I think that all of this is slightly off the mark. I am in line maintenace and as far as i see it the issue is not the lack of qualified persons(BCAR Licences) but the lowering of qualifications required - JAR66 Cat A for example, and also the fact that Airlines are cutting down on their line work - how many crews carry defects unreported to the main base or the end of days flying? This will actually help drive down our wages and reduce the need for the LAE. Sorry to sound full of gloom, but for line work that is how I see it.