Originally Posted by
Rino82
As an A&P mechanic and a pilot, I say ***, I guess i need more details than the above article. The highest paying job I have had is 26.87 an hour. 43 an hour is more than what typical pilots make. I mean seriously over 80g's a year and thats if you dont work overtime. Also not having to pay into a health care package.... Jeez.... what more could they possibly be asking for?
Just because you want to sell your skills on the cheap doesn't mean other skilled A@P's should. I personally have 25 yrs experience on DC-9, DC-10, MD-11, A320, 727, 757, 777. I think and I expect to be compensated accordingly for my experience and I am as a maintenence controller. Companies do not appreciate it they think a mechanic is a mechanic...But someone who has experience is really worth his weight in gold. But good luck getting any airline to acknowledge that.