I have a still current Airframe and Powerplant license from the Federal Aviation Administration, and for a few years I also was issued an Inspection Authorization license from the FAA.

I earned my Airframe & Powerplant license by going to night school for two years in Seattle, Washington in the mid 1970's when I was in my twenties. Us students had to punch in to a time clock five nights a week for five hours a night for four semesters a year. It was like going to a job.

After earning my licenses I went to work at Kenmore Air Harbor which is the largest seaplane base in the world and located at the north end of Lake Washington north of Seattle. While working there I also self studied to pass the exams to get my Inspector Authorization license.

After working at KAH I went on to work as a freelance aircraft mechanic for fifteen years.

These are my credentials.

Now, let's talk about you.

What do you want out of being a mechanic? Do you want money enough for a decent living? Do you want the satisfaction of working with your hands? Do you want a skilled job that gives you respect? Do you just like working with machines?

Or all of the above?