How do I get out?
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How do I get out?
I've been an avionic engineer for more years than I like to think of.
How do I get out? I need a change of career. I have qualifications that could open doors but when I talk to agencies and possible employers I am tarred with the "Industrial" brush.
Has anyone managed to overcome this hurdle and move to an interesting, rewarding job away from aviation?
How do I get out? I need a change of career. I have qualifications that could open doors but when I talk to agencies and possible employers I am tarred with the "Industrial" brush.
Has anyone managed to overcome this hurdle and move to an interesting, rewarding job away from aviation?
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You don't say what those other qualifications are but my guess is that you need a 'two-step' move. Either shift into something less industrial while staying in aviation, then move out into something similar but less industrial. Or else shift into something beneath your dignity as a temporary position to break the industrial link, then move up using your qualifications.
Without knowing what you had in mind its a bit hard to see the problem let alone a solution.
A couple of examples:
A former colleague quit being an avionics supervisor and joined Plessey, fixing traffic lights. Then he moved via computer programming into a Systems Analyst job.
Another guy switched into apprentice training then left aviation and became a school teacher.
In the end it depends on what you personally consider an interesting and rewarding position, but any career change is liable to be less financially rewarding initially.
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Without knowing what you had in mind its a bit hard to see the problem let alone a solution.
A couple of examples:
A former colleague quit being an avionics supervisor and joined Plessey, fixing traffic lights. Then he moved via computer programming into a Systems Analyst job.
Another guy switched into apprentice training then left aviation and became a school teacher.
In the end it depends on what you personally consider an interesting and rewarding position, but any career change is liable to be less financially rewarding initially.
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The qualifications range from avionic licences to an HND.
I'm just finding the job less and less interesting and I no longer find it a challenge. I need a job away from the day to day mending of aircraft!
Mid life crisis...possibly. Need my life back....definitely!
And by the way, thanks for a sensible reply!
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I'm just finding the job less and less interesting and I no longer find it a challenge. I need a job away from the day to day mending of aircraft!
Mid life crisis...possibly. Need my life back....definitely!
And by the way, thanks for a sensible reply!
[This message has been edited by NFF_PRF (edited 25 January 2001).]
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It can be done! What's more I know 2 people that have.
One was a pilot; walked away one day day and said enough was enough. He bought a farm (no, honestly) and has sinced retired but when I visited him a few years back, he wouldn't even look up when something flew over. Divorce complete!
The other was an engineer who became an hotelier (or similar), still has an interest in things aeronautical but let his licence lapse about 10yrs ago and hasn't looked back since.
As for me, I'm dreadfully sad and will probably end my days in this fine,if rather stressful industry. It's not so much fun as it used to be though and I think that if something came up, I'd look at it quite seriously.
Good luck in your efforts to get out.
(Edited for spelling. How come I never see the mistakes until they're on the screen?)
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One was a pilot; walked away one day day and said enough was enough. He bought a farm (no, honestly) and has sinced retired but when I visited him a few years back, he wouldn't even look up when something flew over. Divorce complete!
The other was an engineer who became an hotelier (or similar), still has an interest in things aeronautical but let his licence lapse about 10yrs ago and hasn't looked back since.
As for me, I'm dreadfully sad and will probably end my days in this fine,if rather stressful industry. It's not so much fun as it used to be though and I think that if something came up, I'd look at it quite seriously.
Good luck in your efforts to get out.
(Edited for spelling. How come I never see the mistakes until they're on the screen?)
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Well, I've survived Avionics up till now, and I'm coming into my sixties, but it's never too late to change course. I don't know how old you are or where you live, but why don't you investigate the University of the Third Age - a wonderful organization of people like us who have years of experience in all sorts of fields and who contribute their knowledge and skills to other folk as a hobby-cum-job. I must admit I still love the buzz, but if you are feeling jaded, why not try for an ex-pat posting, that is a whole new ball game. Anyway best of luck in whatever you do.
By the way, Blacksheep, have we ever had a drink together? Does Lanark mean anything to you? If so, I tried to call you to say hi and was told you were on leave.
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By the way, Blacksheep, have we ever had a drink together? Does Lanark mean anything to you? If so, I tried to call you to say hi and was told you were on leave.
REMEMBER FLYING IS THE SAFEST WAY TO FLY
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Well I am 40 something. Too young to retire and I don't have enough bread to do so, so guess I will have to keep on slogging my guts out for the forseable future. But for now I have taken to doing the lottery and with any luck I will win several millions, buy my villas in Majorca and bum around there for a bit. Oh per chance to dream (wakes up with a bump as the cold light of reality hits him).
