That is why maintenance prices will have to rise and not a penny of it wll end up in the hands of the engineering company's.
Not True.
If you simply want to continue to provide maintenance then there has not been any significant increase in costs.
If you want to provide extra services then there will of course be extra costs involved in gaining the extra approvals.
If you are correct in describing the paperwork catch-up exercise you have to do as unproductive, please explain how productive you organisation will be without having completed the catch-up exercise?
You could also explain just what paperwork you are so far behind with?
Did you just discover EASA part M etc last month. I seem to remember it being common knowledge (if not in final form) for almost a decade.
This is like the CAA - Oh ICAO have decided to change R/T for climb clearances. Shock Horror. We have not have time to assess the impact and we can not change our procedures until we have an assessment and consultation..............Was your man at the ICAO meeting asleep? Did they have memory loss after the meeting? Did they simply claim the expenses and go shopping in Montreal instead?
You are correct to say that not everyone is in the same boat and it is not a level playing field............most have recognised what work if any was needed years ago and are sitting happy. Unfortunately, Jonny'd dog ate their homework and they have to stay behind to catch up.
So sit in your office and put up your prices.....remember that the cost of approval represents very few hours at UK engineer rates....what do you do with the income from all the other hours income? Don't complain when other maintenance organisations get your work.
Regards,
DFC