I beg to differ Matt.
Mechanic's pay today is where LAE pay was about 3 years ago. Jet 2 are paying in excess of £42000 for Mechs only just out of their apprenticeship. With an 'A' Licence that can accelerate to over £55000 at some airlines. B1 and B2 LAEs are now pulling in £70000-£90000 depending on type and location. It's an employees market at the moment. The lack of investment and training in this industry has come home to roost. Shame I'm about to retire. 🙄