Although all three relate to practical maintenance activities, they serve different purposes. Basic Experience Basic experience is one of the requirements for the initial issue of an Aircraft Maintenance Licence (AML). The required duration depends on the licence category and on the applicant’s previous technical training or completion of a Part-147 approved basic training course. […]

Yes. The theoretical and practical elements of aircraft type training do not have to be completed by the same organisation. Each element must independently comply with Appendix III to Part-66 and be conducted by a maintenance training organisation appropriately approved under Part-147 or, where conducted by another organisation, be directly approved by the competent authority […]

Not always. Under point 66.A.45(c), OJT is required for the endorsement of the first aircraft type rating within a given AML category or subcategory, except category C. For a subsequent aircraft type rating within the same category or subcategory, OJT is normally not required. OJT must comply with Appendix III, Section 6 to Part-66. The […]

The type training course must have been started and completed within the three years preceding the application for the endorsement of the aircraft type rating in the Aircraft Maintenance Licence (AML). If the application is submitted after this period, the aircraft type training cannot be accepted for the endorsement of the aircraft type rating. The […]

The requirements for obtaining an aircraft type rating depend on the aircraft group and the licence category. For Group 1 aircraft, an aircraft type training course is required for endorsement of the aircraft type rating. The type training consists of theoretical and practical elements; the practical element is not required for category C. For the […]

When applying for the initial issue of an Aircraft Maintenance Licence (AML), at least one year of the required maintenance experience must be recent experience on aircraft relevant to the licence category or subcategory applied for. Recent maintenance experience means that: When applying for the addition of a category or subcategory to an existing AML, […]

A skilled worker in a technical trade is a person who has successfully completed training acceptable to the competent authority in the manufacture, repair, overhaul or inspection of mechanical, electrical or electronic equipment. The training must also include the use of tools and measuring equipment. For the purpose of reducing the practical experience required by […]

The required basic maintenance experience depends on: The minimum experience requirements are shown in the table below. AML category / subcategory No technical education Skill worker in a technical trade After completing an approved basic training course under point 147.A.200 A 3 years 2 years 1 year B1.2, B1.4, B1.E, B2L, B3 3 years 2 […]

Yes. If you decide to continue your Part-66 examination cycle with another Part-147 approved organisation or another competent authority, you must notify the Civil Aviation Authority of the Czech Republic (CAA). The notification must be sent by e-mail to podatelna@caa.gov.cz and should include the applicant’s identification together with the details of the Part-147 organisations or […]

For the issue of an AML or the addition of a category or subcategory, the basic knowledge examinations must have been passed within the 10 years preceding the application. The 10-year requirement applies to each individual module examination. Where an examination was passed more than 10 years before the application, the basic knowledge requirements may […]