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To get an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) licence in the United Kingdom, formally known as a UK Part-66 Aircraft Maintenance Licence (AML), you must satisfy specific knowledge, practical experience, and application criteria set by the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). [1]

 

Knowledge Requirements

  • Module Examinations: You must pass the required theoretical knowledge examinations covering basic subjects (such as mathematics, physics, electrical fundamentals, and electronic/aircraft systems) via a UK CAA-approved training organization or examination setup.

  • Exam Validity: Basic examination credits remain valid for 10 years. [1, 2]

 

Practical Experience Requirements

  • Duration: You must complete supervised practical maintenance experience ranging from 1 to 5 years, depending on your specific licence category (A, B1, B2, B2L, L, or C):

    • Category A / B3: Generally 1 year (if completing approved training) up to 3 years (if unapproved/other routes).

    • Category B1 / B2 / B2L: Generally 2 to 5 years depending on whether you completed an approved basic training course or hold a standard technical diploma. [1, 2, 3]

  • Logbook Documentation: Experience must be recorded using official logbooks (such as CAP741 or SRG1007) inside a civilian Part-145 maintenance environment. [1, 2, 3]

 

Application Process

  • Fees: The standard application fee is £455.00 per category or sub-category.

  • Validity: The issued licence is valid for five years and must be renewed periodically. [1]

Further Exploration

 

If you want, tell me:

  • Which licence category (A, B1, B2, or C) are you targeting?

  • Do you have any prior military or civilian engineering experience?

I can give you a more customized timeline and step-by-step plan.

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