EASA Part 66 Exam validity period

[mdraper]

Hello all, could somebody please help me?

I am interested in studying the EASA part 66 modules in order to gain a greater appreciation for the workings of an aeroplane. I have access to study notes, my current employer will pay the exam fees, and they are even held here on site - so I think I would be foolish not to take the opportunity.

My question is this: Do the exams expire once they are completed?

I know that you must submit evidence of all exams passed within 5 years (or similar), along with relevant maintenance experience if you intend to apply to the CAA for the Aircraft Maintenance Engineer licenses.

But can I go to a prospective employer in 10, 20 years time for instance, and show them my certificate for the Gas Turbine Engine module without it losing all credibility after a particular use by date?

Also, are the exam modules recognised by the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS)? i.e. can they be used as evidence towards recognition as CEng?

Please differentiate this discussion from those for people seeking to become A/B1/B2/C Licensed Engineers, I am a professional in my field and looking for advice from an educational point of view, rather than professional.

Many thanks in advance,

Mat

[Pilks]

I have just completed 8 out of the 12 modules to get a B licence from a A licence. I have left engineering now and was wondering the same thing so I contacted the CAA. They said basically after August 2012 you will have 10 years to get all your modules, get all the practical experience in a PER book and apply for the licence. If you have not completed all of the above in the 10 year period your modules will start to expire. This differs from the past because as long as you got your modules within 5years they never expired.

[flame_bringer]

1-No they don't expire if you pass them all within 5 years and obtain your modules certificate as long as you work in a 145 organization they remain valid.

2- No you can't use this certificate to obtain any academic degree in aeronautical engineering as this certificate is only meant to be for maintenance purposes.

[spannersatcx]

what happens if you have not passed them all within 5 years?

[Rigga]

I'm not sure if the time has been extended to 7 years? - but whatever the time period - if they are over that period - they expire!

And you will need to re-sit those expired module exams.

[flame_bringer]

They will start expiring and you ought to resit the ones that expired.

[mdraper]

@Flame Bringer: Thank you for your response, however; you have misunderstood my question for part 2 of your answer. The RAeS is an institution that regulates professional engineers (Chartered Engineers (CEng)), similar to the IMechE, IET etc., it is not a university.

In order to obtain CEng recognition, you must demonstrate relevant experience and qualifications in the field of aerospace/aeronautical engineering - which you must prove with both academic certificates, and a logbook detailing your experience.

With an MEng degree, the minimum requirement for CEng is 4 years postgraduate experience.

My question is: will the RAeS recognise the EASA Part 66 exam module passes as supporting evidence for CEng recognition? ...and, if they will recognise the exam passes, will they only recognise them for the duration of their validity period?

Many thanks again,

Mat

[spannersatcx]

My question is: will the RAeS recognise the EASA Part 66 exam module passes as supporting evidence for CEng recognition? ...and, if they will recognise the exam passes, will they only recognise them for the duration of their validity period?

why not ask them?

They do recognise the licence I believe.

[mdraper]

I will ask them, I just thought I would get some 'Gen' from you guys first.

When I find out, I will post the answer here for anybody else that is intersted.

Cheers!

[flame_bringer]

Sorry for misunderstanding what you wait my fault didnt read your post properly.
I honestly have no idea whether that certificate can be recognized for a CEng you're better off asking them youself.
I apologize for the confusion once again.