Loss of Mechanic skills
For the last 5 (10 or so off and on) years out of about a 20 year career I have dedicated my skills to Avionics. With today's modern aircraft, this is the future. I have now found that my highly skilled electronic brothers fail hard when it is time to turn a wrench, simply adjusting a FDR POT is not within their skill set. I work in a unique environment where we mostly work 22/31&34. My past employers had required Blue water to Avionics skils, I know how to turn a wrench and T/S on all levels to a decent extent. I am wondering if some old fellers out there have seen the same with green horn tech's who spend more time in the wires than getting a bit of break dust under the nails?