We all know the aviation industry needs more skilled technicians, but it's partly our responsibility to give them the guidance and wisdom they need to succeed. Roxanne Rosado—an experienced A&P and IA—has set out to do just that. She wrote "Roxanne's Rules: 25 career principles every aviation mechanic should live by," which offers solid advice for surviving a long, successful, and rewarding career on the shop floor, and there's something for all technicians.

Avionics News technical reporter Larry Anglisano sat down with Roxanne to hear about her approach in this video report. You can read the full story in the July 2026 issue of Avionics News magazine, and link to Roxanne's Rules and other shop resources at Airworthy.com.