big mistake
18 and making a big mistake. Remember when your mother told you to do something and you never listen, then years later you think back and she was right the whole time. thats whats happening here.
he's some more info. After doing your time and completing basics, and 2 years service
Trade + 8 Basics and your 6 years service then you are
QF AME level 10 = $25.12 p/h
Trade + ALL basics + Type course + SOE + 6-8 years sevice then you are
QF LAME Level 3 = $26.94 p/h if you get a course or pay for one and they recognise it.
Do yourselves a favour and ask your mates dads and their mates what hourly rate they are on, i bet it's higher. Passion for aircraft only last a while, then you need a house!