Thanks very much for your reply.
I wish i had took that route from the start, big step going back to college and lower pay etc but if i want it that much then thats the route. Just thought with my current qualifications i might be advanced slightly and a kind employer might give me the chance to prove my worth!
I did some cold calling back in 2001 and BMI at EMA gave me the opportunity to have an informal chat with the head of engineering and it went well, then bang the airline industry took a blow and i was knocked back. Dissapointed but nows the time to try again.
Thanks again for the info.