Date: DRAFT Initiated by: AFS-300

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1 U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Advisory Circular Subject: Overview of the Aviation Profession Date: DRAFT Initiated by: AFS-300 AC No: 65-30B Change: 1. PURPOSE. This advisory circular (AC) was prepared by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Flight Standards Service (AFS) to provide information to prospective and Powerplant (A&P) mechanics and other persons interested in the certification of mechanics. It contains information about the certificate requirements, application procedures, and the mechanic written, oral, and practical tests. 2. CANCELLATION. This AC cancels AC 65-30A, Overview of the Aviation Profession, dated November 9, RELATED 14 CFR REFERENCES. Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR). Part 65, Certification: Airmen other than Flight Crewmembers. Part 145, Repair Stations. Part 147, Aviation Schools. Part 187, Fees. 4. RELATED READING MATERIAL. a. FAA-Certified School Names and Locations. A directory of names and school locations that are FAA certified under 14 CFR part 147 are located in the current edition of AC 147-2, FAA Certificated Aviation Schools Website (Directory). This AC can be found at b. Financial Aid. For educational assistance, research the Department of Education Web site for information on loans and grants at c. Potential Job Contacts. A comprehensive list of all airlines, repair stations, manufacturers, and Fixed-Base Operators (FBO) can be found at Information found at this site may provide you with a number of job contacts in the location and maintenance field in which you wish to work. d. Other Related Reading Materials. Federal aviation regulations, other related ACs, FAA Inspectors' Handbooks, and additional aviation subjects are also available at the FAA Web site,

2 5. BACKGROUND. a. Aviation Professionals. Aviation maintenance personnel work in a number of highly technical specialty occupations such as A&Ps, maintenance, avionics (e.g., navigation, communication, and other electronic based or depended systems), and instrument repair (e.g., navigation, flight, and engine). These individuals hold the very important responsibility of keeping our fleet of U. S.-registered aircraft operating safely and efficiently. These maintenance professionals maintain, service, repair, and overhaul aircraft components and systems striving to accomplish the goal of 100-percent reliability that the aviation industry and the flying public demands. b. Aircraft. Aviation maintenance is a dynamic career field. It has changed a great deal since Charles Taylor, the first aircraft mechanic, helped design, build, and maintain the engine for the 1903 Wright Flyer. Now and in the future, aircraft maintenance will continue to change. This is due to the introduction of new designs and materials in aircraft construction and the interface between complex space-age systems, such as navigation computers, fly-by-wire and solid state fuel controls, and improvements in the time proven systems such as hydraulics, flight controls, and propellers. 6. OUTLOOK FOR THE FUTURE. The long-term employment picture for aviation maintenance is bright. A well-trained, certificated individual with a strong background in technical subjects will have little trouble finding a lifetime career in aviation. 7. WHERE THE JOBS ARE. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, as of May 2012 there were 119,160 aircraft mechanics and 16,810 avionics technicians employed in the United States. a. Employment for Aviation Mechanics. Industries with highest levels of employment for aviation mechanics are: Support Activities for Air Transportation(Repair Stations), Scheduled Air Transportation (Air Carrier), Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing, and Nonscheduled Air Transportation (Corporate and Charter Airlines). b. Employment for Avionics Technicians. Industries with highest levels of employment for avionics technicians are: Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing, Support Activities for Air Transportation (Repair Stations), Scheduled Air Transportation (Air Carrier), Federal Executive Branch (FAA, National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), etc ), and Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and. Page 2

3 c. States with Highest Number of Employed Mechanics. Aviation mechanic jobs are located in every state within the United States of America. The states with the highest number of employed aviation mechanics are: Texas, California, Florida, Georgia, and Oklahoma. d. States with Highest Number of Employed Technicians. Avionics technicians are also located in every state within the United States of America. The states with the highest number of employed avionic technicians are: Texas, California, Washington, Georgia, and Florida. e. Top-Paying Industries for Aviation Mechanics. The top paying industries for aviation mechanics that offer an annual mean wage from $68,510-$82,440 (May 2012 numbers) are: Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (Helicopter Support), Insurance Carriers, Couriers and Express Delivery Services, Other Support Services, and Navigational, Measuring, Electrometrical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing. f. Top-Paying Industries for Avionics Technicians. The top paying industries for avionics technicians and offer an annual mean wage from $58,350-$65,580 (May 2012 numbers) are: Management of Companies and Enterprises, Aerospace Product and Part Manufacturing, Scheduled Air Transportation(Air Carriers), Nonscheduled Air Transportation (Corporate and Charter Airlines), and Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services. NOTE: For current and further statistical information relating to these occupations visit 8. WORKING CONDITIONS. The majority of mechanics and avionics technicians work in hangars, on flight lines, or repair stations located on or near large airports. They use hand and power tools as well as sophisticated test equipment. The noise level, both indoors and on the flight line, can be very high. Mechanics and technicians performing flight line maintenance often work in all kinds of weather and temperatures. Page 3

4 a. Physical Activity. All aircraft mechanics and technicians must perform moderate to heavy physical activity, from climbing ladders to crawling under wings, The physical demands can be arduous. Frequent lifts or pulls of up to 50 pounds in weight are not uncommon. b. Stress. Stress is another factor that aircraft mechanics and technicians must deal with. Working for a scheduled airline, the pressure to meet a gate time or to meet a deadline for a corporate aircraft can be high. However, a mechanic or a technician must never sacrifice the high standards of workmanship and public trust just to meet a schedule. 9. BENEFITS. The aviation maintenance industry is broken down into two separate areas: Air Carrier and General Aviation (GA). a. Air Carriers. (1) Air carriers maintenance is performed around the clock, seven days a week. New mechanics and technicians should expect to work nights and weekends. Within five years, the mechanic with an A&P rating and avionics technician should be making the median income based on their respective positions and location. For current information relating to salary ranges by occupations, location, and industry visit (2) Air carriers offer paid holidays, vacations, insurance plans, retirement programs, sick leave, and free or reduced cost air travel within the airline s route structure. There are also opportunities to bid for maintenance positions at other locations the airline serves. With a larger work force, the opportunities for advancement may be greater with an air carrier than with other segments of the aviation maintenance industry. b. General Aviation. (1) GA is composed of many different types of organizations. These organizations are involved in various aviation activities from corporate transportation to agricultural application. Many aviation mechanics and technicians work for small FBOs or 14 CFR part 145 repair stations that service and maintain the private/corporate aircraft fleet. Within five years, the mechanic with an A&P rating and avionics technician should be making the median income based on their respective positions and location. For current information relating to salary ranges by occupations, location, and industry visit (2) Normal GA working hours are weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. However, working nights, overtime, or weekends is not uncommon in this industry. (3) GA benefits packages vary greatly, depending on the organization that one works for. Many GA corporations operations rival the compensation packages of large air carriers, while other GA maintenance operations offer little in the way of health or retirement benefits. (4) Some individuals are drawn to GA despite a lower pay scale and less generous benefits package because most of the GA jobs are found at the local airport or in smaller cities, where the quality of life is less hectic and the cost of living is less than working at the large hub airports. Page 4

5 10. MAINTENANCE OCCUPATIONS. There are two types of maintenance technicians: non-certificated mechanics and FAA-certificated mechanics. a. Noncertificated. (1) A noncertificated mechanic can work only under the supervision of a certificated person. Noncertificated mechanics work in manufacturing, FAA repair stations, air carriers, and FBOs. (2) Since these mechanics are not certificated by the FAA, there are no Federal certification requirements to meet. However, a job applicant must still meet the employer s requirements. As a noncertificated mechanic, he or she cannot sign off a maintenance record approving the aircraft or component for return to service. Because of this limitation, a noncertificated mechanic is restricted in the scope, function, and duties he or she can perform. This limited level of ability also reduces the chances of advancement in the maintenance career field. b. FAA-Certificated Mechanics and Repairmen. The FAA certificates aviation maintenance personnel for the aviation industry in three ways: a Mechanic Certificate; Repairman Certificate; and a Repairman Certificate (Light-Sport Aircraft). (1) Certificated Mechanic Requirements. (a) The vast majority of technicians are certificated as FAA mechanics. Under an FAA mechanic s certificate there are two ratings: and Powerplant. Although most certificated mechanics hold both ratings and are referred to in the industry as A&Ps, there are many mechanics certificated only with an airframe (A) rating, or only a powerplant (P) rating. (b) To become an FAA-certificated mechanic an applicant must: 1. Be 18 years of age or older. 2. Be able to read, write, and understand English. 3. Document 18 months of practical experience in either one of the ratings sought, or 30 months of practical experience working concurrently on airframes and powerplants, or graduate from an FAA-approved part 147 Aviation School (AMTS). 4. Pass a written examination, an oral test, and a practical test for each rating. 5. Pass all the prescribed tests within 24 months. (c) Additional certification requirements for foreign applicants located outside of the United States at the time of the examination: 1. The applicant must demonstrate that a Mechanic Certificate is needed to maintain U.S.-registered civil aircraft and that the applicant is neither a U.S. citizen nor a resident alien. 2. Positive identification of the applicant must be established. (i.e., passport). Page 5

6 3. Applicant must provide a signed and detailed statement (original copy only, no duplicate copies will be accepted) from their employer substantiating specific type and duration of maintenance performed on each aircraft. 4. The applicant must provide a letter obtained from either the foreign airworthiness authority of the country in which the experience was gained, from a U.S. air carrier, or from an advisor of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) that will validate their maintenance experience. 5. All documents must be signed, dated originals, and traceable to the initiator. 6. A fee for the document review will be charged in accordance with 14 CFR part Applicants who do not meet the English requirements of 14 CFR part 65, 65.71(a)(2) will have their certificates endorsed: Valid only outside of the United States. (2) Repairman Requirements. (a) The repairman is a maintenance technician that is certificated by the FAA for one or two specific tasks. Because they are limited by function, they can only exercise the privileges of the Repairman Certificate by being under the supervision of FAA-approved repair stations, commercial operators, or air carriers where these specific tasks are routinely accomplished on a daily basis. It is the repair station, commercial operator, or air carrier that recommends an individual to be a repairman. The individual must meet the following requirements. (b) To be eligible for a Repairman Certificate an applicant must be: 1. At least 18 years of age. 2. Able to read, write, and understand the English language. NOTE: This may be waived for a repairman living outside the United States. 3. Specially qualified to perform maintenance on aircraft or components. 4. Employed for a specific job requiring the special qualifications by an FAA-certificated repair station (CRS), or a certificated commercial operator, or a certificated air carrier. 5. Recommended for the Repairman Certificate by his or her employer. 6. Have either 18 months practical experience in the specific job function (i.e., Industry X-Ray technician) or complete a formal training course acceptable to the FAA. (3) Repairman Certificate (Light-Sport Aircraft) Rating (a) Repairmen certificated in light-sport aircraft (LSA) are maintenance technicians that can be certificated by the FAA up to five classes of LSA aircraft. Under 14 CFR part 21, the five classes of LSA repairman maintenance rating are airplane; glider; lighter-than-air: balloon and Page 6

7 airship; powered parachute; and weight-shift-control aircraft. A repairman for certification in light sport is required to attend one shared mandatory training module for all class of LSAs, and from there separate specific model or models for each class of LSA. (b) The holder of a Repairman Certificate (Light-Sport Aircraft) with a maintenance rating may approve and return to service an aircraft that has been issued a special airworthiness certificate in the light-sport category under , or any part thereof in the class they are rated in. LSA repairman experience may be used towards eligibility requirements for an FAA mechanic s certificate. For information on Repairman Certificate in Light-Sport Aircraft and its utilization in the aviation industry refer to the current edition of AC at c. Avionics Occupations. Avionics technicians work on some of the most advanced electronic equipment outside of an electronic research and development laboratory. It is not uncommon for the avionics bay of an air carrier aircraft to hold eight to ten million dollars worth of black boxes all of which need a highly qualified person to maintain them. (1) An individual who holds an FAA Mechanic Certificate with an airframe rating is authorized under his rating to maintain avionics equipment. But this privilege is allowed only if that individual is properly trained, qualified, and has the proper tools and equipment to perform the work. (2) There are also noncertificated individuals working for air carrier avionics departments or FAA-certificated avionics repair stations. These individuals have gained experience in avionics repairs from serving in the military, working for avionics manufacturers, and other related industries. 11. PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS. Individuals who wish to become FAA-certificated aircraft mechanics can choose one of three paths to meet the experience requirements for the FAA A&P certificate. a. Work for FAA Repair Station or FBO. An individual can work for an FAA repair station or FBO under the supervision of an A&P mechanic for 18 months, for each individual airframe or powerplant rating, or 30 months for both ratings. The FAA considers a month of practical experience to contain at least 160 hours. This practical experience must be documented. Some acceptable forms of documentation are: Pay receipts, a record of work (log book) signed by the supervising mechanic, a notarized statement stating that the applicant has at least the required number of hours for the rating(s) requested from a certificated air carrier, repair station, or a certificated mechanic or repairman who supervised the work. b. Join the Armed Forces. An individual can join one of the armed services and obtain valuable training and experience in aircraft maintenance. Care must be taken that an individual enters a military occupational specialty (MOS) that is one the FAA credits for practical experience for the mechanics certificate. A list of these acceptable MOS positions can be found in. Page 7

8 NOTE: Before requesting credit for a specific MOS or before joining the military, the individual should get a current list of the acceptable MOS codes from the local FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) and compare it against the MOS that he or she has or is applying for (see Appendix 2 for a link to the FAA Offices directory). When the 18/30 month requirement is satisfied the applicant should ensure that the MOS code is properly identified on his or her DD-214 Form, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. (1) In addition to the MOS code on the DD-214 form the applicant must have a letter from the applicant s executive officer, maintenance officer, or classification officer that certifies the applicant s length of military service, the amount of time the applicant worked in each MOS, the make and model of the aircraft and/or engine on which the applicant acquired the practical experience, and where the experience was obtained. (2) Time spent in training for the MOS is NOT credited toward the 18/30 month practical experience requirement. As with experience obtained from civilian employment the applicant that is using military experience to qualify must set aside additional study time to prepare for the written and oral/practical tests. Having an acceptable MOS does not guarantee the applicant will get credit for their practical experience. An FAA Airworthiness inspector will perform a review of the applicant s qualifications. Pending a successful interview to ensure he/she satisfies part 65, subpart D, the authorization is granted. (3) A recent (FAA)/ Joint Services Aviation Certification Council (JSAMTCC) plan provides for military applicant certification integrity by completely specifying the applicant s military training and experience in a level of detail that exceeds the minimum standards set forth in part 65, 65.77(b), Aviation Schools (AMTS). Authorized persons in the applicant s branch of service must certify this training and/or experience and record it on the joint service Form CG-G-EAE-2, FAA Certification Performance of Job Tasks. The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) has used this form to certify eligibility for A&P certification for many years, and the Department of Defense (DOD) has now adopted it as a standard form for personnel certification. c. AMTS. An individual can attend one of the 170 FAA 14 CFR part 147 AMTSs nationwide. These schools offer training for one mechanic s rating or both. Many schools offer avionics courses that cover electronics and instrumentation. The current list of part 147 schools in your area can be viewed at (1) A high school diploma or a General Education Development (GED) diploma is usually an entrance requirement for most schools. The length of the FAA-approved course varies between 12 months and 24 months, but the period of training is normally shorter than the FAA requirements for on-the-job (OJT) training. (2) Upon graduation from the school, the individual is qualified to take the FAA exams. A positive benefit of attending a part 147 school is that the starting salary is sometimes higher for a graduate than for an individual who earns his certification strictly on military or civilian experience. d. Mechanic Written Test. To apply to take the mechanic written test, the applicant must first present his or her part 147 certificate of graduation or completion, or proof of civilian or military practical experience, to an FAA inspector at the local FSDO. Page 8

9 (1) Once the FAA inspector is satisfied that the applicant is eligible for the rating(s) requested, the inspector signs FAA Form , Airman Certificate and/or Rating Application. There are three kinds of written tests: Aviation Mechanic General (AMG), Aviation Mechanic (AMA), and Aviation Mechanic Powerplant (AMP). (2) The applicant must then make an appointment for testing at one of the many computer testing facilities worldwide. Contact the nearest FSDO for the nearest computer testing facility. The tests are provided on a cost basis but test results are immediate. If an applicant fails a test, then he or she must wait 30 days to either retake the test or provide the testing facility with documentation from a certificated person that the applicant has received instruction in each of the subject areas previously failed, or have the bottom portion of AC Form , Airman Written Test Report, properly filled out and signed. The retest covers all subject areas in the failed section. All written tests must be completed within a 24-month period. (3) For a list of computer testing locations contact the nearest FSDO or go to A list of sample general A&P test questions are also available at the same Internet site. e. Oral and Practical Skill Test Requirements. These tests are given on a fee for services basis by a Designated Mechanic Examiner (DME). A list of the DMEs is available at the local FSDO or at The oral and practical tests cover all 43 technical and regulatory subject areas and combine oral questions with demonstration of technical skill. A test for a single rating (airframe or powerplant) commonly requires 8 hours to complete. (1) If a portion of the test is failed, he or she will have to wait 30 days to retest. However, the applicant can be retested in less than 30 days if the applicant presents a letter to the DME showing that the applicant has received additional instruction in the areas that he or she has failed, a retest can be administered covering only the subject(s) failed in the original test. (2) When all tests are satisfactorily completed within a 24-month period, the successful applicant receives a copy of FAA Form , Temporary Airman Certificate, which is valid for 120 days or until the FAA Airmen Certification Branch (AFS-760) in Oklahoma issues the mechanic a permanent certificate. Page 9

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11 APPENDIX 1. MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY S The table below lists both current and previous MOS codes for the U.S. Army, Air Force (AF), Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard dated October The new codes are used for active duty time after January The older codes are still valid for persons wishing to credit their military aviation maintenance experience toward meeting the requirements of the FAA A&P Mechanic Certificate. For the most up to date list go to the following Web site and select JSAMTCCMOSCodes on the left side: CURRENT MOS PREVIOUS MOS U.S. ARMY S CURRENT AS OF: 15 OCTOBER 2012 TITLE CREDITABLE EXPERIENCE 15B10/30 68B10/30 Aircraft Powerplant Repairer Powerplant 15D10/30 68D10/30 Aircraft Powertrain Repairer Powerplant 15E Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Powerplant Maintainer 15F10/30 68F10/30 Aircraft Electrician 15G10/30 68G10/30 Aircraft Structural Repairer 15H10/30 68H10/30 Aircraft Pneudraulics Repairer 15J10/30 68J10/30 Aircraft Armament/Missile Systems Repairer 15K40 68K40 Aircraft Components Repairer Supervisor 15M10/30 67N10/40 UH-1 Helicopter Repairer and Powerplant 15N10/30 68N10/30 Avionics Mechanic 15R10/40 67R10/40 AH-64 Attack Helicopter Repairer and Powerplant 15R10/40 67Y10/40 AH-1 Attack Helicopter Repairer and Powerplant 15S10/40 67S10/40 OD-58D Helicopter Repairer and Powerplant 15T10/40 67T10/40 UH-60 Helicopter Repairer and Powerplant 15U10/40 67U10/40 CH-47 Helicopter Repairer and Powerplant 15V10/30 67V10/30 Observation/Scout Helicopter and Powerplant Repairer 15X10/30 68X10/30 AH-64 Armament/Electrical Systems 15Y10/30 68Y10/30 AH-64 Longbow Armament/Electrical Systems 15Z50 67Z50 Aircraft Senior and Powerplant Sergeant 151A Aviation Officer and Powerplant 67G10/40 67G10/40 Utility Airplane Repairer and Powerplant 67H10/40 Observation Aircraft Repairer and Powerplant Page 1

12 CURRENT MOS (AFSC) U.S. AIR FORCE S CURRENT AS OF: 15 OCTOBER 2012 PREVIOUS MOS (AFSC) TITLE CREDITABLE EXPERIENCE NOTE: Some Air Force Specialty Codes (AFSC) may have an alphabetical suffix, known as shredout. The shredout identifies specialization in a specific aircraft or system. (Example: 2A353M.) The shredout has no bearing toward creditable experience. 2A251 2A354, 2A354, 2A351, 32656, 32657, 32658, 45251, A271 2A374, 2A374, 2A371, 32676, 32677, 32678, 45271, A252 2A354, 2A354, 2A351, 32656, 32657, 32658, 45251, A272 2A374, 2A374, 2A371, 32676, 32677, 32678, 45271, Special Operations Forces/Personnel Recovery (SOF/PR) Integrated Communication, Navigation, and Mission Systems Special Operations Forces/Personnel Recovery (SOF/PR) Integrated Communication, Navigation, and Mission Systems Special Operations Forces/Personnel Recovery (SOF/PR) Integrated Instrument and Flight Control Systems Special Operations Forces/Personnel Recovery (SOF/PR) Integrated Instrument and Flight Control Systems Page 2

13 CURRENT PREVIOUS MOS (AFSC) TITLE CREDITABLE MOS EXPERIENCE (AFSC) 2A253 2A354, 2A354, 2A351, 32656, 32657, 32658, 45251, A273 2A374, 2A374, 2A371, 32676, 32677, 32678, 45271, A , 43200, 45100, 45200, Special Operations Forces/Personnel Recovery (SOF/PR) Integrated Electronic Warfare Systems Special Operations Forces/Personnel Recovery (SOF/PR) Integrated Electronic Warfare Systems Fighter/Remotely Piloted Aircraft Chief Enlisted Manager 2A , Tactical Aircraft 2A , Tactical Aircraft and/or Powerplant. Aviation safety inspector (ASI) evaluation required to and Powerplant and Powerplant Page 3

14 CURRENT MOS (AFSC) PREVIOUS MOS (AFSC) 2A354 2A351, 32656, 32657, 32658, 45251, A374 2A371, 32676, 32677, 32678, 45271, A355 2A352, 32656, 32657, 32658, A375 2A372, 32676, 32677, 32678, TITLE Fighter Aircraft Integrated Avionics Fighter Aircraft Integrated Avionics Advanced Fighter Aircraft Integrated Avionics Advanced Fighter Aircraft Integrated Avionics 2A357 2A353, 43151, Tactical Aircraft (5th Generation) 2A377 2A373, 43171, Tactical Aircraft (5th Generation) 2A358 2A353, 43151, Remotely Piloted Aircraft 2A378 2A373, 43171, Remotely Piloted Aircraft 2A , 32691, 32692, 32699, 43191, 43199, 45292, A500 2A300, 32900, 43200, 45100, 45200, Fighter/Remotely Piloted Tactical Aircraft Superintendent Airlift/Special Mission Aircraft Chief Enlisted Manager CREDITABLE EXPERIENCE and Powerplant and Powerplant and Powerplant and Powerplant and/or Powerplant. ASI evaluation required to and/or Powerplant. ASI evaluation required to Page 4

15 2A , 43152, 43153, 45353, Airlift/Special and Powerplant 45750, Mission Aircraft 2A , 43172, 43173, 45373, 45770, Airlift/Special Mission Aircraft 2A , Helicopter/Tiltrotor Aircraft 2A , Helicopter/Tiltrotor Aircraft 2A553 2A154, 2A157, 2A451, 2A452, 2A453, 32152, 32351, 32352, 32353, 32550, 32551, 32554, 32850, 32851, 32852, 32853, 32854, 45351, 45352, 45551, 45552, 45554, 45651, A573 2A174, 2A177, 2A471, 2A472, 2A473, 32172, 32371, 32372, 32373, 32570, 32571, 32574, 32870, 32871, 32872, 32873, 32874, 45371, 45372, 45571, 45572, 45574, 45671, A554 2A551, 43151, 43152, 43153, 45353, 45750, A574 2A571, 43171, 43172, 43173, 45373, 45770, A590 2A490, 32390, 32391, 32591, 32894, 32899, 32900, 43190, 43191, 43199, 45390, 45599, 45791, 45793, Mobility Air Forces Electronic Warfare Systems Mobility Air Forces Electronic Warfare Systems Refuel/Bomber Aircraft Refuel/Bomber Aircraft Airlift/Special Mission Aircraft Superintendent 2A , 43200, 45200, Aircraft Systems Chief Enlisted Manager and Powerplant and Powerplant and Powerplant and Powerplant and Powerplant and/or Powerplant. ASI evaluation required to May qualify for or Powerplant. ASI evaluation required to determine appropriate rating. Page 5

16 2A , 42653, 43152, Aerospace Propulsion 2A , 42673, 43172, Aerospace Propulsion 2A , 42693, 43192, Aerospace Propulsion Superintendent 2A , Aircraft Fuel Systems 2A , Aircraft Fuel Systems 2A , Aircraft Hydraulic Systems 2A , Aircraft Hydraulic 2A , 42351, 45255, 45455, CURRENT MOS (AFSC) PREVIOUS MOS (AFSC) 2A354 2A351, 32656, 32657, 32658, 45251, A374 2A371, 32676, 32677, 32678, 45271, A355 2A352, 32656, 32657, 32658, A375 2A372, 32676, 32677, 32678, Systems Aircraft Electrical & Environmental Systems TITLE Fighter Aircraft Integrated Avionics Fighter Aircraft Integrated Avionics Advanced Fighter Aircraft Integrated Avionics Advanced Fighter Aircraft Integrated Avionics 2A357 2A353, 43151, Tactical Aircraft (5th Generation) 2A377 2A373, 43171, Tactical Aircraft (5th Powerplant Powerplant Powerplant CREDITABLE EXPERIENCE and Powerplant and Powerplant Page 6

17 Generation) 2A358 2A353, 43151, Remotely Piloted and Powerplant Aircraft 2A378 2A373, 43171, Remotely Piloted and Powerplant Aircraft 2A , 32691, 32692, 32699, 43191, 43199, 45292, A500 2A300, 32900, 43200, 45100, 45200, A , 43152, 43153, 45353, 45750, A , 43172, 43173, 45373, 45770, Fighter/Remotely Piloted Tactical Aircraft Superintendent Airlift/Special Mission Aircraft Chief Enlisted Manager Airlift/Special Mission Aircraft Airlift/Special Mission Aircraft 2A , Helicopter/Tiltrotor Aircraft 2A , Helicopter/Tiltrotor Aircraft 2A553 2A154, 2A157, 2A451, 2A452, 2A453, 32152, 32351, 32352, 32353, 32550, 32551, 32554, 32850, 32851, 32852, 32853, 32854, 45351, 45352, 45551, 45552, 45554, 45651, A573 2A174, 2A177, 2A471, 2A472, 2A473, 32172, 32371, 32372, 32373, 32570, 32571, 32574, 32870, 32871, 32872, 32873, 32874, 45371, 45372, 45571, 45572, 45574, 45671, Mobility Air Forces Electronic Warfare Systems Mobility Air Forces Electronic Warfare Systems and/or Powerplant. ASI evaluation required to and/or Powerplant. ASI evaluation required to and Powerplant and Powerplant and Powerplant and Powerplant Page 7

18 A554 2A551, 43151, 43152, 43153, 45353, 45750, A574 2A571, 43171, 43172, 43173, 45373, 45770, A590 2A490, 32390, 32391, 32591, 32894, 32899, 32900, 43190, 43191, 43199, 45390, 45599, 45791, 45793, Refuel/Bomber Aircraft Refuel/Bomber Aircraft Airlift/Special Mission Aircraft Superintendent 2A , 43200, 45200, Aircraft Systems Chief Enlisted Manager 2A , 42653, 43152, Aerospace Propulsion 2A , 42673, 43172, Aerospace Propulsion 2A , 42693, 43192, Aerospace Propulsion Superintendent 2A , Aircraft Fuel Systems 2A , Aircraft Fuel Systems 2A , Aircraft Hydraulic Systems 2A , Aircraft Hydraulic 2A , 42351, 45255, 45455, Systems Aircraft Electrical & Environmental Systems and Powerplant and Powerplant and/or Powerplant. ASI evaluation required to May qualify for or Powerplant. ASI evaluation required to determine appropriate rating. Powerplant Powerplant Powerplant Page 8

19 CURRENT MOS (AFSC) PREVIOUS MOS (AFSC) TITLE CREDITABLE EXPERIENCE 2A872 2A573, 2A174, 2A177, 2A471, 2A472, 2A473, 32172, 32371, 32372, 32373, 32570, 32571, 32574, 32870, 32871, 32872, 32873, 32874, 45371, 45372, 45571, 45572, 45574, 45671, A951 2A553, 2A154, 2A157, 2A451, 2A452, 2A453, 32152, 32351, 32352, 32353, 32550, 32551, 32554, 32850, 32851, 32852, 32853, 32854, 45351, 45352, 45551, 45552, 45554, 45651, A971 2A573, 2A174, 2A177, 2A471, 2A472, 2A473, 32172, 32371, 32372, 32373, 32570, 32571, 32574, 32870, 32871, 32872, 32873, 32874, 45371, 45372, 45571, 45572, 45574, 45671, A952 2A553, 2A154, 2A157, 2A451, 2A452, 2A453, 32152, 32351, 32352, 32353, 32550, 32551, 32554, 32850, 32851, 32852, 32853, 32854, 45351, 45352, 45551, 45552, 45554, 45651, A972 2A573, 2A174, 2A177, 2A471, 2A472, 2A473, 32172, 32371, 32372, 32373, 32570, 32571, 32574, 32870, 32871, 32872, 32873, 32874, 45371, 45372, 45571, 45572, 45574, 45671, Mobility Air Forces Integrated Instrument and Flight Control Systems Bomber/Special Integrated Communication, Navigation, and Mission Systems Bomber/Special Integrated Communication, Navigation, and Mission Systems Bomber/Special Integrated Instrument and Flight Control Systems Bomber/Special Integrated Instrument and Flight Control Systems Page 9

20 2A953 2A553, 2A154, 2A157, 2A451, 2A452, 2A453, 32152, 32351, 32352, 32353, 32550, 32551, 32554, 32850, 32851, 32852, 32853, 32854, 45351, 45352, 45551, 45552, 45554, 45651, A973 2A573, 2A174, 2A177, 2A471, 2A472, 2A473, 32172, 32371, 32372, 32373, 32570, 32571, 32574, 32870, 32871, 32872, 32873, 32874, 45371, 45372, 45571, 45572, 45574, 45671, Bomber/Special Electronic Warfare and Radar Surveillance Integrated Avionics Bomber/Special Electronic Warfare and Radar Surveillance Integrated Avionics CURRENT MOS (RATING) PREVIOUS MOS (RATING) U.S. COAST GUARD S CURRENT AS OF: 15 OCTOBER 2012 TITLE CREDITABLE EXPERIENCE AMT Aviation and Powerplant AMT AD Aviation Machinist Mate and Powerplant AMT AE Aviation Electricians Mate and Powerplant AMT AM Aviation Structural Mechanic and Powerplant AET Avionics Electrical Technician and/or Powerplant. ASI evaluation required to AET AE Aviation Electricians Mate and/or Powerplant. ASI evaluation required to Page 10

21 CURRENT MOS PREVIOUS MOS U.S. MARINE CORPS S CURRENT AS OF: 15 OCTOBER 2012 TITLE CREDITABLE EXPERIENCE 6062 Aircraft Intermediate Hydraulic/Pneumatic Mechanic 6092 Aircraft Intermediate Level Structures Mechanic 6112 Helicopter Mechanic CH-46 and Powerplant 6113 Helicopter Mechanic CH-53 and Powerplant 6114 Helicopter Mechanic A/UH-1 and Powerplant 6116 Tiltrotor Mechanic MV-22 and Powerplant 6122 Helicopter P/P Mechanic T-58 Powerplant 6123 Helicopter P/P Mechanic T-64 Powerplant 6124 Helicopter P/P Mechanic Powerplant T-400/T Helicopter/Tiltrotor Dynamic Comp Mechanic 6152 Helicopter Mechanic CH Helicopter Mechanic CH Helicopter Mechanic UH/AH Tiltrotor Mechanic MV Helicopter Crew Chief CH-46 and Powerplant 6173 Helicopter Crew Chief CH-53 and Powerplant 6174 Helicopter Crew Chief UH-1 and Powerplant 6176 Tiltrotor Crew Chief MV-22 and Powerplant 6212 Fixed-Wing Aircraft Mechanic AV-8/TAV Fixed-Wing Aircraft Mechanic EA Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Mechanic UAV 6216 Fixed-Wing Aircraft Mechanic KC Fixed-Wing Aircraft Mechanic FA Fixed-Wing Aircraft Mechanic F-35B and Powerplant and Powerplant and Powerplant and Powerplant and Powerplant and Powerplant Page 11

22 6222 Fixed-Wing Aircraft P/P Mechanic F Fixed-Wing Aircraft P/P Mechanic J Fixed-Wing Aircraft P/P Mechanic F Fixed-Wing Aircraft A/F Mechanic AV-8/TAV Fixed-Wing Aircraft A/F Mechanic EA Fixed-Wing Aircraft A/F Mechanic KC Fixed-Wing Aircraft A/F Mechanic FA Fixed-Wing Aircraft A/F Mechanic F-35B /6242 Fixed-Wing Aircraft Crew Chief KC-130 Powerplant Powerplant Powerplant and Powerplant Page 12

23 CURRENT MOS (NEC) AD-6410 PREVIOUS MOS (NEC) U.S. NAVY S CURRENT AS OF: 15 OCTOBER 2012 TITLE F-110 Turbofan Jet Engine First Powerplant Degree Repair/IMA Technician AD-6415 TF-30 Turbofan Jet Engine First Powerplant Degree Repair/IMA Mechanic AD-6416 J-52 Turbojet Engine First Powerplant Degree/IMA Mechanic AD-6417 T-400 Turboshaft Jet Engine Powerplant First Degree Repair/IMA Mechanic AD-6418 T-56 Turboprop Engine and Powerplant 54H60 Series Propeller First Degree/IMA Mechanic AD-6419 T-58 Turboshaft Jet Engine First Powerplant Degree/IMA Mechanic AD-6420 F-404 Turbofan Jet Engine First Powerplant Degree/IMA Mechanic AD-6421 TF-34 Turbofan Jet Engine First Powerplant Degree/IMA Mechanic AD-6422 Test Cell Operator/Maintainer Powerplant AD-6423 T /427 Turboprop Engine Powerplant and Propeller IMA Mechanic AD-6424 T-64 Turboshaft Jet Engine First Powerplant Degree/IMA Mechanic AD-6425 F414-GE-400 Turbofan Jet Engine Third Degree/IMA Mechanic Powerplant CREDITABLE EXPERIENCE AD-6426 T-700 Turboshaft Jet Engine Powerplant First Degree/IMA Mechanic AD-6428 Helicopter Rotors/Related Powerplant Components IMA Mechanic AM-7232 Advanced Composite Structural Repair IMA Technician 8206 C-130 Flight Mechanic and/or Powerplant. ASI evaluation required to Page 13

24 CURRENT MOS (NEC) PREVIOUS MOS (NEC) TITLE CREDITABLE EXPERIENCE 8209 C-40A Crew Chief and/or Powerplant. ASI evaluation required to 8235 E-6B Flight Engineer and/or Powerplant. ASI evaluation required to 8245 C-20/C-37 Crew Chief and/or Powerplant. ASI evaluation required to 8250 C-9 Crew Chief and/or Powerplant. ASI evaluation required to 8251 P-3 Flight Engineer and/or Powerplant. ASI evaluation required to 8252 C-130 Flight Engineer and/or Powerplant. ASI evaluation required to NOTE: The following NECs are aircraft specific and awarded to individuals advancing from the AD (Powerplant), AM (Structures), AE (Electronics) or AT (Avionics). Only applicants who have held an AM or AD rating should be considered for the and/or Powerplant rating. The ASI must determine if the applicant held an AM or AD rating. If so, the ASI can determine through the interview process whether the applicant meets the qualifications for the and/or Powerplant CH/MH-53E Systems Organizational Technician or Powerplant Page 14

25 CURRENT MOS (NEC) PREVIOUS MOS (NEC) TITLE 8305 C2/E2 Systems Organizational 8306 E2C Group II Systems Organizational Technician 8310 C-9B Systems Organizational 8313 C-40A Systems Organizational 8314 C-20G Systems Organizational 8318 C-130 Systems Organizational 8319 P-3 Systems Organizational 8332 EA-6B Systems Organizational 8335 F-14B/D Systems Organizational 8341 F/A-18 E/F Systems Organizational Technician 8342 F/A-18 Systems Organizational 8343 E-6A Systems Organizational 8345 F-14 Systems Organizational /S-3A S-3B Systems Organizational 8351 A-4 Systems Organizational 8370 SH-2G Systems Organizational 8375 H-2 Systems Organizational 8361 New Rating UAV Systems Organizational CREDITABLE EXPERIENCE or Powerplant or Powerplant or Powerplant or Powerplant or Powerplant or Powerplant or Powerplant or Powerplant or Powerplant or Powerplant or Powerplant or Powerplant or Powerplant or Powerplant or Powerplant or Powerplant or Powerplant or Powerplant Page 15

26 CURRENT MOS (NEC) PREVIOUS MOS (NEC) TITLE 8378 H-60 Systems Organizational 8379 H-46 Systems Organizational 8380 UH-1N Systems Organizational 8392 C-20 Systems Organizational 8805 C2/E2 Systems Organizational 8806 E-2C Group II Systems Organizational Technician 8819 P-3 Systems Organizational 8832 EA-6B Systems Organizational 8835 F-14B/D Systems Organizational (AD Only) 8841 F/A-18 E/F Systems Organizational Technician 8842 F/A-18 Systems Organizational 8843 E-6A Systems Organizational 8845 F-14 Systems Organizational 8847 S-3 Systems Organizational 8877 H-3 Systems Organizational 8878 H-60 Systems Organizational CREDITABLE EXPERIENCE or Powerplant or Powerplant or Powerplant or Powerplant or Powerplant or Powerplant or Powerplant or Powerplant Powerplant or Powerplant or Powerplant or Powerplant or Powerplant or Powerplant or Powerplant or Powerplant Page 16

27 CURRENT MOS (NEC) PREVIOUS MOS (NEC) TITLE Old Codes AD Aviation Machinist Mate Powerplant ADJ Aviation Machinist Mate Powerplant ADR Aviation Machinist Mate Powerplant AM Aviation Structural Mechanic AME Aviation Structural Mechanic AMH Aviation Structural Mechanic AMS Aviation Structural Mechanic CREDITABLE EXPERIENCE Page 17

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29 Appendix 2 APPENDIX 2. FLIGHT STANDARDS DISTRICT OFFICE S ADDRESSES To find the most up to date information on a FSDO or IFO in your area go to the applicable directory at: Page 1