Part 66 Exam: Tips & Useful Pointers You’ve done your training; you’ve put time into studying; you’ve done all the relevant preparatory steps – now here comes the big day: your final assessment for the module. Revise well Depending on how you have planned, you may have prepared for your modules differently. Some people choose to do larger modules first, when they have more time to revise. Others tend to start with smaller modules, before building up to the larger ones. Provided you meet the prerequisites, you should tailor a ‘lesson plan’ that is unique to how well you can...

Aircraft maintenance requires skilled and certified personnel to carry out tasks and activities. Among these are Licensed Aircraft Engineers (LAEs), who are in charge of signing off the aircraft after maintenance. LAEs are categorized as B1 (specializing in airframes, powerplant, and mechanical components) and B2 (specializing in avionics, navigation, radio and electrical systems). An LAE is responsible for performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, in accordance with the approved data from the manufacturer or from Approved Design Organisations (Part 21 Subpart G) All LAEs start off as technicians, before moving on to do approved and prescribed courses and examinations to obtain...

Aircraft maintenance is, in essence, the upkeep of an aircraft and its components. Not only is maintenance mandatory under regulations, it is also crucial in ensuring safe flight operations. Maintenance includes inspection, overhaul, part replacement, repair and preservation. Source: Dviation Group Primarily, aircraft maintenance is required to preserve the serviceability of an aircraft’s structures and components, to uphold the aircraft in an airworthy condition. An aircraft must undergo frequent maintenance to remain in a reliable and serviceable state. Maintenance also ensures the compliance of all regulatory requirements. Regulatory Compliance Apart from maintaining safe flight operations, maintenance tasks are carried out...

Did you know that – in paper format – aircraft manuals, operational manuals, weather charts and pilot notes can weigh up to 18 kilograms? That’s 18 kilograms of extra weight on the aircraft! Not only is that costly, but it also decreases pilot productivity and performance. And so, here’s where Electronic Flight Bags (EFBs) come into use. Source An EFB is an electronic information management device that runs on software supported on portable devices such as iPads. It carries the functions of the aforementioned paper-printed materials. An EFB can also be installed onto a device in the cockpit. It delivers...

In today’s day and age, flying from one destination to another has become almost hassle-free: you arrive at the airport, check in your bags, then go through security and immigration, and that’s about it – you’re ready to board the aircraft! During this seemingly simple process, you’re likely to encounter service staff, airline representatives, security and immigration officers. Following that, you are serviced by pilots and cabin crew who ensure a safe and pleasant flight to your destination. However, what most people don’t think about is that there is so much more to this than meets the eye. Many people...

Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO) is a part of EASA’s Implementing Rules EU 1321/2014, Continuing Airworthiness. A CAMO manages, and is responsible for all continuing airworthiness activities such as the development and compliance of the maintenance program, reliability program, Airworthiness Directive compliance, Service Bulletin evaluation and embodiment, test flights, coordinating defect rectification and the safekeeping of accurate aircraft records. Like any aviation organization, a CAMO must fulfill all requirements and is audited by authorities. While some airlines have their own CAMO, many airlines have moved towards subcontracting CAMO to other independent organizations. For many players in the aviation industry, this...

Aircraft are supremely advanced vehicles that run on highly complex systems; and it takes brilliant mechanics to keep these systems in working condition. Such an individual is known as an aircraft maintenance engineer (AME), whose job is to keep aircraft functioning and in good condition through inspections, installations, maintenance and repairs. In other words, AMEs ensure that all components of an aircraft (from the avionics to the airframe) are safe and functioning for flight operations. If you’re looking to be an AME here are the important bits you should know before taking up a course: 1. In all aspects, it...

Line maintenance is a form of routine maintenance every aircraft has to undergo. Line maintenance, which is done at the gate itself, is carried out during normal turnaround periods, when an aircraft arrives after a flight, and is being serviced before the next flight. Line maintenance occurs simultaneously with aircraft refuelling, baggage loading, cleaning and catering. Technics, Dviation’s line maintenance branch (Source: Dviation Group) On a typical day at the Dviation Line Maintenance base at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport, aircraft technicians and Licensed Aircraft Engineers (LAEs) gather round a TV screen, keenly watching the real-time track of their expected...

Line maintenance is a string of checks and repairs, performed during turnaround periods in between flights. A team of engineers and technicians are required to carry out maintenance and ensure the aircraft is ready for safe flight operations, and is on schedule. If you’ve got your sights set on working in aircraft maintenance, you’ve come to the right place! This exciting and rewarding career is definitely one for those who love the thrill and excitement of the aviation industry, and enjoy hands-on interaction with the technical side of aircraft performance. An added bonus is that your workplace is among magnificent...