I left 216 as an FE in 2005 after 22 and went into the FlightTraining world. I have to say that after seeing the way the branch was treated over the years and the deteriorating quality of life I have no regrets about leaving. In my new line of work ex RAF Flight Engineers are highly regarded and sort after, very different to how I felt in the Air Force. Anyone leaving with instructional experience needing a job there's plenty available.
And I left 216 as an FE in 98 after 11 years and did the same.
Any ex FEs with instructional experience who fancy working for the 3rd largest manufacturer with a base in the Lion City should pm me pronto. We are also looking for someone based in Zürich.
After 11 in the mob and 5 flying civvy my career really started when I stopped flying 4 years ago.