Serious Advice Needed !!!
Serious Advice Needed !!!
(OP)
Hi Guys,
Firstly thanks alot for taking time to read my thread, im new here and im very unfamiliar with blogging so pardon me for my shortcomings. Getting to the point, I currently 23 having completed my Mechanical Engineering (First class) from Mumbai University(India) in the year 2013 but i have a strong inclination towards Aircraft Maintenance Engineering as Aircrafts have been my passion from childhood but unfortunately i took up Mechanical, but no regrets i enjoyed studying it as well. I'm considering a career change as the MRO industry caught my interest and im looking to expand into that field. Im ready to start from scratch and needed your suggestions regarding the same. When it comes to masters i have already gained admission in Australia in the field of mining and metallurgy but im not keen on taking that up. Anyone having any sorts or advice regarding institutions, courses anything iv not mentioned would mean alot in helping me making my decision.
Firstly thanks alot for taking time to read my thread, im new here and im very unfamiliar with blogging so pardon me for my shortcomings. Getting to the point, I currently 23 having completed my Mechanical Engineering (First class) from Mumbai University(India) in the year 2013 but i have a strong inclination towards Aircraft Maintenance Engineering as Aircrafts have been my passion from childhood but unfortunately i took up Mechanical, but no regrets i enjoyed studying it as well. I'm considering a career change as the MRO industry caught my interest and im looking to expand into that field. Im ready to start from scratch and needed your suggestions regarding the same. When it comes to masters i have already gained admission in Australia in the field of mining and metallurgy but im not keen on taking that up. Anyone having any sorts or advice regarding institutions, courses anything iv not mentioned would mean alot in helping me making my decision.





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Greg Locock
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I assume you're interested in working as an engineer for an MRO, and not physically bucking rivets. A BEng/BASc in Mechanical Engineering would meet the minimum requirement this type of position. The best training you would probably get to work in a maintenance organization would be on the job. If you're looking at more institutional training and it fits your interests, look into aircraft structural engineering programs as this is where a large portion of work is available.
I'd recommend reviewing the Bruhn and/or Niu books as well. For an engineer with a mechanical background, these are probably the most complete and practical introductions to the material you'll need to know for working at an MRO in structures.
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Typical academics mindset in line with your reference to "first class" you thought worth mentioning.
Sorry for the hard comment but real world is all about trial and error - what you avoid is "terminal" mistakes.
Build your back up plans and move on.
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In above scenario, I would probably look for aviation related management course rather than going for AME and move to Emirates MRO OR Singapore Technology/Anybody who wants a manager for aircraft modifications/repair related activity. Unless, you are driven by, I own the car showroom so I should know how to repair the cars.
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If you have an ME, and want to work in aircraft repair, I expect you would try to get powerplant, structures, or systems experience.
Understand that if you wind up with an airline, you may find it technically routine. Airlines are transportation companies that move people or cargo. There is no growth track outside of management beyond a certain level.
In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice however, experience suggests that in practice, there is!
My posts reflect my personal views and are not in any way endorsed or approved by any organization I'm affiliated with.
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2) you appear to have an analytical bent, as opposed to a practical mechanical one. are you sure you want to be a maintenance mechanic ? do you like getting your hands dirty, mucking out machinery ?
3) as posted above a Mech Eng degree is more than enough to get into Airplane maintenance. Maybe you need to do a college course before you start work, but i expect it's something you can do in parallel with your entry job. you can work on a plane without a license, so long as someone with a license inspects your work.
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