How to become an Aircraft engineer? ( EASA part 66 route).
1) Describe in details the process of obtaining a Part-66 Basic License & then describe how you can obtain an extension to the basic license & how you can obtain a type approval & how you can add additional types?
Basic license
There are 3 main requirements that i must meet before i can obtain a Part 66 basic license. The 3 main requirements are as follows;
1) Age;
The minimum age to hold a part 66 license is 18 years old. In order to certify however i have to be 21 years old.
2) Knowledge;
I would need to have successfully completed all the exams that is required based on the syllabus in EASA part 66. The amount of exams would depend on the modules required based on which category that i am applying for. I would have either self studied or trained at an approved 147 training organization. I would need to sit for all those exams at either an approved 147 centre or a competent authority exam centre.
3) Experience;
After satisfying both the age and knowledge requirements, I would need to submit my proof of work experience in the form of logbooks. The amount would depend on the category that I am applying for. Reductions in experience requirements are given to people who have trained in a part 147 training organization or skilled workers.
Once all 3 requirements have been meet, an application via form 19 together with the logbook conforming experience and course completion certificates(if applicable) be made to the competent authority.
- Type rating
The basic pre-requisite for a type rating is the basic license itself. The type rating only applies to category B1, B2 & C as the category A license does not contain type ratings. There are 3 main requirements which i have to meet.
1) Appropriate Training.
I must have attended a type course at an approved 147 organization which cover both theory and practical aspects.
2) Examination
I must have passed all the required examinations in the type course
3) Experience
I must submit experience logbooks with a minimum of 4 months of working on that particular aircraft type
To apply for the license, i would need to submit the appropriate application form with the required fees to the quality department. I would need to be at least 21 years of age to exercise my privileges.
Additional type approvals
For any additional type approvals, the procedure is the same as the first type approval procedure. Any additional type approvals are independent of any type approval
Extensions to the basic license
I would need to satisfy 2 main requirements
1) Knowledge
I would need to satisfy the knowledge requirements of the Engineer Licence Guidance Document which would include sitting for additional exams
2) Experience
I would need to satisfy the experience requirements as per the Engineer License Guidance Document.
Once i have satisfy both those requirements, I can apply for the extension via form 19 with the appropriate fees.