Anyone with experience in Helicopters/Gas Turbines?
Discussion
Currently completing an apprenticeship with an aerospace company. At the end of my apprenticeship I am going to have the choice between Helicopters/Airframes and Gas Turbine MRO, and was wondering the state of the market in terms of jobs? Our current business is around 70% engines 30% airframes but wasn't sure if it was indicative of the general state of the market.
I'd start working towards a B1 licence. The modules are reasonably straightforward so long as you're willing to put some effort in. Of course you'll also need some 145 experience.
It's a bit of a long process but it'll ultimately be worth it. I'm B1.3 and there's plenty of work depending where you are geographically.
It's a bit of a long process but it'll ultimately be worth it. I'm B1.3 and there's plenty of work depending where you are geographically.
I'm with Deerfoot. Start working towards your B1.3 modules. I did but I was RAF first. There is work out there and the earnings can be quite good especially with oil and gas.
It's a great job, sometimes frustrating but the job satisfaction is what makes it for me.
It's a great job, sometimes frustrating but the job satisfaction is what makes it for me.
Edited by jamiem555 on Thursday 7th May 07:24
I spend roughly 30% of my time on engine work. Most of it is scheduled maintenance although I`ve removed and refitted modules post unscheduled events (overtemp for example). I can replace modules but not split them. This has been on Pratt & Whitney, Rolls Royce and Turbomeca units.
It depends on where you work to be honest. I used to work for an operator so did engine work on a regular basis. I`m now at a maintenance facility so don`t see it as much.
It depends on where you work to be honest. I used to work for an operator so did engine work on a regular basis. I`m now at a maintenance facility so don`t see it as much.
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