At Oz at the big 'roo, so you know what level of engineer is on your aircraft;
just purple stripes = AME
1 gold stripe = LAME
2 gold stripes = Senior LAME (multi-licenced & experienced)
3 gold stripes = Maintenance Supervisor = probable problems
4 gold stripes = Duty Maintenance Manager = definite problems
no stripes = laundry stuff up or alternative work force person
1st post be gentle