Mostly from LAME's
Many FE's from the RAAF moved to civil airlines in Australia and Asia. All RAAF C130 & P3 FE's were recruited from the technical trade ranks and underwent comprehensive training courses. Pre the C130J the minimum crew requirement for the C130 was 2 Pilots/one Flight Engineer although a Navigator and Loadmaster were carried as well. On the C130 for many years the FE would perform his airborne duties and conduct any rectifications required when away base, within the scope of the various spares carried on board. Each C130 carried a complete compliment of Maintenance Manuals on board. The Caribou 3rd Crewman, variously known as Crewman Technical, Loadmaster and eventually as a Flight Engineer also performed similarly to the C130 & P3 FE's.
Having been Qantas trained to the B707 I appreciated the standards, the standardisation and the integration of the FE into the crew. Cathay Pacific similarly on all counts.