Avionics technician In the army
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Avionics technician In the army
I have just applied to be an avionics technician in the army and i was wondering what are the career options when you leave and is it a well paid trade? Any information would be gratefull.
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X rated LAEs will need trucks to carry their pay in the not too distant future? Oh B*gger I'll be retired by then!! Story of my life, born a Boomer, paid massive GP&NI contributions all me life to support the pensioners then, when I retire, the pay for them thats still working gets good and there's no money left in the Guv'ment kitty to pay us Boomers a pension.
I'll think I'll wander off behind this hangar and shoot meself....
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Through difficulties to the cinema
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From: UK
Sabre, I don't suppose you'll regret the decision (except the Army bit!). And yes currently there is worldwide lack of Licenced Avionics Engineers out here, but can anyone tell me where my sacks full of crispy 50s are? As a Multi X/R LAE I seemed to have missed the gravy train. I'd love to know where all the lucre is!!
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having been a greeny for the best part of 12 years i can tell you the job is great.The Army side of things is what generally makes people get out but don't let me put you off.If you've got the right attitude you'll do well.As for civvy street i'm at that point now where i'm deciding what to do with myself and i reckon a change is as good as a holiday so any advice from you civvy oldtimers about licensing and whoo to work for would be great.Thanks
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You'll get training as good as any with the Green. Stay ahead of the game however - "civilianise" any and all qualifications that you can, as you go ( basic licenses, etc ) rather than arriving at the end of your hitch as an unsuitable candidate for the civil trade. I've met a lot of experienced guys from the forces who found that it all counted for nought when they wanted to make a go of an airline career. As to reimbursement - it's never really all about money, though not losing sight of the fact that it pays the bills, won't do you any harm. There WILL be an ongoing demand for "queertrades", morseso than bare A&C, so pick your speciality with an eye to your possible future on civvy street. I've been fortunate to have enjoyed the very best of times in the industry, met many, many wonderful people and been well rewarded along the way. Unfortunately, it's those that have done the same but not grasped that it will never be that good again, that are perhaps a little jaded as to the future. I wish you well in yours.
