Personnel Licensing Requirements for the AME Licence
What this domain tests
This domain tests the licensing framework for aircraft maintenance engineers, especially the avionics (B2) category: what the licence permits, what it does not permit, and what additional authorisation is needed before certifying work. The framework follows ICAO Annex 1 principles and national Part 66-style rules.
Core rules and concepts
- Licences are issued by category and subcategory. A B2 licence covers avionics and electrical systems; B1 covers mechanical; A is a limited line licence; C covers base maintenance certification. The category defines the scope of certification.
- Eligibility usually requires a combination of training, examination and documented experience, including experience on the type. Type ratings are entered on the licence after the required type course and experience.
- A licence alone does not automatically authorise certification in an approved maintenance organisation: the AMO must issue a company authorisation defining the tasks and types the holder may certify.
- Recency and continuation requirements apply. Privileges may be lost or restricted if the holder has not exercised them or has not completed required training.
- The licence holder must certify only within the limits of the licence, the type rating, the company authorisation and the approved data.
Worked example
A newly licensed B2 holder is asked to certify a line check on an aircraft type. The licence shows B2 but no type rating for that type, and the AMO has not issued an authorisation. The holder cannot certify the check yet. The holder may perform work under supervision, but certification requires the type rating on the licence and the AMO authorisation, with the task within the authorised scope.
Traps that cost marks
- Assuming a B2 licence covers all avionics work on all types.
- Confusing the licence with the company authorisation.
- Certifying a task outside the type rating or category.
- Ignoring recency and continuation requirements.