just finished B1 training
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you have the wrong end of the stick mate, when i say my experiance is limited i mean i did interiors for 4 years before i went back to college, i mean no disrespect to fitters they are the backbone of the industry. what i was saying is how come companies won't take people on like me? i have some knowlege of the industry and have finished the academic training to be a B1 engineer, its frustrating to say the least!
i'm not expecting to get the job of a licences engineer, just a job where a company would be willing to complete the rest of my training with me.
i'm not expecting to get the job of a licences engineer, just a job where a company would be willing to complete the rest of my training with me.
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Coz you are a risk. You might be 5hite! A company might invest in you, to have you scoot off, but the primary reason is that you sound like trouble.
Now that may all seem harsh and to be fair, it probably is, but, as someone who does not know you, the alarm bells are ringing already.
The industry does not owe you anything, so calm down and temper the attitude. This is not a sales industry where positive ambition and drive gets you to the top. It is working with people who have been seen as grease monkey's for their whole career, albeit highly qualified grease monkey's (and I'm a greenie!), who generally bond together and respect each other, regardless of which licence they hold. You appear to have learn't your trade at college, but the vast majority of industry have learn't there's through apprenticeships either with the forces or commercially.
I have got more than 20 years in but I am still learning.
Calm down. There are jobs out there, but don't frighten people off before you have had a chance to show what you can do.
Now that may all seem harsh and to be fair, it probably is, but, as someone who does not know you, the alarm bells are ringing already.
The industry does not owe you anything, so calm down and temper the attitude. This is not a sales industry where positive ambition and drive gets you to the top. It is working with people who have been seen as grease monkey's for their whole career, albeit highly qualified grease monkey's (and I'm a greenie!), who generally bond together and respect each other, regardless of which licence they hold. You appear to have learn't your trade at college, but the vast majority of industry have learn't there's through apprenticeships either with the forces or commercially.
I have got more than 20 years in but I am still learning.
Calm down. There are jobs out there, but don't frighten people off before you have had a chance to show what you can do.
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Coz you are a risk. You might be 5hite! A company might invest in you, to have you scoot off, but the primary reason is that you sound like trouble.
My experience of guys who have gone the college route is good and bad.Some guys come out with a couple of exams done and dont know there arse from there elbow when it comes to working on an a/c.
Boshank you would want to change your attitude if you wish to progress in the industry.Best of luck anyways
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i think you guys really did get the wrong end of the stick, i wasn't trying to give attitude or anything like that. its just frustrating, the college i went to painted a very pretty picture of what would happen when we finished our training. OJT, job offers etc etc.
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They would, they make their money off courses......... Just stick with it, if it means doing a fitters job for 6 months to get type experience do it, I myself worked my way from coming out of the RAF as an Engine trade to Engines Airframes ( Self Studied and taught) to getting my licences ( did 4 exams in one go) Engines, Airframes, Engine type and Airframe type all in one go.......... boy that was hard, was suggested I do 5 licences in one but was on melt down........... But I worked at it after I got my basic licence and types
I now on my EASA Licence which last count has about 250 ish plus types actually on my Licence and all the Piston Engines you can think of.......... on top of that......... Additionally I also hold a CAA Licence with whats left on that.......... and Ihold C cert as well as being a CAA Nomintated Engineer too........... none of which came straight off......... be patient Padawan it will come to you..... it just takes time, but you have the grounding and basis to go forth and multiply........
Remember as said above, as I did, work with those in the Hangar, that may not be licenced........... they tend to be the ones with the knowledge and will help you, treat them with respect as you would expect and they will do the same...... I did and can vouch for it...... it works..
For what its worth join a company as a fitter with them knowing you are a licenced aircraft engineer wanting to progress is a good move........... they can get to know you, see you in the flesh and see you are keen, your chances of moving up are increased 10 fold, they know you, and see you, they realise you are willing to drop a peg to get to your ultimate goal with them.......... that is worth more to them than any fancy CV
I now on my EASA Licence which last count has about 250 ish plus types actually on my Licence and all the Piston Engines you can think of.......... on top of that......... Additionally I also hold a CAA Licence with whats left on that.......... and Ihold C cert as well as being a CAA Nomintated Engineer too........... none of which came straight off......... be patient Padawan it will come to you..... it just takes time, but you have the grounding and basis to go forth and multiply........
Remember as said above, as I did, work with those in the Hangar, that may not be licenced........... they tend to be the ones with the knowledge and will help you, treat them with respect as you would expect and they will do the same...... I did and can vouch for it...... it works..
For what its worth join a company as a fitter with them knowing you are a licenced aircraft engineer wanting to progress is a good move........... they can get to know you, see you in the flesh and see you are keen, your chances of moving up are increased 10 fold, they know you, and see you, they realise you are willing to drop a peg to get to your ultimate goal with them.......... that is worth more to them than any fancy CV
