Converting EASA PART 66 B1/CAT "C" to AME

[Sigurd]

Ok...I'm new to this forum and am writing from Germany. I'd like to know what it is I have to do to convert my EASA Part 66 B1/Cat "C" license into TCCA AME M1 license? I've contacted Transport Canada and have researched the software that would be helpful to me but I'd like to know if :
a) I have to complete all the examinations or just the Regulations Examination
b) would I get any "credits" from what I already have and
c) does anyone know of a signed agremeent with Transport Canadan & the German Aviation Authorities regarding certain credits when converting to an AME license. I can't find anything on this question in writing just alot of hearsay. I've been working for a German airline for the last 25 years and am married to a Canadian who would like to go back to Canada.
Also do employers hire skilled mechanics who are approaching 50 years of age. Here, they may not!

Thanks in advance for any info.

[c170b53]

What type of aircraft have you been signing out now? I 'd like to say that good people can always find work and in most cases that's true but it may not be exactly what your looking for. If its an airline job you seek then depending on your type ratings you may have an experience advantage over someone else but unfortunately that business is suffering now in Canada. As an example having a 747 license means little now because everyone is getting out of them, having a 320 is good because that bus will continue to be used for general transportation for sometime and likely to be used by a start-up. Having a Dash might be better than the previous types and depending on where you're thinking of relocating will also be a big factor on what's available. On the bright side, in some urban areas, transit companies are seeking experienced mechanics and the pay and conditions are better than aviation.

[palebird]

Just contact one of the regional TC offices and they will tell you what you need to do. You will find work if you are good and not too restricted in what you wan to work on and where..

[Sigurd]

Thanks for your responses. At the present I hold licences for CRJ 100/200, 700 and 900 series as well as RJ85 AVRO. Used to have A320 and F50. What is the outlook for those? I've also called TC on 2 occasions and the person I spoke to said credits would be given according to what my log book shows. I was wondering if there were course credits too.

[Pat Richard]

Jazz or bombardier might be possibilities for you with your rj experience. Only 320 operator is air canada, and god only knows where they are at. Last I heard was they were laying off people again.

[Grease Nipple]

Unfortunately there is no way to convert an EASA license to a TCC license or visa versa. You will have to prove experience, your license may help with that, and write the exams. For CRJ work there is JAZZ but the pay is the worst in the industry. You could try Maxcraft in
Calgary or Voyageur or Skyservice. Good luck.

[Sigurd]

Thanks all for your responses - much appreciated!