- at least 18 years old; and
- able to read, write, speak, and understand English language.
- 18 months of practical experience with the procedures, practices, materials, tools, machines, and equipment generally used in constructing, maintaining, or altering an airframe or powerplant, appropriate to the rating sought; or
- 30 months of practical experience concurrently performing the duties appropriate to both the airframe and powerplant ratings.
- by graduating from an FAA-approved Aviation Maintenance Technician School (AMTS) or
- by completing the Joint Service Aviation Maintenance Technician Certification Council (JSAMTCC) training course for military personnel.
- You should be familiar with Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 65, subpart D, Mechanics.
- You must pass the knowledge (written), oral, and practical tests. Additional information on knowledge testing.
- There are three knowledge tests required to receive the Aviation Mechanic certificate with Airframe and/or Powerplant ratings. You must take the General knowledge test first, followed by the Airframe and/or Powerplant knowledge test(s).
- Many of the AMT knowledge test questions are based on content from the AMT Handbooks:
- AMT-General Handbook (Handbook)( PDF )
- AMT-Airframe Handbook (Volume 1)( PDF ), (Volume 2)( PDF )
- MT-Powerplant Handbook (Volume 1)( PDF ), (Volume 2)( PDF )
- You will be administered an oral test by a Designated Mechanic Examiner (DME) based on the Testing Standards.
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