It’s a compelling career with many highlights and lowlights. Disappointments with management are tempered by successes in getting it right first time.
Started out as an apprentice with a major airline and stayed 20 years and left licensed on Boeing 707 series and Boeing 747.
Moved on to General Aviation and helicopters. Many years there with mostly field work which I would not swap for anything in the world.
Experience is priceless. Then moved back to the airline again to become licensed on Boeing 747-400 series and finally retirement.
A great occupation to have, despite it’s ups and downs, because you can become much more than just someone fixing aircraft. You learn to become self sufficient, inventive and be able to think “ beyond the square”.
No regrets at all... 😎