Re: Avionics at Carlow
Hello Whale,
I was part of the first class to complete the Avionics Certificate at Carlow I.T. Like yourself i wanted to be a pilot but things changed and i was told engineering might be a better road to go down when it comes to getting a job.
After 2 years i got my Cert but Carlow had not received their part 145 approval which meant my Cert wouldnt get me a job in Macdonalds nevermind a job as an avionics technician. I hung around for a year and decided if i was going to do it right i'd have to start again. I started in Perth Scotland at Air Service Training. This was expensive however i am just finished my course and work placement and i'm looking for a job back in Ireland. The Bank Man may have my balls in a vice to the tune of 20,000 yo yo's but i feel i made the right decision.
I would check if the Carlow Course is recognised if i were you, they shafted me good and proper. As for life as an Avionics Technician, i've really enjoyed my work placement. Working on Embraer 145's at BMI Aberdeen. The work is very interesting and if you have an interest in planes and electronics then you'll find it an enjoyable career.
Hope this helps you out, even a little.
Regards.