Are you familiar with obtaining EASA Part 66 license?
Step by step explained process on how to get your EASA Part 66 licence
In the following diagrams we will explain you how to get the EASA Part 66 licence.
As the process is not easy, we are here to help and guide you, step by step to the most wanted aircraft maintenance licence.
EASA Part 66 Basic Training
STEP 1:
Gain Basic Knowledge
You have 3 options (Courses, Examinations or Credits) where you can get your basic knowledge.
Finish a Basic training course & examinations in Part 147 approved Aircraft Maintenance Training Organization (AMTO). This in total requires 2400 hours of Theoretical and Practical training and altogether takes 20 months to be accomplished.
Finish any Technical Trade School whose program is recognized by Civil Aviation Authority (CAA which you chose to issue your AML). This option is possible only in a few EU states.
At one of the competent authorities or in Part 147 approved Aircraft Maintenance Training Organization (AMTO), you pass all required module exams for the respective license category.
For B1.1 there are 13 modules with 16 exams, for B2 there are 12 modules with 15 exams.
You get a Certificate of Recognition for each module successfully completed.
STEP 2:
Gain Basic Experience
You gain aviation maintenance experience in Part 145 maintenance organization or some other AMO. It must be a representative cross-section of tasks and documented in a log book.
After compleating your Basic Traing course you must gain 2 years of experience in a respected Aircraft Maintenance Organization (AMO).
After finishing a Technical trade school, you need to accumulate 3 years of practical experience in a respected AMO.
You can gain practical experience prior to attending the examinations in a respected AMO or after, depending on your wishes, altogether 5 years. In this way, you can work & study at the same time.
STEP 3:
Apply for a blank AML
Apply to one of the Europen National Civil Aviation Authorities with EASA Form 19.
You will receive your EASA Part Basic 66 license (blank AML), without any type rating or endorsement.
You can download the Form 19 by clicking on the following button.
EASA Part 66 Type Training & On the Job Training
STEP 4:
Attend theoretical part of a type training course and examination
At a Part 147 AMTO attend and finish the course which is held in the classroom.
Normally it takes from 5 to 6 weeks – the duration depends on the aircraft type.
You get Certificate of Recognition for theoretical course passed.
STEP 5:
Attend practical part of a type training course and practical assessment
At a Part 147 AMTO attend and finish the training on the chosen aircraft type which takes minimum 2 weeks.
You get Certificate of Recognition for practical course passed.
STEP 6:
Attend a structured On the Job Training (OJT)
At a Part 145 organization which has OJT approved and has your chosen aircraft type on their Part 145 approval certificate. You need OJT only for the first type rating.
Usually, the duration is about three months.
You get your OJT logbook signed.
STEP 7:
Apply for Type Rating endorsed on your AML
Once again apply to the CAA, which initially issued your AML, with another EASA Form 19 and attach all obtained documentation.
CONGRATULATIONS!
You will get your first type rating endorsed in your EASA Part 66 license.