FTE is one of the largest ATOs in Europe, and is lucky enough to hold approvals for its different organizations and devices under several authorities - this means we are well versed in the different nuances of the regulations.
Lately, we have observed that one of the NAAs is being particularly "biased" towards its national citizens, e.g. not recognizing competences and experience that have not been acquired in its country. We have had situations of licenses being dramatically changed and reduced in scope when transferred to this authority, European diplomas not being recognized, etc. As for continuing airworthiness, the situation is all but similar.
All of the above is well documented and FTE is ready to embark on legal action. However, not every organization or individual is lucky enough to have this option available nor even to have the appropriate experience and knowledge of the regulations.
As such, we are inquiring EASA if there is a contact point or a reporting tool that can be used regarding these situations (as these do not strictly fall under the Aviation Safety Reporting). We believe that:
1. Regulations interpretation and enforcement should be standard across EASA NAA's. The opposite goes against the whole EASA purpose;
2. EASA should analyze and have a say in these situations so that organizations and individuals are not required to resort to legal (or other) actions.
Is the contact tool (https://www.easa.europa.eu/contact-us) an option for these situations? If so, does it guarantee anonymity?
Hoping to hear from EASA stance on this soon,
Kind regards
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