Originally Posted by
kevbo
The trade secret is in effect whenever a mechanic happens to know something that the pilot/owner doesn't. That's the only way he can turn $20/hr into $200/hr. Anyone who likes to talk about technical aspects is not trying to earn a living as a mechanic. Any airline pilots out there want to teach a groundschool an instruct for free?
Absolutely untrue.
The reason that an aircraft mechanic get paid to do maintenance is because he's qualified. A person who lacks the qualification quite obviously is not, and cannot be paid.
You don't sound like a mechanic.
This site is full of ATP pilots who discuss flying, offer information, research, help, data, answers, and wouldn't you know it, right in this very thread ATP's and A&P's are responding, including those who make their living doing both.
Are you actually trying to suggest that an aircraft mechanic hides information and knowledge from owners for the purpose of bilking them out of their money?
The experience, knowledge, and scope of understanding of a mechanic far exceeds that required of an ATP. The wage doesn't, but there's a lot more to being an aircraft mechanic, including investment in one's tools of the trade, than in being a pilot. Your comments display a gross lack of understanding.