Repairman Certifications
What is this rating?
The repairman certification is typically granted to employees of certificated repair stations or manufacturers. This certification will allow you to work on very specific aircraft components. There are different categories including maintenance and inspection. This certificate does not require formal examinations.
What can you do with it?
With this rating you will be able to perform maintenance and inspections of specific components, such as propellers, instruments etc, under the authority of a certificated repair station or manufacturer.
What can’t you do with it?
Holding only a repairman certificate will not allow you to perform work outside of the authorized scope. You will not be able to return to service aircraft or components, you must have the appropriate airframe and or powerplant certificate to do this. This certificate alone will also prevent you from performing annual inspections, 100 hour inspections, or supervising the work of others.
What is the certification process?
For this rating you will need to meet the following requirements: AC 65-24 CHG 1
- You must be at least 18 years old
- You must be able to read, write, speak, and understand english
- Be employed by a certificated repair station, manufacturer, or other organization that requires very specific operation.
- Be specially qualified to perform maintenance specific to your employer
- Be recommended for certification by your employer
- You must have at least 18 months of practical experience performing the work to be done, or complete an FAA-approved training program that provides training and experience specific to the work to be performed under the authority of your employer. FAA Training Facility Locator
Training
You will be required to complete special training specific to the type of work that you will be performing. Consult your employer for the specific training you will need for your scope of practice.
Application:
Your employer must submit an application form 8610-3 to the FAA on your behalf verifying your qualifications and training.
Certification:
Once the FAA has approved your application they will issue your repairman certificate. This certification is usually only valid for the time that you are employed by the sponsoring organization.
Publications:
View the primary FAA approved publications associated with repairman;
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