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As I worked my way through college as an avionics technician, which at
times included things like major modificatons to aircraft, I have faith
in my abilities.

Then there's your problem, in a nutshell. You are not an engineer
but merely an uppity technician, with the redneck personality that
distinguishes technicians from polite and professional engineers.

Technicians are taught a few "facts", largely fairy stories, but
are not taught the understanding that goes with being a varsity man.