Aviation Maintenance Certification

Entrance Requirements

An applicant must have documentation of relevant military or non-military work experience in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulation 65.77 to test for the FAA Airframe, Powerplant or both certifications as evidenced by the FAA authorized 8610-2 form. (This form authorizes the holder to take the FAA written exams and the oral and practical exams with as FAA Designated Mechanic Examiner.) as follows:

• Photo ID with full name and address and birth certificate or passport are required for class enrollment.
• Applicants must be a graduate from a school providing secondary education (high school) or the equivalent of such a certification (GED).
• The applicant must meet the experience requirements defined by 14 CFR 65.77:
  • Possess an authenticated document from a certified aviation maintenance technician school which is commonly called a completion or testing certificate; or
  • Possess an approved FAA Form 8610-2 documenting the applicant has sufficient practical experience, usually based on military or on the job type training, that is deemed to be acceptable to the FAA administrator.
• Applicants who believe they meet the following criteria should contact the FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) in their area and request an interview:
  • At least 18 months of practical experience with the procedures, practices, materials, tools, machine tools, and equipment generally used in constructing, maintaining, or altering airframes, or powerplants appropriate to the rating sought; or
  • At least 30 months of practical experience concurrently performing the duties appropriate to both the airframe and powerplant rating.