Thread: Qualifications

Well not much in the way of qualifications.

Have 2 GCSE's

But I am a floor layer/ carpet fitter by trade

I have ticked the tradies box because that is what I am as I did a five year apprenticeship with TAA back in the old days.
Having been in the aviation trade for over 46 years I have worked very hard to get all of the license endorsements which enable me to certify an aircraft release to service. I can certify airframe, engine, instrument and electrical.
I have done over 55 exams which have to be passed at 75% and all backed with a certified log of experience.
My job has taken me to places and have had experiences the average person could not dream about and generally been well paid to do it, mostly overseas in the last 30 years.
I am still a tradesman and proud to call myself one as well. I am still active in the industry I have a passion for.
It is not the occupation one does but how you carry out the job you do and your pride in doing so to benefit the society we live in.
Luckily for the world there are people with such diverse interests and skills who do jobs I could not do. I could not stomach the thought of becoming a hairdresser, barrista, barrister, or work in an office and vice versa but are so necessary in our daily life.
We are a group of people from all walks of life who own an iconic brand of car, and again for various reasons.
For me I was looking for comfort, safety, driveability and something not totally mainstream like a Toyota L200, and I have found it in my Disco 4 as it is the best all-round car I have ever had. I also saved hard for it.
It is so good that this site has such a diversity and that we can celebrate it too and are bonded by the car we own.

well said Plane fixer, and thanks for keeping loved ones safe

Interesting poll. I'm surprised (but I don't have a reason why) at the high proportion of tertiary educated people here. For some reason I expected them to be a small minority and to see a greater number of tradies.

Maybe LR's are a great leveller!

For the record I'm both and not good at either

Actually, I'm surprised at the very low level of apprentices being reported. Much of industry just does not function without trade skills and apprenticeships are pretty much the only route to the development and replacement of those skills.

Originally Posted by Ferret

Actually, I'm surprised at the very low level of apprentices being reported. Much of industry just does not function without trade skills and apprenticeships are pretty much the only route to the development and replacement of those skills.

Probably more to do with the stage of life, I would almost bet that the number of tertiary quals also gives an indication of the 'average' age of our landy owners, I would think that Landy ownership is the realm of those 'slightly older' (but not old, either age or mind) who would have finished their apprenticeship.



Martyn

Originally Posted by Bushie

Probably more to do with the stage of life, I would almost bet that the number of tertiary quals also gives an indication of the 'average' age of our landy owners, I would think that Landy ownership is the realm of those 'slightly older' (but not old, either age or mind) who would have finished their apprenticeship.



Martyn

I think you're right there. If you did a poll on Hilux ownership, bet you'd find heaps of apprentices....

Despite quals as an "Aeroplane Driver" , I still ticked Trades.
With 2 trades and a couple of Post trade quals (outside of aviation), I have always found this has helped me better understand and operate the aircraft. Its what I was first qualified for and has been a solid foundation for everything I have done since.

I sometimes find when in a social setting, I will tell some about my Trade quals. if asked and others about my Aviation. Not to decieve anyone, but sometimes the conversation can just evaporate depending on the crowd and their perceptions. Anyone else find this?

cheers