Rocketboots- I understand what **** ground engineers tolerate, (used to be one!!) and if I could change the situation I would, but lets face facts, most engineers accept their pityful lot....to their disadvantage. Whilst PROFESSIONAL (in both senses of the word!) aircraft engineers are represented by the same union that represents plumbers and electricians the terms and conditions of enployment WILL NOT IMPROVE.
Maintenance engineers are their own worst enemy....Take the company to task!!! but then it will never happen because the union reps want an easy life!!!