[quoteFFS, trades such as motor mechanic, plumber, house painter or hairdresser are 3 - 4 year apprentiships (or equivalent), how does the media, CASA, Qantas Management or anyone with half a brain think that aircraft maintenance is a two-week "tick-and-flick" course ?] [/quote]
According to our lovable AJ, aircraft don't require as much maintenance as they once did. Painting a house or doing hair has not changed over the centuries. That's why a two week tick'n'flick course is now appropriate. Aircraft are being brought into line with new car maintenence.