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By: - 29th February 2012 at 18:12 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Not really, most warbirds companies seem to think one should be paid a pittance for the so called honour of working on the damn things.
By: - 29th February 2012 at 18:13 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Certainly would love that job but at 19 haven't had a chance to get the experience :(
Will
By: - 29th February 2012 at 18:32 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Drop them a line, keenness counts for a lot, a lot of engineers won't touch jobs like this because the wages tend to be dire.
By: - 29th February 2012 at 19:07 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Given that most mechanics wouldn't get out of bed for less than £25k, and techies for £35k-$40k... It'll be interesting to find out what TFC could actually offer. Damn sure I couldn't afford to move to Cambridge.... shame really.
By: - 29th February 2012 at 20:15 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Given that most mechanics wouldn't get out of bed for less than £25k, and techies for £35k-$40k... It'll be interesting to find out what TFC could actually offer. Damn sure I couldn't afford to move to Cambridge.... shame really.
Im affraid you will find that the vintage/Warbird world will be offering less than that! As Tony has said they seem to think they are doing YOU a favour letting you work on them not the other way round. Unfortunately we tend to do it because we love it, not for the rewards in money!!
By: - 29th February 2012 at 20:18 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
I know. Thats why I mentioned it. Wages in both Warbirds and GA are terrible..
I should also say thank you for pointing this out on behalf of the mechanics who ARE in a position to apply.... :D
By: - 29th February 2012 at 20:23 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Never seen TFC advertise on their blog regards a job vacancy before oh well first time for everything!
No idea about how much the guys get wage wise but i know there are some classy cars in the car park outside the hanger!
By: - 29th February 2012 at 20:34 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Never seen TFC advertise on their blog regards a job vacancy before oh well first time for everything!No idea about how much the guys get wage wise but i know there are some classy cars in the car park outside the hanger!
I bet some people even fly the things for free!
By: - 29th February 2012 at 20:43 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
I was offered a job at DUX some time ago (I think it was TFC but can't remember - it was that long ago) and was told which project(s) I would be working.
I was really up for it and for quite some time after the offer I was really torn between heart and wallet...unfortunately, the wallet won by some 50+% from realistic but 'commercial' offers.
Much as I love to see hear and visit these places I class them as nice but not real - for employment. Suitable for big skills and big hearts with no debts.
By: - 29th February 2012 at 21:55 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Blag the cv to see what there offering.:D
By: - 1st March 2012 at 09:58 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
mmmmmmmmmm
By: - 1st March 2012 at 10:04 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
I was offered a job at DUX some time ago (I think it was TFC but can't remember - it was that long ago) and was told which project(s) I would be working.I was really up for it and for quite some time after the offer I was really torn between heart and wallet...unfortunately, the wallet won by some 50+% from realistic but 'commercial' offers.
Much as I love to see hear and visit these places I class them as nice but not real - for employment. Suitable for big skills and big hearts with no debts.
My work was in avionics and telecoms, but I'd never work for love, at least not before I had the money! It seems to me that the millionaires who own these aeroplanes are exploiting the engineers who work on them.
Regards
By: - 1st March 2012 at 10:09 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
No not exploiting -if you wish to work on historic aircraft its your choice ! Nobody is forced to and you have to accept that pay might be in the very low 20K region.
By: - 1st March 2012 at 10:32 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
My work was in avionics and telecoms, but I'd never work for love, at least not before I had the money! It seems to me that the millionaires who own these aeroplanes are exploiting the engineers who work on them.
Blimey, that seems a sad way of looking at things, I work in aviation for not an awful lot, but I love my job and would hate the day when I would have to consider something else.
So I can imagine people going for this job on similar grounds.
Also regarding rich pilots, undoubtedly many are, but I've encountered some real surprises in that regard lately.
By: - 1st March 2012 at 10:38 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Its just simple supply and demand ... as long as people are willing to work for what is on offer, then thats all that will be offered ...
By: - 2nd March 2012 at 09:07 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Blimey, that seems a sad way of looking at things, I work in aviation for not an awful lot, but I love my job and would hate the day when I would have to consider something else.
So I can imagine people going for this job on similar grounds.Also regarding rich pilots, undoubtedly many are, but I've encountered some real surprises in that regard lately.
It's a realistic way, especially when you have a family to support.
Regards
By: - 2nd March 2012 at 09:24 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
I was also in Avionics Repairs Orion , for 20 years , would anyone know on here if the BBMF still use a Marconi AD120 Radio in their Aircraft ? or have they upgraded ?
By: - 2nd March 2012 at 09:31 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
My work was in avionics and telecoms, but I'd never work for love, at least not before I had the money! It seems to me that the millionaires who own these aeroplanes are exploiting the engineers who work on them.Regards
There are far more people out there who kep historic aeroplanes flying who are far from millionaires, infact quite the opposite!! Yes you have the likes of Stephen Grey but they are the exception rather than the rule. Many are scrapping what they can from where they can to keep em flying!
By: - 2nd March 2012 at 09:41 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
There are far more people out there who kep historic aeroplanes flying who are far from millionaires, infact quite the opposite!! Yes you have the likes of Stephen Grey but they are the exception rather than the rule. Many are scrapping what they can from where they can to keep em flying!
Nail and head there well said.
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By: joefuturepilot - 29th February 2012 at 18:04
Surely the dream job for many aircraft engineers?
http://friends-of-tfc.blogspot.com/2012/02/recruiting-tfc-needs-you.html
Spitfire and Hurricane experience preferably it seems!!