I've been reading all this with interest. I too am thinking of trying to get
into the industry.
I'm nearly 27yrs old, I have a 2.2 degree in Mechanical Engineering and I
also hold a PPL. I have been working as a draftsman for the last three
years (earning 19K) and hate it.
I am planning to try and get a fitting job to see if aircraft maintenance is
for me or not.
Does any one know of any positions available?
Or, where the main maintenance hangers are in the south of England?
What type of course would be most useful for someone in my position?
Who are the main training providers and how can I find out more about
them..any ideas on cost?
I would like to get involved in the maintenance of GA aircraft.
Is there much work in this section?
I know CabAir have a hangar at Elstree - but what are the other main sites?
You have mentioned 'unsociable' hours'. What sort of hours are we talking
about? Is 'all' maintenance carried out at night?
You say there is a demand but although I've seen a few job adverts in the
last few weeks there does not seem to be a glut of them. Am I just looking
in the wrong places? (Pilot, Flyer and Flight magazine?)
What would you say was the best and the worst part to your job?
If these are foolish questions it is because I've only just started looking
into it.
Any help any one can give me would be gratefully received.