Virtual reality training has evolved from aviation warfighting usage, such as aircraft pilot training, to aviation maintenance. Aviation maintenance training should be an essential aspect of continuous maintenance personnel. The problem addressed in this study was the lack of training and understanding of virtual reality technology by senior aviation maintenance personnel. This qualitative phenomenological study aimed to explore the lived experiences of senior aviation maintenance personnel using virtual reality technology for training and explore potential barriers to implementing the technology in the field. This study was rooted in experiential learning theory, highlighting personal experiences instead of teacher-involved learning. This qualitative phenomenological study was chosen to explore the lived experiences of senior aviation maintenance personnel knowledge using virtual reality technology. The population comprises senior personnel with over 5 years of experience performing maintenance. Fifteen aviation maintenance personnel volunteered to participate in the research. Semi-structured interviews were used to collect the data. Interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) was utilized to explore the phenomenon the research is examining. The qualitative data software NVivo was also utilized to analyze this research's data. Based on the research, many participants utilized physical and computer-based simulators for their training. The participants interviewed showed some knowledge of virtual reality technology, whether playing games or with a virtual simulator. The participants did state that the use of hands-on training is still preferred. The participants also stated that using manuals, technical representatives, and personnel in a supervisor role would help them learn. Future research should be conducted that would gather the opinions of senior aviation maintenance training personnel with a virtual reality technology system. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]