Somehow somebody messed up the apprenticeship training..
I dare say MAS had the best training during that time. Currently no organisation can be better that. period.
Now under METC, you know lah the scenario. What I heard last MAS Training wanted to reactivate the program, then the economic slowdown kicked in and it was put on 'hold' or may be scrapped, I do not know...

Kinda disheartening to know 6th year trainee don't have LWTR.
During my time by 3 1/2 years, everyone got their LWTR, dual cat. and by fifth year, you're already passed your first type dual trade waiting to wear the uniform and the 3 gold bars on the day you passed out.

This post has been edited by jazzy939: Apr 24 2009, 05:06 PM

Congrats to all who made it!

Welcome to the world of aircraft maintenance!

Knowing MAS since the good old days... they can mount many lines with the 'same' number of people..

This thread will be missed by those not familiar as I earlier mentioned, should be under 'jobs and careers'.

This post has been edited by jazzy939: May 9 2009, 10:32 PM

Have you tried CAIP?
Read leaflets AL/11-1 through 6

This post has been edited by jazzy939: May 11 2009, 08:14 AM

Not at all hirari!
CAIP and CAAIP they ain't the same
Oh yes. Always keep ourselves in check!

Wouldn't it be more fruitful if you were to call up Nilai College instead?

Looks like no one?

I keep saying this many many times. EASA is for the EU, are we EU?
EASA adopts JAR with very minor changes. We also accepted and adopted JAR on top of BCAR. Now tell me, whats the fuss about 'converting' to EASA?

No lah not angry
Q: Can DCA's AMEL license be converted to EASA license?
A: Can but...

anyone know the answer?

Okay, some quick lesson on air legislation.

The License Without Type Rating

The BCAR (British Civil Aviation Requirements) License Without Type Rating (LWTR) came into being in the early 1970s and was phased out as an examination for aircraft above 5700kg June 2001. After this date the BCAR LWTR only applies to aircraft below 5700kg (BCAR section L issue 14).

The JAR (Joint Airworthiness Requirements) 66 licence was introduced late 1999 and ran parallel with the BCAR licence until June 2001. After that date it “stood alone” for aircraft over 5700kg.

The JAA (Joint Airworthiness Authority) (a collection of 19 European countries) had no legal standing and no authority to ensure that every country followed the rules. So, in 2003 the EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) was set up, which has the authority and it took over from the JAA.

In September 2003 the JAR66 syllabus was replaced by the EASA part 66 syllabus and all conversion examinations from the BCAR licence to the EASA licence must have been completed by November 2005. (CAA)

All current JAR licences will remain in force and when renewed will be replaced by an EASA part 66 licence.

The EASA part 66 licence has no weight limit so covers all sizes of aircraft except for some special categories such as old war time aircraft, balloons etc.

Answering the question:

1. If you have “A” and “C” and “X” then convert by passing a few of the EASA modules.

2. If you hold the “A” and “C” then you have more EASA modules to pass.

Which modules? Compare and read between BCAR Section L and EASA-66 Syllabus.

However, read one of the FAQ at CAA website:

I have an ICAO licence, issued by a non-EU state. Can I convert this licence to a Part-66 licence and if so, are there any credits from examinations and experience requirements?

There are no conversions terms or credits available in respect of the examinations. However, authentic maintenance experience on operating aircraft may be counted towards the overall experience requirement.



This post has been edited by jazzy939: May 28 2009, 11:07 PM

hirari,
you're right about contracting states recognition.
the bare minimum for conversion would be airlegislation examination and as mentioned earlier, some modules prior EASA conversions.

Honestly if you have intentions to work internationally esp. in EU, might as well go for EASA license. Converting to DCA's AMEL is 'easy'.

Please bear in mind, these type ratings are given by the company that you're with. That also will depend on operational requirements.
You may get 'strings' of licenses, but then again you may also spend most if not ALL of your time at the work place to clock that much hours to hit that 5 figures salary!

btw,
sorry for the 'off track' but forum.flydamnit.com won't be available until further notice... too bad.
Now we only have this forum to talk/discuss about aviation-training/career.

It's always hard for the first time...

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Added on June 2, 2009, 10:31 am-off thread-
www.flylah.com
replacement forum for flydamnit.

This post has been edited by jazzy939: Jun 2 2009, 10:31 AM

hakunamatata,
Any response yet?

This post has been edited by jazzy939: Jun 16 2009, 05:23 PM

From the first 'updated' page.

Technically this is INCORRECT.
This has got nothing to do with the airline.
If you have to work and certify Malaysian registered aircrafts (all the 9M-XXX), in which MAS, AA and other local airlines are flying, then you must hold a DCA's AMEL which is issued as per MCAR requirements based on the BCAR's Section L.


"e.g. EASA is recognized in Europe while Bcar is recognized in MAS and AA as DCA using Bcar."

It must be 2 years as Cat A.

I think its available for downloading at the DCA website as I know I have downloaded it. Do not know if the link is still available.

Last I heard it's RM80000 at 20000 per semester.