Mister Angry,
What do you mean by policy for the JAR 66? I may be able to help!
In reply to the rest of y'all. I know many people studying for the JAR 66 licence, with VERY few passing exams. It seems that the shortage is never going to go away while it is so difficult to get a licence!
Another factor is also the low pay which is inherent in the industry. This acts as no incentive for young people to WANT to come into aviation when computing, in this day and age, is a much for financially preferable option!