Which is where the 2 years as a mechanic comes in... its up to the industry to help these raw recruits become decent mechanics. All we do is give them a start... There is no other way into the industry at the moment - apprenticeships? Will the industry survive with only a handful of apprentices - most of whom with stay as career fitters....
On this note, I issue a challenge - All of the colleges and academys who run the above mentioned courses are in desperate need of talking to the MRO's. We all need up to date information on what is required of new recruits. Help us help you. We are here to stay, so we might as well work together! (MRO's, not agencies.....)