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Old 25th Jul 2007, 23:18
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theavionicsbloke
 
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There Is Not A Lack Of Engineers

Hi Guys.

I am sick and fed up the industry moaning about not having Engineers.

I have just converted my licence from BCAR Sec L to Part 66.

I came out of the industry but still work Part Time Contracting. Aviation is in my blood and miss being around aircraft every day all day and love the job.

However, I earn 2 x the amount I can in aviation in my alternative trade.

I have an Unrestricted B2 restricted B1 & C with some 20 types with 20years experience. None of them are wide bodies.

What makes me mad is despite the above, companies are still asking for experience & a type rating on the wide bodies and refuse to offer training. Tossed a side like some used carboard Oil Filler funnel!

so Companies, we are here, You have pleanty of Engineers, but you have to Train us on Type & renumerate us well.

WHEN WILL YOU GET THE MESSAGE ??
There is not a lack of Engineers.
Just a lack of Engineers willing to work for peanuts and get treated like dirt!

We have united and voted with our feet and I am afraid the Industry gets what it has deserved for a long time
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