On the introduction of EASA, licenced engineers under BCAR Section L could convert there licence to a restricted Catagory B Part-66 licence. Guys and gals with limited company Authorisation were entitled to the A-licence, this was all under 'privileged rights'.
The interpretation of the rights by some companies/operators was open to question, enabling with some manipulation the conversion of only a company authorisation to a full catagory 'B' licence!
A major operator, forementioned, has recently proposed to EASA too scrap the licence and have only company authorised staff with the priviledges of a 'B' licence holder! Luckily this was thrown out but shows a total disregard to our proffesional status by senior management.
