2 years left in RAF- B1 licence?
HI all,
Id just like to post a similar question to Kengineer,
I too have served 10 years in the RAF as a now, mechanical aircraft technician. I'm about to complete my 2nd 'Q' course on gas turbine engines.
I'm looking at getting out at my 12 year pension point and possibly studying over the next 2 years towards a B1 (admittedly my leg. is poor as the system seems to change quite a lot!) - this may not even be 'the' licence in 2 years time?
my question is this:
Is there a real shortage of licenced engineers or is it the pay and conditions have deteriorated that much people have had enough?
I, and Kengineer im sure have just suffered the outcomes of 8,000 people being made redundant (thanks labour!) and our conditions are getting to the flight safety critical point. people are leaving in their droves.
Would you recommend me studying (resettlement, college) for a B1? I'm very interested in the aviation industry and like many ex-forces people do not want to waste all the 'experience' However I am no way implying my experience on fast jets has much weight compared to a full apprentice-trained technician with 20+ years in the industry, if anything I would hope these people would 'show me the ropes' and I could learn a great deal from them? as lets be honest, I'll effectively be a student!
Forgive me If I have replicated Kengineers' post, I'm a little unsure as to the direction I should take, all I know is it most probably will be OUT of the MOD career path. I have other options I am looking into, but if they do not come to fruition, I may continue my aviation maintenance experience outside the RAF.
Any opinions would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you.