This reminds me of the days at Prestwick's Scottish Aviation Ltd and we were very busy building the Jetstreams. To get workers the company took on men from the motor trade, British Rail, TV repairmen etc.
Some of the finest engineers I have ever worked with came out of that bunch, not all became LAE's but I would fly on any Aircraft that these guys worked on or build. If you are wanting to become a Aircraft Engineer that's the important bit.
Good Luck Peter
