​AIRCRAFT MECHANICS

   • Basic requirements from the FAA:

– Be at least 18 years old

– Be English proficient

 

   • You must:

– Obtain 18 hours of on-the-job training in power plants or airframes, or 30 hours of both.

– Graduate from an FAA-approved Aviation Maintenance Technician School.

 

   • You must also pass an FAA:

– Written examination

– Oral examination

– Practical test

 

 

   • Testing typically takes 8 hours per certification (power plant and airframe).

 

   • If you pass all the exams within 2 years, the FAA provides you with a certificate.