EASA and FAA license
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EASA and FAA license
Im a doing a dissertation on the FAA and EASA maintenance personnel. I would like to know which one between the two license is better for modern day aircraft in terms of more electric architecture of the 787 and A380 and also more composite aircraft. Which license helps more about these modern technology in terms of training they offers to keep currency with new technology. Also what are they doing to improve their specific license categories to go towards the maintenance of new technology.
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Hi Ziyad,
I hold EASA licence only, I do not hold FAA A&P Licence but have studied material for the FAA system in the past.
The EASA part 66 syllabus has been modified over recent years to include certain technologies from the A380 and 777 specifically (Fibre Optics, IMA and modern cabin systems). I cannot say if the FAA questions now include this but there is a question book available to purchase with all FAA questions.
Whilst I agree that studying for a licence gives you new knowledge, I would say it is inherently different from 'Training'. Training to become a mechanic and the experience from that point is 'training'. Studying for your licence after this point is just that 'studying'.
It is only my opinion using the licence study notes as basic training material misses out a lot of beginner steps which should mastered to gain a good grounding before building up on this.
I hold EASA licence only, I do not hold FAA A&P Licence but have studied material for the FAA system in the past.
The EASA part 66 syllabus has been modified over recent years to include certain technologies from the A380 and 777 specifically (Fibre Optics, IMA and modern cabin systems). I cannot say if the FAA questions now include this but there is a question book available to purchase with all FAA questions.
Whilst I agree that studying for a licence gives you new knowledge, I would say it is inherently different from 'Training'. Training to become a mechanic and the experience from that point is 'training'. Studying for your licence after this point is just that 'studying'.
It is only my opinion using the licence study notes as basic training material misses out a lot of beginner steps which should mastered to gain a good grounding before building up on this.
