CAAB AME B1.2 exam-day guide
CAAB AME B1.2 · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Valid photo ID plus exam authorisation letter
Bring the original photo ID (passport or national ID card) and the provider's written authorisation/admission notice. Confirm with the provider which ID forms are accepted and whether a printed copy of the authorisation is required - do not assume a digital copy is accepted.
Appointment and venue confirmation
Printed or saved copy of the appointment time, candidate number, venue address and examiner contact. Re-confirm the reporting time with the provider, as it may differ from the published start time.
Personal logbook and training records
Carry your maintenance experience logbook, course completion records and module results in case the examiner asks to review them. Ensure all entries are genuine, signed and up to date.
Approved calculator (if permitted)
A basic non-programmable calculator with no stored text. Confirm with the provider whether calculators and formula sheets are allowed for your assessment.
Writing materials
Two pens, pencils, eraser and a small ruler. Bring only plain stationery - no notes, formula cards or pre-written paper.
Required PPE for practical areas
If any part of the assessment takes place in a hangar or workshop, safety shoes and eye/hearing protection are normally required. Confirm with the provider exactly what PPE you must bring and what is supplied on site.
Hand tools (only if instructed)
Bring your own basic tool kit only if the provider has told you to. Confirm with the provider whether tools, test equipment and manuals are supplied at the assessment station.
Refreshment, water and any medication
Bring water and a light snack for before/after the assessment. If you need medication or have a medical condition the provider should know about, carry it and inform the invigilator or examiner on arrival.
Travel and arrival plan
Pre-plan the route to the venue and aim to arrive with spare time before the reporting hour. Identify a backup transport option in case of traffic or delays.
Leave prohibited items behind
Do not bring smartwatches, phones, study notes, technical manuals or any reference material into the assessment room unless the provider has expressly approved them.
Provider contact details on hand
Save the provider's exam office phone number and your emergency contact so you can notify them immediately if you are delayed, ill or unable to attend.
Clothing and grooming suitable for practical work
Wear practical clothing and closed footwear; avoid loose sleeves, ties or jewellery that could snag on aircraft or equipment. Confirm with the provider if coveralls are required.
Plan the day
Re-confirm with the provider the appointment time, venue, ID requirements, permitted items and PPE/tool requirements. Re-read the published assessment standard or syllabus so you know exactly which subjects and tasks can be examined.
Stop learning new material. Review your weakest modules using your own notes and the approved maintenance data you have been trained on, and practise explaining procedures aloud as you would to an examiner.
Start shifting your sleep schedule toward the exam-day wake-up time, and plan light study sessions rather than late-night cramming.
If the practical assessment involves aircraft or workshop tasks, rehearse the safe sequence of each task: isolate the system, confirm with approved data, use the correct tools, check torque/settings against the manual, and restore the aircraft to a serviceable state.
Pack your bag with ID, authorisation, logbook, writing materials, permitted calculator, PPE and refreshments. Lay out your clothes. Check the packed bag against your checklist.
Do a final logistics check: transport timings, fuel or fare, parking, alarm set, and a backup plan for delays. Confirm the venue location on a map, not just by name.
Finish study by early evening. Eat a normal meal, avoid alcohol, and go to bed at a reasonable hour. Do not start any new topic the night before.
Eat breakfast, hydrate, and leave earlier than the travel plan requires. If you are delayed or unwell, contact the provider's exam office as soon as possible rather than arriving silently late.
Report at the instructed time, complete any registration or sign-in, store prohibited items as directed, and read any candidate instructions before entering the assessment area.
Ask the examiner to clarify the format, time limits, number of tasks/questions, and what to do if you are unsure of an instruction. If anything about the task or equipment is unclear, ask - do not guess.
Read every question or task instruction fully before acting. Work methodically, state your reasoning when asked, and prioritise safety: identify hazards, isolate systems, use the correct tool for the job and refer to approved maintenance data rather than memory.
Keep an eye on the time and pace yourself across the whole paper or task list rather than getting stuck on one item. If you finish early, use the time to review your answers and confirm you have not missed a task.
Check that you have completed all required tasks, returned tools and equipment, left the aircraft or workspace in a safe and clean condition, and handed in all materials as instructed.
Rules to check
Carry only permitted items into the assessment area. Phones, smartwatches and all notes must be switched off and stored as directed; if you are unsure whether an item is allowed, ask before you enter - confirm with the provider.
Bring the exact ID the provider requires and keep it visible on the desk or on your person. If your ID is not accepted, you may be refused entry; confirm the accepted forms with the provider in advance.
Work only on the aircraft, equipment or task you have been assigned, and never touch aircraft controls, systems or test equipment without the examiner's instruction. Treat everything as live until it has been proven safe.
Use approved maintenance data, manuals and the specified tools for every task. Do not rely on memory for torque values, limits, test figures or procedures - look them up.
No communication or assistance during the assessment. Do not talk to other candidates, share materials, or accept help from anyone other than the examiner or invigilator.
If you need to leave the room or stop a task, raise your hand and ask. Whether breaks are permitted, and what happens to the clock during a break, depends on the assessment format - confirm with the provider beforehand.
Scoring and pass criteria vary by module and assessment type. Ask the provider in advance what the pass mark is, whether negative marking applies, and how oral/practical tasks are graded; do not assume a rule from another authority applies.
Declare any illness, impairment, medication or incident that affects your ability to perform safely. If you feel unwell during the assessment, stop and inform the examiner immediately.
Present only genuine experience and documentation. Fabricated logbook entries or misrepresented experience can lead to disqualification and licensing consequences.