Aircraft Maintenance Technician License (AMT)
The AMT license allows you to perform maintenance, preventive maintenance, and alterations on airframes and powerplants of aircraft. The AMT license has two ratings: Airframe and Powerplant. You can apply for either one or both ratings, depending on your qualifications and experience.
Requirements for AMT License
To be eligible for an AMT license, you must meet the following requirements:
You must be at least 18 years old.
You must have at least 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. Alternatively, you can graduate from an FAA-approved Aviation Maintenance Technician School (AMTS) or a CAAP-approved Aviation Training Organization (ATO) that offers an equivalent course.
You must pass a written examination on the subjects prescribed by the CAAP for each rating. The written examination consists of multiple-choice questions that cover general knowledge, airframe, and powerplant topics.
You must pass an oral and practical examination conducted by a CAAP-designated examiner. The oral and practical examination consists of oral questions and practical tasks that demonstrate your ability to perform maintenance, preventive maintenance, and alterations on airframes and powerplants.
You must pay the required fees for the application, examination, and issuance of the license.
Aviation Maintenance Specialist License (AMS)
The AMS license allows you to perform maintenance, preventive maintenance, and alterations on specific systems or components of aircraft. The AMS license has three ratings: Avionics, Electrical, and Instrument. You can apply for one or more ratings, depending on your qualifications and experience.
Requirements for AMS License
To be eligible for an AMS license, you must meet the following requirements:
You must be at least 18 years old.
You must have at least 12 months of practical experience with the procedures, practices, materials, tools, machines, and equipment generally used in maintaining or altering avionics, electrical, or instrument systems or components of aircraft, appropriate to the rating sought. Alternatively, you can complete a CAAP-approved course on avionics, electrical, or instrument systems or components.
You must pass a written examination on the subjects prescribed by the CAAP for each rating. The written examination consists of multiple-choice questions that cover general knowledge and specific system or component topics.
You must pass an oral and practical examination conducted by a CAAP-designated examiner. The oral and practical examination consists of oral questions and practical tasks that demonstrate your ability to perform maintenance, preventive maintenance, and alterations on avionics, electrical, or instrument systems or components.
You must pay the required fees for the application, examination, and issuance of the license.
Conclusion
Becoming an aircraft mechanic in the Philippines requires a lot of dedication and hard work. You need to acquire the necessary skills and knowledge through education and experience. You also need to pass rigorous examinations that test your theoretical and practical abilities. Moreover, you need to comply with the regulations and standards set by the CAAP to ensure the safety and quality of your work. If you are interested in pursuing this career path, you can visit the CAAP website for more information and guidance.
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