Aircraft mechanics, how to become one

Question

I'm interested in being an aircraft mechanic. iv always wanted to be a pilot as a career, i started lessons a while ago and realise its really hard. i still really want to fly but just not as much of a career.

so, i still want to work in aviation, another category in that id like to work with is engineering. i realise there are engine mechanics and airframe, the one i have a major interest in would be airframe.

so

could i get a job for an airline, working on airframes doing engineering type work. depending on the pay and work, i might decide to become an aeronautical engineer.

what can you tell me, like the type of work, the people, the money (both for a qualified engineer and a mechanic). and, how do i become one. would there be aprentiships that may even offer a payed uni degree.

im in australia if it helps.

Answer 1

Don't bother. The pay and conditions are c**p at the bottom which is where you'll start - postmen make more - a lot more.  You have to buy all your own tools - thousands of dollars worth. The heavy responsibilty of holding a license is never really rewarded - You are subjected to constant drug and alcohol screening. If you get a DUI the FAA will jerk your mechanics license if they can,and when something goes really  wrong ( an accident)  the Federal Government climbs all over mechanics trying to find a reason to put you in jail or at the very least revoke your license. It's dirty, hard, unrewarding and difficult to make it to the top without good contacts. It's taken me 30 years to get to a position worth having. Until this industry treats it's people better I'm advising anyone who'll listen to stay the h**l away from it.  I have two sons and have advised them to stay away. Go and fix computers or elevators - you'll make more, get to go home at night and be appreciated as the skilled worker you are without the government sniffing all over you.  Sorry to burst bubbles but that's  deal as I see it.

Edit - Sorry should have read the whole thing - Australia may be better - but the US certainly isn't worth it.

Answer 2

after a airline has a crash they always look for repacment mechanics, just play the waiting game

Answer 3

Brother don't dream to become aircraft mechanical. if you  want to become aeronautical Engineer just open yahoo type"top ten Aeronautical Engineering Colleges". and you will get it. In london there is a college named perth there is the course of Aeronautical Engineering. if you don't get confirm information just mail me. I will give you the information.