Roger....Firstly Your requirement is for "AME trainee" Not "AME".These are two very distinct qualifications.The former is a Diploma/certificate course trainee,The latter a DGCA qualified type endorsed licence holder.
Current state of Airlines is in bad shapes financially except for Cargo airlines out here who are in profits.
Ideal would be to attempt to clear your BAMEL in HA/JE & then you stand a better chance as getting emplouyed as an Aircraft Technician out here.
Its a long road......Determination always succeeds.
Ignore the harsh comments by some as everyone is brave behind a computer screen.But there are quite a few helpful Mx personell here too.
try writing to the HR Manager of local airlines with your resume.
regds
MEL