Curious... Anyone know the process of obtaining an AME with Transport Canada staring with FAA AP/IA? Is there an easy process, or tiny small loops?

Thx-

I'm betting that A1 Skinner has some intel on this.

After you were talking shit about me to Zane the other day I'm not sure I have much info for you... haha.
kidding.
There is no easy way that I know of. TC makes most stuff pretty difficult.
You moving to the great white north?

A1Skinner wrote: TC makes most stuff pretty difficult.

I know what you mean. I think I may have found the relevant regs, Greg.

A1Skinner wrote:You moving to the great white north?

Asking for a friend LOL

My rough understanding is that you will get recognition for documented “time served” but no relief on the exams. I would suggest calling one of the regional TC offices, try to connect with a human and seek their interruption of the applicable regulation.

I’ll do some search through the CAR’s and try to find a reference for you.

Bigrenna wrote:

A1Skinner wrote:You moving to the great white north?

Asking for a friend LOL

A little light reading for your “friend” he or she will have to drill down through the CARs a bit. I glossed over it and noticed a couple of references to a “foreign” and an FAA license. I've pasted in the regulation that might be applicable to you but it's all about "interpretation" !!

Have a look at 566.07 1(a) and (e)

Airworthiness Chapter 566 - Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) Licensing and Training - Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs)

566.07 Alternative Training Provisions
(1) Foreign Licenses
(a) Applicants who held, prior to 1 January 1990, a valid Inspection Authorization issued by the US Federal Aviation Administration, or a valid AME license conforming to Annex 1 of the ICAO Convention, that included airframe and engine privileges, are exempt from the basic training requirement specified in Appendix A.
(amended 2008/12/30)
(b) Applicants who held, prior to 1 September 1985, a valid AME licence conforming to Annex 1 of the ICAO Convention, that included avionics privileges, are exempt from the basic training requirement specified in Appendix A.
(amended 2008/12/30)
(c) Applicants who held, prior to 1 September 2001, a valid AME licence conforming to Annex 1 of the ICAO Convention, that included structures privileges, are exempt from the basic training requirement specified in Appendix A.
(amended 2008/12/30)
(d) Applicants who hold a valid AME licence, other than one of the types specified in (a), (b) or (c) will be assessed in accordance with subsection (2).
(amended 2008/12/30)
(e) All applicants, regardless of the type of foreign licence held, are required to successfully complete the Transport Canada examinations applicable to the rating sought, in accordance with subsection (2).
(amended 2008/12/30)