How to start my Generator Technician career in Southern California?
Hi! I’m a 32 year old aspiring Gen Tech with little real experience here in Southern California. I worked at a turbine manufacturing company in San Diego. I fabricated fuel and hydraulic lines for the turbines for almost two years. I quit to become a full time student at an Aviation Maintenance Technician trade school.
I learned about the A&P certification through the Turbine company and saw how valuable it was to almost any industry that involves reciprocating engines and turbines. So I chose the A&P school route after considering other engine based trade school because it seemed like the best bang for my buck.
Now that I’ve graduated from that 15 month trade school, I’ve considered going into aviation but it doesn’t interest me nearly as much as being a Gen Tech. I’m almost ready to test to get my Powerplant certification which covers all things Reciprocating Engines and Turbines (mechanically and electrically).
I also have solid basic troubleshooting knowledge about Electrical, Mechanical, Oil systems, Schematics, as well as Precision Measuring Equipment like Calipers, Dial Indicator, Thickness Gauge, Borescope and an understanding of Non Destructive Testing.
My question is, what would be the best way for me to start my career as a Gen Tech? I eventually would love to work on large Generators