AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ENGINEER COURSES
EASA Part-147 starting from A1 and progressing to B1.1 and B2, fully Approved by European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA):
License Categories
Under Part-66:
A1 – Turbine Aeroplanes
(Line Maintenance Mechanic)
B1.1 – Turbine Aeroplanes
(Mechanical)
B2 – Avionics
WE SHALL NOT “Shorten” B1/B2
EASA does NOT allow reduction of required module hours below minimum defined in:
Part-66 Appendix I
Part-147 Appendix III
However, WE CAN:
But total required knowledge levels and exam standards must be met.
Training Structure (Pathway)
PHASE 1 — Deliver A1 Basic Course
Duration (Typical Full-Time): ~800–1000 hours
Modules Required for A1:
(Level 1 & 2 mostly)
After:
PHASE 2 — Upgrade A1 → B1.1 (Bridge Course)
Typical bridge duration: 6–10 months
Here we teach:
Additional / Higher-Level Modules:
We only teach the difference in knowledge level.
PHASE 3 — Upgrade to B2 (Optional Path)
Bridge duration: 8–12 months
If student wants B2 instead:
We teach:
Minimum Duration Requirements (Cannot Be Reduced)
For a FULL B1.1 or B2 basic course under Part-147:
Minimum total duration must comply with Appendix III.
Even if students started with A1, the total accumulated training must equal:
We cannot issue B1.1 CoR unless full requirement is met.
Practical Training Requirement
Basic courses include:
To ensure full compliance with EASA Part-147, On-the-Job Training (OJT) is a key component of practical training. OJT allows students to apply theoretical knowledge in real maintenance environments under the supervision of certified maintenance staff. During OJT, students perform approved maintenance tasks, follow standard operating procedures (SOPs), and maintain a detailed logbook recording competency across all relevant modules.
OJT focuses on:
A minimum of 30% of the program will remain as a practical element, consistent with industry standards. OJT hours contribute directly toward fulfilling Part-66 experience requirements, bridging classroom training and real-world operational readiness.
Experience Requirements (Part-66 License Issue)
Even after course completion:
License is issued by the DCA only after required practical experience. OJT plays a central role in achieving this requirement:
Through OJT, students gain hands-on skills, operational confidence, and regulatory compliance, ensuring they are fully prepared for Part-66 certification while reinforcing classroom learning and workshop exercises.
Integration with Training Pathway
OJT is integrated throughout all phases of training:
By combining classroom instruction, workshop exercises, and structured OJT, AAA ensures students complete the program with the skills, experience, and regulatory compliance required for a Part-66 license.
Course Model
Here’s a strong commercial + compliant structure:
Year 1
A1 Basic Course
Year 2
B1.1 Upgrade Modules
OR
B2 Upgrade Modules
This gives:
What is not possible to do
We cannot:
Regulatory References we use
From:
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)
Strategic Advice
AAA Organizational standpoint:
Starting with A1 is smart because:
But academically:
B1.1 and B2 require much deeper Level 3 understanding.
We shall prepare for heavier instructor qualification and exam complexity.
AAA Clear regulatory + strategic implementation plan:
WITHOUT applying for new ratings.
Integrated Progressive Program
Phase 1: Deliver A1 Program (Year 1)
Students complete:
We issue:
Phase 2: B1.1 Upgrade Year (Year 2)
Instead of reteaching everything:
We only teach:
Then we issue:
Total combined training must equal B1.1 Appendix III minimum duration.
Phase 3 (Optional): B2 Path
If student chooses B2:
We deliver:
We issue B2 CoR after full compliance.
WE WILL NOT: (Very Important)
Even though students completed A1:
DCA will check:
How to make the Course “Shorter” Legally
We cannot shorten regulatory minimums.
BUT we can:
Remove Duplication
Since A1 students already passed modules:
This reduces repetition — not regulatory minimum.
Modular Scheduling
Instead of 24-month continuous program:
We can offer:
Commercially attractive.
Evening / Block System
Offer:
Maximizes classroom usage.
Practical Training Consideration
For B1.1 & B2 basic course:
Minimum practical element must remain compliant.
Even if A1 practical was completed:
We must ensure total practical meets B1/B2 required scope and complexity.
We shall:
Duration Strategy Example (Compliant)
Example compliant structure:
A1: 1000 hours
B1.1 total required: 2400 hours
So, bridge must ensure total training equals 2400.
If A1 already covered 1000 hours:
Bridge must cover remaining 1400 hours at correct knowledge level.
We cannot issue B1.1 CoR if total is below required minimum.
Commercial Point of View
This structure is attractive because:
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