As the title points out, I am a 29 y/o Aviation Maintenance Technician (A&P license held in the USA) that's been thinking about the idea of moving to Japan. I've been reading over the VISA section of the wiki but I guess I am still a tad bit confused on possible pathways. I am pursuing a bachelors degree on top of learning Japanese.
I am aware that some companies in Japan work on N tail number aircraft which means my A&P can be utilized, FedEx has occasionally had aviation maintenance technician jobs open that I qualify for as well. I'm unsure what other U.S. Carriers may have bases where Mx is completed.
Otherwise I believe I'd have to attend a school in Japan to get my Aviation Maintenance Engineer license which is 3 years of schooling from what schools I could find since I don't believe my FAA license can transfer in any meaningful way; it doesn't for the EASA.
Any other folks with careers in Aviation able to chime in on the pathway you took/tips/etc.
by CipherACE