FAA A&P / IA to ???
Looking to upgrade my A&P and IA certificates to an internationally recognized level/rating. After talking to a number of friends and past associates I was first directed toward obtaining a Transport Canada M1/M2 license, mainly due to my current location in the States. However, after a few months some felt that pursuing an EASA B1/B2 would be more appropriate considering the direction the industry is taking in respect to a common standard.
The area I would be working in would be mainly rotorcraft through the 12,500 MGW category with twin turbine fixed wing as a secondary category. I have been told that there may system set up to allow for centralized testing to obtain the EASA ratings from various other ICAO member locations, but nothing definite.
I've worked overseas and know/understand/respect the difference between the FAA and other systems. Looking to expand my horizons after 25 years of one direction.
Will appreciate any and all suggestions.
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