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Old 3rd July 2009, 02:34   #1 (permalink)
 
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Thomas Cook Engineering

I was just wondering if anyone would have details on the salary a fully qualified engineer with thomas cook would earn.

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Old 3rd July 2009, 10:23   #2 (permalink)
 
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You need to expand "Fully Qualified" B1, B2 or both, A/C types etc. before an answer can be given at all.
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Old 3rd July 2009, 11:49   #3 (permalink)
 
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For an Engineer on a Thomas Cook contract (not an ex My Travel one) - B1 or 2 or both, regardless of types held, basic is +/- £48k inc.

Engineer = B1 or 2 with 2+ types. In practice everyone on the line hold all types.
Junior Tech = B1 or 2 with <2 types/<1 year certifying experience.
Mechanic = A licenced, expected to hold up to weekly check cover & wheel/brakes/cabin component changes.
Trimmer - Cabin maintenance, but expected to help out with all tasks if required. Some hold an A licence (but don't have to, and don't use it).

UK line stations are on the above contract, with the exception of the ex MYT guys at Manchester.

Manchester hangar are on an ex MYT contract. I don't have details on that.

At present the company are trying to ammalgamate the two contracts.
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Old 4th July 2009, 03:33   #4 (permalink)
 
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How long does it take to become B1 or B2 qualified?
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Old 4th July 2009, 14:04   #5 (permalink)
 
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5 years
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Old 4th July 2009, 19:07   #6 (permalink)
 
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greyb33,

The potential earnings posted here are basic salary. A few days overtime here and there can push that figure up significantly.

As for the timescale to become B1 or B2 qualified, you are looking at 5 years minimum just to be eligible to apply for a basic aircraft maintenance licence. With no recognised training background (apprenticeship or ex-forces) and a proven ability on the tools it could be a damn sight longer before any reputable company lets you use that licence in anger.
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Old 7th July 2009, 07:59   #7 (permalink)

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WenWe,

Haven't heard from you in ages; are you back at MAEL?
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Old 7th July 2009, 12:40   #8 (permalink)
 
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Never worked for MAEL
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Old 7th July 2009, 21:23   #9 (permalink)
 
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Forgive for intrusion on your forum.asking you, since here real specialists... I have a son, he does not wish to be a pilot, but would like to become the aviation engineer. Please recommend where better to receive education as I am absolutely far from this question. In advance thanks,..do not beat.me... please..
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Old 11th July 2009, 20:23   #10 (permalink)
 
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How much does an apprentice earn a year with thomas cook ?
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