Jetset 41 s right ,There is a big shortage of good people right now. You will probably be able to get your foot in the door, but will you be able to survive on fitters money.There is a big difference between fitter and LAE as far as pay goes, if you can get back I suggest you do your licence as fast as you can ,for you as an electrician you can go one of two ways. B1 LAE is what used to be Engines Airframe and Electrics or you could go B2 which is Radio radar Autopilot Instruments and Elecrtical generation. I was the same trade as you in the mob and I am now a B2 + B1 (Electrical) . So go for it ,today its not unreasonable to earn £ 40K + as a LAE.Good luck Hoof!