As Frosty posted - at least doing formal training gives you 'qualifications' which can be helpful LOL
I was an Aircraft Tech for 40+ years but always messed around with cars (1971 - present) and motorbikes (72 - 83) so lots of mechanical experience but I would never classify myself as a 'proper' car mechanic and I am always extremely grateful for the knowledge and experience which is available on various car forums
My last 15 years at work I was involved heavily with on the job training for our apprentices,it was usually a big pleasure helping the youngsters on their way to being qualified (although occasionally we had some problem lads LOL).
At work we had the whole spectrum and mix of skills - some guys were 'naturals',others good at practical work but cr@p at paperwork/documentation,some cr@p at practical work but good on documentation - there is usually a place for all as long as they are upfront about their strengths and weaknesses.
One of my C & G certs is 'Airframe Erection (ooer) and overhaul' which turned up a few months after I finished my RAF Apprenticeship.
Edit to say - if you google 'Maxaret' it is a very early mechanical anti skid system used on Aircraft in the 50's/60's
I was an Aircraft Tech for 40+ years but always messed around with cars (1971 - present) and motorbikes (72 - 83) so lots of mechanical experience but I would never classify myself as a 'proper' car mechanic and I am always extremely grateful for the knowledge and experience which is available on various car forums

My last 15 years at work I was involved heavily with on the job training for our apprentices,it was usually a big pleasure helping the youngsters on their way to being qualified (although occasionally we had some problem lads LOL).
At work we had the whole spectrum and mix of skills - some guys were 'naturals',others good at practical work but cr@p at paperwork/documentation,some cr@p at practical work but good on documentation - there is usually a place for all as long as they are upfront about their strengths and weaknesses.
One of my C & G certs is 'Airframe Erection (ooer) and overhaul' which turned up a few months after I finished my RAF Apprenticeship.
Edit to say - if you google 'Maxaret' it is a very early mechanical anti skid system used on Aircraft in the 50's/60's