To get the aircraft maintenance will lead you to the rewarding career in the airlines. License is the standard qualification in aviation, like pilot license, cabin crew license and air traffic controller license.

1. THE PATH TO GET THE LICENSE
http://easalae.info/

2. WHAT IS THE LICENSE
• The license is the
document to say that
you an Aircraft
Maintenance Engineer
• It means that you had
passed the exams,
acquired the skills and
had sufficient
experience
• You may exercise its
previleges.

3. The Size of Your Aircraft Maintenance
License
• The Malaysia license is
bigger than the
international passport
• Looking inside, you will
have the license
number, mine was
M600
• The number has to be
quoted when you sign
the jobs

4. PREVILEGES OF THE LICENSE
What the Holder Entitled to Do
• (2) An aircraft maintenance engineer's
licence shall authorise the holder, subject to
such conditions as may be specified in the
licence, to issue-
• (a) a certificate of maintenance review in
respect of such aircraft as may be so
specified;
• (b) a certificate of release to service in
respect of such overhauls, repairs,
replacement, modifications, maintenance
and inspections of such aircraft and such
equipment as may be so specified; or
• (c) a certificate of fitness for flight under "A
Conditions" in respect of such aircraft as may
be so specified.
(reg 31 CAR 1996)

5. DAYS BEFORE LICENSING
• Before ICAO 1944, there
was not standard set of
rules to control and
license pilot and
engineer.
• Each Country set his
own rules.
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6. PARIS CONVENTION 1919
• 1919 - first international licensing standard as
Annex E of the Paris Convention.
• Mainly for air crew and this licensing was
based on medical fitness as well as
experience.

7. ICAO 1944
• In the midst of 2nd WW, a convention in Chicago
was organised to create ICAO
• A licensing standard was set up with using
categories, groups and ratings.
• ICAO set the licensing standards and guidelines
for contracting states,
• however ICAO is not responsible to enforce these
standards
• enforcement of standards is the responsibility of
the government of each country.

8. EASA PART 66
The European Union set up EASA to control the civil aviation in Europe. The
aircraft maintenance licensing are divided as follows..
a) Category A (Aircraft Maintenance Technician)
Subcategories:
i) A1 - Aeroplanes Turbine ii) A2 - Aeroplanes Piston
iii) A3 - Helicopters Turbine iv) A4 - Helicopters Piston
b) Category B1 (Aircraft Maintenance Engineer – Mechanical)
Subcategories:
i) B1.1 - Aeroplanes Turbine ii) B1.2 - Aeroplanes Piston
iii) B1.3 - Helicopters Turbine iv) B1.4 - Helicopters Piston
c) Category B2 (Aircraft Maintenance Engineer – Avionics)

9. PATHS TO APPLY FOR LICENSE
Malaysia AN 1101 states the three Paths:
1. From ATO like APR
2. Airline/Air Operator or AMO personnel
3. Application from Military Personnel
We will discuss applications from ATO and
Airlines/MRO
ATO = approved training organisation under 147 / MRO = maintenance repair organisation
AN1101 is the airworthiness notice about part66 EASA regulation.

10. APPLICATION FROM ATO
(extracted from 1101)
• Evidence of competency in theoretical knowledge and the
English language;
• ii) Evidence of competency in practical skills certified by a
Validator;
• iii) Evidence of practical assessments in aircraft
maintenance experience certified by a Practical Assessor;
and
• iv) Recommendation from the ATO. (? All due fees paid)

11. APPLICATION FROM AIRLINES/MRO
For personnel working with airlines/mro but do not attend an
approved course:
• Evidence of validated aircraft maintenance experience shall
be recorded in DCAM Part-66 Log Books
• Evidence of competency in theoretical knowledge and
English language;
• Evidence of competency in practical skills certified by a
Validator;
• Evidence of practical assessments in aircraft maintenance
experience certified by a Practical Assessor;
• Recommendation from the AMO candidate is currently
working with.

12. EVIDENCE OF THEORITICAL
KNOWLEDGE
• Attended the class.
• Pass the module exams.
– Syllabus AN1101 appendix 1
– Level AN 1101 appendix 1
– passing mark 75%
– Failure – 3 months waiting.
– 5 years maximum to complete – zerorised.
– Multiple choice – except 7, 9 and 10

13. Evidence of Skills: Training and
Validation
• The practical training element shall cover the practical use of common
tooling/equipment, the disassembly/assembly of a representative
selection of aircraft parts and the participation in representative
maintenance activities being carried out relevant to the particular
modules such as Modules 7, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17 of Appendix 1
specified in AN No. 1101.
• b) The skills and experiences acquired by the trainees at the ATO or
maintenance organisation shall be validated by a Validator.
• c) Basic practical validation shall be carried out during the basic
maintenance training course by the Validators at the completion of each
visit period to the practical workshops/maintenance facility.
• d) The evidence of validation shall be documented using a document
approved by DGCA.

14. BASIC PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT
a) be conducted by an approved practical assessor
and carried out in a manner that is acceptable to
DGCA; and
b) ensure evidence of skill and experience
acquisition and determine whether the student is
competent at using tools and equipment and
working in accordance with maintenance
manuals. The student shall also be assessed on
their situational awareness ability.

15. THE B1.1 MODULES

16. SEMESTER SYSTEM
• Why?
– Requirements for sponsors
– Semester system is understood by all level
– Provide framework for planning

17. RESOURCES
Website:
http://easalae.info/2012/01/experiences-needed-for-aircraft-license/
email : mktg@joharahman.com
Thank You
Joha
I was working as an aircraft maintenance engineer and currently serve as
a trainer in an approved training organization.