Ciao!
As italian citizen, I can't be very usefull for you. I know that things here are not wonderfull, but I'm talking from the pilot point of view...
About technicians and engineers, the only thing that I can suggest you, is to post a topic in the Italian forum in which a lot of people could help you better than me...
Sorry for my not perfect english...
Ciao ciao and see you soon
Cruz