No wonder this field pays well. Some senior engineers earn more than many pilots. Pilots spend heavily to reach the cockpit. Here, the cost is different but just as heavy, money, patience, and mental strain, all spent for a future that is never fully certain.
No more slacking. No more playing dumb. No more holding myself back. NO MAS
Whichever path I take, aviation, military service, or something else entirely, I'm confident I can make it to the top. It's long overdue for me to fully extend my wings.
Graduate na, pero dili gihapon ko sigurado asa padulong.
Two weeks before my graduation, LTP laid off its line maintenance engineers. In an industry as small as aviation, one company's decision can affect everyone. Suddenly, fresh graduates are competing against engineers with
industry. That doesn't mean I've given up on aviation. It just means Im looking at every realistic path forward. I can't wait forever. I have a future to build. Sacrifices are necessary for growth, and I've spent enough time waiting.
To make matters worse, the aviation field is so small that when one company downsizes, the entire industry feels it.
At this point, I'm weighing my options. Ironically, I probably have more connections with senior Air Force officials than I do within the civilian aviation...
years of experience for the same limited opportunities.
After years of study, licensing requirements, examinations, and MTP costs, there is still no guarantee of employment. You can do everything right and still find yourself waiting.