Thomas Cook Engineering
Joined: Aug 2000
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From: U.K.
For an Engineer on a Thomas Cook contract (not an ex My Travel one) - B1 or 2 or both, regardless of types held, basic is +/- £48k inc.
Engineer = B1 or 2 with 2+ types. In practice everyone on the line hold all types.
Junior Tech = B1 or 2 with <2 types/<1 year certifying experience.
Mechanic = A licenced, expected to hold up to weekly check cover & wheel/brakes/cabin component changes.
Trimmer - Cabin maintenance, but expected to help out with all tasks if required. Some hold an A licence (but don't have to, and don't use it).
UK line stations are on the above contract, with the exception of the ex MYT guys at Manchester.
Manchester hangar are on an ex MYT contract. I don't have details on that.
At present the company are trying to ammalgamate the two contracts.
Engineer = B1 or 2 with 2+ types. In practice everyone on the line hold all types.
Junior Tech = B1 or 2 with <2 types/<1 year certifying experience.
Mechanic = A licenced, expected to hold up to weekly check cover & wheel/brakes/cabin component changes.
Trimmer - Cabin maintenance, but expected to help out with all tasks if required. Some hold an A licence (but don't have to, and don't use it).
UK line stations are on the above contract, with the exception of the ex MYT guys at Manchester.
Manchester hangar are on an ex MYT contract. I don't have details on that.
At present the company are trying to ammalgamate the two contracts.
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 70
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From: UK
greyb33,
The potential earnings posted here are basic salary. A few days overtime here and there can push that figure up significantly.
As for the timescale to become B1 or B2 qualified, you are looking at 5 years minimum just to be eligible to apply for a basic aircraft maintenance licence. With no recognised training background (apprenticeship or ex-forces) and a proven ability on the tools it could be a damn sight longer before any reputable company lets you use that licence in anger.
The potential earnings posted here are basic salary. A few days overtime here and there can push that figure up significantly.
As for the timescale to become B1 or B2 qualified, you are looking at 5 years minimum just to be eligible to apply for a basic aircraft maintenance licence. With no recognised training background (apprenticeship or ex-forces) and a proven ability on the tools it could be a damn sight longer before any reputable company lets you use that licence in anger.
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