It does say 3 YEARS but there are always exceptions to the Rule .......the guy has been working on the Type.......I have met guys who did their courses Donkeys years ago and were working on the Type and then lost their recency......Going to a new employer they only needed recency or a Refresher course.......so it all depends on your new company and How desperate they are for the guys with right Type and Approvals........and also what are their Quality Procedures!!!!