Tail Wheel, I partly agree with what you say. 600ft-lb is correct in what they said.
You and I both know 2 LAMEs by your definition are not the same. The Australian Mech licensed on B737-800 that just got sacked from Tulla compared to the French 457 visa holder Mech licensed on A330 are not considered the same. They do however hold the exact same base trade, license and with PCT can be retrained. Money is the only constraint as experience can be argued.
Is the definition of "Same Qualifications" suitable for the Aircraft maintenance engineering industry?? I don't think so.
Due to money only companies will take the 457 holder in this case. Is this right by Australians? I understand it is the best thing for the Company to do in regards to the bottom line, but this is something that the Unions MUST push to stop. We need to be nationalist, and protect ourselves and the future generations.
do you see my point? Have you worked overseas?