Originally Posted by
Kengineer-130
What would you think the best carrer path would be to follow for someone who has got 7 years RAF aircraft engineering experience (engines + recent airframe conversion) ? do all the exams and training for Part 66 B2 LAE , or go to uni and do an aeronautical engineering degree?
What sort of salaries/ wages can you expect for either paths starting jobs? what is there more demand for ? Getting a bit bored of getting shot at in the desert now,
feel it's time to go into the big scary civillian world
It depends on what is your personal interest.
Depending on where you are working, the salaries are similar.
In Maintenance you must consider working night shift and weekends!
Your B1 or B2 you can get by a home-study, unless RAF is paying for it.
You must consider 6 to 24 month of study plus practical experience....
University is a straight forward programme, but consider at least 4 years!