EASA C License...Equal to what?
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EASA C License...Equal to what?
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I am posting again for some advice, hope someone helps me out again. So I have a Canadian AME M1 and M2 and FAA A&P, I am currently taking the exams for the EASA B1/B2 and hopefully get the C at the same time. First question I have is can I get the C at the same time as the B1 and B2 if I show that I have had the Canadian license for some time and have been signing out a/c after major insp? From the info I was giving I think it is possible. Anyone know?
Second question, would the C license be comparable to what? I would think comparing to the FAA it would be like having an IA, but EASA is ICAO type 1 and A&P is type 2 license so it is comparable but not... for Canada we don't have anything comparable other than if you have an M1 and M2 that would include the previlages of the C if you have the type courses ACA etc i am correct? am I wrong? does anyone agree?
Now I am asking this question as I work for a french company (i know, i know what a mistake eh?) but they pay extra for people with a C license, now i am taking the exams and hope to get the EASA license but it is taking some time and lots of money and also if I don't get the C right away then I must wait even longer, it is money that I could be earning. So i spoke to my boss and they replied that my licenses are not the same. I know from previously that my coworkers do feel that the french license (not easa, as they think the french easa is different for some reason than other EU states) is the best in the world etc.... so how can I prove or provide info to get my small increase in money here...... any ideas? And lastly my coworkers have C licenses, they were given them when france gave out all the licenses, but we do not use the C license for anything and everyone non easa and easa sign the same books same inspections everything, only difference is the c guys get more money.
Also just to clarify I don't want to start a fight about france and England or EASA vs the world, military vs civil, I just want to have a normal discussion and see if i can come up with an appropiate response and get my exra money......... thanks guys.
I am posting again for some advice, hope someone helps me out again. So I have a Canadian AME M1 and M2 and FAA A&P, I am currently taking the exams for the EASA B1/B2 and hopefully get the C at the same time. First question I have is can I get the C at the same time as the B1 and B2 if I show that I have had the Canadian license for some time and have been signing out a/c after major insp? From the info I was giving I think it is possible. Anyone know?
Second question, would the C license be comparable to what? I would think comparing to the FAA it would be like having an IA, but EASA is ICAO type 1 and A&P is type 2 license so it is comparable but not... for Canada we don't have anything comparable other than if you have an M1 and M2 that would include the previlages of the C if you have the type courses ACA etc i am correct? am I wrong? does anyone agree?
Now I am asking this question as I work for a french company (i know, i know what a mistake eh?) but they pay extra for people with a C license, now i am taking the exams and hope to get the EASA license but it is taking some time and lots of money and also if I don't get the C right away then I must wait even longer, it is money that I could be earning. So i spoke to my boss and they replied that my licenses are not the same. I know from previously that my coworkers do feel that the french license (not easa, as they think the french easa is different for some reason than other EU states) is the best in the world etc.... so how can I prove or provide info to get my small increase in money here...... any ideas? And lastly my coworkers have C licenses, they were given them when france gave out all the licenses, but we do not use the C license for anything and everyone non easa and easa sign the same books same inspections everything, only difference is the c guys get more money.
Also just to clarify I don't want to start a fight about france and England or EASA vs the world, military vs civil, I just want to have a normal discussion and see if i can come up with an appropiate response and get my exra money......... thanks guys.
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This would be my take on your situation:
the licences do not compare so you are starting from step 1. Therefore once qualified it will only be to the B level and C comes 3 years later because your experience on non EU registered aircraft won't count.
EASA licences are not type 1 they are type 2.
FAA licences are worthless not because I say so but because nobody recognizes them
French licences/safety culture/attitude is one of the worst in Europe but they do get 10/10 for misguided arrogance.
Boy you made a mistake going there but apart from that good luck, you should have remained in Canada
the licences do not compare so you are starting from step 1. Therefore once qualified it will only be to the B level and C comes 3 years later because your experience on non EU registered aircraft won't count.
EASA licences are not type 1 they are type 2.
FAA licences are worthless not because I say so but because nobody recognizes them
French licences/safety culture/attitude is one of the worst in Europe but they do get 10/10 for misguided arrogance.
Boy you made a mistake going there but apart from that good luck, you should have remained in Canada
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So if there is no more type 1/2 then its just an icao license.... now when i get my easa license i will need to wait 3 years, which is the same as FAA wait 3 years to get an IA.... now where i work we dont use our licenses, you must have one, then get approved to use a local validation, so where i work it doesnt matter what license you have as all the privilages are the same, i do they same things as easa, faa, south african, aussie, engineers do with their license except the french get extra money for having the C..... any idea how I can try to explain or show that I can do the same with a Canadian license or prove its the same? The French arguement is that EASA is not the same as anyone else especially with the C license..... waiting an extra 3 years isnt the end of the world for me but it is just extra money that I could be making.
Am I incorrect to think that a Canadian license is not as good as an EASA? I am able to get the EASA license due to my Canadian training, while EASA holders cannot get the Canadian, again I don't want an arguement or name calling I just would like to understand this a bit more.... at the end of the day its just a piece of paper and doesnt make you a good mechanic or not, your quality of work does..... anyways thanks for the responses so far
Am I incorrect to think that a Canadian license is not as good as an EASA? I am able to get the EASA license due to my Canadian training, while EASA holders cannot get the Canadian, again I don't want an arguement or name calling I just would like to understand this a bit more.... at the end of the day its just a piece of paper and doesnt make you a good mechanic or not, your quality of work does..... anyways thanks for the responses so far
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type 1 and 2
so if there are all under one type does that make most licenses that are icao approved the same? I have spent some time today looking online for a good explanation but have failed so far, icao site hasnt help much either.....
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Might help if you haven't read it, uk guidance book see ELGD
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wrenchturner sorry to be the killjoy but it isn't about meeting icao standards as there is no real icao standard as such.
EASA licences do not align with any other system and therefore any other system is irrelevant as far as license issue is concerned. You need to meet the EASA requirements in full.
Therefore unless you have EASA Part 145 experience I doubt very very much whether anyone will issue a C
EASA licences do not align with any other system and therefore any other system is irrelevant as far as license issue is concerned. You need to meet the EASA requirements in full.
Therefore unless you have EASA Part 145 experience I doubt very very much whether anyone will issue a C
