Licensing
 

Hey everybody,
Just a quick question- im a 16 year old currently studying aircraft engineering nvq2, and next year i will be completing my 'A' License in aircraft engineering. As i have ambitions of moving to, and working in the U.S.A, are there conversions that go from A/B license to A&P license?

thanks for the help

JS,

You will need your licence, documented and certified proof of 3 years experience in all ATA chapters.

You sit 3 exams, do an oral and a practical and your home.

There are schools all over the USA that can accomadate you.

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EASA A/B does not convert to A&P in any way. You will have to do the full A+P syllabus as described above, however in my opinion it is not as dificult a process as the EASA license.

welcome to the world of aircraft engineering. in my opinion you would be better off studying for your B1 or B2 from the start. (its only a few more exams than an A licence), get your experience with a UK airline, then spend your time in the US on holiday, pay rates in the US are terrible compared what can be made in the UK. for more information try a look at www airmech.co.uk

good luck:ok:

ps as a contractor you will be making more money than the pilots

:ooh: whole A&P syllabus to do :ooh:
thats daunting :eek:
Thanks for your help guys

yeah i've tried going straight for my B license, but the only way i can be accepted for an airline is if i have an A license :confused:

have a little faith
 

:ok:The exams dont cost too much nowadays, so invest in yourself and sit the B licence exam when you have done most of the work anyway.You cant hold the full licence until you are 21.But it will make a vast difference to you and your career prospects.A licence£20000,B licence £35000+.Best £25 you will spend, not even a night on the piss.

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It would definitly be a wiser move to go straight for the B license, you do 85-90% of the work doing the A license syllabus then you have to go over it all again to do the B.

Also dont forget you will automatically get an A license when you complete the B.

I also wouldnt be so dismissive about not getting a position with an airline unless you have a license. There are many companies out there who employ unlicensed mechanics especially in base maintenance, where in my opinion you will learn a lot more about aircraft maintenance and gain the relevant experience for your license. Then you would be in a better position to get employment out on the Line.

The license isnt everything for someone at your age as you cant even hold an A license till you turn 18 anyhow. If i were you I would try and get some on the job experience somewhere maybe even at weekends/evenings just for starters.