Leaving Aviation for HVAC/Plumbing or Similar
02-24-2021, 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by nonononononono
The OP is an idiot. but "an awesome view" doesnt pay the bills you actually consider this a plus? either it pays the bills or it doesnt dude
02-24-2021, 07:36 PM
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Not really sure where you live in the country... i.e. union vs non- union but where I am it takes about 7 to 10 years to become a master plumber or electrician. Until then you're a journeyman making much less.
Master electricians have to get at least a bachelor's but most have a masters in electrical engineering on your own time after working all day. This is all city / state dependent but i would get a lay of the land first.
You're also not getting in the union unless you have an in.
Master electricians have to get at least a bachelor's but most have a masters in electrical engineering on your own time after working all day. This is all city / state dependent but i would get a lay of the land first.
You're also not getting in the union unless you have an in.
02-24-2021, 07:57 PM
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Originally Posted by FullFlaps
Not really sure where you live in the country... i.e. union vs non- union but where I am it takes about 7 to 10 years to become a master plumber or electrician. Until then you're a journeyman making much less.
Master electricians have to get at least a bachelor's but most have a masters in electrical engineering on your own time after working all day. This is all city / state dependent but i would get a lay of the land first.
You're also not getting in the union unless you have an in.
Master electricians have to get at least a bachelor's but most have a masters in electrical engineering on your own time after working all day. This is all city / state dependent but i would get a lay of the land first.
You're also not getting in the union unless you have an in.
02-25-2021, 03:55 AM
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Originally Posted by FullFlaps
Not really sure where you live in the country... i.e. union vs non- union but where I am it takes about 7 to 10 years to become a master plumber or electrician. Until then you're a journeyman making much less.
Master electricians have to get at least a bachelor's but most have a masters in electrical engineering on your own time after working all day. This is all city / state dependent but i would get a lay of the land first.
You're also not getting in the union unless you have an in.
Master electricians have to get at least a bachelor's but most have a masters in electrical engineering on your own time after working all day. This is all city / state dependent but i would get a lay of the land first.
You're also not getting in the union unless you have an in.
03-03-2021, 05:35 AM
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Originally Posted by TransWorld
Never heard a master electrician must have a BS in Electrical Engineering, let alone a Masters. Where did you get that information?
Those that have the ability are going the education route.
Apprenticeships used to open up once a year but it might be every 3 years now. I'd have to ask around.
03-03-2021, 06:23 AM
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Originally Posted by FullFlaps
Google Nyc requirements to take the master electrician exam 10,000 hours of experience OR a bachelor's and I think 6000 hours of experience OR a masters and i think 3000 hours of experience.
Those that have the ability are going the education route.
Apprenticeships used to open up once a year but it might be every 3 years now. I'd have to ask around.
Those that have the ability are going the education route.
Apprenticeships used to open up once a year but it might be every 3 years now. I'd have to ask around.
Kind of like getting on with one of the majors without a college degree. Theoretically possible, but very very few go down that path and are successful.
09-24-2023, 09:24 AM
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Originally Posted by SkyHigh
A guy from my regional class bought a septic tank pump truck and left flying to live happily ever after. Last I heard he owned six trucks and employed ten people. There are a lot of ways to earn a living outside of aviation. Where I live however HVAC isn’t one of them.
If there ever was a time, it's now
09-25-2023, 09:30 AM
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A young man my wife tutored in high school is now in his late 20's and is a residential journeymen plumber in the SLC area. His hours suck, lots of late night and weekend call outs but he makes six figures now. Commercial plumbing had better hours but the money wasn't nearly as good.
Side note.....he suffered from ADD in high school. He went on to join the Marines and wound up loading bombs on F/A-18's
Side note.....he suffered from ADD in high school. He went on to join the Marines and wound up loading bombs on F/A-18's
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