The industry is full of ex RAF, FAA and REME types.. So you are not alone. You have taken the right track as far as getting the modules out of the way. I don't know what you have worked on. If its Timmys etc, get any experience of tasks you have done writtern down in ATA format per aircraft and get your EngO to produce a covering letter for it. While its not strictly going to replicate what you require for CAA tasks, it ain't not going to help either.
I made the jump with the modules last year. as a connie at first at a nearby MRO, but now am a permie at another MRO (contracting ain't the best option with what could be the worst summer coming up IMHO). Yes I have to be away from the family and drive a lot (the worst case situation I found myself in the mob, but common place in civvy street too), but I'm getting the jobs to get the ticket.. Good luck.
