Career Details

Mechanic (Airframe & Powerplant)

Description

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Mechanic (Airframe & Powerplant) validates the skills of mechanics working on aircraft. Airframe mechanics are authorized to work on any part of the aircraft except the instruments, power plants, and propellers. Powerplant mechanics are authorized to work on engines and perform limited work on propellers. Combination airframe and powerplant mechanics, called A&P mechanics, work on all parts of the plane except the instruments. Most mechanics working on civilian aircraft today are A&P mechanics. Applicants must meet FAA's training and experience requirements. Applicants must pass written, oral and practical exams.

Certifying Organization

Federal Aviation Administration

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 2 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Unknown

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Unknown

Certificates

Certificate name

ISA Certified Control Systems Technician - Level I

Certifying Organization

International Society of Automation

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Certified Lubrication Specialist

Certifying Organization

Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers

Type

C - Specialty

Certificate name

Oil Monitoring Analyst I

Certifying Organization

Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers

Type

A - Core

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