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The undergraduate Certificate in Aviation Maintenance Technology Part 65 helps you meet the technical requirements of Part 65.77 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR), which is essential for your career in aviation maintenance.

Obtaining the Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate is a crucial step on your path to a successful career in this field. It demonstrates that you have the skills needed to inspect, repair and maintain aircraft and their components. To achieve this, it's important for you to gain hands-on experience and knowledge through training programs and practical experiences. This preparation will enable you to confidently navigate the certification testing process.

Program Details

Offered at the Worldwide & Online Campus

If you have already satisfied the experience requirements established by the FAA to qualify for license testing, then the Certificate in Aviation Maintenance Technology Part 65 from Embry-Riddle's Worldwide & Online Campus can help you power up your skills for the written, oral and practical examination.

This Embry-Riddle Certificate Program is designed to support those who wish to pursue the certification requirements outlined in Part 65.77 of the Federal Aviation Regulations.

Each applicant who applies for an A&P license or rating must present either an appropriate graduation certificate or certificate of completion from a certified aviation maintenance technician school (Part 147 school) or documentary evidence satisfactory to the administrator of:

  • At least 18 months of practical experience with the procedures, practices, materials, tools, machine tools and equipment generally used in constructing, maintaining or altering airframes or powerplants appropriate to the rating sought; or
  • At least 30 months of practical experience concurrently performing the duties appropriate to both the airframe and powerplant ratings.

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Career Opportunities

As aircraft systems become more advanced and safety requirements continue to rise, trained aviation maintenance professionals are essential for inspecting, repairing and keeping aircraft in safe, reliable operating condition.
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What You’ll Learn

What You’ll Learn

While earning an online A&P Certificate, you will have the opportunity to evaluate aviation safety and the impact of human factors on safety and learn about aviation maintenance operations for all types of aerial vehicles.
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Example Careers

Example Careers

Example roles in this field include:
  • Avionics Technicians
  • Base Maintenance Technicians
  • Safety Inspectors
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Example Employers

Example Employers

Example employers in this field include:
  • The Boeing Company
  • NASA
  • Northrop Grumman
  • Southwest Airlines

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