Excuse my ignorance of the civvy way of doing things, but...
Whats the difference between the B2 license and the C ?
There are three categories of Aircraft Maintenance Licence (AML)
A = Line Maintenance Certifying MECHANIC
B = Line Maintenance Certifying TECHNICIAN (Can be B1 Mechanical or B2 Avionic)
C = BASE Maintenance Cerifying ENGINEER
Does B2 sign the aircraft serviceable after a 1st line avionic snag?
Yes.
And does a C license sign the aircraft as serviceable after an in-depth maint equivalent of a RAF minor or major?
Yes. And the C can not be used for ANYTHING else.
If you are ex RAF can you go straight to C or do need to get the B2 first and a bit more experience? I appreciate my fast jet experience can get shunned but surely its better than nothing? All avionics kit is similar, in theory.
It is not 'common' for a B2 AML to go for a C and, more importantly, if you are thinking about joining into the civil trade, you should just concentrate on the B Licence.
Does a B2 qualify you to do both line or base work on the same license and type rating? Or are line and base completely different paths?
A B2 is a LINE Licence because in BASE maintenance there is only ONE certifying signature - the C. However, the B Licenced guys are used as "Support Staff" - team/area supervisors and inspectors, supporting the C Licence Sign-Off.
Thanks
You're welcome.