake housings were released in clouds when mechanics worked on them.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Brake pads and shoes:<\/strong> Brake pads, linings, and shoes created friction with wheels that could have released asbestos fibers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Epoxies:<\/strong> These sealants were frequently made with asbestos to protect against water and heat.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gaskets:<\/strong> Mechanical seals used in aircraft brakes to help withstand heat and pressure.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Heat shields:<\/strong> Asbestos was considered a great material for heat shields and heating ducts since it reduced the risk of fires.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Insulation:<\/strong> Asbestos insulation was frequently used to control noise, heat, and cold in airplane cockpits and passenger compartments.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Protective clothing:<\/strong> Aircraft mechanics were required to wear protective gear and clothing that contained asbestos, including gloves and overalls.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Other products:<\/strong> Glue and sealants for sectional panels, engines, hydraulic service lines, exhaust compartments, grommets, and control valves were just a few of many plane products made with asbestos.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Private companies that made and sold asbestos products hid or downplayed the health risks so they could continue to make a profit. In fact, the use of asbestos in planes didn\u2019t stop until the early 1980s, when the public finally learned of the dangers.<\/p>\n<h2>Other Aircraft Workers at Risk of Asbestos Exposure<\/h2>\n<p>Mechanics were not the only people exposed to asbestos. Anyone who worked with or around asbestos-containing materials in planes was at risk of breathing in the tiny fibers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Aircraft workers potentially exposed to asbestos include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<ul class='columns-2'>\n<li>Aerospace engineers<\/li>\n<li>Aircraft maintenance workers<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/occupations\/electricians\/\">Electricians<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/occupations\/factory-workers\/\">Factory workers<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Hangar employees<\/li>\n<li>Welders<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<p>Mechanics could also face indirect exposure while working in dangerous environments like hangers, airfields, and military <a href=\"\/veterans\/navy\/ships\/aircraft-carriers\/\">aircraft carriers<\/a>. Maintenance work on planes often released asbestos dust into the air, putting anyone nearby at risk.<\/p>\n<h2>Types of Aircraft That Used Asbestos<\/h2>\n<p>Thousands of planes, helicopters, and other aircraft used asbestos materials prior to the early 1980s.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Asbestos could be found in:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<ul class='columns-2'>\n<li>Commercial and military airplanes<\/li>\n<li>Helicopters and rotary-wing aircraft<\/li>\n<li>Planes used for cargo and shipping<\/li>\n<li>Spacecraft and interstellar probes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<p>If you or a loved one worked as a mechanic on any type of planes or aircraft before the early 1980s, you could have been exposed to asbestos.<\/p>\n<div class=\"callout-shortcode\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.callout-shortcode{background:#EDF8F9;border-radius:0 10px 10px 0;padding:20px 20px 20px 24px;margin:40px 0;max-width:860px;position:relative}.callout-shortcode:before{content:\" \";position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;width:4px;height:100%;left:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg, #0FAEBF 0%, #EDF8F9 100%)}.callout-shortcode .callout-shortcode-heading{color:#100134;font-size:22px;display:block;margin:0 0 15px}.callout-shortcode:first-child{margin-top:0}.callout-shortcode:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.callout-shortcode .img-wrap{margin-bottom:20px}.callout-shortcode.hope>strong{padding-top:17px;padding-bottom:15px;padding-left:74px}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap{left:22px;position:absolute;top:20px;width:59px}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap:before{background:#fff url(\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/mh-icon-65.png);background-position:center;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-size:70%;border-radius:30px;bottom:-10px;content:\"\";display:block;height:30px;position:absolute;right:-10px;width:30px}@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.callout-shortcode{padding:25px 25px 25px 34px}.callout-shortcode .callout-shortcode-heading{font-size:24px}.callout-shortcode .img-wrap{margin-bottom:0}.callout-shortcode.has-img{min-height:170px;padding-left:175px}.callout-shortcode.has-img .img-wrap{position:absolute;left:29px;top:25px;width:119px}.callout-shortcode.hope.has-img{padding-left:170px}.callout-shortcode.hope>strong{padding:0}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap{width:109px}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap:before{background-size:66%;bottom:-15px;height:42px;width:42px}}<\/style><div class=\"content\"><p>Call <strong><a href=\"tel:+18666088933\" title=\"Click to call (866) 608-8933\" class=\"in-content-tel-link\" data-ce-category=\"Click to Call\" data-ce-label=\"(866) 608-8933\">(866) 608-8933<\/a><\/strong> to explore your treatment and compensation options after a mesothelioma diagnosis. We\u2019re here anytime to help you and your family.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h2>Military Aircraft Mechanics and Asbestos Risks<\/h2>\n<p>All U.S. military branches, including the Air Force, relied on asbestos before the dangers were widely known. By the height of World War II, asbestos was present in virtually every military airplane.<\/p>\n<p>Out of all <a href=\"\/veterans\/air-force\/\">U.S. Air Force veterans<\/a>, airplane mechanics had the <strong>highest risk of asbestos exposure,<\/strong> according to the Environmental Working Group (EWG).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Other Air Force roles that exposed veterans to asbestos include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<ul class='columns-2'>\n<li>Airman<\/li>\n<li>Airplane crew chief<\/li>\n<li>Aviation machinist\u2019s mate<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/occupations\/boilermakers\/\">Boiler tender<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Electrician<\/li>\n<li>Electronics technician<\/li>\n<li>Fuel specialist<\/li>\n<li>Heavy equipment operator<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/occupations\/hvac-mechanics\/\">HVAC specialist<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Mechanical\/electrical engineer<\/li>\n<li>Navigation systems technician<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/occupations\/plumbers-pipefitters\/\">Pipefitter<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Technician<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<p>Shandi, a young Air Force veteran, followed her father\u2019s footsteps into the service. He was an Air Force mechanic and accidentally exposed Shandi to asbestos used in military aircraft. She developed mesothelioma at just 26 years old.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cAsbestos is cheap and it works well, but at what cost? How many people do we have to lose?\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2013 Shandi, U.S. Air Force veteran with mesothelioma<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Besides those in the U.S. Air Force, aircraft mechanics in other military branches were also exposed to asbestos. For example, <a href=\"\/veterans\/navy\/\">U.S. Navy veterans<\/a> on aircraft carriers were at a high risk because both the planes and the vessels contained asbestos.<\/p>\n<h2>Aircraft Mechanics and Asbestos-Related Diseases<\/h2>\n<p>Aircraft mechanics exposed to asbestos are at risk of several life-threatening illnesses, including cancer.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Notable <a href=\"\/asbestos\/related-diseases\/\">asbestos-related diseases<\/a> include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Mesothelioma:<\/strong> A rare and aggressive cancer that forms in the lining of the lungs, abdomen, heart, or testicles.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"\/cancer\/lung-cancer\/\">Asbestos lung cancer<\/a>:<\/strong> This cancer can develop if asbestos fibers get trapped in an aircraft mechanic\u2019s lungs.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"\/asbestosis\/\">Asbestosis<\/a>:<\/strong> This lung disease forms after asbestos fibers scar lung tissue, causing difficulty breathing. It&#8217;s not cancer, but it can be deadly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Mechanics who were exposed to asbestos should see a doctor for regular screenings and report symptoms.<\/p>\n<p>If you were exposed to asbestos and are concerned about mesothelioma, use our <a href=\"\/get-matched\/\"><strong>Free Doctor Match<\/strong><\/a> to connect with a specialist in your area.<\/p>\n<div id=\"25223\" class=\"one-off-25223 widget widget_oscar-vque one-off\" data-vqueid=\"25223\"><style type=\"text\/css\" data-style=\"one-off\">.one-off-25223{margin:60px auto}.one-off-25223 a{box-shadow:0 4px 4px 0 rgba(0,0,0,.25);display:block;background:#e4f4f6;padding:20px 25px 200px;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;position:relative;overflow:hidden;max-width:360px;margin:0 auto}.one-off-25223 a::before{background:#0FAEBF;border-radius:50% 50% 0 0;content:'';position:absolute;bottom:0;height:19%;width:135%;left:-60px;z-index:0}.one-off-25223 .vque-content,.one-off-25223 .image-wrap{z-index:1;position:relative}.one-off-25223 .image-wrap{width:100%;position:absolute;left:-10px;bottom:-15px}.one-off-25223 .image-wrap img{position:absolute;bottom:0;width:100%;max-width:unset;left:0}.one-off-25223 .heading{font-size:27px;line-height:33px;text-align:center;display:block;max-width:340px;margin:5px auto 25px}.one-off-25223 ul{list-style:none;margin:-10px auto 22px;text-align:left;font-size:16px;line-height:26px}.one-off-25223 ul li{margin:0 0 15px;position:relative;padding-left:35px}.one-off-25223 ul li::before{font-family:\"mesohope\"!important;speak:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;font-variant:normal;text-transform:none;line-height:1;content:\"\\e904\";background:#0FAEBF;width:21px;height:21px;display:block;position:absolute;left:0;top:4px;border-radius:50%;color:#fff;font-size:11px;text-align:center;line-height:21px}.one-off-25223 p{text-align:center}.one-off-25223 .button{padding:12px 16px;display:block}@media screen and (min-width:768px){.one-off-25223 a{max-width:620px;padding:30px 30px 35px;border-radius:0 0 4px 4px}.one-off-25223 a::before{border-radius:50%;height:155%;width:150%;right:-550px;left:unset;bottom:-295px}.one-off-25223 .heading{text-align:left;margin:2px 0 25px;max-width:unset;font-size:24px}.one-off-25223 ul{margin:-7px 0 30px;max-width:365px;line-height:23px}.one-off-25223 ul li::before{top:1px}.one-off-25223 .image-wrap{max-width:unset;position:absolute;right:-25px;bottom:-35px;margin:0 0 -2px;left:unset;width:380px}.one-off-25223 .image-wrap img{position:relative;bottom:0;left:0;width:380px}.one-off-25223 .button{display:inline-block;padding:14px 25px}.one-off-25223 p{text-align:left}}@media screen and (min-width:1150px){.one-off-25223 a{padding:30px}}<\/style><a href=\"\/get-matched\/\" title=\"Get Matched With a Mesothelioma Doctor\" class=\"cte\" data-ce-category=\"In-Content Ads\" data-ce-label=\"Get Matched With a Mesothelioma Doctor Ad\"><div>\r\n    <div class=\"vque-content\">\r\n        <strong class=\"heading\">Get Matched With a Mesothelioma Doctor<\/strong>\r\n        <ul>\r\n            <li>Find top specialists near you<\/li>\r\n            <li>Seek compensation for travel & care<\/li>\r\n            <li>Get medical guidance<\/li>\r\n        <\/ul>\r\n        <p><strong class=\"button arrow\" title=\"Get Matched Now\">Get Matched Now<\/strong><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Doctors-ad.png\" alt=\"Get Matched With a Mesothelioma Doctor\" class=\"lazyload\" ><\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<h2>List of Companies That Made Asbestos Aircraft Products<\/h2>\n<p>Many companies made and sold asbestos-containing products for use in planes and other aircraft. These manufacturers knew asbestos could cause cancer but hid the truth for decades to keep making money.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Aircraft <a href=\"\/asbestos\/companies\/\">asbestos companies<\/a> include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<ul class='columns-2'>\n<li>Airbus<\/li>\n<li>Boeing<\/li>\n<li>Bombardier<\/li>\n<li>Lockheed Martin<\/li>\n<li>Embraer<\/li>\n<li>General Dynamics<\/li>\n<li>Goodrich<\/li>\n<li>Goodyear<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<p><strong>Thousands of mechanics were exposed to asbestos<\/strong> before the early 1980s \u2014 and are still at risk of mesothelioma today \u2014 due to the negligence of these corporations.<\/p>\n<h2>Aircraft Mechanics and Asbestos Compensation<\/h2>\n<p>Aircraft mechanics who develop mesothelioma may qualify for compensation to cover medical bills and other expenses.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Compensation options for aircraft mechanics with mesothelioma include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"\/legal\/lawsuit\/\">Mesothelioma lawsuits<\/a>:<\/strong> You may qualify to sue companies that made the asbestos products you were exposed to. These lawsuits award $1 million or more on average. Our legal partners recently recovered <strong>$34 million<\/strong> for a U.S. Air Force veteran exposed to asbestos while working as a civilian mechanic.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"\/legal\/asbestos-trust-funds\/\">Asbestos trust funds<\/a>:<\/strong> These trusts were set up by bankrupt manufacturers of asbestos products and contain <strong>over $30 billion today.<\/strong> Our partner attorneys can file claims with multiple trusts, depending on your eligibility.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"\/veterans\/va-benefits\/\">VA benefits<\/a>:<\/strong> The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers benefits to veterans who develop mesothelioma from service-related asbestos exposure. Key benefits include <strong>$4,158.17\u00a0a month<\/strong> in disability compensation and free or inexpensive health care services.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Get our <strong>Free Mesothelioma Guide<\/strong> to learn more about how we can help you pursue financial compensation after a diagnosis.<\/p>\n<div data-vqueid=\"1361\" class=\"widget widget_oscar-vque default image-right has-img\"><style type=\"text\/css\" data-style=\"default\">.widget_oscar-vque.default{margin:60px auto;max-width:315px}.widget_oscar-vque.default:first-child{margin-top:0}.widget_oscar-vque.default:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.widget_oscar-vque.default>a{background:#2F293D;display:block;padding:20px;border-radius:10px;color:#fff;text-decoration:none}.widget_oscar-vque.default img{margin:0 auto 20px;max-width:150px;width:100%}.widget_oscar-vque.default .vque-content{font-size:16px;text-align:center}.widget_oscar-vque.default strong.subheading{display:block;line-height:1;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:5px}.widget_oscar-vque.default strong.heading{font-size:20px;display:block;margin:0 0 25px}.widget_oscar-vque.default ul{font-size:16px;text-align:left;list-style:none;max-width:265px;line-height:1.4;margin:15px auto 25px}.widget_oscar-vque.default ul li{padding-left:28px;margin-bottom:10px}.widget_oscar-vque.default ul li:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.widget_oscar-vque.default ul li:before{font-family:\"mesohope\" !important;font-display:swap;speak:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;font-variant:normal;text-transform:none;line-height:1;-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;-moz-osx-font-smoothing:grayscale;content:\"\\e904\";border:none;position:absolute;left:0;top:0;background:#0FAEBF;width:20px;height:20px;border-radius:20px;line-height:20px;text-align:center;font-size:12px}.widget_oscar-vque.default strong.button.arrow{width:100%}@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.widget_oscar-vque.default{max-width:620px}.widget_oscar-vque.default>a{padding:0}.widget_oscar-vque.default>a>div{display:block;display:flex;align-items:center;flex-wrap:wrap;flex-direction:row-reverse}.widget_oscar-vque.default>a>div>div{padding:0 25px 0 0;width:41%}.widget_oscar-vque.default>a .vque-content{width:59%;padding:30px;text-align:left}.widget_oscar-vque.default img{max-width:90%;margin-bottom:0}.widget_oscar-vque.default strong.subheading{font-size:16px}.widget_oscar-vque.default strong.heading{font-size:24px;margin:0 0 16px}.widget_oscar-vque.default ul{max-width:none}.widget_oscar-vque.default strong.button.arrow{width:auto}.widget_oscar-vque.default.image-left>a>div{display:block;position:relative;overflow:hidden}.widget_oscar-vque.default.image-left>a>div img{max-width:100%}.widget_oscar-vque.default.image-left>a>div>div{float:left}.widget_oscar-vque.default.image-left>a>div>div:first-child{width:27%;padding:30px}.widget_oscar-vque.default.image-left>a>div>div.vque-content{width:73%;padding-left:0}}<\/style><a href=\"\/mesothelioma-guide\/\" title=\"Get Your Free 2026 Mesothelioma Guide\" class=\"cte\" data-ce-category=\"In-Content Ads\" data-ce-label=\"Get Your Free 2026 Mesothelioma Guide Ad\" data-desktop-image=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/guide-image-vertical.png\"><div><div><div class=\"image-fade\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"296\" height=\"290\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/guide-image-vertical.png\" class=\"attachment-Medium size-Medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Mesothelioma Guide Images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/guide-image-vertical.png 296w, https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/guide-image-vertical-55x55.png 55w, https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/guide-image-vertical-102x100.png 102w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 296px) 100vw, 296px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vque-content\"><strong class=\"heading\">Get Your Free 2026 Mesothelioma Guide<\/strong><ul>\n<li>Symptoms &amp; staging<\/li>\n<li>Average prognosis<\/li>\n<li>Life-extending treatments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong class=\"button arrow\" title=\"Get Your Free Guide\">Get Your Free Guide<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<h2>We Can Help Aircraft Mechanics With Mesothelioma<\/h2>\n<p>Aircraft mechanics didn&#8217;t deserve to develop life-threatening cancers like mesothelioma. Far too many mechanics are now suffering from this cancer and other diseases after being exposed to asbestos decades ago.<\/p>\n<p>If you or a loved one is an aircraft mechanic with mesothelioma, <strong>reach out to us<\/strong>. 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Asbestos helped keep planes durable and fireproof.<\/p>\n<p>Companies that made these products knew that asbestos caused health issues like mesothelioma but hid the truth to make a profit.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/about\/contact\/\">Contact us<\/a> if you have mesothelioma and were exposed to asbestos while working as an aircraft mechanic. We can help you pursue treatment and compensation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"3\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\"> What is the toxic exposure to aircraft mechanics?<\/h3><div><p>For much of the 20th century, aircraft mechanics risked exposure to a <strong>toxic substance called asbestos.<\/strong> Asbestos was used in dozens of airplane products like insulation and brake pads.<\/p>\n<p>Breathing in or swallowing asbestos fibers can cause mesothelioma 10-50 years later, meaning many aircraft mechanics exposed decades ago are now just getting diagnosed.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"4\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">Is being an aircraft mechanic hard on your body?<\/h3><div><p><strong>Yes,<\/strong> being an aircraft mechanic can be hard on your body. You may risk exposure to particles and toxins that could get you sick.<\/p>\n<p>For example, if you worked as an aircraft mechanic before the early 1980s, you were likely exposed to asbestos. Asbestos exposure can lead to cancers like mesothelioma and other serious health problems.<\/p>\n<p>Mesothelioma Hope can help you access treatments, financial compensation, and other resources if you are fighting this cancer.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/mesothelioma-guide\/\"><strong>Get our Free Mesothelioma Guide<\/strong><\/a> to see how we can assist you.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\",\"name\": \"Do mechanics get exposed to asbestos?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\": \"Answer\",\"text\": \"&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Yes,&lt;\/strong&gt; aircraft mechanics were often exposed to asbestos prior to the early 1980s.&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Asbestos was used in various aircraft parts, including:&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;ul&gt;\n&lt;li&gt;Brakes&lt;\/li&gt;\n&lt;li&gt;Clutches&lt;\/li&gt;\n&lt;li&gt;Engine components&lt;\/li&gt;\n&lt;li&gt;Insulation&lt;\/li&gt;\n&lt;\/ul&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;Many mechanics worked with asbestos materials every day, putting them at risk of developing mesothelioma 10-50 years later.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\"}},{\"@type\": \"Question\",\"name\": \"Is asbestos used in aviation?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\": \"Answer\",\"text\": \"&lt;p&gt;Yes, asbestos products were widely used in aviation &lt;strong&gt;between the 1930s and early 1980s&lt;\/strong&gt;. 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