is it worth being an aircraft mechanic?
Posted by instantdishwater@reddit | aviation | View on Reddit | 3 comments
I’ve always been interested in flying little planes, but my vision and education budget don’t really allow for that. Instead I’ve been considering an aviation mechanic course offered by my current uni; decent priced, with full certifications, not too long.
As someone with zero mechanic background (other than tinkering on my kei truck haha) would this route be unnecessarily difficult? I feel like maybe it’s designed for those that have taken mechanic courses in highschool or casually works on engines in their spare time. If you’ve gone this route (or similar), any pointers? Or if you hate the industry/job, that would be helpful to know too!
flying_wrenches@reddit
Oh boy fixing airplanes!
The mechanical skills are something you learn with time. It’s the knowledge of what you’re touching and what it does that school teaches you.
Several of my classmates had 0 experience. Like not even working on their cars 0 experience… they did fine.. and you will too. You just gotta learn and be open to learning..
I’ve been a mechanic for 3 years, 6 if you count school.
I still have no clue what I’m doing at times.
I would try to tour the aviation maintenance program your school offers. That will be your best shot to ask questions, plus you’ll also get to see the facilities and what they have to offer. 50% of Your classes are hands on so seeing what you’ll be hands on with is pretty important.
instantdishwater@reddit (OP)
This is great advice, thank you!!
MNIMWIUTBAS@reddit
https://old.reddit.com/r/aviationmaintenance/