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This article is focused and geared towards military aircraft mechanics and will go in order of the steps to obtain your A&P. Most military aircraft maintenance technicians are eligible to pursue Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certification based on documented evidence of 30 months practical aircraft maintenance experience in airframe and powerplant systems per Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 65- Certification: Airmen Other Than Flight Crew Members; Subpart D-Mechanics. A detailed FAA Testing Guide on the process can be found here AC 65-2D
Your experience doesn’t expire as long as you have the evidence to back it up. The moment you start testing you have 24 months to complete.
Military Aircraft Mechanic Experience Requirement:
Call and make an appointment with the FSDO Inspector. You will provide all the documentation proving you’re qualified. Also, bring an up to date I.D. with your name and address. You’ll be asked questions about your aircraft experience and engine experience as applicable. After the Inspector reviews your I.D. your records and conducts an oral interview, they will issue you 8610-2 AKA “tickets” if he or she determines that you are qualified. You MUST have your 8610-2 with you for every FAA Exam you take. The process the Inspector uses to evaluate your experience and training is located here
Sources: FAA.gov
Writers: Jose Zaragoza, Dave Chamberlin