Industrial gas turbines

David · Joined: Apr 17, 2006 Posts: 19 Location: USA

Let me start by saying how pleased I am to find this site, and forum for A&P mechanics. As I have mentioned in prior posts, I am getting back into aviation after 10 years away. I will also be going back to school to finish up my bachelors.

I am pleased to be finding many opportunities to choose from as I venture back into aviation. One of the opportunities is actually not in aviation, but is somewhat related. I have an opportunity to work for an industrial gas turbine manufacturer. Normally, I would not be interested in a factory job like this, but it seems like it would be a good "Clock Punching, Low Stress" job while I concentrate on school.

Do you think that the experience that I get at an industrial gas turbine plant will be recognized as valuable in the aircraft industry?

planedoctor · Joined: Oct 08, 2002 Posts: 306

Since I'm not in management anymore due to stress and the ability to make a decent living as a wrench tuner I'm really not in the position to answer your question from a management point of view.

I would say that from a mechanics position anyone that has the fundamentals down is a good learner and CARES about the work he/does is a welcomed member of my crew!

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David · Joined: Apr 17, 2006 Posts: 19 Location: USA

Hello Planedoctor,
First off, let me compliment you on a really good job that you have done in making this sight. I also wish there was more activity. I check it every day to see if anyone has anything to say. I'm a little pissed at the 'A' HOLE who is posting the gambling site links. What a 'J' ASS!!!

I am reluctant to say how the job hunt is going right now because I'm in the final interviewing process with a couple of well known companies, and I dont want to take the risk of decreasing my chances by sharing too much info.
However, I am really looking forward going back to work as a mech. I do not share an exclusive passion for aviation "per say". But I do love the kind of technically challenging work that typically comes with aircraft maintenance.
I have found that the experience I have gained through working on airplanes, has opened a lot of doors for me. With that said, I add: I have worked with a lot of A&P's who think that, the fact they have an A&P, their path is paved. An A&P license is only as good as what one does with it, and it does not neccessarily have to be in aviation. If one settles for stuff like changing tires, transit checks, and repairing baggage compartments; In my opinion (Only my opinion) they are not doing much to broaden their options elsewhere. I do not intend that comment to belittle anyone who is happy with that kind of work. I just think that things will become more competitive with fuel prices rising and globalization. Unions will not necessarily be able to shelter the worker from the free market system we live in. Being in the job hunt over the past couple months, has really opened my eyes to the competitive bidding process for work. We are competing for wages with our skill sets and ability to communicate. It's an animal world. Oh well, not much I can do, exept for the next indicated step, and that includes being attentive to bettering myself with every reasonable opportunity that is presented. There seems to be work available right now. For that, I am very grateful.
I have been self employed for the past ten years, and have done O.K. if one only looks at my yearly income. However, if one looks at the enormous number of hours I have worked, and the quality of life that I have as a result of all those hours working, then it is evident that I am not doing so well. I am really really looking forward to that 40 hour work week. O.K. some overtime? 50 or 60 hours? Piece of cake. When I do get back into employment (and it looks as though I will) I am going to be a much more grateful and productive member of the work force than I ever was before.
Anyway, I'm just rambling on here, and venting myself to cyberspace. I know that Planedoctor will read this. It sure would be cool to get some dialogue going with some other mech's out there.
Best Regards,
David

planedoctor · Joined: Oct 08, 2002 Posts: 306

It seems sometimes..ok most of the times it is only myself posting to myself.

Glad to hear your seeing some hope with your job search.

Continental just hired a little less then 100 guys at my station in Orlando. It made me remember how it was getting a new job and worrying about probation and getting off on the right foot with everybody.

Best of luck!

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