Howdy 4440driver,
Sorry about the confusion on screen names.
Yup, I'm an A+P/I.A. and commercial pilot in Alaska. That and $1.00 will usually get me a cup of coffee.
It seems to work pretty well up here. Definate shortage of A+P's. Not so much on pilots right now. In fact wrenching this summer instead of flying.
Pay is ok. No benefits. Seasonal probably. I hear you about security issues for the future in aviation in general. I sometimes get pretty bummed out about it.