Would I be able to work as an aircraft mechanic and study ME

[foxshadow]

My name is Jack and I'm currently a mechanical engineering student in NY.

So here's the deal:



A couple of weeks ago, I got the greatest call of my life: I get to
become an aircraft mechanic for a European carrier (I won't say who).
The pay is just as much as someone fresh out of engineering school, if not, more.
The perks and the flight benefits are beyond stellar (flight benefits, parking right next to the terminal, and of course...the pay!)



I'm also a mechanical engineering student and I just finished my first
year. Two things in life I've always loved are solving problems mentally
and fixing problems physically. It keeps me busy and I love the creative part of me while also embracing my troubleshooting skills, what can I say?
Having this kind of experience on my resume would have engineering
companies knocking on my door. Is it possible to work as an aircraft
mechanic full-time and study engineering part-time, even if it means
taking 1-2 classes a semester? I really need any outside input,
preferably someone who has been through my situation.



Thank you.

[Hung Kieu]

My friend is in the army, he studied electrical engineering and now he's an air craft mechanic/lead in the canadian army.

[Hellfire]

I was an aircraft mechanic for 6 years. I currently am working full time, while pursuing my mechanical engineering degree part time. It can be done. It isn't easy, but it can be done.

[jonwachob]

You'll jack up your career timeline. I'd recommend not taking the job full time and looking for an internship fixing aircraft. A friend of mine (AE) took an internship rebuilding WWII aircraft during his freshman year (1st year)

[Hellfire]

Jul 9, 2013 21:28:02 GMT -5 jonwachob said:

You'll jack up your career timeline. I'd recommend not taking the job full time and looking for an internship fixing aircraft. A friend of mine (AE) took an internship rebuilding WWII aircraft during his freshman year (1st year)

The flip-side of this is that it is much easier to find a job in the field with a little bit of experience under your belt. I was hired at my current position based on my degree and my experience. My experience in the field is really what landed me the position.