Thanks for the cut and paste job, had already read all of that but thought there was surely something i was missing.
If i was a mechanic in the states i would be pushing for type training, not only makes you a better mechanic, makes you more efficient and definately gives you a level of knowledge about an aircraft that should give you confidence in working it.
Sorry you think the rest of the world is foolish, unfortunately the foolish licence is more valued and harder to attain.