qualified pilot how to become engineer?

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Hi,

Im looking for advice really on how to become a aircraft engineer to intially work on light aircraft for a flying school. I have been in contact with a few places regarding the easa part 66 course now would this be the right course to begin with?

I have been told that the only way into the industry is to serve as an apprentice for three years but i cant seem to find one anywhere?

Any help or advice on how to become an engineer and what is required would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks

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[Piper19]

My personal steps to get the B1.1 (I guess the B1.2 for small aircraft is somewhat similar).
-3 years aviation high school, got a bachelor and some credits to get a B1 or B2
-followed the part66 A engineer credits modules course
-after 3 years apprenticeship I became A level certifying staff
-followed the part66 B1 and B2 course and some type courses (B1.1 not valid without type rating on it)
-2 years working as A level got me 5 years experience and I was able to get the B1.1

I guess it can be done somewhat faster than my 8 years, as I was doing this in the JAA/old system transition period, normally I could have gotten my A license right after bachelor school instead of some credits. Lost much time there.

I heard that on small aircraft pilots can do limited maintenance themselves?

[TinyTim2]

In the old days it took years , ( 9 in my case ) to go from virgin to licensed engineer but now we have advanced do that some colleges are now offering " Zero to Hero" course to move from totally unqualified to full licensed in less than 18 months , not a good idea in my book , but it is legal..............

And it is still hard work and difficult , so GOOD LUCK..........

[Greeny9]

Wrong!! Read the requirements of JAA.
18 months is b****x!
forgetting any exams you need 5 years experience, can be reduced to 3 with certain experience, sometimes to 1 with military experience.
Don't forget the 14 or so exams too.

[grababadger]

Minimum time required is 2 years in 147 approved school- passing all exams within three attempts, with also passing of all practical exams and an attendance of 95% and above permits a basic training certificate.

Following this certificate you have to do a 'minimum' of 2 years working as a mechanic fitter and cover all ATA chapters, only then can you apply for a basic license. Following this you then have to do a type course etc.

Hence minimum time is four years to obtain basic license, thats assuming everything goes clockwork; straight into a job, caa approve logbook etc.. Realistically it takes about 5 years plus 8 weeks and 6 months for type.

Nearly 6 years, now that is about 54 months + ........'18'....... months.

I hope my point is clear.:ugh:

[Piper19]

relax greeny9...you're correct about the 5 years and reduction to 3 years. If you did everything in a 147 school, you can have it in 3 years according to JAA. However, I did it in a 147, but not recognised by my CAA at the time. So the CAA still can do whatever they want with you.
18 months is indeed never heard of before. And I wouldn't allow a B1 that got his license in 18 months to fix my airplanes if I were an operator.

edit: I found a school that offers a "engineering license in 18 months", but when reading further I found it was for an A license, without the practical part. So you still have to do that after school.

[bigoil]

then after all that you can look for a job which may pay you 15 buck an hr.

[lloyd_dsouza]

Hi guys. I am a holder of Indian aircraft engineers license and I want it to be converted to easa. Is there any relaxation for it or do i hve to appear all the modules.your reply is highly appreciated.

[Rigga]

I think you'd have to do the full whack Lloyd, but the best bet is to contact the CAA direct -


Civil Aviation Authority Home Page (http://www.caa.co.uk)

and search for "engineer licensing"