Sometimes, in this techno world, it isn't so easy to define what one's job was in the past.
i.e. I was a Halton Apprentice (1952-1955).
I served 5 years in the RAF as a G/E on various A/C such as Canberra/Valiants and 16 years as a Flight Engineer on Hastings/VC10's.
This was followed by a total of 16 years in commercial aviation as an F/E on Convair 880's; B707; L1011 and B747 200/300, then I retired.
I'm often asked what do you do...I reply "I'm 75...I sleep most of the time."
The next inevitable question is "What did you previously do?' and I say I was a Flight Engineer.
"A what!" is the usual response.
It is simplistic for me to say I was a 2nd officer, which presumes I was a pilot. This is not a lie as I had a PPl on Chipmunks but, like my UK driving licence, it has long ago expired.
But, that seems to satisfy the inquiry and the subsequent knowledge based b/s that I advocate at dinner parties, especially when well imbibed.
