[keitaro]

I would steer clear from aviation. It's getting harder and harder to find jobs. Even for qualified skilled experienced AMEs like myself. My former coworkers and I, of Aveos are on the streets, seeking work as well.

As for the gas turbine mechanics, the major local company that does overhauls of gas turbine engines (ie. cfm56, cf6) is MTU. They are located out by the airport. Currently they are hiring, but those vacancies will most likely be filled with AMEs, rather than a GT mechanic.

There is a huge saturation of AMEs out there who have worked on the engines themselves or have worked with gas turbine engines in general. They will opt for the experienced rather than a green guy out of school.

If I were you, switch out for the marine program instead. With the Seaspan program ramping up, they will be looking for a lot of people.