And why is it that heavy maintenance is so much cheaper overseas. What is the Australian engineering fraternity going to do to compete, apart from scaring the public
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1) OH&S. We have it here in Ausralia, they generally don't overseas.
2) Full service in Australia. Many overseas facilities complete routine work only for the "fixed price" then charge like a wounded bull for non-routine work. Thus, on paper, they appear very cheap.
3) Using qualified personnel in Australia. As an Aircraft maintenance engineer in Australia, you are taught about the complete aircraft; not just one specific system / area as is the case in many countries.
In the name of balance, can we see a report on engineering oversights coming from Australian maintenance organizations?
I'm sure there would be a similar report were it warranted.
What I find hard to understand is how people who seem to support cheap, dodgey maintenance when it comes to aircraft, would not consider taking their car to a cheap dodgey mechanic.
A big question for you to consider; Why did CASA spend so much time, effort and tax payers dollars to stop the report on the overseas facility being released?