AMT Apprentice Course
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This multi-discipline course equips even the least mechanically inclined individual for advanced aviation maintenance internship. Forty five topics are condensed into a six month period, making this a demanding and immersive program. Focus, discipline and the willingness to learn is all that is required to conquer this feat.
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Basic Requirements to Become an Aircraft Mechanic
I'm a US Citizen. What requirements must I meet to get a mechanic's certificate/license?
You must be
at least 18 years old;
able to read, write, speak, and understand English. This is proven with a high school diploma or GED.
You must get 18 months of practical experience with either power plants or airframes, or 30 months of practical experience working on both at the same time. As an alternative to this experience requirement, you can graduate from an FAA-Approved Aviation Maintenance Technician School (in the USA).
You must pass three types of tests;
a written examination
an oral test
a practical test
I'm not a US Citizen, and I live outside the United States. How do I get a mechanic's certificate/license?
You must meet all the requirements listed above for United States citizens. You must also meet the following requirements:
Demonstrate you need a mechanic certificate to maintain U.S.-registered civil aircraft and you are neither a U.S. citizen nor a resident alien.
Show the examiner your passport.
Provide a detailed statement from your employer saying what specific types of maintenance you preformed on each aircraft, and how long you performed it.
Provide a letter from the foreign airworthiness authority of the country in which you got your experience, or from an advisor of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), validating your maintenance experience.
Make sure all the documents you provide are signed and dated originals.
Pay the fee for the document review.