how to get an A&P license, A crash-course for those with short attention spans

[@jmech2298]

I’m 19 getting this done got 6 months left at a&p school. Man I can’t wait to finish up and get in the field. It’s a huge change coming directly out of high school and having to put my all into school as I was a slacker in high school. Soaking the information up like a sponge though since I’m so young. Hope to make my family proud.

[@Domeshota]

I’m glad to hear man! I’m 18 years old and I’m deciding if I should go to school for my a&p license, hopefully soon I will make my decision soon for it! I was a slacker in high school too but now I want to show my family I’m capable of doing something great! Anyways good luck towards in school and in life!!

[@howardhughes6212]

Learn how to weld. Welding school is 10K and you don't have to jump through as many hoops. The current aerospace company I work for I actually build shit. The mechanics mostly do paperwork and take a day to remove a part from a box.

[@Domeshota]

@@howardhughes6212 oh wow that sounds amazing! what company do you work for if you don't mind me asking?

[@howardhughes6212]

@@Domeshota I never say the current company I'm working for... but i have worked at space x, honeywell aerospace, and a bunch of other spots. I have plenty of videos on my channel

[@lousenie467]

What school did you go to?

[@ralphwright36]

If you really want hands on experience, find a FAA repair station. 18 months go and take the test's and you get a pay check while you are learning!!!

[@gregson8533]

Will they actually hire someone with no schooling/experience?

[@abcdef-kx2qt]

JUST LIKE THAT EAZY PEAZY

[@royalwilson6640]

@@gregson8533 no, they wont hire you like that, you can get the training from them and leave, they wont invest in your training like that

[@Terkinstein]

MRO facilities are great places to pick up experience.

[@vincinzo9428]

Thank you for this sir, and thank YOU for YOUR service. We all appreciate it more than you know brother.....

[@Karina_Engr]

Something I'd like to add. The A& P schools love to sell their material. I'd talk to a recent grad and buy their books off of them, instead of buying the $500 ea. books that we barely cracked open. Great info. AF brother.

[@royalwilson6640]

Do you have the books I will need?

[@Karina_Engr]

Shane Porter Thanks for sharing Shane. It is another option. “Best” is relative, esp. if a vocational school may be closer than a CC with an A&P. Congrats! It sounds like you found a good CC.

[@Bearnoats]

Used books are better. I agree

[@richgran]

Was edumacated at a collegiate a&p school back in the 80's. Long story short, I had all the courses, but didn't finish up with prelims and O's & P'S. But now, I want to pursue rotor wing, or specialize in a power plant like the PT-6. Thanks for the info. Lots has changed since the 80's.

[@davidjr3230]

Your a bigger help then my commands A&P rep haha. Thank you for your service.

[@BurnoutsAndRotorblades]

Make sure to spread the word!

[@juiceboxmafia2434]

Great vid. I was a crew chief on 130s in the Air Force. Good times!

[@arthurleino]

I retired from the Navy 11-92. Worked mostly on Attack aircraft. Got my permission to test. Went to a 10 day class and took the tests. Passed general power plant and airframe. Got a job at a MRO after about a year took my oral and practical got my A&P, worked there 25 years and retired now March, 2019. What helped me I had a engine turn license on A7-E's. .

[@donovanharbuck6493]

This video needs to be at the top of A&P search results

[@BurnoutsAndRotorblades]

Do all those things every youtuber says to do to get me there. . . like, share, subscribe, and thank you for your comment!

[@coopersilberling6883]

Just started an associates program at my local college for aircraft mechanics, technically gonna get a dual AA since airframe and powerplant are 2 seperate degrees. I’m a depended of a veteran and under chapter 35 I’m getting paid to go to school so can’t beat that deal !

[@BurnoutsAndRotorblades]

Awesome!

[@mcbinns1]

Thanks for your service and this video. CG just got the cool program as well in 2019. We just caught up with the other services.

[@BurnoutsAndRotorblades]

That is awesome!

[@Nekorbmi]

i love how you mentioned to tell supervision that your only doing the task to get your a&p. them vultures would have you doing everything if youve only done it once, lol. thank you for the information and video

[@lorainemerriss8835]

Thank you so much for this! I’m also a C130 engine troop and am looking to get my A&P after getting out next month! I appreciate you listing all of the options to pay for the tests because I won’t be eligible for the GI bill, but I might be eligible for the VR&E. I’m so excited to work on planes as a civilian!

[@BurnoutsAndRotorblades]

I believe you have to have GI Bill eligibility to qualify for VR&E.

[@josephulloa626]

To qualify for VR&E you must have a disability of 10% or more. Also, the career path/schooling you choose for VR&E must not worsen your disability.

[@matthewmartin7639]

My O+P was $1,000 even. No fee for do overs but that was just what that DME did. I'm sure others would charge you if you failed and had to retest. He was a really nice guy. Which was good because I had to do mine over. Then I got a discount for my writtins so I only paid $120 a piece.

[@modelaircraft6576]

Good explanation sir, I completed my general and I’m studying Prepware to take my general test. The only block I didn’t like on general in A&P school was FAR

[@biff2142]

I am a power plant guy in the Navy, who is authorized to sign off for the airframe portion for the “ticket”. Thank you!

[@BurnoutsAndRotorblades]

Call your local FSDO and ask them.

[@franciscoramirez-nb4er]

Very descriptive info. Thank you. In Santa Ana and looking for a school to get into

[@chainlandproductions820]

Great Video Brother! I got mine one at a time 18 months each. way back in the early 90's

[@chainlandproductions820]

started out needing a job. never touched or even thought about aircraft. a company moved into my home town and i bugged them nonstop till they hired me. they got subsidized from the government so they would only have to pay half of the employees wage, $11 bucks an hour setting up shop till we got Convairs and L-188 Electras. they hired quite a fer people fresh out of A&P school along with a few other monkeys, me included. a few companies later and 24 or so years. Im a helicopter mechanic, AS350B3, with lots of other aircraft experience!!

[@DriversTherapy]

Hello, which A&P school did you go to in California? Thanks.

[@BurnoutsAndRotorblades]

I went to the test prep course at the Riverside, CA airport. Can’t remember then name at the moment

[@CH-qn7qo]

Spartan College

[@joedaviss9448]

Hey man great video. Bakers school of Aeronautics is located in Lebanon TN. They have a 2 week course that will get a person through all 3 of their written test and the oral and practical. They have a 99% pass rate

[@GhadSpeed]

I’m located in NC. There’s been a few Techs who got their sign offs and went to go test there at bakers. All came back with licenses 🪪

[@gd1lla226]

How true is this I’m enrolled for April of this year but I’m located in California what makes this so different from studying yourself ?

[@joelmwaniki7347]

Prepware is also helpful in Kenya..I used it on airlaw and passed

[@TheFunnyBone5]

This video was extremely helpful! Thank you!

[@enjoy110]

Hi Brian❣️ Full Circle Lol I Started A Yr Ago With You Thank You For Your Service Very Much Appreciated 😇♥️✌️♥️😇 Thanks For Tour Time And Knowledge ❣️

[@Bandoks]

Enlisting as a 15T, how would you contact somebody about getting into the jsamtcc and all that to obtain the 8610-2?

[@SustainableCraig]

Great video. That was super helpful.

[@BurnoutsAndRotorblades]

Glad to hear it!

[@marmosletsplays8848]

Just got my A&P!

[@donald8354]

Good for you.

[@justinvanevenhoven8789]

One thing to note, some schools require you to test for both ratings. The one I went to had that requirement.

[@egamez1]

To pass all three written tests use Prepware. To pass the oral tests use the Jepessen (Boeing) books.

[@kieyavorsky2188]

this video was great thank you so much

[@epapa737]

Thanks for helping with my Aviation 360 class

[@BurnoutsAndRotorblades]

I'm not sure how, but you're welcome just the same!

[@moof8851]

right now im just trying to figure out what textbooks are worth buying. The army wont pay for any books until i get my tickets. and i guess im worried that i will do poorly in the ticket interview not allowing me to get passed for both airframe and powerplant tests.

[@BurnoutsAndRotorblades]

Reading the resources I have in the description is the best source of information.

[@fomocotech]

Thanks dude, answered a lot of questions

[@Izzy-qf1do]

Thanks for the info. Too bad I don't qualify for the Air Force. But luckily I have a good school close by. Looking forward to this career.

[@synyster9323]

sounds like u dodged a bullet to me

[@PhilsGaming]

Could I use my USMAPS certificate? Im currently working on it right now and almost done with my 5000 hours.

[@AmanKhan-lw5rt]

Thank you boss , very good information, plz make a video for procedure to be followed by Non US citizens.

[@lacboiatl]

C 130 avionics civilian for 12 years......... and i swear i hate our pac folder doesn't transfer to faa language so I have to really take a 18 month course?

[@BurnoutsAndRotorblades]

If you can find and FAA FSDO inspector that is willing to sign off your 8610-2 with you military training records as proof then no. That is exactly how I did it. He was a former C130 engine guy who understood what that documentation means.

[@ralphwright36]

If someone wants a real A and P check local community college, Jacksonville State College! A and P and a 2year degree with it!

[@thekill2509]

At a cost of what? Our local Community College has a two year AMT course, it's $8000 per year!!!!

[@christianchappell-rottenbe1495]

I work at lockheed, what information would I need to show the fsdo to get my 8610-2 forms so i can go take my O&P's?

[@BurnoutsAndRotorblades]

Call and ask your local FSDO. they all have their own way they want things done. It might be easier if they are familiar with where you work and what you do.

[@CHASA]

I want to get into aviation, can I get an a&p license through an apprenticeship?

[@BurnoutsAndRotorblades]

I did a collab with Jon from Fly8MA where we talk about that. kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6e9iHp_Z8iKeJY

[@email7191]

Great video! I knew I got a real B shred vibe from the cotter pin install on your ball joints. Are you on the H-body forums at all?

[@BurnoutsAndRotorblades]

I am on the H-body forum. B-shred. That’s going back. They changed it to H-shred after the CV 22’s came on board. Thanks for watching the videos.

[@noah5889]

i have an interview at an aircraft mechanic today. i don’t have any certs but am really interested in getting my a&p for when i become a pilot

[@Josasil454]

Nice video congratulation. Im a Brazilian military so I would like to know how could I fill the information about my experience in the form? could you help me

[@BurnoutsAndRotorblades]

The path for a foreign A&P is very different from what I have experienced. I have looked in to it a little bit. Enough to realize I'm not the best person to ask.

[@alrod9353]

I got my tickets signed back in 2015 but never started or took a written test yet. My understanding is that my tickets are good until I take a written test and then my 24 month timeline starts, is this correct?

[@cmp6203]

Correct, sir, tickets will always be good. Keep extra copies just in case.

[@indyjons321]

This helped a lot.... thank you!

[@TheNwordWizard]

My ADHD brain caught something shiny in the room. I only had to watch two times! Thank you

[@reuben2264]

Happy new year sir Can I use my Foreign military experience logbook to write the rest . I have my Nigeria aircraft license but I can’t use it here in US hw do I go about getting d FAA license thank u because I really some guide here

[@BurnoutsAndRotorblades]

I have had a lot of foreign folks ask me about this process. I am sorry, but I posted this video because I went through this process. I don't know enough about the foreign A&P license process to give any solid advice.

[@reuben2264]

@@BurnoutsAndRotorblades thanks for d reply

[@bluecavemen]

Good information by what your saying it looks like i wouldn't qualify for this. First i don't want to go to school ( just loans i don't need to add ) I'm mostly self thought when it comes to test all i need is a book or prep exam. Well i do a question i hope you help with your experience and knowledge . I would like to get into the unmanned aviation ( im not talking about those small buzzing quad captors ) field i know there going to be dozen of job opening over the next few years that's going to pay very well. Beside being in the military ( i never been in the military ). i did talk to a person in Europe she saying it be pointless to get a FAA license. And each UAV helicopter are build different that would mean i need special training on each UAV. Since he doesnt know anything about the US on UAV what do you think would be best to start getting my foot int he door if you anything about this

[@BurnoutsAndRotorblades]

There are a lot of UAV companies that will train you. They are typically looking for mechanic experience, and an understanding of how UAVs work. I would recommend buying a small RC airplane and starting to learn the parts and how it works. Then just scale up from there.

[@TheFunnyBone5]

I’m currently in tech school for electrical and environmental systems in active duty USAF. I’m very interested in the a and p license.

[@alexkennedy7770]

As a prior 7-level/X-qual’d F-16 E&E guy myself, I’ve got one piece of advice: Work with the Crew Chiefs and Engines dudes. Get them to sign you off in TBA. Get APU/Eng run qual’d too. You’ll be fine with TBA/CFETP documents to get your A&P as long as you actually know what you’re qualified on!

[@derekgiltenan5423]

Hey, Looking to complete A+P license... have airframe for 20plus years.... was hoping to get back over to finish powerplant side......I working as Licensed engineer in Ireland working on 737,757, 767, Airbus 318/19/220/21 and neo. What do i need to do now?

[@BurnoutsAndRotorblades]

The process for non-citizens is very different and since I have not actually been through it, I won't pretend like I know. What I do know is, if there is a section of the FAA F.A.R. that covers this.

[@ronaldorivera3597]

What is the name of the school or course that you mentioned in River Side CA?

[@BurnoutsAndRotorblades]

AvTech Exams

[@MrJonwayne357]

Which prep school did you go to in california and what was that price

[@BurnoutsAndRotorblades]

I do not remember the price, but the school was www.avtech-exams.com/ in riverside, Ca.

[@BurnoutsAndRotorblades]

Read this first: I have a lot of questions about similar items. The links below hold the answers to most things. If you don't think your answer can be found in here, I will do my best to get you the correct one. FAA Mechanic FAQ: www.faa.gov/mechanics/become/ FAA Basic Mechanic requirements: www.faa.gov/mechanics/become/basic/ FAA Mechanic Experience requirements: www.faa.gov/mechanics/become/experience/ FAA testing requirements/materials: www.faa.gov/mechanics/testing/ FAA FAR 65.71 Basic mechanic requirements: www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=954b7cf21d5cb94dc1826e1fb5ed5796&mc=true&node=pt14.2.65&rgn=div5#se14.2.65_171

[@Munky332]

Question: I was Comm/Nav previously (Now 2A2 I believe? Used to be 2A5), but crosstrained to a Flight Engineer; When they talk about experience recency, I'm assuming that means for the specific AFSC? Though I probably actually know more now than I did as a dirtbag A1C/SrA after 10 years flying and more than 3000 hours lol. Problem is I don't know what I have for documentation anymore, as they switched from 623's to TBA right before I cross trained. Wondering if I might be able to get with our maintenance guys and get signed off on some tasks.

[@BurnoutsAndRotorblades]

Maybe you can. It might be difficult to get the FSDO to sign you off without those training records. Some are willing to talk with you about your experience but most want documentation. Remember, they are in a documentation heavy career field.

[@bbltd.3154]

I guess I'm just gonna work on cars!

[@juliangonzalez5437]

It is not necessary to be US resident or citizen. Non US residents can get A&P certificate too, providing same experience requirements as US residents/citizens do.

[@jorgevera3937]

Great video brother! Just joined the Air Force doing flight line avionics and want to get started on getting my A&P to work for a company like Lockheed or Northrop. I just got started and I want to know what I should do to get ahead so when it comes time to take the test I can hit the floor running. It says I’ll qualify for airframe credible experience and I’m on a 6 year contract

[@rayanaltowayan9558]

Great! How did you join the air force? straight after high school?

[@xenobell2475]

@@rayanaltowayan9558 go to your local recruiter, do well on the asvab, be in decent shape, pass boot camp and boom you’re in the airforce

[@almarasco8088]

Great video very informative

[@Darkushy]

What's the name of the prep school in California that you attended?

[@BurnoutsAndRotorblades]

I don’t remember but it was at riverside airport.

[@GooselinoTheAviator]

So out of curiosity, my end game is to be to go the ATP route, would it be beneficial to obtain my A&P license?

[@BurnoutsAndRotorblades]

I have not found an advantage to having an A&P as a pilot.

[@Karina_Engr]

I have a question for everyone. What did you all use to study for the writtens? Prepware (app &/or books), AvTek(or however you spell it, aka the “cheat schools”), Kings course, &/or other? I’m studying from the prepware books and it’s brutal, and dry. Thanks!

[@Karina_Engr]

BurnoutsAndRotorblades thank you Sir. I got my drone pilot license, and it wasn’t THIS bad. Sometimes we all need a little validation from someone who’s walked that path. I appreciate your time. -K

[@haonancheng8678]

Thank you for all the great information, I’m active duty Navy, and I have worked on H60R for 6yrs so far, And I’m think about to get a A&P license and and find a job outside the Navy. I do have both power plants and airframe USMAPS, do you think I could use those certificate to get the ticket signed to go straight to take test without training?

[@BurnoutsAndRotorblades]

I would still do the training and prep course because you don't have any small GA experience. Trust me, take it and at some point in the training you'll understand what I mean.

[@matthewallen6875]

Were you an AM or AD?

[@kamelchahine8548]

So what job can I do in the Air Force that would qualify me for both a & p?

[@BurnoutsAndRotorblades]

I was a c130 engine mechanic and I got cut-trained on a boatload of crewchief tasks. I also reached out to sheetmetal and had them show me composites and how to properly rivet. I then took on small projects at home using those skills I had learned. Keep in mind I also worked on c130's and HH60 Helicopters for nearly a decade before trying any of this. It was not an easy track.

[@murty56]

Can I get A & P license if I am not USA citizen?

[@BurnoutsAndRotorblades]

Yes. but mostly for working on N numbered aircraft outside the US.

[@murty56]

@@BurnoutsAndRotorblades thank you one more thing I want to know is just make a video on how to get A & P license for none USA citizens.

[@BurnoutsAndRotorblades]

@@murty56 I would love to, but I usually just make videos based on my own experience. I think I would have to find someone who did it and interview them to do it correctly. I will ask around.

[@murty56]

@@BurnoutsAndRotorblades thanks for your help

[@tracyhall9262]

I have been in aviation directly for a total of 10+ years. I am a machinist, running 3&5 axis and also working in a true machine shop. Ive just turned 50 and really want my A&P License, should have long ago. I'm not ex military. Is a pell grant the only aid available for me?? It seems to me the 1st thing I should do is see what tickets I can get signed off by past employers.....? Thank you for your service and the video! Hope to hear from you! Tracy Hall

[@BurnoutsAndRotorblades]

Honestly, you'll probably do a lot better as a machinist. But if you want to go down that path, you can use the Pell Grant if you qualify. You have to find a college near you that has an A&P degree program. vocational schools usually do not have access to federal education assistance. College and vocational programs are usually 8-5 because the FAA program requirements are a minimum set of hours. They usually can't be done with a full time day-job, but programs may vary. You probably can't get tickets until you complete the program, or have 30 months experience within the proceeding 3 years. That is dependent on your previous experience. Maybe finding a job as a machinist in an aircraft production or repair capacity might be the best track to an airframe license. Working for an engine manufacturer might get you to the powerplant side of the house as well. I'm sorry to be a Debbie-downer, but the FAA makes it pretty difficult to get into the career-field unless you commit, which is hard to do without giving up on everything else. That doesn't mean there isn't a way, I can only speak from my experience. If you do find another way to make it happen, I would love to hear about it so I can pass it to the next person.

[@DNaWhoot]

Quick question, do I have 24 months to finish my tests after I finish school? Or is it 24 months from when I take the first test

[@BurnoutsAndRotorblades]

from first to finish testing is 24 months.

[@thatredcam]

Hey! So I’m actually new to this career path. I’m in the process of enrolling into a school to get my a&p license. At my local community college, it is significantly cheaper than a Trade school. I was wondering if taking the community college route is a good idea? Given than they don’t offer hands on training and most employers (from what I’ve seen) require some sort of hands on experience on top of your license. What are your thoughts or suggestions? The cost is about 20,000$ difference

[@BurnoutsAndRotorblades]

The hands on training is everything in a hands on career field.

[@johncollins6023]

I went Colorado Aero Tech. Never got a job.

[@viperg13]

John Collins did you test?

[@bigdoogie6132]

Thanks for the great content. I spent 4 years in the Navy as an Aviation Structural Mechanic and also worked on H-60s. Good bird. I’ve been separated for 3 years now and recently decided I want to rejoin the aviation world and get my a&p. Wondering if you can recommend any online courses that I would be able to do at my own pace? Trying to juggle work, family, etc so looking for something I can more or less do on my free time. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated

[@BurnoutsAndRotorblades]

the prepware is a good place to start. you can knock out a few questions every day while dropping the kids off at the pool. After that, you'll need to look into a test prep course.

[@matthewallen6875]

were you able to get both as an AM or only airframe?

[@matthewallen6875]

I was an AT in the navy but i mostly worked in line shack and configurations. so i’ve got more airframe experience as I only spend 2 days in avionics. I’ve worked at Boeing as a flight line mechanic for over 2 years now but the only experience that I have with engines is pickling them from preservation and then reactivating them. Do you think the FAA will recognize any time towards power plant?

[@BurnoutsAndRotorblades]

The best advice I can give is to get with your local FSDO office and see what you need to be signed off. They are pretty subjective.

[@kendall8954]

What sre some funding sources for civilians. And do airlines hire those without the licence.

[@BurnoutsAndRotorblades]

Nathan Kendall I will first day, the funding sources for civilians are the same as for military, the military just ads some funding sources. So you have all the options provided by FASA, private loans, and scholarships. For vocational flight there is really nothing except private loans through programs like ATP. For degree programs, once again the funding options are as listed above but there is more available than for Vocational Flight training. Airlines are starting to look at zero-to-hero programs like exist in eurpoe. Lufthansa has one in Phoenix. Other than that, it’s a pay-to-play system. You put out close to $100k and hope to get hired at the end.

[@blakesnider3501]

I’m a hh60 crew chief. Separating in October. I’m going thru the jsamtcc programs since the AFCOOL doesn’t cover the cost anymore. Do you know the school in Georgia that does the crash course?

[@Twistedstar0320]

Hey bro, I just contacted the fsdo and got scheduled to go get my tickets signed to take the test. I'm in the navy and they sent me an email with the 8900.1 v 5 attached to it. Just looking at it it feels a bit overwhelming. They guy on the phone basically said I'll send you this email and come in at 0900 on the 11th. Do you know this form? What am I looking at here and what do I need to do?

[@christinacortez6591]

Great video and very informative for what I was looking for. I had a question see what you recommended. I went to school for A&P finished it but never went for my FAA exams. Here we are 10 years later and I want to get back to getting the license. For someone like me that has been out of it for 10 years and need to refresh prior to taking the exams do you recommend the A&P refresher courses. Also not sure if my experience currently might get me to qualify for taking the exam even after a refresher. Again I’m still looking for more information before I pay a school for a refresher course and that didn’t help me. Thanks kindly in advance for your time and feedback.

[@BurnoutsAndRotorblades]

If you got your tickets signed when you completed the school the take a refresher and take the test. If you didn't get your tickets signed, you might have to start over.

[@hlhl2691]

Great video👍

[@LimabeanLiving]

Did you attend the AV Tech in riverside?

[@BurnoutsAndRotorblades]

yes

[@LimabeanLiving]

BurnoutsAndRotorblades thanks. I’m getting out of the military soon and have been looking for an A&P course. I was thinking of Bakers Aviation. What are your thoughts? I’m considering AV Tech now.

[@BurnoutsAndRotorblades]

@@LimabeanLiving Do the crash course while you're still in. You can get permissive TDY. As for which school, I can only speak to my experience. I was in Las Vegas so AvTech was closest. It worked for me and many others.

[@tekendragautam1251]

sir, a warm greeting from Nepal. you please make a video about how difficult/easy is the aircraft mechanics course and to get the FAA license? I pray to God for your good health.

[@naamya2254]

Hi. Great video, thank you for uploading and sharing the information. One question does the license has a validity or due date? Do you have to renew it from time to time?. Thank you.

[@BurnoutsAndRotorblades]

No renewal, but there is a caveat in the law that says you have to be actively using it to be considered certified.

[@naamya2254]

@@BurnoutsAndRotorblades many thanks. Clear

[@yeudylove2820]

can i get it in the reserve?

[@hlhl2691]

If you get your a&p while your still in the air Force and you get out. How much can you except to make at your first "real" civilian job?

[@hlhl2691]

@@BurnoutsAndRotorblades oh nice! I was a KC-135 crew chief for 6 years ( Isochronal inspection for 5 and flight line for 1) and I've since cross trained to a different career field. I'm currently looking to keep my licence up to date since my switch. but before i got accepted to cross-train I had an interview with Cessna in Wichita, Ks for a ROM Technician, and they wanted to start me at 20$ an hour. I thought this was fairly low considering I have a bachelors degree, two Associates, an A&P licenses, a Ground radio operating licenses, and 5 years of inspection experience... lol but i wasn't sure what to expect. I was hoping for at least 25$ an hour. The low starting wage and the rarity of employer call backs, when i was looking for a job, prompt me to stay in the service and go a different route (cross-train).

[@BurnoutsAndRotorblades]

That is a very broad question and depends completely on your experience and qualifications. The best way to answer your question is to share my experience. I made $32/hr day one of getting out after 10 years AF experience as a Jet Engine mechanic with a modest amount of GA experience and extensive experience on both the C130 and HH60. But I was hired by a company who had a lot of aging jet engines and I was a hot commodity there in Las Vegas which has the highest starting A&P wage in the country. I've since moved on and make less hourly but more annually. It was likely location and maybe a bit of timing. The company I'm with now starts new A&P's, straight out of A&P school, out at $26/hr. I know there are many like that. General aviation doesn't pay much. you are compensated better somewhere where your other assets; Airframe experience, understanding of military T.O.'s, and Security clearance come in to play.

[@elievalkyrie]

I attended a 2yr AMT course in the Philippines and graduated too. Also have more than one year AMT experience there. Does anyone know if can I take the A&P test here in the US with those qualifications without going to an AMT school again?

[@BurnoutsAndRotorblades]

I looked in to it without finding a concrete yes or no. The best answer I can give you is, contact your local FSDO

[@AmanKhan-lw5rt]

Dear I have Pakistani National 25 years experience in aviation 5 years on S-92 helicopter crew chief with 650 hours flying. Retired now from air force , need A&P. Plz guide me the procedure. All FSDO outside US are closed now , I have contacted Sugundo office but they fail to reply my emails. Can you please give me any school address who looks after my case and help me in getting A&P

[@BurnoutsAndRotorblades]

That is difficult for me. All the videos I do are based on my own experience. I am aware of the process to get a foreign certificate, but I have not been through the process. The only way I could think to do it would be to interview someone who has been through the process.

[@vaaasgaming6872]

Can u get faa a&p if u are colorblind?

[@viperg13]

Hey someone told me they went to the school in riverside and only took for the oral and practical 4 hours and they were done and they also said it was so easy cuz the school basically dumbs it down so much is this true I’ve asked someone else and they told me the exact same thing but idk this to be true it’s the same prep school you want to to get ready for the test the one you said you went to in riverside how does that work if it is that way at all?

[@eazypeazy7743]

viper Gonzalez do you know what the school is called in riverside ?

[@evaristogabriel8208]

I am studying aerospace engineering Do I need an A&P certificate to become an aircraft mechanic

[@BurnoutsAndRotorblades]

You need an A&P to legally sign off aircraft repairs. You can work with a local A&P to gain experience without a license.

[@evaristogabriel8208]

@@BurnoutsAndRotorblades thank you... I guess I will just have to obtain the license after my four years... I just thought the maintenance sectors in aerospace engineering get the same study.

[@royalwilson6640]

Im attending school in May 2020 does anyone have the books I will need for a good price.

[@alditotv5307]

Royal Wilson contact me IG al2daniel

[@manuelroman6456]

@@alditotv5307 hey

[@JosueHernandez-nj9bc]

Can you earn the certificate online?

[@Shanice..2]

So I'm a senior in high school (a girl and short) do you have any advice on where to go from here. I plan on going to school for it but still I need all the advice I can get

[@BurnoutsAndRotorblades]

Being a girl and being short has no bearing on whether you can be a mechanic. if you need proof, look up Faith @howtohelicopter on instagram. Now, being in high school. . . You have two options, military or technical school. There is a lot to know about both. If you have set on the school route, I would ask around about different experiences folks had with different schools. I'll be honest and say I don't know much about that route because my experience is all military. Because females make up a pretty small portion of overall aircraft mechanics, I would bet that other females that have gone through that process would be the best to get advice from. Don't think I'm sluffing you off though, If I had some real advice to give, or you have more questions, shoot! If i don't have an answer, I'll find someone to give you the right answer. First reach out to the girl I named above and see what advice she has to offer.

[@joshualyons8423]

What were your thoughts on AvTech in California?

[@THECARSHOWFEED]

Not many aviation folks out their. Cheers! I still remember them damm deficiencies lol. What a nightmare

[@davebruzdzinski424]

I’ve been out for 15 years, and I’m 3 months short of both ratings... what’s my best plan to get my A&P?

[@BurnoutsAndRotorblades]

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but it's kind of an all-or-nothing deal. The 15 year gap is also a a deal killer. You are basically looking at all the same options as someone getting into it from the beginning. An aviation maintenance school would be my first option, and if not, working in an aircraft repair station. Getting a job at an aircraft repair facility that doesn't require an A&P might be easier depending on your last 15 years of work experience. The FAA FAR: www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=954b7cf21d5cb94dc1826e1fb5ed5796&mc=true&node=pt14.2.65&rgn=div5#se14.2.65_171

[@davebruzdzinski424]

BurnoutsAndRotorblades I figured as much, thanks for the feedback!!!

[@kabalfujiwara4525]

Is it true you can test for "general & powerplant"oral & practical. Then take the airframe oral & practical ? Also any details on testing with AVtech in Riverside CA?

[@cenzolyksitruff]

@@BurnoutsAndRotorblades 2 years

[@cenzolyksitruff]

well, 2 years per rating sought FAR part 43.9 I believe. Its not a license though, its a certificate lol

[@cenzolyksitruff]

BurnoutsAndRotorblades haha of course!

[@BurnoutsAndRotorblades]

You can take the airframe and power plant tests at different times. From the day you take the written you only have a year (I'm pretty sure it's only a year) to take the oral and practical. So, keep that in mind. All I'll say about AvTech is, it worked for me. It's not a glowing review, but it's all about how much work you put in.

[@BurnoutsAndRotorblades]

@@cenzolyksitruff there always has to be one. . .

[@Leo1234So]

Hello, and thank you for this wonderful video! Just one quick question, is there a list of tasks required to get your powerplant side qualified? If so, how do i find this list?

[@BurnoutsAndRotorblades]

The FARs are a bit ambiguous (ecfr.io/Title-14/Section-65.77) on the experience requirements. However, it would be a good idea to look over the powerplant handbook here for a general idea (www.faa.gov/mechanics/become/test_requirements/). Each FSDO has their own requirements, so call your local one and ask if they have a list that they want to see before signing off your 8610-2. Some are there to help, some think they are the gatekeepers to the A&P mechanic universe. I also talk about the differences between FSDOs in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6e9iHp_Z8iKeJY

[@TheStupidinc]

I’m going to go to that same school in riverside! Any advice or things you wish you had done before you went?

[@BurnoutsAndRotorblades]

Read all the stuff I have put in the pinned comment. It is super boring but It will help.

[@cjtcabrera1893]

Thanks boss

[@leulberhanu1292]

You don’t need have to be citizens or permanent resident

[@BurnoutsAndRotorblades]

You are correct. Have you experienced, or do you know of a scenario where a non resident has an A&P? Here are the FAA requirements for non-citizen or non-resident alien: I'm not a US Citizen, and I live outside the United States. How do I get a mechanic's certificate? You must meet all the requirements listed above for United States citizens. You must also meet the following requirements: Demonstrate you need a mechanic certificate to maintain U.S.-registered civil aircraft and you are neither a U.S. citizen nor a resident alien. Show the examiner your passport. Provide a detailed statement from your employer saying what specific types of maintenance you preformed on each aircraft, and how long you performed it. Provide a letter from the foreign airworthiness authority of the country in which you got your experience, or from an advisor of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), validating your maintenance experience. Make sure all the documents you provide are signed and dated originals. Pay the fee for the document review. www.faa.gov/mechanics/become/basic/#:~:text=You%20must%20get%2018%20months,Approved%20Aviation%20Maintenance%20Technician%20School.

[@robertdeull]

If i have my CCAF in aviation mx, would i meet the requirements for the collegiate A&P? would i be applying for collegiate over vocational? want to get my A&P this year. very helpful video, man thanks so much.

[@BurnoutsAndRotorblades]

That's not how it works. The Collegiate versus vocational are both A&P vocational programs you have to attend. One is just with a "degree granting institution" (college) and one isn't. This is another situation where the CCAF doesn't do you any good. In fact, it hurts you because you can't normally use MilTA to pay for associates level classes once you have completed the CCAF, or any other associates degree. If you are an active duty maintainer, the path is to get your tickets and take the A&P prep course. If you can't get the tickets with your AFSC and TBA records, you may have to do the JSAMTCC program. I hope this all helps. Good luck, and if you have any more questions don't hesitate to ask.

[@LectricLetus]

Lol- "death by powerpoint"

[@DoTs_Vaporized]

I just turned 17, 2 months ago and I wanna start learning about being an aircraft mechanic. I wanna go through the navy but I'm worried about the asvab and what score I need.

[@samphillips7040]

How in the hell do you just get an apprenticeship??

[@samphillips7040]

I never see anything advertised I have spent months on indeed looking for entry level aviation mechanic entry level A&P entry level aircraft entry-level entry-level everything once you two already have the A&P license and I think it's a really ridiculous way for an industry to operate

[@samphillips7040]

I really like the public shaming..... I submitted an application with those people I submit an application with an engine Rebuilder in Waco Texas I submitted an application with a general general aviation place in Minnesota many of them claim that you need no experience at all but nobody's ringing my telephone

[@samphillips7040]

I personally think if there is a mechanic shortage in aviation the aviation industry itself has gone out of its way to create it

[@samphillips7040]

I'm having a difficult time understanding standing at myself my resume has approximately 15 years worth of telecommunications construction experience also five years experience with the United States Department of Defense working on the mrap program also the M1 A-1 Abrams and it specifically says in bold letters I will relocate anywhere for the opportunity to get a job in the aviation industry.. and what compounds my confusion is I am literally sitting in Mesa Arizona a region of the country that is known for aircraft refitting aircraft heavy maintenance heavy inspections interior teardowns airframe recertifications power plant overhaul etc etc etc and I have had absolutely no luck... I'm 40 years old I put off getting into the aviation business because I was making so much money in Telecommunications and now I really want to try to get into the aviation industry and spend the rest of my working life within that sphere it doesn't seem like the business wants to help me out at all it seems a little more Cutthroat then say Construction.... applying for an entry level Aviation position I don't know what else I could write on a resume that would persuade someone to hire me I have literally worked on the only airworthy Consolidated B-24 Liberator on the planet I have used every single hand and power tool you could think of including an optical time domain reflectometer..... perhaps I should lie on my resume and say I've only worked at McDonald's for 6 months maybe then I would get a call back I don't know man I did find your video very interesting though very informative I don't know really what I was thinking contacting you in this KZbin maybe I was thinking you would go bang on doors in your neck of the woods and see if there was some sort of small mom-and-pop operation that would take on a older gentleman who has a work ethic for some sort of paid apprenticeship in the aviation community.... it's just so very discouraging but you see a lot of Industries doing the same thing I mean look at the trucking industry you literally have to go to a school to drive a truck to become a truck driver same thing with cutting hair the work force is regulated to death it almost seems like you have to put yourself into debt in order to start making money it's a disgusting vicious cycle.

[@samphillips7040]

Point taken. I contacted somebody in Virginia said you can have an apprenticeship with him if you are enrolled in a local trade school... I'd rather not swallow that bitter pill and get myself neck deep in debt to do it but it looks like it's going to be about the only way I can do it... Thanks for the videos Bernie bro

[@chrishead4123]

Draken?

[@chrishead4123]

@@BurnoutsAndRotorblades You worked with them?