A Looming AMT Shortage?

[La Li Lu Le Lo]

Good post fa la la TI.

I agree with all you said 

We tend to agree on most things when we are not talking about politics. Funny how that works.
 
What did you major in?

 

[Glenn Quagmire]

MBA

 

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[Overspeed]

New Squawking Bird Blog: http://thesquawkingbird.wordpress.com/

That's a pretty good blog. Good ideas

 

[MCI transplant]

Remember there is life after the Airlines!  My son's an AMT ----------, Currently in Washington State! 

 

[La Li Lu Le Lo]

Remember there is life after the Airlines!  My son's an AMT ----------, Currently in Washington State! 

People are making money hand over fist in North Dakota. I bet they have a real use for people that are trained in and understand diesel technology, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, and metal working. The truth is with an A&P skill set you could probably EASILY break 6 figures a year there. All it takes is the courage to seek out those opportunities. 

 

[Bob Owens]

 
  Of the ones remaining, half left - after a few months for greener pastures.  

Some were fired as well, their attitudes and abilities were so poor management realized they were a hazard to the operation and would be better off short handed. Ironically even those guys likely ended up in Greener Pastures. 

 

[Bob Owens]

People are making money hand over fist in North Dakota. I bet they have a real use for people that are trained in and understand diesel technology, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, and metal working. The truth is with an A&P skill set you could probably EASILY break 6 figures a year there. All it takes is the courage to seek out those opportunities. 

I agree but at 53 kind of stuck at the moment. One in college, another headed there when this one gets out.

 

[DallasConehead]

People are making money hand over fist in North Dakota. I bet they have a real use for people that are trained in and understand diesel technology, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, and metal working. The truth is with an A&P skill set you could probably EASILY break 6 figures a year there. All it takes is the courage to seek out those opportunities. 

Additionally, they don't want people that are old and tired with bad attitudes that have broken down bodies.

 

[La Li Lu Le Lo]

I agree but at 53 kind of stuck at the moment. One in college, another headed there when this one gets out.

Additionally, they don't want people that are old and tired with bad attitudes that have broken down bodies.

I understand what you are saying. North Dakota is not an opportunity everyone can take advantage of. It is an option for some though. 
 
You may find that as the generational skills gap gets wider you may have more opportunities than you think... just a theory. 

 

[DallasConehead]

 
You may find that as the generational skills gap gets wider you may have more opportunities than you think... just a theory. 

A theory I wouldn't bank on, I interviewed hard with some major energy companies a few years back (after 2010 went down in flames and prior to BK), even had letters of recommendation from solid career players on my way in the door. I showcased my skills and mechanical/electrical aptitude, they said I was qualified after taking their test(s), they would not have me. The only thing I can think of is my age because most of the guys I saw interviewing for the same jobs were a whole lot younger. Guys working on rigs out in the field or offshore face a very demanding challenges in terms of physical demands, family demands, (being on 2 week or 4 week rotations), and on top of that the demands the job itself presents.     So, my advice, before you leave and throw your ID at AA, go out and get the job first.

 

[La Li Lu Le Lo]

So, my advice, before you leave and throw your ID at AA, go out and get the job first.

That kind of goes without saying doesn't it?

 

[MCI transplant]

Additionally, they don't want people that are old and tired with bad attitudes that have broken down bodies.

Hey conehead! Stay put, and someday you'll end up as one of those,-------- guaranteed! From someone who's been there, and am old, tired, with a bad attitude, but the bodies still petty good considering to mileage it's seen!

 

[La Li Lu Le Lo]

“It’s not the years, honey, it’s the mileage.” — Indiana Jones 

 

[Overspeed]

http://seattletimes.com/html/businesstechnology/2024193368_boeingpilotforecastxml.html

New article on pilots and AMT shortage