Introduction- could do with some advice and guidance please

[Dovey]

Hello.

I am currently a serving member of the RAF. I am due to leave after 23 years service next year. I am an Aircraft engineer but have been around the building trade in one way or another all my life. I have aspirations to become an Electrician. Domestic/ commercial. I like the idea of solar panel installations too.

So, I have all the qualifications in the world relating to aircraft engineering, health and safety, risk assessment and management. What I really want to do is become a Sparky. My question is; where do i start, what qualifications do I need to become self sufficient in the field and how long will it take. I can do residential condensed courses and have access to over £6000 worth of education to use when I leave.

In addition, I will be seeking to do some gas/plumbing qualifications too.

all advice and guidance would be gratefully received.

Thanks.

 

[Dan]

Hello Dovey, welcome aboard. Enjoy the forum.

 

[Mr Mike]

Dovey, hi and welcome.

 

[CRAGS]

Hi and welcome

 

[Sintra]

Hi & welcome.

 

[MarkieSparkie]

Hi, welcome to the forum.

 

[Guest123]

Welcome along.:sunny:

 

[parker56]

Hi & welcome:rockon2:

 

[johnboy6083]

If your serious about becoming a good spark, then get work as an electricians mate, and try and work for an M&E company, as your more likely to get plumbing experience ect. Industrial work will probably suit your skills better.

 

[alex hooper]

Hello.

I am currently a serving member of the RAF. I am due to leave after 23 years service next year. I am an Aircraft engineer but have been around the building trade in one way or another all my life. I have aspirations to become an Electrician. Domestic/ commercial. I like the idea of solar panel installations too.

So, I have all the qualifications in the world relating to aircraft engineering, health and safety, risk assessment and management. What I really want to do is become a Sparky. My question is; where do i start, what qualifications do I need to become self sufficient in the field and how long will it take. I can do residential condensed courses and have access to over £6000 worth of education to use when I leave.

In addition, I will be seeking to do some gas/plumbing qualifications too.

all advice and guidance would be gratefully received.

Thanks.

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[trev]

When you say aircraft engineer what do you mean by that mate? Airframes, avionics, etc etc?
I'd have thought that if you're in a specialised field then your current skills could be in demand and therefore more lucrative than domestic sparkying. It's pretty tough out there just now and probably going to get tougher but if that's what you really want then go for it