Question about salaries in Europe/Ireland
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Question about salaries in Europe/Ireland
Hey guys,
I am torn at the moment. I could start an apprenticeship for Aircraft Mechanic which after 2 years will give me EASA Part 66 Category ‘A’ licence.
However I am 29 years old and Ireland is not my own country, so I need to sustain myself economically while I live here. So I am trying to see if it is worth it to get the licence and endure 2 years of hardship.
So my question is what are the average salaries for Aircraft mechanics in Ireland or UK, both with no experience and with a few years of experience.
I am torn at the moment. I could start an apprenticeship for Aircraft Mechanic which after 2 years will give me EASA Part 66 Category ‘A’ licence.
However I am 29 years old and Ireland is not my own country, so I need to sustain myself economically while I live here. So I am trying to see if it is worth it to get the licence and endure 2 years of hardship.
So my question is what are the average salaries for Aircraft mechanics in Ireland or UK, both with no experience and with a few years of experience.
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UK mechanic salary for large civil aircraft in my experience ranges from £24k to £40k (28-34 most often)
The top end of that is with A licence approvals. A licence mechanics between £1k - £4K higher salary than unlicensed mech typically.
Contract rates between £17 p/h and £24p/h.
Good luck in your choice.
The top end of that is with A licence approvals. A licence mechanics between £1k - £4K higher salary than unlicensed mech typically.
Contract rates between £17 p/h and £24p/h.
Good luck in your choice.
I suppose it depends what you are paid and the definition of hardship. Where I am the apprentices wages are far better than a large proportion of the local community on minimum wage. Either you want the chance of a decent job in the future or not.
Your choice.
No pain no gain
Your choice.
No pain no gain
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Hi dburan,
You haven't said what your experience/qualifications are.
If you only require 2 years for your Cat A have you already completed the required exams?
If the answer is 'No', and you are starting afresh, then why not shoot for your Cat B?
There are also places which are A LOT cheaper to live than Dublin.
Ryanair's provider in PIK will have much cheaper living costs than Dublin and can also offer all the relative experience required.
You haven't said what your experience/qualifications are.
If you only require 2 years for your Cat A have you already completed the required exams?
If the answer is 'No', and you are starting afresh, then why not shoot for your Cat B?
There are also places which are A LOT cheaper to live than Dublin.
Ryanair's provider in PIK will have much cheaper living costs than Dublin and can also offer all the relative experience required.
