New aircraft types
 

How does one satisfy the experience requirement for engineering licences when a new aircraft type is introduced into service?

Ordinarily for a B1/2 you would need 6 months on type before being granted your licence but you wouldn't be able to get your 6 months because there aren't any.

Again, if a company was to operate a new type of aircraft (already in service with other airlines) and they had a large engineering force they are likely to send their people on courses. They still wouldn't have 6 months experience though. The company would not necessarily want to bring in new employees (even if they could get hold of them).

How do you get around this?

Thanks,
Saintsman

aircraft type ratings.
 

CAA PLD will look at the overall picture with new types, the Company that I work for has introduced 2 types straight off the assembly line in the past couple of years, if the licensed applicant has similar types and extensive experience of the aircraft manufacturer, then the experience required can be reduced down to a couple of weeks.
The idea is to get as much experience down as possible on the worksheets, sim time and any hands on training. it is surprising how much you can demonstrate from trips to the factory or other MROs.
I believe that EASA are introducing some form of exemption to the Part 66 requirements, meantime discuss with PLD, it is possible to achieve if you plan it out first.
PM me if you require further advice on this

Best regards,
om15

For an A320, a Type course and 2 weeks OJT, a joke really.

Factory reps looking over your shoulder? Other than that....trial and error?:}

When the new Diesel Licence was introduced on the Section L licence ( something that has now been given on the Part 66 Licence, check the latest airworthiness notice, they have removed the clause for licenced engineers converting to qualify to certify them)

The company introducing these "New" technology engines in the UK at I think Bournemouth were told there engineers could certify the engines on their Para 6.3 licence for 6 months and at that point they would be required to do an oral and the licence would be issued.........

I say "new" technology because the Zepplins were flying around in 1914 with Diesels installed.