CAAB AME B2 Exam exam-day guide
CAAB AME B2 Exam · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Printed admission letter / exam notification
Carry a printed copy of the admission or appointment letter issued for your B2 practical. Confirm the accepted format (print vs. digital) and the exact reporting time with the provider before travelling.
Valid original photo ID
Passport or national ID, original, unexpired, and matching the name on your application and admission documents exactly. Confirm with the provider which ID types they accept; photocopies are often refused.
Passport-size photographs
Carry a few recent photographs in case an on-the-day form or licence/record sheet needs one. Confirm with the provider whether photographs are required at the practical venue.
Personal logbook / experience record (needs_review)
Bring your maintenance experience logbook and any completed task or module records. Whether the logbook must be presented at the practical is provider-specific - confirm with the provider in advance.
Medical certificate / fitness documentation (needs_review)
Some authorities require a valid aviation medical or fitness declaration at the practical. Confirm with the provider whether this is required for your session.
Tool kit and personal protective equipment (needs_review)
Closed-toe safety shoes, overalls or work clothing, and safety glasses are common requirements for workshop-based practicals. Confirm with the provider whether tools, test equipment and PPE are supplied or you must bring your own.
Non-programmable calculator and stationery
Bring a simple non-programmable calculator, pens, pencil, eraser and a small ruler for calculation and recording tasks. Confirm the permitted calculator type with the provider.
Approved reference material (only if permitted)
If the session is open-book, bring only the publications the provider lists as permitted, unannotated. Do not assume any reference is allowed - confirm with the provider.
Exam fee / administrative receipts (if outstanding)
Carry proof of any fee payment or clearance the provider has asked for. Confirm the accepted payment method and whether anything must be settled before admission.
Venue and travel plan confirmed
Verify the exact venue, building, and access gate, and plan travel to arrive ahead of the reporting time. Confirm the reporting time and check-in location with the provider, as it may differ from the written exam venue.
Refreshment and personal medication
Bring water and a light snack if the session is long, plus any prescribed medication you may need. Confirm with the provider whether food and drink are allowed in the waiting area or assessment area.
Secure storage plan for phone and valuables
Plan to leave phones, smart watches and bags outside the assessment area. Confirm with the provider whether secure storage is available at the venue.
Plan the day
Re-read the published task/competency list for the B2 practical and rehearse the procedures you are least confident in - hand skills, wiring and connector work, test equipment use, and documentation. Confirm venue, reporting time, ID requirements and any tool/PPE rules with the provider in writing.
Check that every document you plan to present is present, original and in date, and that names match across all of them. Fix any mismatch now rather than at the venue.
Protect your sleep schedule. Stop heavy new-topic study at least two nights before and switch to reviewing safety practices, torque/measurement discipline and standard documentation (e.g. recording readings, sign-off, cleanliness and tool control).
Pack your bag: documents, ID, photographs, stationery, calculator, PPE, work clothing, refreshment. Lay it out by the door. Confirm your transport and set two alarms.
Do a light review only - safety precautions, the sequence of a typical inspection or functional test, and how you will explain your reasoning to an examiner. Eat properly and sleep early.
Eat a proper meal, dress in compliant work clothing and safety shoes, and leave with enough margin to arrive ahead of the reporting time - aim to be at the gate well before it, not at it.
At check-in, present your original ID and admission documents, complete any attendance or declaration forms, and hand over or store all phones and smart devices as instructed.
Attend the safety and conduct briefing fully. Note the time allowed, the number of tasks, the pass criteria the examiner states, and where you must record results or obtain sign-off.
Before each task, read the instruction completely and confirm anything ambiguous with the examiner before you start - asking a clarifying question is normal; guessing at a requirement is not.
Work to a routine: identify the task, isolate/make safe, use the correct tool, take and record measurements, restore the equipment, control tools and parts, then complete the documentation. Verbalise your reasoning when the examiner is observing.
If you make an error or a reading looks wrong, stop, say so, and correct it methodically. Do not conceal a mistake or a damaged component - report it and proceed safely.
Watch the clock and reserve the last few minutes of each section to finish documentation, tidy the work area and hand in any record sheets. If you need to leave the area, ask the examiner or invigilator first and confirm whether the clock stops.
Rules to check
Bring original, valid photo identification matching your application. Confirm with the provider which ID types are accepted - expired or photocopied documents are commonly refused, and you may be denied entry.
Phones, smart watches and other electronic devices are normally prohibited in the assessment area unless the provider explicitly permits them. Hand them in or store them as instructed; never use one during a task.
Do not bring unauthorised notes, annotated references or pre-written procedures. If reference material is permitted, use only the publications the provider lists and keep them unannotated.
Ask the examiner or invigilator before leaving the assessment area for any reason. Confirm with the provider in advance whether breaks are scheduled and whether the clock stops during an unscheduled break.
Follow every safety instruction in the workshop. PPE is normally mandatory, and unsafe behaviour, bypassing a safety device or working on live/energised equipment without authorisation can result in the session being stopped or failed.
Marking and pass criteria are set by the examining organisation and may differ between tasks. Ask the examiner to state the pass standard at the start - do not assume a mark scheme, a resit policy or a rounding rule; confirm with the provider.
Keep your own record of the tasks attempted, the examiner's name and any sign-offs you receive, in case of a later query about your result.
Do not discuss, photograph or reproduce the assessment content, task cards or examiner questions afterwards. Treat all assessment material as confidential and raise any concern about the conduct of the exam through the provider's official channel.