The thread originator asked if GE's were being offered re-muster to Air Eng, and as far as I'm aware, his rumour source is wrong.
However, it does come around every so often. I still have a copy of the letter offering fast track Air Eng training to GE's from the late 90's. Straight to the OCU as I recall. Master Aircrew rank thrown in, but reverting to GE Chf Tech after 4 years.
A visiting AOC involved in the offer was puzzled by the lack of enthusiasm. 'But you would get to wear a flying suit, and travel the world'. Poor dear.
No takers! Hardly suprising really. GE's are at the top of their game, even the average ones are outstanding. And modest.
Why on earth would such a high calibre individual want to remuster to do a job that wouldn't tax a trained monkey?
As my chum and fellow Pruner used to say
'Its such a short step from flicking switches for the Queen, to flipping hamburgers for a clown'
