Kilgore,
I think you meant me on your last post-
As far as getting out of aviation- I'm almost 100% sure I'm getting out of the Mx side and about 75% sure about getting out of aviation as a career. And yes, I've really checked it out. I've exhausted all of my contacts in aviation. Now, with the economy the way it is, it will be a while before things pick up in all sectors.
Even in good economic times people in the Mx side of things are the lowest paid within the aviation industry (well other than like line guys or a/c cleaners). Imagine getting paid only a little more than a co-pilot at a regional and being responsible for a repair you made on an aircraft or a part you installed until that airplane is turned into beer cans.
I'm curious, Kilgore- do you work as a mechanic?
Actually, I have looked at J.S. Firm before. Indirectly I found my current job through that site (I applied for a different job, but was offered this one). Luckily I'm getting some experience that is transferable outside of airplanes.