Yorkiebarkid
15th Jul 2019, 20:49
Good evening,
20 years ago I left school and worked for a small company maintaining and repairing single and twin piston engined light aircraft. I enjoyed the work. Mechanical and electrical engineering have always been a true love of mine. For various reasons, after approx 6 years I left the industry and have run several of my own companies since. None of them related to aviation.
I'm considering a return to the industry although I'd like to work for a larger company with better career building prospects. I'd like to obtain my B licence and build on my qualifications.
I'm very practical, fast to learn and was always the one that was given the tricky problems and repairs as I excelled at them compared to the other engineers I worked alongside. I'm excellent at diagnosis and problem solving.
Would I be best funding my training and examination for my B 1.1 myself and then look for a job or would I be better getting a job and carry out the training and examination whilst working? What is the industry like nowadays? Are companies looking for licence/unlicensed engineers?
Any hints tips and tricks for someone like myself?
Thanks.
20 years ago I left school and worked for a small company maintaining and repairing single and twin piston engined light aircraft. I enjoyed the work. Mechanical and electrical engineering have always been a true love of mine. For various reasons, after approx 6 years I left the industry and have run several of my own companies since. None of them related to aviation.
I'm considering a return to the industry although I'd like to work for a larger company with better career building prospects. I'd like to obtain my B licence and build on my qualifications.
I'm very practical, fast to learn and was always the one that was given the tricky problems and repairs as I excelled at them compared to the other engineers I worked alongside. I'm excellent at diagnosis and problem solving.
Would I be best funding my training and examination for my B 1.1 myself and then look for a job or would I be better getting a job and carry out the training and examination whilst working? What is the industry like nowadays? Are companies looking for licence/unlicensed engineers?
Any hints tips and tricks for someone like myself?
Thanks.