There has to be a better way..............and a better colour for the licence
In fairness mine was through in about 3 weeks, with all items returned successfully. I contacted them once and got through quite quickly and found them helpful. Now I am sounding pro CAA but I am sure the luck will run out sooner or later.
There is certainly enough work to make the job full time though. One week should be more than enough to get the licence back.
Just a point to debate. Many people when they saw my licence were very surprised that there wasn't a photo requirement on it like with the driving licence. No security marks or holograms, nothing. Post 9/11 you would think they would make these things more secure.