EGT, I trust more some of our guys with "cereal packet" licences than some with UK CAA issued licences when they issue CRSs.
Most of the knowledges we use every day in our job are learned on the job, with the experience.
It is down to each individual to do a safe and professional job, to stay current and be interested.
I can guaranty you the old Swiss S licence for sparkys was comparable to the Multi X.
There are even some unlicenced guys who know much more than some with plenty of licences.
There are good ones and bad ones from everywhere.
I know some guys with a nice British licence who are completely useless and even dangerous. I don t think the UK has a lower accident rate than the rest of the western European countrys. We managed to operate our Avro RJs with 100 per cent reliability almost every month during summer.
regards,
og