Hello I started QF AME Mech apprenticeship in 1999 in Mel, If you live in Perth, it is a big decision to come all the way over here, for the money they will pay you.
The training you get from Qantas is just OK. Its easier and better to do the apprenticeship with an Airline than GA, unless its with a company with a lot of cash i,e crown casino or something like that.
If you really want to go ahead with it you will have to tick the box that says AME not AM.
If you tick the box thats says Aircraft Mechanic instead of Aircraft Maintenance Engineer you have ridden your career off.
Once you start the apprenticeship you will find that the moral of the people will be at rock bottom and will find the place not a real enjoyable to work.
QF these days treat there staff very badly. Once you finish the apprenticeship you then will be able to leave and work overseas or for a company that will pay you and treat you a little better.
The job is good, but rewards are not there as they were back in the good old days, so you have to love the jet.
You will also find your mates that are plumbers and sparkys will be earning a lot more than you, will have less responabilty and not working long hours and night shift which is the future of aviation.
Other airlines are available to work for in australia after you finish your apprenticeship and there is a major shortage of engineers in the world, so there is no shortage of work. The main reason for this is that no one is training, so I have to give to Qantas for at least doing that.
The other option is Emirates in dubai are now doin full apprenticeships and are invite young Aussies to join, that comes with the rewards, if you would like to go O/S but you will be required to live in Dubai.
In my opinion I like working on aircraft but would seriously advise people against starting the QANTAS ENGINERING apprenticeship program.
P.S Don't worry about having bad eyes, it helps to have good eyes but will not stop you from getting a apprenticeship.
And yes they will let you work on engines staight away and you will be required to daily under supervision during apprenticeship.