LME, i got my A&P the best part of 20 yrs ago while i was working for an faa repair stn, & 2 or 3 yrs back the faa rep stn i currently work for ran classes for mechs [mostly mil]to get their certs. while i haven't kept up with the latest regs, i think you may be mixing up the A&P with the IA regs as far as the feds not allowing you to sit the A&P exam if you work for an faa rep stn gb