Last year I began work as a mechanic for a company in Hayden Idaho. They perform heavy checks on ATR 42/72, Saab 340 and Q400 aircraft. Its been a nice change from the paint shop. Here I perform everything from changing light bulbs to changing engines. Its a much more challenging work place and have enjoyed it. Ive had the opertunity to use more of my skills and learn what it really takes to be a good mechanic.
Living in Idaho has been really good for me too. Its a more laid back conservative area, so its been a nice change from Spokane. Im also much closer to hiking and fishing areas, which is something id like to do a lot more of.