AME Apprentice Treatment

flying278 · Post by **flying278** » Tue Aug 16, 2005 9:49 am

Here is something that I know will stir things up a bit. But at the same time I do know that, for the apprentices out there, it might be a god-sent. There is something about exploiting AME apprentices and then getting upset because they leave the company at their first fat chance. In a case known to me I was told that the company is trying to get their money out of them. Trouble is that after licensing the AME pay only goes up by 3 bucks or so, and another 1.50 for a ACA. Also a problem is that it doesnot help that poor guy finding any pridein his work for he knows he is being sucked dry for 2 1/2 years after completing his school. Is this a common situation and how deal other apprentices with that? What is that telling us? Comments?

b767jetmec · Post by **b767jetmec** » Tue Aug 16, 2005 8:53 pm

I won`t say that the treatment is right or wrong but what I will tell you is that it takes time to know you and your skills and what you are capable of handling. If I was signing for work that you did, you can bet your ass I`d be inspecting your work with a fine tooth comb, cause it`s my ass on the line. I don`t know your particular situation, but generally speaking, if you apply yourself, show interest and really want to learn, you should do alright and gain the due respect.

Good luck.

bee tee · Post by **bee tee** » Tue Aug 16, 2005 10:35 pm

All the bitching and whining threads should be moved to the "Ladies' Night" forum!

Dust Devil · Post by **Dust Devil** » Tue Aug 16, 2005 11:33 pm

Utva wrote:All the bitching and whining threads should be moved to the "Ladies' Night" forum!

Oh my

Dust Devil · Post by **Dust Devil** » Tue Aug 16, 2005 11:36 pm

b767jetmec wrote:I won`t say that the treatment is right or wrong but what I will tell you is that it takes time to know you and your skills and what you are capable of handling. If I was signing for work that you did, you can bet your ass I`d be inspecting your work with a fine tooth comb, cause it`s my ass on the line. I don`t know your particular situation, but generally speaking, if you apply yourself, show interest and really want to learn, you should do alright and gain the due respect.

Good luck.

I agree b767

When starting out in any industry you gotta have a thick skin and suck it up. Pilot, AME, Hell even doctors get treated like bitches when they start. Whining won't get anyone anywhere.

flying278 · Post by **flying278** » Thu Aug 18, 2005 9:03 am

You are funny. Someone who goes into this profession wants to learn, that why he puts up with this bullshit. But what concerned is the fact that some companies do not treat apprentices for what they are worth. After all, they are already graduated members of this craft and just want to put their time in so they get some more experience. It is the old thing of showing off to thenew guys that can go to wild extremes. When a 4th year apprentice is asked to push the broom because he disagrees with the lead mechanics directions then this shows what those maniacs are capable of with new guys. Comments?