Thanks for the post Ryan,
I was about to post something similar. I thought I would also ask a similar question in your thread (hopefully not hijack it..)
I'm working as an engineer in oil and gas field at the moment. I am looking for a part time school/course to get aircraft mechanic licences (engine/airframe). I live in Perth, Australia. Need something to do/learn in my spare time. I'm not looking to make a career of it but would like to one day be able to work light aircraft etc. Can anyone inform me of process and how plausible this is... Also are there currency requirements and so on...