All valid points so thanks for those, but what I was referring to when I said I was willing to be a 'spanner monkey' for a licensed engineer was just that, get stuck in and learn the systems and aircraft and if I'm correct doesn't a licensed engineer need to sign off your logbook?
I agree that I know very little about the civilian aviation industry but the thread is designed to give me the opportunity to learn and experience it.
I've been getting my hands dirty the whole of my career and yes doing the crap jobs others don't want. I've never hidden behind my rank or experience.
To have the opportunity to work alongside a licensed engineer would give me the opportunity to gain the experience I would need and that's not to say I de-value mechs and fitters, far from it. I've taught others as a fitter and been taught by those myself.
I am more than aware that my 22 years experience has very little relevance to civil aircraft which is why I'm asking and offering my services, however I do have the many of skillsets required in abundance and am able to adapt to change quickly.
Last edited by Appoo; 14th October 2009 at 19:00.