Spanner.....I would suggest that you have a talk with your local CASA rep as soon as possible....It appears that Instructors won't have the necessary time on "spanners" to maintain their A,B1 and B2 Licences.The new Licence is "perpetual"with the old clause of 6 months in 2 years still there..my understanding (I could be wrong) is that if you are not exercising your "priveledges" you don't/won't need them..(the get out of Jail free card is once you can prove you have done 100 days.?.. it may/can be re-installed)
"A" licences... Hot issue...""WORST SENARIO"" It appears that now a Third Year apprentice (provided he/she is 21 years old)can be issued them and certify a RTS (return to service,transit authority etc.etc)Sort of makes a mockery of Type training and opens the doors to companies to take advantage of wages....If I may use a Quote mentioned...".Hands the Keys to Hell to the Devil."