Dear 747 classic,I feel i must respond to your statement that AAI pay their mechanics more than flight crews,this is factualy incorrect.There is not 1 mechanic that earns more than any cockpit crew,I think you maybe refering to "Certifying Staff" the CRS personnel at AAI make a basic wage comparible to a Captain however a CRS contract is based on a basic Month of 200 hours and any overtime payments are only made after that.I was making a basic salary of $5850 per month working 10 days 10 night and 10 off when we changed from days to nights we worked a day shift then a night shift,the 10 days off included 2 days travelling time.These salaries for certifying staff(not mechanics)are below industry average and have not been increased for over 10 years,also please bear in mind that salaries are by and large governed by the law of supply and demand and at the present time there is a worldwide shortage of qualified(Read:certifying staff)technicians.I know personaly of several certifying technicians who only stay there for the 10 days off.By the way I no longer work for AAI(left Madrid July 2001)If any of You know me please drop Me a PM.
Best regards
matkat