But that's the point isn't it? You are now able to do a job which in all respects equals that of an OC Eng because of whatever 'right stuff' you had to start with and how it was formed by your service...and you reached Sgt...so any wonder you have leadership, supervision and management squared away.
The thread is about what would you do now as a school leaver. Join or not? My question - if not, then what? Not now, as someone who clearly excelled in the RAF. What would you do now as a (theoretical) 16-18 year old that gets you to 'what I want'.