Completely agree blacksheep.
Few years back I worked with an Operator that went from zero experience/certification capability on a modern electric jet (or other "western" equipment"), to 'C' check JAR145 approval. All with the help & encouragement of the manufacturer.
When I left the only outside help was from "Advisors".
A local, ICAO type2 Licenced Engineer earned 120US$ per month.
They weren't thinking of looking for 3rd party work at the time, but in the future????