We're all aware of how certain JAA/EASA NAA's awarded their
'approved personnel' JAR/EASA Pt 66 AMLs - some full B1 including
full B2. Maybe these personnel from these NAA's are now unfairly
prefered (Actual trade capabilities aside for a moment) because
of those actions, who knows?
I don't think so. A major problem with the EASA licence is its lack of portability. In having a "deeply meaningful and constructive discussion" with our local (UKCAA seconded) Regional Manager / Surveyor, he won't accept any licence - including EASA Part 66 Licences - for conversion except UK or Germany issued Part 66 B1/B2s. Rightly so in my opinion.
So we can't recruit anyone other than Brits or Germans to fill positions within our EASA Part 145 Approved Maintenance Organization. We are developing locals, but not fast enopugh to meet maintenance demand. So we are missing out on ripe business opportunities. Hang on in there chaps, LAES will eventually be in a similar position as pilotsin demanding and getting suitable salaries.