A little advice required

[g_funk]

Hi all!

My first post on here and i'm seeking some advice!

I am on a EASA PART 147 course working toward my B1/B2 license. the course lasts for three years, the first year is purely A license only. i am planning on going onto the 2nd and 3rd years to obtain my full license. i don't know which route to take, either B1 mechanical or B2 Avionics. i was just wondering wht you guys would advise?

Also how did you guys go about building up experience and getting on the job training etc to go towards getting the license in full and starting out with jobs in the aviation industry?

many thanks

g :hmm:

P.S. not sure if this matters but i want to work on larger aircraft, B747s 777s A340s etc

[JamesA]

Hi G funk,
From what I see and have done for many years the Avionic or Science department as they like to call themselves is the less exerting manually. However, you may be subject to severe brain fade trying to chase those wiggly amps and find where they are falling out of the cables. I have seen these days that both sides have to have some cross knowledge, especially with the types you are wishing to work on, of both sides of the business.
Getting a licence is only the first step as you realise. Then you are in chicken/egg syndrome. Employers only want 21 year olds with at least 10 years experience, preferably on type, i.e licensed, and willing to work for nothing all hours.
I can only suggest you try making contact with a maintenance manager of an airline, (not the easiest task these days with the security situation), and perhaps start with trying to 'help out' now and again to get a feel of the company/situation. Then maybe he/she will give yo ua tipoff when a vacancy is likely to arise. The only othe rsuggestion is to keep plugging away at the adverts in the aviation press, etc.
Good luck

[TURIN]

BA are looking for graduates for their Student Engineer Program. Try applying, they should be taking about 20 on this year.

[g_funk]

BA are looking for graduates for their Student Engineer Program. Try applying, they should be taking about 20 on this year.

Where and how can i apply for this?

[TURIN]

Ah! That's part of the apptitude test.