" WJMAN "
QUOTE : " Its almost being treated like automotive maintenance
Would not agree with you there on the grounds that you get paid better salaries as an automotive engineer with far less of the responsibilities.
E.G. As a 30 year plus Licensed UK A/C with Types both fixed and rotary also holder of a US A+P not to mention Pilots License's both UK & US, I was recently offered a position in the south of the UK on £27,000 as a Licensed engineer.