UNEMPLOYED AMEs

[FANBLADES]

Hi Guys,

I understand so many AMES have been made redundant of late by many companies in Australia and l was just wondering what has happened to all those guys as far as employment is concerned.......does anyone know ?

Thanks

[emergency000]

Some have found work with other companies. Others have left the industry altogether.

[opalops]

I have just finished up with a airline in Australia and after looking around there are not many jobs out there working for an airline. Even contracting positions are virtually non existent. Don't know about GA . So have decided to leave the industry for good and have a career change.
So if you are thinking of coming to Australia to work in RPT sector forget it

[Diabloblizzard]

I'm curious, What are the common jobs AME and LAME's unable to get work in aviation are changing to?

Diabloblizzard

[opalops]

I have just taken up a position in the nuclear industry here in Australia

[FANBLADES]

I was just wondering what other career path can one follow using the same aeroskills qualifications.......

[stevef]

I know of two that moved into wind turbine maintenance. The pay was much better although it involved a fair bit of travel.

[opalops]

When looking for jobs outside aviation, look at your skill set and promote them, EG: Fuel systems, hydraulics, Pneumatics, Turbines, your ability to follow policies and procedures etc,and less on how you worked on aircraft. Potential employers know nothing about aviation if they are not involved in the industry. So look for jobs that require your skills.

[FANBLADES]

Great advice opalos, much appreciated.......

[Basset hound]

Same in Canada. Lots of jobs available in Wind Turbine Maintenance.