I only know of one pilot who then became a mechanic. He was a helo pilot (multi IFR) flying offshore in Karratha WA. Was doing his spanner turner apprenticeship when I was up there. Basically, he got bored with flying out to rigs and back. Wanted to keep busy.
I like flying, but it does get a tad tedious after a while!!
It seems that Engineers are paid more to work more (kind of)
Pilots are paid more when they work less. Must be attendance pay
I haven't used my AMEL in NZ for nearly 5 years. I contract myself out overseas, so I wouldn't know who was hiring or wht they were paying at the moment.
ASL do suck at times!! I have PT6B, PT6C, and PT6T ratings. Do you think I can get the PT6A on my licence without having to do another full type course?? And don't forget the oral as well!! Mind you, I also have Bell 212/412, but they won't let me have Bell 205, even though I've worked on them for a number of years. Sheesh. Don't get me started!!
