Hope this gives you some insight into the mysteries of the aviation industry
It does indeed. Thank you QF94 for the informative response. It's food for thought.
It's the night shift that is most of a deterent. I expect a pay cut for several years but would hope to get back to where I am eventually.
Luckily I have some time before I need to make a decision as the next avionics intake at Av.Aust doesn't start until Feb' 2011.
Now i know what SoE stands for
cheers,
watterman.