So I figured I should provide an update: since my last post, I have attained a non-type rated B2 license. It went reasonably smoothly once I was given a clear pathway to ow from Kangan. I got my Form 465 sent to me just a few weeks before Kangan closed its doors for good.
Now for the fun of getting an initial type rating!
I was told that I Can send my journal that I used in my apprenticeship to somewhere with an approved OJT book like QAC. They then migrate the entries into their OJT book and send through lot back to me. If I have more than the minimminimum required OJT for an initial type, I then sit the type course and get the type added to my license.
BUT I was then told by QAC that there was a question raised with CASA along the lines of any OJT book being approved by the Part 145 AMO, even though the book is produced, checked and approved for the Part 147 MTO! The whole thing seems like a complete lot of skullbuggery as usual. I'm due to call QAC back sometime in the next few days to see of CASA came through with an answer.
I'll keep you posted.
Cheers