Well Gilles, every type course that I have been on has involved examinations after every module and a final examination covering the whole aircraft and engines. This is then followed by an examination by the company Q/A department before any type authorisation is given. BUT, before one can attend type courses one has to hold at least a licence without type for which we have to sit examinations both written and oral that are set and adjudicated upon by the CAA. We are not just given a licence as it would seem that you and your other European counterparts have been. This is clearly NOT a level playing field.
[ 05 August 2001: Message edited by: HiSpeedTape ]