{"id":1274,"date":"2022-06-05T07:14:57","date_gmt":"2022-06-05T07:14:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sprottlearning.com\/air\/?p=1274"},"modified":"2023-09-27T18:47:30","modified_gmt":"2023-09-27T18:47:30","slug":"learn-more-about-ap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sprottlearning.com\/air\/learn-more-about-ap\/","title":{"rendered":"Airframe and Powerplant (A&#038;P)"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1274\" class=\"elementor elementor-1274\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a5fd503 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a5fd503\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-871b220\" data-id=\"871b220\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0d9d265 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0d9d265\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>A&amp;P Certification Course<\/h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are contemplating a career as an aircraft mechanic, you may be curious about the credentials you might seek to achieve your goals. Airframe and Powerplant (A&amp;P) certificates are one set of qualifications that you can get.<\/span>\n\n<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1755\" src=\"https:\/\/sprottlearning.com\/air\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/photodune-Qw9b9XW8-view-of-beautiful-sun-from-aviation-hangar-xxl-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A&#038;P Online Certification Course\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sprottlearning.com\/air\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/photodune-Qw9b9XW8-view-of-beautiful-sun-from-aviation-hangar-xxl-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sprottlearning.com\/air\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/photodune-Qw9b9XW8-view-of-beautiful-sun-from-aviation-hangar-xxl-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sprottlearning.com\/air\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/photodune-Qw9b9XW8-view-of-beautiful-sun-from-aviation-hangar-xxl-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sprottlearning.com\/air\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/photodune-Qw9b9XW8-view-of-beautiful-sun-from-aviation-hangar-xxl-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sprottlearning.com\/air\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/photodune-Qw9b9XW8-view-of-beautiful-sun-from-aviation-hangar-xxl.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is an A&amp;P License?<\/span><\/h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Airframe and Powerplant licenses determine your ability to inspect, maintain, and repair aircraft. Graduates who complete an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/licenses_certificates\/airline_certification\/amts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A&amp;P program<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are eligible to take the FAA&#8217;s written, oral, and practical exams for both ratings.<\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Specifically, A&amp;P training introduces you to the various aircraft components, including:<\/span>\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Airframes<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Environmental, hydraulic, and warning systems<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Propellers<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turbine and piston engines<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who Needs an A&amp;P License<\/span><\/h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Members of the military are not obliged to get licensed as aircraft mechanics. However, you will get overseen by someone who is, which is why having one is advantageous.<\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To be qualified for this certification, you must satisfy specific <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/mechanics\/become\/test_requirements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FAA-established requirements<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span>\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is illegal to participate if you are under 18.<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English are required.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After these two prerequisites, there are a few other choices for eligibility. Completion of an FAA-approved aviation maintenance technician training program comes next. You can complete the Joint Service Aviation Maintenance Technician Certification Council (JSAMTCC) training course if you are in the military.<\/span>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Importance of Having an A&amp;P License<\/span><\/h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Due to the difficulty of the FAA&#8217;s certification examinations, A&amp;P credentials are highly valued when beginning a job search. According to a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boeing.com\/commercial\/market\/pilot-technician-outlook\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">study by Boeing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, there is expected to be a severe shortage of A&amp;P mechanics by 2038. Employers will recognize that you have the drive and experience to manage any situation if you possess an A&amp;P certification.<\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aside from the aviation sector, mechanics with A&amp;P certification are in high demand in these areas:<\/span>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Government\/ DoD Contractors<\/span><\/h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The government and its subcontractors are constantly looking for certified A&amp;P mechanics to maintain, overhaul, and repair large aircraft fleets. When working with the government, you will encounter a wide variety of aircraft, from drone technology to manned supersonic planes.<\/span>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Freight, Cargo, and Shipping<\/span><\/h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More people are shopping online while the pandemic continues around the globe. Everything seems to be available for doorstep delivery these days, including food, apparel, and electronics. Aircraft are a significant component in getting your merchandise to you. And someone with A&amp;P certification must maintain these aircraft.<\/span>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Historic and Vintage Aircraft<\/span><\/h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will likely encounter a stunning collection of vintage and historic planes at an airshow. Certified A&amp;P mechanics who have a passion for history, as well as their vocation, may be able to bring these historical planes back to the skies.<\/span>\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1586 size-medium aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/sprottlearning.com\/air\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/ap-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Take your aircraft mechanic career off the ground with an Airframe and Powerplant License.\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sprottlearning.com\/air\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/ap-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sprottlearning.com\/air\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/ap-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sprottlearning.com\/air\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/ap-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sprottlearning.com\/air\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/ap-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sprottlearning.com\/air\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/ap.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conclusion<\/span><\/h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The aviation sector relies heavily on aircraft maintenance specialists to ensure the safety of its planes. These specialists&#8217; job is to keep planes running smoothly, perform routine preventative maintenance, and identify problems before they become major ones. Pilots and crew members are just as important to the safety of passengers as airline employees. As a result, obtaining an A&amp;P License is critical.<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A&amp;P Certification Course If you are contemplating a career as an aircraft mechanic, you may be curious about the credentials you might seek to achieve your goals. Airframe and Powerplant (A&amp;P) certificates are one set of qualifications that you can get. What is an A&amp;P License? Airframe and Powerplant licenses determine your ability to inspect, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":1484,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[33],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1274","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-hidden"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sprottlearning.com\/air\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1274","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sprottlearning.com\/air\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sprottlearning.com\/air\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sprottlearning.com\/air\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sprottlearning.com\/air\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1274"}],"version-history":[{"count":13,"href":"https:\/\/sprottlearning.com\/air\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1274\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9522,"href":"https:\/\/sprottlearning.com\/air\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1274\/revisions\/9522"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sprottlearning.com\/air\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1484"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sprottlearning.com\/air\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1274"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sprottlearning.com\/air\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1274"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sprottlearning.com\/air\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1274"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}