Raptor^ Posted January 29, 2006 Posted January 29, 2006 Hi all! Does anybody know what to do if one wants to convert their A&P Licence to be valid in the US? I currently hold a ICAO II licence for small F/W, issued by the Norwegian CAA. I am considering to take CPL-H in the US and, if I do take that kind of training, hopefully work there afterwards as a pilot. It would be nice to be able to maintain aircrafts aswell during my stay in the US. Quote
klasmartin Posted January 31, 2006 Posted January 31, 2006 I believe you are exempt from the oral and practical portion of the exam but still need to take the multiple choice written (Airframe, engine, & general), but to do this I also think you need a referral from an FAA authorised person. I obtained my A & P in the states and then converted to HKAR66 B1.1 license in Hong Kong. You may be able to check with your "local" FAA International Field Office (Germany or England). Cheers Quote
Raptor^ Posted February 22, 2006 Author Posted February 22, 2006 (edited) Thanks for the reply klasmartin! I've found some information on the FAA website: http://www.faa.gov/mechanics/become/basic/ You can also check out http://www.faa.gov/licenses_certificates/ It seems easier to wait until you're actually in the US before one applies for the tests. If you are in a foreign country, you will have to demonstrate that you need a mechanic certificate to maintain U.S.-registered civil aircraft. But if you are living in the US at the time you apply you won't have to demonstrate such a need. Good thing is that it seems quite a bit easier than expected If anyone has inputs, please share them! Edited February 22, 2006 by Raptor^ Quote
rotormatic Posted February 28, 2006 Posted February 28, 2006 (edited) 1. You will need to show 30 months experience in a combination of airframe and powerplant activity. 2. You will need to take a written test. 3. You will need to take a oral/practical test. See: http://www.faa.gov/library/manuals/examine...ia/2_022_00.pdf http://www.faa.gov/library/manuals/examine...ia/2_023_00.pdf Edited February 28, 2006 by rotormatic Quote
Raptor^ Posted February 28, 2006 Author Posted February 28, 2006 Ahh, there is the document I was really looking for! Did read it, but couldn't find it again when I wrote the last post Chapter 23, the last link, is good info! Quote
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