Originally Posted by
sqwkvfr
Jeff, Rob, and Ernie are the only ones in the company who’s opinions matter on this subject. I’d suggest seeking advice from whichever you know best. If you don’t know one of these guys very well, I’d suggest developing a good working relationship with as many of those men as you can and keeping things positive with the pilots. They can be your best advocates and they know who the slouches are in the MX corps, as I’m certain is the case vice-versa. 😎
Regardless, best of luck to you....it seems some of the best people to share the flight deck with are people who formerly worked as an A&P.
I second that, also because I was formerly A&P :-). It does give you a slight advantage, not so much at the regional or major pilot job seeking level but definitely obtaining that first flying job after you get your ratings or even undertanding the systems of future aircraft types that you may fly.
My first flying job was as a Pilot/Mechanic and it got me started in a Part 135 operation right after my Commercial over my peers who had little choice other than flight instructing.
But, in reality...there will be a crossroad where you eventually, will have to choose one or the other as your career. You're either a great pilot or a great mechanic!
Good Luck to you, this is a great time and it is definitely possible!