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Old 19th Jul 2008, 01:40
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Well airsupport, that is a different story altogether and far more likely result.

In my opinion Qf will train a very small number of people up to be LAMES and certify for large numbers of asian AMES brought in on short term contracts. Other Asian MRO's do this but buy in the LAMES instead of the AMES as they already have a large base of AMES to choose from.

The Marine industry already operate in this manner as do many aviation MRO's and it is only a matter of time befor the same thing happens here. Currently the 457 visas are being restricted but they will be relaxed eventually as QF's lack of training and lack of pay will bite and they will claim that there is a skill shortage and must import labour from asia to keep their planes in the air.

A bit gloomy I must admit but you must face realities and position yourslf accordingly. (ie start reskilling yourself for a job in another more profitable industry or start sucking hard to be one of those few QF LAMES)
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