FP, I'm not sure if there is a difference between an A&P MECHANIC and an A&P TECHNICIAN.
If there is then that is why our experiences differ.
A+P mechanic working at an outstation is some kind of no-brained robot that cannot think for themselves is completely inaccurate.
My point was that they are not ALLOWED to think for themselves.
I was constantly frustrated by the system when working US reg aircraft.