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Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
10th May 2010, 13:32
Replies: 4
Views: 1,491
Posted By Grambo

Imagine this was 2013 - assuming there would be...

Imagine this was 2013 - assuming there would be jobs by this time.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
10th May 2010, 13:25
Replies: 4
Views: 1,491
Posted By Grambo

First job pay

Hello all,

What is the average starting salary once you finish training?
Forum: Questions
18th Nov 2009, 19:02
Replies: 0
Views: 479
Posted By Grambo

Pilot Instructors

I have read that the PPL instructors are on probaly just above the minimum wage.

But what about the ones who teach the trainees at the end of their training for their licence?

Do they make as...
Forum: Questions
15th Nov 2009, 16:36
Replies: 9
Views: 1,259
Posted By Grambo

Some questions I have never seen on here

A pilot is a career I am considering, not right now, but for something in the future, after I raise £50k.

I have always wondered though..

1. How do you know where you are flying from, what...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
25th Oct 2009, 14:00
Replies: 17
Views: 1,152
Posted By Grambo

So the line guys, do they just do the checks or...

So the line guys, do they just do the checks or actually fix the aircraft? Or both?
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
25th Oct 2009, 13:42
Replies: 17
Views: 1,152
Posted By Grambo

Thanks AR, I take it both are licenced...

Thanks AR,

I take it both are licenced though?

And also, the MRO guys, can they still make £50k+...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
25th Oct 2009, 12:58
Replies: 17
Views: 1,152
Posted By Grambo

Thanks AR once again, this is amazing info... ...

Thanks AR once again, this is amazing info...

So say I am B1/B2 licenced. Is my job title a 'line engineer'?

And is a type engineer different (and higher paid) than a line engineer?
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
25th Oct 2009, 12:14
Replies: 17
Views: 1,152
Posted By Grambo

AR..."No, seriously line maintenance and base...

AR..."No, seriously line maintenance and base maintenance certifying staff use their tools as required to do their tasks.. However as their mechanic, you will use your tools required to do the tasks...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
25th Oct 2009, 11:26
Replies: 17
Views: 1,152
Posted By Grambo

Do you engineers use the tools every minute of...

Do you engineers use the tools every minute of the day?
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
25th Oct 2009, 09:54
Replies: 27
Views: 3,796
Posted By Grambo

Thanks AR once again... How do feel about...

Thanks AR once again...

How do feel about the age thing though, with regards to physical demands.

At 65, would you be unfit for the job? What is the average retirement age?
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
24th Oct 2009, 13:59
Replies: 27
Views: 3,796
Posted By Grambo

Thanks AR... What do you do about tax, say...

Thanks AR...

What do you do about tax, say you are working in Russia, £30 an hour. When you get back to the Uk, do you need to pay income tax on this?

Also, do you also agree that it is a...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
22nd Oct 2009, 21:30
Replies: 27
Views: 3,796
Posted By Grambo

I really appreciate the posts above, amazing. ...

I really appreciate the posts above, amazing.

I agree, the salary is very rewarding.

However...

It seems that the average contractor rate is £30 an hour, or just below this. Say the...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
14th Oct 2009, 18:29
Replies: 27
Views: 3,796
Posted By Grambo

Thanks hawker man. I have heard that you...

Thanks hawker man.

I have heard that you need to be able to build up your type ratings. How long does this take? Does it cost?

Also, if you are engineer, and say a contract comes up in...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
13th Oct 2009, 20:28
Replies: 27
Views: 3,796
Posted By Grambo

Smudgethecat, this is why I am unsure if its...

Smudgethecat, this is why I am unsure if its worth committing.

So say they get rid of the licences, will the £25 - £35 per hour jobs all dissapear?
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
13th Oct 2009, 18:43
Replies: 27
Views: 3,796
Posted By Grambo

Thanks Genghis, from what I read on here, you are...

Thanks Genghis, from what I read on here, you are probably right!

I am very concerned and nervous about committing to this. I am reading that getting your B1/B2 is not going to be very...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
12th Oct 2009, 08:33
Replies: 27
Views: 3,796
Posted By Grambo

Is this career dead?

Hi all,

Again, its kind of embarressing starting another thread (most of you are porbably a bit peed off) but this is a major decision I need to make.

Would you say this industry is dead, and...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
11th Oct 2009, 22:12
Replies: 17
Views: 2,554
Posted By Grambo

TURIN, I am trying to ask questions about...

TURIN,

I am trying to ask questions about a career I am seriously considering. I think this is the best place!

I just dont really know what an engineers day is like?

They are never in...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
11th Oct 2009, 21:34
Replies: 17
Views: 2,554
Posted By Grambo

Do you need good people skills as an engineer?

Just wondering?

Or are you left to do your work for most of the day?
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
11th Oct 2009, 20:49
Replies: 82
Views: 34,768
Posted By Grambo

Ofcourse. I have studied careers for so...

Ofcourse.

I have studied careers for so many weeks, everyday, 2/3 hours at a time.

I am a bit introverted, and this makes the decision trickier, but I think this could be suited to an...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
10th Oct 2009, 16:59
Replies: 82
Views: 34,768
Posted By Grambo

Thanks Nutloose. What would you say line...

Thanks Nutloose.

What would you say line engineers earn?

And I am 19, am I too old to start?
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
10th Oct 2009, 15:37
Replies: 82
Views: 34,768
Posted By Grambo

Thanks Mitchaa. So do the line engineers get...

Thanks Mitchaa.

So do the line engineers get the same pay as the chief/type engineers?

And can line engineers learn the job at uni via degree?
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
10th Oct 2009, 13:11
Replies: 82
Views: 34,768
Posted By Grambo

The Aircraft Engineer

As i have recently found out, choosing a career is almost impossible.

The aircraft engineers seem to make around £45K if my research is accurate... I would be very happy with this, but I dont...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
1st Oct 2009, 22:52
Replies: 11
Views: 1,954
Posted By Grambo

Is it an easy £80K?

For the pilots. (I assume that £80k is a reasonable estimated of earnings for the guys with years of experience...)

I know to learn to become a pilot costs a fortune, but I am willing to consider...
Forum: Freight Dogs
1st Oct 2009, 22:45
Replies: 26
Views: 10,179
Posted By Grambo

Freight Dogs - Pay

Do the pilots get the same as commercial pilots?
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
1st Oct 2009, 22:42
Replies: 6
Views: 1,753
Posted By Grambo

What type of personality?

Makes a good pilot?

I reckon I prefer working alone, introverted almost. Would I be a rubbish pilot? Am I going to be constantly interacting with air traffic control and people for hours and...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
8th Jun 2009, 20:46
Replies: 8
Views: 6,143
Posted By Grambo

Higher figures than I expected tbh... Do -...

Higher figures than I expected tbh...

Do - those who are engineers - you, enjoy the career?

Also, do you need a degree or is an apprenticeship fine?
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
5th Jun 2009, 19:00
Replies: 8
Views: 6,143
Posted By Grambo

Aircraft Engineer Salary

Whats the mean? Potential income?


Also, is the demand also poor?

Im expecting something less than pilots obviously but I dont know how low...

Perhaps, you could share your knowledge.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
1st Jun 2009, 21:27
Replies: 11
Views: 3,654
Posted By Grambo

Introvert vs Extrovert

Who gets the job?


Which is the more common for a pilot to be??
Forum: Tech Log
12th May 2009, 19:13
Replies: 4
Views: 877
Posted By Grambo

Communication

To those pilots who are in work...

How much time to do spend - average? - talking to the ATCs during a flight?
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
24th Apr 2009, 19:17
Replies: 101
Views: 21,419
Posted By Grambo

How is this possible? With regards to post 45. ...

How is this possible? With regards to post 45.

Self funded at 16? 50k?
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
20th Apr 2009, 22:03
Replies: 101
Views: 21,419
Posted By Grambo

I have no idea what to do though. It - uni - is...

I have no idea what to do though. It - uni - is all paid for, but 4 years is 4 years that could be used to raise capital for integrated.

Im an apprentice accountant atm, the money is peanuts. I...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
20th Apr 2009, 20:39
Replies: 101
Views: 21,419
Posted By Grambo

Nice one. Did you take out a loan or save...

Nice one.

Did you take out a loan or save save save?
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
20th Apr 2009, 19:49
Replies: 101
Views: 21,419
Posted By Grambo

Thats pretty young Dozza. Im 18, nearly 19 and...

Thats pretty young Dozza. Im 18, nearly 19 and have no idea what route to go down. I could go to uni, but I feel it could waste 4 years.

Im thinking of saving up thousands and doing integrated,...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
20th Apr 2009, 18:52
Replies: 101
Views: 21,419
Posted By Grambo

What age did you get your first flying job at?

First officer...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
14th Apr 2009, 21:09
Replies: 28
Views: 3,292
Posted By Grambo

What is your 2nd career?

It seems having a backup career, or a career to help build capital to fund training is very important...

What do you guys do?
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