Opalops, thanks, i may resort to his mobile if i don't hear back soon.
Kev85, I can understand what you mean, becuase the military is technically non-profit, there isn't a rush to do anything. We don't have customers demanding a product essentially. "hurry up and wait" is a proverb most members live by and as an ex-member i'm sure you know it well.
I think the ADF is a place for '**** engineers' to work because once they get in, it's very hard for them to be booted out based on their technical ability. I see it everyday working with some people that would be better suited to a stable hand then actually fixing aircraft. Plus the ADF spoon feeds everyone so they can just get away with it!
From what you say, the hardest part for me may be getting my foot in the door.
Could I ask what road you went down once you got out of the ADF and then on to become a LAME?
thanks Bug-a-lugs, I'm sure i will be!
Cheers everyone.