Do aircraft maintenance engineer's work long hours?

Question

Do aircraft maintenance engineer's work long hours?

Answer 1

I've been here since 0600 this morning (Sunday). I'll still be here at 1800 tonight. We have a **** load of work on.

Answer 2

Depend on how much work there is to do?

Varies company to company

Answer 3

Depends but now their adopting Europe's 4 days on 4days off meaning 12hr/day.

Answer 4

Depends on the company thay work for.

Some have strict rules on how many hours a person can work.

So thay don't start getting sloppy and making mistakes.

Answer 5

yes

Answer 6

Depends on whether you get into matience in the military or civil feild. Military do work long hours, generally arround 6am- 4pm ish, but are on call 24/7 so that might include going overtime, working different shifts and even weekends. Not so sure about the civil feild but I would think it would be high demand as well.

Hope it helps

Answer 7

I have worked 3-14 hr shifts, 4-10hr shift, and 5-8hr shift, its all in where you work (if its a bid position) and the shift you work.  Here in the states its mandated by the FAA mechanics must have 1 day off per month.