Air Force Airframe & Powerplant Certification Program

In 1998 the Department of Defense (DoD) embarked on an initiative to streamline and improve the Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certification process. This initiative is for military aircraft maintenance technicians (AMT) who are eligible to pursue A&P certification based on training and experience as identified in the Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) Part 65. However, many military aircraft maintenance personnel do not pursue certification due to several reasons. As a result, DoD established the Joint Service Aviation Maintenance Technician Certification Council (JSAMTCC) to standardize the certification process for the military and provide direction and resources necessary to fill the gaps within military training and experience. The college was selected to administer and manage this program.

For more information, contact CCAF at DSN 493-5938 or visit CCAF at http://www.maxwell.af.mil/au/ccaf/student.htm. This Web site contains:

• AF A&P Certification Program information and instructions.
  
• Frequently Asked Questions.
  
• Electronic enrollment in AF A&P Certification Program.
  
  Or, the JSAMTCC at: http://www.maxwell.af.mil/au/ccaf/jsamtcc/index.htm for information concerning:
  
• Computer-based training information.
  
• Specialty training course information.
  
• Authorized designated maintenance examiner listing.
  
• Aviation information.

A student is encouraged to maintain his or her education and training records, maintenance experience and qualifications. After completing the program requirements, the student mails a copy of the Qualification Training Package to the CCAF program manager for evaluation. If eligible, CCAF issues a CG-G-EAE-4 Form, Certificate of Eligibility and FAA Form 8610-2, Airman Certificate and/or Rating Application. The A&P applicant will then present these required documents to the local FAA Flight Standards District Office safety inspector to be authorized for certification testing.

This program directly supports the mission of CCAF in that FAA certification of our aircraft maintenance technicians enhances mission readiness, contributes to recruiting, assists in retention and supports the career transition of Air Force enlisted members. Furthermore, it will develop a more well-rounded and diverse Air Force aviation maintenance professional.

FAA Certification Credit

The Community College of the Air Force awards 30 semester hours for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Powerplant certification and 18 semester hours for the FAA Airframe or Powerplant certification. This credit may be awarded to students if the credit applies to the technical requirement and is needed to complete the program requirements. Refer to the applicable degree program for the maximum semester hours that may apply to fulfill technical core or elective requirements. A student currently possessing FAA certification who desires credit toward an applicable degree program can contact the education services office for procedures.

Forward a written request, using the “Request for Verification of Certification” memo provided by the college, to:

FAA Airman Certification Branch
AFS 760, PO Box 25082
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73125-4940.

Only certified written verification from the FAA is accepted by CCAF.