[Spirit of '69]

so what training is necessary to become an a&p?

[67november]

training for an A&P takes a helluva lot more time than a pilot.

it's 2000 hours in a structured enviorment (school)

or

18 months per catagory ie 18 months each for airframe and 18 months for powerplant in the field and it all must be documented and signed off.

plus the tests for general knowledge, airframe knowledge, & powerplant knowledge, and the practical tests for each area.

I went the school route myself back in the mid 80's and at that time it cost me $20k to complete.

[yzchopper]

There is a school in Washington State that says you can do it in as little as 15 months. All of the training and you walk out A&P certified. Most take about 18-21 months to complete. I completed general and was almost finished with powerplant after only 12 months but left during my 13th month to pursue a career as a helicopter pilot and went and trained in Idaho at Silverhawk. If I had stayed I would have completed the training in about 18 months. I plan on going back and finishing but being a pilot was/is more important to me. The school is Big Bend Community College in Moses Lake, WA. Contact Dan Moore or Erik Borg the course instructors. Good luck

Steve

[crashed_05]

I was a helicopter crewchief in the military...I got out, took a 2 week accelerated course, and got my A&P certificate. The course was a little over a grand of which the VA covered half. The oral and practical exam is a nice chunk of change though...mine was 650.

[Azhigher]

Quantum is a good choice. Did all my training there and had no complaints. Good facility, lots of ships, excellent maintenance, good people. Hired me after my CFI and got 800 hours my first year. Probably one of the safer choices if you're looking to get hired on after you get your ratings.