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Old 3rd Jan 2017, 14:57
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wrench1
 
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Ziyad:

I'm assuming this is directed to mechanics on your side, but you may want to research the basic requirements for an FAA A&P certificate first, then modify your FAA questionnaire.

Try here:
https://www.faa.gov/mechanics/

But to get you going, here are some answers from my perspective.

FAA questionnaire :

1- Why did you choose FAA instead of the EASA license ?
No choice. The type of mechanic certificate/license is dictated by the country of registration on the aircraft you want to work on.

2- Did the FAA modules contents were helpful in your everyday work life?
There are no modules for an A&P. But no, the testing info was not useful.

3- Did you think there is any advantages of having an FAA license compare to the EASA license.
Depends where you want to work. See #1

4- Are u satisfied with the way the module has been set?
If not, which amendments would u like the FAA to bring forward?
No modules. But they should probably drop the dope and fabric test questions.

5- Do you think Air frame and power plant technicians that have loads of experience on specific type of aircraft should be allowed to stamped like an inspector ?
Not directly applicable to A&P. There are no mechanic type ratings and Inspector requirements are dictated by flight ops (Part 135, Part 121) or by a separate Inspection Authorization (IA).

6- Do u think that 3 types of exams (written,oral,practical) done by the FAA have any advantages compare to the only written exams done by the EASA ?
Yes. A helluva lot cheaper. If you have the required documented mechanic experience, all 9 tests will run you $1200 USD stateside. It's more if go to a Part 147 school to get experience requirements, but still $10,000s cheaper than all the required EASA modules.

7- Should FAA license change their licensing system more towards EASA or another type, if yes in what way they can amend the system ?
No.

8- Why do you think more countries uses EASA system rather than the FAA?
Globally, I believe more countries use a derivative of the FARs or the UK BCARs over the EASA system.

9- Do you think the conversion from FAA to EASA should be easier than doing the exams like today, if yes why as EASA does close exams which are not available to the public ?
No conversion available. But yes, there should experience credit given both ways.

10- After completing the FAA license, would you recommend it to others or would you have chosen the EASA license instead ?
Not applicable. See #1.

Good Luck.
W1
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