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I've been in many jobs throughout my life, travelling around as I have. For the past 4 1/... |
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03-07-2008, 07:44 AM
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#181 | | Senior Member
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I've been in many jobs throughout my life, travelling around as I have. For the past 4 1/2 years though I've been working as a solderer in the NPI (R & D) department of a large multi-national electronics company. I wouldn't have chosen this of my own accord, being more of an outdoors type, but there's not much work around in Pécs, so took it and once I got the hang of it, I found out I loved it! Pity the pay is so bad in Hungary though...the minimum weekly wage in Ireland is more than my monthly pay-check. | 
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03-08-2008, 07:28 PM
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#182 | | Senior Member
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Country:  | I believe most people know my 'profession' but I have to announce that it will soon change. I have already stated this in the basic section during banter with the Australians (boo!)...but:
I have a job interview at BAe (British Aerospace) on monday morning and I am awaiting the precise date for an interview with Kinch Aviation. I will also be applying for Thomas Cook, Jet2 and Virgin Atlantic ... so I will soon be in the aviation industry.
__________________ "When you go home tomorrow, don't expect anyone to know what you have been through. Even if they did know, most people probably wouldn't care anyway. Some of you may get the medals you deserve, many more of you will not. But remember this, all of you are now members of the front-line club, and that is the most exclusive club in the world." - Lt. Col. Matthew Maer CO 1st Battalion, the Princess of Wale's Royal Regiment. Camp Abu Naji, Oct. 2004  To those in that club. | |
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03-08-2008, 08:08 PM
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#183 | | Der Crewchief
Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ansbach, Germany
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Country:  | Good stuff man! Dont work for Thomas Cook though! I hate them!!! Well take what ever job you get...
I am actually going back to school to work on another degree. Should be starting in the next few weeks once all the paperwork for admissions is completed. This degree is a Bachelor of Science in Aviation Maintenance Management through Embry Riddle. They have a campus at the airfield I work at. I cant wait, I actually miss going to school.
__________________  US Army Blackhawk Crewchief 2000-2006 Classic ww2aircraft.net quotes: fly boy said: "isn't that the first jet bomber? becasue i have flown one in a flight sim before and i know how it handles" "wait what ok who made the b-2 crash come on people that messed up its a b-2" "ah yes the mistel those things are so annoying is games and in real life" | |
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03-08-2008, 08:18 PM
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#184 | | Senior Member
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Country: | Thomas Cook would be the best place for the me to work; it's a little further away than BAe but they offer a great license process and have a very good maintenance facility. I hope to go study for a HND and possibly a degree later on but at the moment I just want my license.
__________________ "When you go home tomorrow, don't expect anyone to know what you have been through. Even if they did know, most people probably wouldn't care anyway. Some of you may get the medals you deserve, many more of you will not. But remember this, all of you are now members of the front-line club, and that is the most exclusive club in the world." - Lt. Col. Matthew Maer CO 1st Battalion, the Princess of Wale's Royal Regiment. Camp Abu Naji, Oct. 2004 To those in that club. | |
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03-08-2008, 08:56 PM
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#185 | | Senior Member
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Country:  | Plan, good luck with getting a new job!
I might be adjusting also. I'll be retiring in afew years and I've decided to expand my options. I'll only be in my early 50s so I need to start something now...well, I met last week with some people I know and they want me to go back to the Police Academy and recert for training and become an instructor with the state for Animal Control. In NJ you have to be certified to do what I do and they want me as one of the teachers for the course. In addition, they have me signed up to develop (with others) a uniform set of forms and paperwork for the state for municipalities to use in Disaster Planning. Might finally get out of the field and in front of a class or desk!
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03-08-2008, 09:25 PM
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#186 | | Senior Member
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03-08-2008, 11:02 PM
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#187 | | Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Dallas, Tx
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Country: | Anyone out there know CAD or CAD management or BIM? My company has many opening all over the world for CAD operators and other positions also. The company I work for is a 8.5 billion dollar company with a 15 billion dollar back log of projects. We just don't have the people to work on them. Drop me an IM and I'll see if I can hook you up.
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03-09-2008, 11:20 AM
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#188 | | Der Crewchief
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Originally Posted by plan_D  Thomas Cook would be the best place for the me to work; it's a little further away than BAe but they offer a great license process and have a very good maintenance facility. I hope to go study for a HND and possibly a degree later on but at the moment I just want my license. | How do you guys go about getting your license's? To get mine was pretty easy. I got all my on the job training from the Army and then I just simply went back to the US to a FAA testing center and took my written, oral, and practical tests and recieved my A&P license.
__________________ US Army Blackhawk Crewchief 2000-2006 Classic ww2aircraft.net quotes: fly boy said: "isn't that the first jet bomber? becasue i have flown one in a flight sim before and i know how it handles" "wait what ok who made the b-2 crash come on people that messed up its a b-2" "ah yes the mistel those things are so annoying is games and in real life" | |
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03-10-2008, 07:20 PM
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#189 | | Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Texas
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Country: | Thorlifter, I have been thinking of a career change. Can an old man make a living as a new CAD operator?
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03-11-2008, 11:22 AM
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#190 | | Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2004
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Country: | 12 months recorded experience and 10 multi-choice tests for the EASA JAR 66 A license, Chris.
__________________ "When you go home tomorrow, don't expect anyone to know what you have been through. Even if they did know, most people probably wouldn't care anyway. Some of you may get the medals you deserve, many more of you will not. But remember this, all of you are now members of the front-line club, and that is the most exclusive club in the world." - Lt. Col. Matthew Maer CO 1st Battalion, the Princess of Wale's Royal Regiment. Camp Abu Naji, Oct. 2004 To those in that club. | |
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03-11-2008, 11:25 AM
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#191 | | Der Crewchief
Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ansbach, Germany
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Country: | EASA is the European version of the A&P. I have found many companies (major companies that is) over here in Europe will hire A&P Licensed mechanics as well. Infact at my testing center we had several German and Brits taking there tests to get there A&P's as well.
__________________ US Army Blackhawk Crewchief 2000-2006 Classic ww2aircraft.net quotes: fly boy said: "isn't that the first jet bomber? becasue i have flown one in a flight sim before and i know how it handles" "wait what ok who made the b-2 crash come on people that messed up its a b-2" "ah yes the mistel those things are so annoying is games and in real life" | |
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03-11-2008, 11:27 AM
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#192 | | Senior Member
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Country: | I think both A&P and EASA are both globally recognised, but I'm sure having both would be a bonus! The U.S, Canada, Australia and New Zealand will hire people with the EASA 66 license; especially if it's the B1 (Engines and Airframe) or B2 (Avionics and Electrical) technician grade.
__________________ "When you go home tomorrow, don't expect anyone to know what you have been through. Even if they did know, most people probably wouldn't care anyway. Some of you may get the medals you deserve, many more of you will not. But remember this, all of you are now members of the front-line club, and that is the most exclusive club in the world." - Lt. Col. Matthew Maer CO 1st Battalion, the Princess of Wale's Royal Regiment. Camp Abu Naji, Oct. 2004 To those in that club. | |
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03-11-2008, 11:41 AM
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#193 | | Der Crewchief
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Originally Posted by plan_D I think both A&P and EASA are both globally recognised, but I'm sure having both would be a bonus! The U.S, Canada, Australia and New Zealand will hire people with the EASA 66 license; especially if it's the B1 (Engines and Airframe) or B2 (Avionics and Electrical) technician grade. | Yeah I have actually thought about going and getting an EASA as well. I believe my A&P is equal to the B1 (should be atleast A&P stands for Airframe and Powerplant ).
I wonder if I can go and test out since I have years of actual work experience and an A&P?
__________________ US Army Blackhawk Crewchief 2000-2006 Classic ww2aircraft.net quotes: fly boy said: "isn't that the first jet bomber? becasue i have flown one in a flight sim before and i know how it handles" "wait what ok who made the b-2 crash come on people that messed up its a b-2" "ah yes the mistel those things are so annoying is games and in real life" | |
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03-11-2008, 11:56 AM
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#194 | | Senior Member
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Country: | Of course you could; it costs £33 per test here (£330 in total) - anyone can take the tests at any time, but you need the recorded experience to be given the licence. Don't quote me but I would think they would have you do the B1 test - which, for the licence, I think is 18 months experience.
I don't know what the Australian view is on the U.S. licence but the B grade EASA licence is a golden ticket to Oz and New Zealand. There's plenty of jobs on aviationjobsearch.com (or co.uk) - jobs all over the world. A load of Oz companies were offering great money and they would help with the accomodation!
__________________ "When you go home tomorrow, don't expect anyone to know what you have been through. Even if they did know, most people probably wouldn't care anyway. Some of you may get the medals you deserve, many more of you will not. But remember this, all of you are now members of the front-line club, and that is the most exclusive club in the world." - Lt. Col. Matthew Maer CO 1st Battalion, the Princess of Wale's Royal Regiment. Camp Abu Naji, Oct. 2004 To those in that club. | |
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03-11-2008, 03:31 PM
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#195 | | Der Crewchief
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Originally Posted by plan_D Of course you could; it costs £33 per test here (£330 in total) - anyone can take the tests at any time, but you need the recorded experience to be given the licence. Don't quote me but I would think they would have you do the B1 test - which, for the licence, I think is 18 months experience.
I don't know what the Australian view is on the U.S. licence but the B grade EASA licence is a golden ticket to Oz and New Zealand. There's plenty of jobs on aviationjobsearch.com (or co.uk) - jobs all over the world. A load of Oz companies were offering great money and they would help with the accomodation! |
Well I certainly have the documented experience.
I know the A&P is good in Ausieland. I had an oportunity to go and work on Hawks over there. At the time though (family stuff) it did not work out.
__________________ US Army Blackhawk Crewchief 2000-2006 Classic ww2aircraft.net quotes: fly boy said: "isn't that the first jet bomber? becasue i have flown one in a flight sim before and i know how it handles" "wait what ok who made the b-2 crash come on people that messed up its a b-2" "ah yes the mistel those things are so annoying is games and in real life" | |
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