Anyone on here work in aircraft maintenance?
Anyone on here work in aircraft maintenance?
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bertieg

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603 posts

170 months

Saturday 30th March 2013
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It'd be great to hear of anyone who works in aircraft maintenance. i've almost completed my B1 license training, if anyone knows of any openings anywhere in the UK i'd be awfully greatful

Deerfoot

5,239 posts

213 months

Saturday 30th March 2013
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Yes, I'm B1.3. Where abouts are you?

bertieg

Original Poster:

603 posts

170 months

Saturday 30th March 2013
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im in exeter, but im willing to go absolutely anywhere for a job!

Deerfoot

5,239 posts

213 months

Saturday 30th March 2013
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There are plenty of jobs out there, will you have a basic licence or will you have the experience and other requirements to apply for a type?

The aviationjobsearch site is a good starting point, often employers will advertise jobs that are suitable for people who are about to gain a licence.

What sort of stuff are you looking for?

bertieg

Original Poster:

603 posts

170 months

Saturday 30th March 2013
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Trouble is, I will only have 6 months experience by the end of my apprenticeship. I've looked on aviation job search, but they all require experience and/or a valid license. I'd rather like somewhere to get A bit of experience or validate my license. Its B1.1 I've done, but I'd be open to converting to 1.3 if the role was there

Deerfoot

5,239 posts

213 months

Saturday 30th March 2013
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145 experience really is key. I'm guessing you'll have to apply for fitter roles and then really push to get on a type course, gain a type rating and then hope an engineers position becomes available.

That's basically the route I took. Once you become established you'll hear of jobs by word of mouth prior to them being advertised.

The B1.3 world is pretty volatile. I know there are openings in Aberdeen and if you look on the Bristow site they are already recruiting for engineers for their new SAR contract.

bertieg

Original Poster:

603 posts

170 months

Sunday 31st March 2013
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its the getting established that im struggling with! i thought there'd be plenty of people interested in a 20 year old who will be licensed within 2 years, but im struggling to find anything anywhere. a few friends have an interview building wings up at filton, but i've heard the practical interview is a bit tough, and the job isnt too exciting. the money is certainly appealing though

stussyman

92 posts

192 months

Wednesday 3rd April 2013
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bertieg said:
It'd be great to hear of anyone who works in aircraft maintenance. i've almost completed my B1 license training, if anyone knows of any openings anywhere in the UK i'd be awfully greatful
Send me a PM. One of the divisions in my company specialise in supplying aircraft maintenance staff.

bertieg

Original Poster:

603 posts

170 months

Thursday 4th April 2013
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stussyman said:
Send me a PM. One of the divisions in my company specialise in supplying aircraft maintenance staff.
spoke to your man on the phone this morning, very useful! cheers! thumbup