GCAA AME Licence Exam

Questions are multiple choice, with one correct option and three distractors. Topics are drawn from the licensing syllabus rather than a single aircraft type, so candidates should expect a mix of calculation, definition and procedural questions. Verify the current module structure and any type-specific requirements with the GCAA before you apply.

The GCAA sets and publishes the current question count, time allowance and module structure, and these change over time. Check the official GCAA licensing documentation or contact the authority directly for the figures that apply to your application. Do not rely on third-party summaries or forums.

The pass mark is set by the authority and published in its current licensing requirements. Confirm it with the GCAA rather than assuming a figure. Most licensing systems apply a percentage threshold per module, but the precise rule and any exemptions for approved training should be verified against the current regulation.

Difficulty comes less from trick questions than from breadth. A working technician often finds legislation, human factors and quality assurance harder than the systems material they use daily, because those areas are read once and forgotten. Candidates who revise all modules evenly and practise calculations tend to find the paper demanding but fair.

Retake rules, waiting periods and any limits on attempts are set by the GCAA and should be confirmed directly with the authority. In practice, most candidates retake only the modules they failed rather than the whole examination. Build in time for a retake when planning your licence application.

Start with mathematics, physics and electrical fundamentals, since they underpin systems and powerplant. Then take materials, hardware and corrosion alongside maintenance practices. Legislation, human factors and quality assurance are best studied last and revisited close to the exam, as they rely on recall of rules and terminology that fades quickly.

Candidates typically lose marks through shallow coverage of legislation and human factors, unit and sign errors in electrical and physics calculations, and confusion between similar system components. Reading questions carelessly and choosing the first plausible option also costs marks. Slow down on questions containing limits, tolerances and negative wording.

The examination tests knowledge, but the licence itself normally requires documented maintenance experience in addition to passing modules. The GCAA specifies the experience route and evidence required. Candidates with hands-on time on real aircraft generally find procedural and systems questions far easier to answer confidently.

Fees, application forms and current requirements are published by the GCAA. Use the authority's official website and licensing department as the single source of truth, and check the version date of any document you download. Third-party training providers can help with preparation but cannot confirm official logistics.