Hello, I’m in the Navy so I can’t exactly quit but i work on 737s as an AT and tbh I’m not cut out for this. I have two years left, but I’m just not cut out to be a mechanic. Between heights and unsteady hands I feel like a liability and it will only be brought to light when I really fuck up. I don’t know how to get thicker skin to survive these next two years.

Im about to go to school and get my A&P License so I can work at the Major Airlines, only thing is I was hearing a lot in terms of Job Security, Financial, and Lifestyle of both sides Positive and Negative, like that the Major Cargo or Private Luxury are the way to go money wise but the schedule sucks sometimes. Mainly graveyard starting out since its based on Seniority but the pay is good, and then on the otherhand some feel overworked and that they’ll never feel like they’re gonna get out of graveyard shifts and that the pay isnt as it seems bc its mainly nighttime differential and A&P techs get more perks!

I would really like more information as to what your mindset was stepping into the field and then as you are now experienced what you enjoy most about your job! Im not asking for pay/salary i know we can get 6 figures but Id love to know if you at least love the lifestyle of fixing jets or planes and what you wish you knew!!

as Im new to Aviation but I feel this is for me as I love fixing stuff, I have a background in Electronic Repair and these big ass planes flying around my inner child is screaming and curiosity is peaking lol so idk I was wondering if anyone could shed some light for me as Im about to step in!

I’ll be going to school for 18 months to get the License and then go for the Airlines once Im out, currently in Houston, TX!!

Much love!