I didn't say I didn't like it, just trying to show it's no cake walk, it has it's ups and downs like any job. Do I enjoy it, yes, some days it can be quite routine other days the proverbial hits the fan and it can become very trying and testing.
But at the end of the day when you've accomplished what you set out to do under adverse conditions with limited resources, you've just released an a/c with 400 happy punters a what if! captain and constant hassle from traffic people - is it fixed yet, how much longer (I tend to ignore them I'm too long in the tooth now) you can take a certain amount of self pride in what you've achieved. Do you get any thanks from management, doubt it and don't care anymore that's not what it's about, you're only as good as and remembered for your last f£(*& up
I've work on majors in hangars, can be rewarding but can get a bit repetative, last 15 years on the line which again can be both rewarding and repetative. Would I do I do anything else, who knows, you make decisions early on in life be they right or wrong who knows.
I wouldn't detract anyone from doing it, just be aware it can be hard but rewarding. Remuneration varies, some pay well some pay what they can get away with.
My son is in his 1st year of his apprenticeship at BMW, after 3 years he will be on a good salary that took me quite a few more years to get to, will it be as rewarding and as challenging, who knows, depends on what you want from the job.
Dinners a bit better tonight got a chicken korma from Morissons in between my split shifts due to late inbound flight (only 8hrs late) did 3 flights this morning, back in again now, haven't seen the family yet hopefully be back before they're all in bed, but I doubt it. Still got a day off tomorrow
