Spanners, this reflects exactly what I found.
Indeed when at Kidlington (again like you at own expense) I found the guy's on resetlement
just treating it like a p*!* up. They had no clue about reality, CV's, job applications etc. One 22 year Cpl asked if he should wear a suit to an interview (what planet).
Greasey, my first stop was Marshalls, having worked the TriStar in the RAF and completed the Airframe & Engine course they ripped my hands off. The job was not the best but I learned more about the a/c in 18 months hangar work than 6 years line work. Tore myself away to join an airline at LHR (red tails, need I say more). They supported me with time off to go to Kidlington. You don't get anything on a plate, but try telling that to a 22 year Chief who knows it all.
By the way at least greasey can spell technician (jobsworth take note)
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"Tally Ho"
[This message has been edited by Raffles (edited 27 February 2000).]