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Old 08-09-2010 | 06:50 PM
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A different thought...

Evaluate what you want to do in life... Do that and do it well. If you want to fly- focus on that. If you really want to be a web designer- be the best in that field.

I have been an A&P since '86 and an IA since '90,,, built experimentals, restored antique aircraft and have many years maintaining fly by wire heavy turbine aircraft. The A&P license fed my family faithfully for many years. My true desire has always been to fly. I get the most satisfaction in teaching primary and instrument students.. I am also typed in the CRJ and have a dispatchers license. The A&P overall has earned me the most money.
I say do what you desire and concentrate on that because I believe the years of fixing airplanes held me back from what I really wanted to do.

Although I have a multitude of licenses... I do not consider myself an expert in all fields except for one... being a mech. I would rather be at the top as a pilot. Being a mech for many years slowed my earning of ratings and flight experience. So concentrate on what you really want to do and be an expert in that field.

Pay for a GA mech is usually about $20/hr, no benefits. QOL is mediocre and dealing with well to do aircraft owners can be trying. $13/hr w/ benefits for a 121 regional mech working nights (it blows). Actually, I enjoyed working for several major 121 outfits. The highest pay being $46 w/ exceptional benefits. Lots'a fun when they give you a JT8D engine to change and turn you loose to manage yourself.

Again, consider what you want to do and do that!
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