U.S. Department
of Transportation
Federal Aviation
Administration
Subject: Overview of the Aviation Maintenance
Profession
Advisory
Circular
Date: DRAFT
AC No: 65-30B
Initiated by: AFS-300
Change:
1. PURPOSE. This advisory circular (AC) was prepared by the Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA) Flight Standards Service (AFS) to provide information to prospective Airframe and
Powerplant (A&P) mechanics and other persons interested in the certification of mechanics. It
contains information about the certificate requirements, application procedures, and the mechanic
written, oral, and practical tests.
2. CANCELLATION. This AC cancels AC 65-30A, Overview of the Aviation Maintenance
Profession, dated November 9, 2001.
3. RELATED 14 CFR REFERENCES. Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR).
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Part 65, Certification: Airmen other than Flight Crewmembers.
Part 145, Repair Stations.
Part 147, Aviation Maintenance Technician Schools.
Part 187, Fees.
4. RELATED READING MATERIAL.
a. FAA-Certified School Names and Locations. A directory of names and school locations that
are FAA certified under 14 CFR part 147 are located in the current edition of AC 147-2, FAA
Certificated Aviation Maintenance Technician Schools Website (Directory). This AC can be found at
http://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/advisory_circulars/.
b. Financial Aid. For educational assistance, research the Department of Education Web site for
information on loans and grants at http://www.ed.gov/.
c. Potential Job Contacts. A comprehensive list of all airlines, repair stations, manufacturers,
and Fixed-Base Operators (FBO) can be found at http://www.faa.gov/. Information found at this site
may provide you with a number of job contacts in the location and maintenance field in which you
wish to work.
d. Other Related Reading Materials. Federal aviation regulations, other related ACs, FAA
Inspectors' Handbooks, and additional aviation subjects are also available at the FAA Web site,
http://www.faa.gov/.
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5. BACKGROUND.
a. Aviation Maintenance Professionals. Aviation maintenance personnel work in a number of
highly technical specialty occupations such as A&Ps, maintenance, avionics (e.g., navigation,
communication, and other electronic based or depended systems), and instrument repair (e.g.,
navigation, flight, and engine). These individuals hold the very important responsibility of keeping our
fleet of U. S.-registered aircraft operating safely and efficiently. These maintenance professionals
maintain, service, repair, and overhaul aircraft components and systems striving to accomplish the
goal of 100-percent reliability that the aviation industry and the flying public demands.
b. Aircraft Maintenance. Aviation maintenance is a dynamic career field. It has changed a great
deal since Charles Taylor, the first aircraft mechanic, helped design, build, and maintain the engine for
the 1903 Wright Flyer. Now and in the future, aircraft maintenance will continue to change. This is
due to the introduction of new designs and materials in aircraft construction and the interface between
complex space-age systems, such as navigation computers, fly-by-wire and solid state fuel controls,
and improvements in the time proven systems such as hydraulics, flight controls, and propellers.
6. OUTLOOK FOR THE FUTURE. The long-term employment picture for aviation maintenance
is bright. A well-trained, certificated individual with a strong background in technical subjects will
have little trouble finding a lifetime career in aviation.
7. WHERE THE JOBS ARE. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, as of May 2012 there
were 119,160 aircraft mechanics and 16,810 avionics technicians employed in the United States.
a. Employment for Aviation Mechanics. Industries with highest levels of employment for
aviation mechanics are:
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Support Activities for Air Transportation(Repair Stations),
Scheduled Air Transportation (Air Carrier),
Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing, and
Nonscheduled Air Transportation (Corporate and Charter Airlines).
b. Employment for Avionics Technicians. Industries with highest levels of employment for
avionics technicians are:
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Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing,
Support Activities for Air Transportation (Repair Stations),
Scheduled Air Transportation (Air Carrier),
Federal Executive Branch (FAA, National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), etc…), and
Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance.
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c. States with Highest Number of Employed Mechanics. Aviation mechanic jobs are located in
every state within the United States of America. The states with the highest number of employed
aviation mechanics are:
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Texas,
California,
Florida,
Georgia, and
Oklahoma.
d. States with Highest Number of Employed Technicians. Avionics technicians are also
located in every state within the United States of America. The states with the highest number of
employed avionic technicians are:
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Texas,
California,
Washington,
Georgia, and
Florida.
e. Top-Paying Industries for Aviation Mechanics. The top paying industries for aviation
mechanics that offer an annual mean wage from $68,510-$82,440 (May 2012 numbers) are:
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Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (Helicopter Support),
Insurance Carriers,
Couriers and Express Delivery Services,
Other Support Services, and
Navigational, Measuring, Electrometrical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing.
f. Top-Paying Industries for Avionics Technicians. The top paying industries for avionics
technicians and offer an annual mean wage from $58,350-$65,580 (May 2012 numbers) are:
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Management of Companies and Enterprises,
Aerospace Product and Part Manufacturing,
Scheduled Air Transportation(Air Carriers),
Nonscheduled Air Transportation (Corporate and Charter Airlines), and
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services.
NOTE: For current and further statistical information relating to these
occupations visit http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes493011.htm.
8. WORKING CONDITIONS. The majority of mechanics and avionics technicians work in
hangars, on flight lines, or repair stations located on or near large airports. They use hand and power
tools as well as sophisticated test equipment. The noise level, both indoors and on the flight line, can
be very high. Mechanics and technicians performing flight line maintenance often work in all kinds of
weather and temperatures.
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a. Physical Activity. All aircraft mechanics and technicians must perform moderate to heavy
physical activity, from climbing ladders to crawling under wings, The physical demands can be
arduous. Frequent lifts or pulls of up to 50 pounds in weight are not uncommon.
b. Stress. Stress is another factor that aircraft mechanics and technicians must deal with.
Working for a scheduled airline, the pressure to meet a gate time or to meet a deadline for a corporate
aircraft can be high. However, a mechanic or a technician must never sacrifice the high standards of
workmanship and public trust just to meet a schedule.
9. BENEFITS. The aviation maintenance industry is broken down into two separate areas: Air
Carrier and General Aviation (GA).
a. Air Carriers.
(1) Air carriers maintenance is performed around the clock, seven days a week. New
mechanics and technicians should expect to work nights and weekends. Within five years, the
mechanic with an A&P rating and avionics technician should be making the median income based on
their respective positions and location. For current information relating to salary ranges by
occupations, location, and industry visit http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes493011.htm.
(2) Air carriers offer paid holidays, vacations, insurance plans, retirement programs, sick
leave, and free or reduced cost air travel within the airline’s route structure. There are also
opportunities to bid for maintenance positions at other locations the airline serves. With a larger work
force, the opportunities for advancement may be greater with an air carrier than with other segments
of the aviation maintenance industry.
b. General Aviation.
(1) GA is composed of many different types of organizations. These organizations are
involved in various aviation activities from corporate transportation to agricultural application. Many
aviation mechanics and technicians work for small FBOs or 14 CFR part 145 repair stations that
service and maintain the private/corporate aircraft fleet. Within five years, the mechanic with an A&P
rating and avionics technician should be making the median income based on their respective
positions and location. For current information relating to salary ranges by occupations, location, and
industry visit http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes493011.htm.
(2) Normal GA working hours are weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. However, working
nights, overtime, or weekends is not uncommon in this industry.
(3) GA benefits packages vary greatly, depending on the organization that one works for.
Many GA corporations’ operations rival the compensation packages of large air carriers, while other
GA maintenance operations offer little in the way of health or retirement benefits.
(4) Some individuals are drawn to GA despite a lower pay scale and less generous benefits
package because most of the GA jobs are found at the local airport or in smaller cities, where the
quality of life is less hectic and the cost of living is less than working at the large hub airports.
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10. MAINTENANCE OCCUPATIONS. There are two types of maintenance technicians:
non-certificated mechanics and FAA-certificated mechanics.
a. Noncertificated.
(1) A noncertificated mechanic can work only under the supervision of a certificated person.
Noncertificated mechanics work in manufacturing, FAA repair stations, air carriers, and FBOs.
(2) Since these mechanics are not certificated by the FAA, there are no Federal certification
requirements to meet. However, a job applicant must still meet the employer’s requirements. As a
noncertificated mechanic, he or she cannot sign off a maintenance record “approving the aircraft or
component for return to service.” Because of this limitation, a noncertificated mechanic is restricted in
the scope, function, and duties he or she can perform. This limited level of ability also reduces the
chances of advancement in the maintenance career field.
b. FAA-Certificated Mechanics and Repairmen. The FAA certificates aviation maintenance
personnel for the aviation industry in three ways: a Mechanic Certificate; Repairman Certificate; and a
Repairman Certificate (Light-Sport Aircraft).
(1) Certificated Mechanic Requirements.
(a) The vast majority of technicians are certificated as FAA mechanics. Under an FAA
mechanic’s certificate there are two ratings: Airframe and Powerplant. Although most certificated
mechanics hold both ratings and are referred to in the industry as “A&Ps,” there are many mechanics
certificated only with an airframe (A) rating, or only a powerplant (P) rating.
(b) To become an FAA-certificated mechanic an applicant must:
1. Be 18 years of age or older.
2. Be able to read, write, and understand English.
3. Document 18 months of practical experience in either one of the ratings sought, or
30 months of practical experience working concurrently on airframes and powerplants, or graduate
from an FAA-approved part 147 Aviation Maintenance Technician School (AMTS).
4. Pass a written examination, an oral test, and a practical test for each rating.
5. Pass all the prescribed tests within 24 months.
(c) Additional certification requirements for foreign applicants located outside of the
United States at the time of the examination:
1. The applicant must demonstrate that a Mechanic Certificate is needed to maintain
U.S.-registered civil aircraft and that the applicant is neither a U.S. citizen nor a resident alien.
2. Positive identification of the applicant must be established. (i.e., passport).
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3. Applicant must provide a signed and detailed statement (original copy only, no
duplicate copies will be accepted) from their employer substantiating specific type and duration of
maintenance performed on each aircraft.
4. The applicant must provide a letter obtained from either the foreign airworthiness
authority of the country in which the experience was gained, from a U.S. air carrier, or from an
advisor of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) that will validate their maintenance
experience.
5. All documents must be signed, dated originals, and traceable to the initiator.
6. A fee for the document review will be charged in accordance with 14 CFR part 187.
7. Applicants who do not meet the English requirements of 14 CFR part 65,
§ 65.71(a)(2) will have their certificates endorsed: “Valid only outside of the United States.”
(2) Repairman Requirements.
(a) The repairman is a maintenance technician that is certificated by the FAA for one or
two specific tasks. Because they are limited by function, they can only exercise the privileges of the
Repairman Certificate by being under the supervision of FAA-approved repair stations, commercial
operators, or air carriers where these specific tasks are routinely accomplished on a daily basis. It is
the repair station, commercial operator, or air carrier that recommends an individual to be a repairman.
The individual must meet the following requirements.
(b) To be eligible for a Repairman Certificate an applicant must be:
1. At least 18 years of age.
2. Able to read, write, and understand the English language.
NOTE: This may be waived for a repairman living outside the United States.
3. Specially qualified to perform maintenance on aircraft or components.
4. Employed for a specific job requiring the special qualifications by an
FAA-certificated repair station (CRS), or a certificated commercial operator, or a certificated air
carrier.
5. Recommended for the Repairman Certificate by his or her employer.
6. Have either 18 months practical experience in the specific job function (i.e.,
Industry X-Ray technician) or complete a formal training course acceptable to the FAA.
(3) Repairman Certificate (Light-Sport Aircraft) Maintenance Rating
(a) Repairmen certificated in light-sport aircraft (LSA) are maintenance technicians that
can be certificated by the FAA up to five classes of LSA aircraft. Under 14 CFR part 21, § 21.190 the
five classes of LSA repairman maintenance rating are airplane; glider; lighter-than-air: balloon and
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airship; powered parachute; and weight-shift-control aircraft. A repairman for certification in light
sport is required to attend one shared mandatory training module for all class of LSAs, and from there
separate specific model or models for each class of LSA.
(b) The holder of a Repairman Certificate (Light-Sport Aircraft) with a maintenance rating
may approve and return to service an aircraft that has been issued a special airworthiness certificate in
the light-sport category under § 21.190, or any part thereof in the class they are rated in. LSA
repairman experience may be used towards eligibility requirements for an FAA mechanic’s certificate.
For information on Repairman Certificate in Light-Sport Aircraft and its utilization in the aviation
industry refer to the current edition of AC 65-32 at
http://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/advisory_circulars/.
c. Avionics Occupations. Avionics technicians work on some of the most advanced electronic
equipment outside of an electronic research and development laboratory. It is not uncommon for the
avionics bay of an air carrier aircraft to hold eight to ten million dollars’ worth of “black boxes” all of
which need a highly qualified person to maintain them.
(1) An individual who holds an FAA Mechanic Certificate with an airframe rating is
authorized under his rating to maintain avionics equipment. But this privilege is allowed only if that
individual is properly trained, qualified, and has the proper tools and equipment to perform the work.
(2) There are also noncertificated individuals working for air carrier avionics departments or
FAA-certificated avionics repair stations. These individuals have gained experience in avionics repairs
from serving in the military, working for avionics manufacturers, and other related industries.
11. PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS. Individuals who wish
to become FAA-certificated aircraft mechanics can choose one of three paths to meet the experience
requirements for the FAA A&P certificate.
a. Work for FAA Repair Station or FBO. An individual can work for an FAA repair station or
FBO under the supervision of an A&P mechanic for 18 months, for each individual airframe or
powerplant rating, or 30 months for both ratings. The FAA considers a “month of practical
experience” to contain at least 160 hours. This practical experience must be documented. Some
acceptable forms of documentation are: Pay receipts, a record of work (log book) signed by the
supervising mechanic, a notarized statement stating that the applicant has at least the required number
of hours for the rating(s) requested from a certificated air carrier, repair station, or a certificated
mechanic or repairman who supervised the work.
b. Join the Armed Forces. An individual can join one of the armed services and obtain valuable
training and experience in aircraft maintenance. Care must be taken that an individual enters a military
occupational specialty (MOS) that is one the FAA credits for practical experience for the mechanics
certificate. A list of these acceptable MOS positions can be found in Appendix 1.
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NOTE: Before requesting credit for a specific MOS or before joining the
military, the individual should get a current list of the acceptable MOS codes from
the local FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) and compare it against the
MOS that he or she has or is applying for (see Appendix 2 for a link to the FAA
Offices directory). When the 18/30 month requirement is satisfied the applicant
should ensure that the MOS code is properly identified on his or her DD-214
Form, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty.
(1) In addition to the MOS code on the DD-214 form the applicant must have a letter from the
applicant’s executive officer, maintenance officer, or classification officer that certifies the applicant’s
length of military service, the amount of time the applicant worked in each MOS, the make and model
of the aircraft and/or engine on which the applicant acquired the practical experience, and where the
experience was obtained.
(2) Time spent in training for the MOS is NOT credited toward the 18/30 month practical
experience requirement. As with experience obtained from civilian employment the applicant that is
using military experience to qualify must set aside additional study time to prepare for the written and
oral/practical tests. Having an acceptable MOS does not guarantee the applicant will get credit for
their practical experience. An FAA Airworthiness inspector will perform a review of the applicant’s
qualifications. Pending a successful interview to ensure he/she satisfies part 65, subpart D, the
authorization is granted.
(3) A recent (FAA)/ Joint Services Aviation Maintenance Technician Certification Council
(JSAMTCC) plan provides for military applicant certification integrity by completely specifying the
applicant’s military training and experience in a level of detail that exceeds the minimum standards set
forth in part 65, § 65.77(b), Aviation Maintenance Technician Schools (AMTS). Authorized persons
in the applicant’s branch of service must certify this training and/or experience and record it on the
joint service Form CG-G-EAE-2, FAA Certification Performance of Job Tasks. The U.S. Coast Guard
(USCG) has used this form to certify eligibility for A&P certification for many years, and the
Department of Defense (DOD) has now adopted it as a standard form for personnel certification.
c. AMTS. An individual can attend one of the 170 FAA 14 CFR part 147 AMTSs nationwide.
These schools offer training for one mechanic’s rating or both. Many schools offer avionics courses
that cover electronics and instrumentation. The current list of part 147 schools in your area can be
viewed at http://www.faa.gov/training_testing/schools/.
(1) A high school diploma or a General Education Development (GED) diploma is usually an
entrance requirement for most schools. The length of the FAA-approved course varies between 12
months and 24 months, but the period of training is normally shorter than the FAA requirements for
on-the-job (OJT) training.
(2) Upon graduation from the school, the individual is qualified to take the FAA exams. A
positive benefit of attending a part 147 school is that the starting salary is sometimes higher for a
graduate than for an individual who earns his certification strictly on military or civilian experience.
d. Mechanic Written Test. To apply to take the mechanic written test, the applicant must first
present his or her part 147 certificate of graduation or completion, or proof of civilian or military
practical experience, to an FAA inspector at the local FSDO.
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(1) Once the FAA inspector is satisfied that the applicant is eligible for the rating(s) requested,
the inspector signs FAA Form 8610-2, Airman Certificate and/or Rating Application. There are three
kinds of written tests: Aviation Mechanic General (AMG), Aviation Mechanic Airframe (AMA), and
Aviation Mechanic Powerplant (AMP).
(2) The applicant must then make an appointment for testing at one of the many computer
testing facilities worldwide. Contact the nearest FSDO for the nearest computer testing facility. The
tests are provided on a cost basis but test results are immediate. If an applicant fails a test, then he or
she must wait 30 days to either retake the test or provide the testing facility with documentation from a
certificated person that the applicant has received instruction in each of the subject areas previously
failed, or have the bottom portion of AC Form 8080-2, Airman Written Test Report, properly filled
out and signed. The retest covers all subject areas in the failed section. All written tests must be
completed within a 24-month period.
(3) For a list of computer testing locations contact the nearest FSDO or go to
http://www.faa.gov/training_testing/testing/media/test_centers.pdf. A list of sample general A&P test
questions are also available at the same Internet site.
e. Oral and Practical Skill Test Requirements. These tests are given on a fee for services
basis by a Designated Mechanic Examiner (DME). A list of the DMEs is available at the local
FSDO or at http://www.faa.gov/training_testing/testing/. The oral and practical tests cover all 43
technical and regulatory subject areas and combine oral questions with demonstration of technical
skill. A test for a single rating (airframe or powerplant) commonly requires 8 hours to complete.
(1) If a portion of the test is failed, he or she will have to wait 30 days to retest. However, the
applicant can be retested in less than 30 days if the applicant presents a letter to the DME showing that
the applicant has received additional instruction in the areas that he or she has failed, a retest can be
administered covering only the subject(s) failed in the original test.
(2) When all tests are satisfactorily completed within a 24-month period, the successful
applicant receives a copy of FAA Form 8060-4, Temporary Airman Certificate, which is valid for
120 days or until the FAA Airmen Certification Branch (AFS-760) in Oklahoma issues the mechanic
a permanent certificate.
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Appendix 1
APPENDIX 1. MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY CODES
The table below lists both current and previous MOS codes for the U.S. Army, Air Force (AF),
Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard dated October 2012. The new codes are used for active
duty time after January 1990. The older codes are still valid for persons wishing to credit their
military aviation maintenance experience toward meeting the requirements of the FAA A&P
Mechanic Certificate. For the most up to date list go to the following Web site and select
JSAMTCCMOSCodes on the left side:
http://av-info.avs.faa.gov/SGLInspector/InspectorLoginList.asp.
U.S. ARMY CODES
CURRENT AS OF: 15 OCTOBER 2012
CURRENT PREVIOUS
TITLE
MOS
MOS CODE
CODE
15B10/30
68B10/30
Aircraft Powerplant Repairer
15D10/30
68D10/30
Aircraft Powertrain Repairer
15E
Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Maintainer
15F10/30
68F10/30
Aircraft Electrician
15G10/30
68G10/30
Aircraft Structural Repairer
15H10/30
68H10/30
Aircraft Pneudraulics Repairer
15J10/30
68J10/30
Aircraft Armament/Missile Systems
Repairer
15K40
68K40
Aircraft Components Repairer
Supervisor
15M10/30
67N10/40
UH-1 Helicopter Repairer
15N10/30
68N10/30
Avionics Mechanic
15R10/40
67R10/40
AH-64 Attack Helicopter Repairer
15R10/40
67Y10/40
AH-1 Attack Helicopter Repairer
15S10/40
67S10/40
OD-58D Helicopter Repairer
15T10/40
67T10/40
UH-60 Helicopter Repairer
15U10/40
67U10/40
CH-47 Helicopter Repairer
15V10/30
67V10/30
Observation/Scout Helicopter
Repairer
15X10/30
68X10/30
AH-64 Armament/Electrical
Systems
15Y10/30
68Y10/30
AH-64 Longbow
Armament/Electrical Systems
15Z50
67Z50
Aircraft Maintenance Senior
Sergeant
151A
Aviation Maintenance Officer
67G10/40
67G10/40
Utility Airplane Repairer
67H10/40
Observation Aircraft Repairer
CREDITABLE
EXPERIENCE
Powerplant
Powerplant
Airframe and Powerplant
Airframe
Airframe
Airframe
Airframe
Airframe
Airframe and Powerplant
Airframe
Airframe and Powerplant
Airframe and Powerplant
Airframe and Powerplant
Airframe and Powerplant
Airframe and Powerplant
Airframe and Powerplant
Airframe
Airframe
Airframe and Powerplant
Airframe and Powerplant
Airframe and Powerplant
Airframe and Powerplant
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Appendix 1
U.S. AIR FORCE CODES
CURRENT AS OF: 15 OCTOBER 2012
CURRENT
PREVIOUS MOS (AFSC)
TITLE
CREDITABLE
MOS
CODE
EXPERIENCE
(AFSC)
CODE
NOTE: Some Air Force Specialty Codes (AFSC) may have an alphabetical suffix, known as
“shredout.” The shredout identifies specialization in a specific aircraft or system. (Example:
2A353M.) The shredout has no bearing toward creditable experience.
2A251
2A354, 2A354, 2A351, 32656, Special Operations Airframe
32657, 32658, 45251, 45253
Forces/Personnel
Recovery (SOF/PR)
Integrated
Communication,
Navigation, and
Mission Systems
Journeyman
2A271
2A374, 2A374, 2A371, 32676, Special Operations Airframe
32677, 32678, 45271, 45273
Forces/Personnel
Recovery (SOF/PR)
Integrated
Communication,
Navigation, and
Mission Systems
Journeyman
2A252
2A354, 2A354, 2A351, 32656, Special Operations Airframe
32657, 32658, 45251, 45253
Forces/Personnel
Recovery (SOF/PR)
Integrated
Instrument and
Flight Control
Systems
Journeyman
2A272
2A374, 2A374, 2A371, 32676, Special Operations Airframe
32677, 32678, 45271, 45273
Forces/Personnel
Recovery (SOF/PR)
Integrated
Instrument and
Flight Control
Systems Craftsman
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PREVIOUS MOS (AFSC)
MOS
CODE
(AFSC)
CODE
2A253
2A354, 2A354, 2A351, 32656,
32657, 32658, 45251, 45253
2A273
2A374, 2A374, 2A371, 32676,
32677, 32678, 45271, 45273
2A300
32900, 43200, 45100, 45200,
45400
2A353
43151, 45254
2A373
43171, 45274
TITLE
Special Operations
Forces/Personnel
Recovery (SOF/PR)
Integrated
Electronic Warfare
Systems
Journeyman
Special Operations
Forces/Personnel
Recovery (SOF/PR)
Integrated
Electronic Warfare
Systems Craftsman
Fighter/Remotely
Piloted Aircraft
Chief Enlisted
Manager
Tactical Aircraft
Maintenance
Journeyman
Tactical Aircraft
Maintenance
Craftsman
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Appendix 1
CREDITABLE
EXPERIENCE
Airframe
Airframe
Airframe and/or Powerplant.
Aviation safety inspector
(ASI) evaluation required to
determine appropriate
rating(s).
Airframe and Powerplant
Airframe and Powerplant
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MOS
(AFSC)
CODE
2A354
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CODE
2A351, 32656, 32657, 32658,
45251, 45253
2A374
2A371, 32676, 32677, 32678,
45271, 45273
2A355
2A352, 32656, 32657, 32658,
45252
2A375
2A372, 32676, 32677, 32678,
45272
2A357
2A353, 43151, 45254
2A377
2A373, 43171, 45274
2A358
2A353, 43151, 45254
2A378
2A373, 43171, 45274
2A390
32690, 32691, 32692, 32699,
43191, 43199, 45292, 45299
2A500
2A300, 32900, 43200, 45100,
45200, 45400
AC 65-30B
Appendix 1
TITLE
Fighter Aircraft
Integrated Avionics
Journeyman
Fighter Aircraft
Integrated Avionics
Craftsman
Advanced Fighter
Aircraft Integrated
Avionics
Journeyman
Advanced Fighter
Aircraft Integrated
Avionics Craftsman
Tactical Aircraft
Maintenance (5th
Generation)
Journeyman
Tactical Aircraft
Maintenance (5th
Generation)
Craftsman
Remotely Piloted
Aircraft
Maintenance
Journeyman
Remotely Piloted
Aircraft
Maintenance
Craftsman
Fighter/Remotely
Piloted Tactical
Aircraft
Superintendent
Airlift/Special
Mission Aircraft
Maintenance Chief
Enlisted Manager
CREDITABLE
EXPERIENCE
Airframe
Airframe
Airframe
Airframe
Airframe and Powerplant
Airframe and Powerplant
Airframe and Powerplant
Airframe and Powerplant
Airframe and/or Powerplant.
ASI evaluation required to
determine appropriate
rating(s).
Airframe and/or Powerplant.
ASI evaluation required to
determine appropriate
rating(s).
Page 4
DATE
DRAFT
2A551
43151, 43152, 43153, 45353,
45750, 45752
2A571
43171, 43172, 43173, 45373,
45770, 45772
2A552
43150, 45751
2A572
43170, 45771
2A553
2A154, 2A157, 2A451,
2A452, 2A453, 32152, 32351,
32352, 32353, 32550, 32551,
32554, 32850, 32851, 32852,
32853, 32854, 45351, 45352,
45551, 45552, 45554, 45651,
45753
2A174, 2A177, 2A471,
2A472, 2A473, 32172, 32371,
32372, 32373, 32570, 32571,
32574, 32870, 32871, 32872,
32873, 32874, 45371, 45372,
45571, 45572, 45574, 45671,
45773
2A551, 43151, 43152, 43153,
45353, 45750, 45752
2A573
2A554
2A574
2A571, 43171, 43172, 43173,
45373, 45770, 45772
2A590
2A490, 32390, 32391, 32591,
32894, 32899, 32900, 43190,
43191, 43199, 45390, 45599,
45791, 45793, 45799
32900, 43200, 45200, 45400
2A600
Airlift/Special
Mission Aircraft
Maintenance
Journeyman
Airlift/Special
Mission Aircraft
Maintenance
Craftsman
Helicopter/Tiltrotor
Aircraft
Maintenance
Journeyman
Helicopter/Tiltrotor
Aircraft
Maintenance
Craftsman
Mobility Air Forces
Electronic Warfare
Systems
Journeyman
AC 65-30B
Appendix 1
Airframe and Powerplant
Airframe and Powerplant
Airframe and Powerplant
Airframe and Powerplant
Airframe
Mobility Air Forces Airframe
Electronic Warfare
Systems Craftsman
Refuel/Bomber
Aircraft
Maintenance
Journeyman
Refuel/Bomber
Aircraft
Maintenance
Craftsman
Airlift/Special
Mission Aircraft
Maintenance
Superintendent
Aircraft Systems
Chief Enlisted
Manager
Airframe and Powerplant
Airframe and Powerplant
Airframe and/or Powerplant.
ASI evaluation required to
determine appropriate
rating(s).
May qualify for Airframe or
Powerplant. ASI evaluation
required to determine
appropriate rating.
Page 5
DATE
DRAFT
2A651
42652, 42653, 43152, 45450
2A671
42672, 42673, 43172, 45470
2A691
42692, 42693, 43192, 45490
2A654
42353, 45453
2A674
42373, 45473
2A655
42354, 45454
2A675
42374, 45474
2A656
42350, 42351, 45255, 45455,
45456
CURRENT
MOS
(AFSC)
CODE
2A354
PREVIOUS MOS (AFSC)
CODE
2A351, 32656, 32657, 32658,
45251, 45253
2A374
2A371, 32676, 32677, 32678,
45271, 45273
2A355
2A352, 32656, 32657, 32658,
45252
2A375
2A372, 32676, 32677, 32678,
45272
2A357
2A353, 43151, 45254
2A377
2A373, 43171, 45274
AC 65-30B
Appendix 1
Aerospace
Propulsion
Journeyman
Aerospace
Propulsion
Craftsman
Aerospace
Propulsion
Superintendent
Aircraft Fuel
Systems
Journeyman
Aircraft Fuel
Systems Craftsman
Aircraft Hydraulic
Systems
Journeyman
Aircraft Hydraulic
Systems Craftsman
Aircraft Electrical
& Environmental
Systems
Journeyman
TITLE
Powerplant
Fighter Aircraft
Integrated Avionics
Journeyman
Fighter Aircraft
Integrated Avionics
Craftsman
Advanced Fighter
Aircraft Integrated
Avionics
Journeyman
Advanced Fighter
Aircraft Integrated
Avionics Craftsman
Tactical Aircraft
Maintenance (5th
Generation)
Journeyman
Tactical Aircraft
Maintenance (5th
Airframe
Powerplant
Powerplant
Airframe
Airframe
Airframe
Airframe
Airframe
CREDITABLE
EXPERIENCE
Airframe
Airframe
Airframe
Airframe and Powerplant
Airframe and Powerplant
Page 6
DATE
DRAFT
2A358
2A353, 43151, 45254
2A378
2A373, 43171, 45274
2A390
32690, 32691, 32692, 32699,
43191, 43199, 45292, 45299
2A500
2A300, 32900, 43200, 45100,
45200, 45400
2A551
43151, 43152, 43153, 45353,
45750, 45752
2A571
43171, 43172, 43173, 45373,
45770, 45772
2A552
43150, 45751
2A572
43170, 45771
2A553
2A154, 2A157, 2A451,
2A452, 2A453, 32152, 32351,
32352, 32353, 32550, 32551,
32554, 32850, 32851, 32852,
32853, 32854, 45351, 45352,
45551, 45552, 45554, 45651,
45753
2A174, 2A177, 2A471,
2A472, 2A473, 32172, 32371,
32372, 32373, 32570, 32571,
32574, 32870, 32871, 32872,
32873, 32874, 45371, 45372,
45571, 45572, 45574, 45671,
2A573
Generation)
Craftsman
Remotely Piloted
Aircraft
Maintenance
Journeyman
Remotely Piloted
Aircraft
Maintenance
Craftsman
Fighter/Remotely
Piloted Tactical
Aircraft
Superintendent
Airlift/Special
Mission Aircraft
Maintenance Chief
Enlisted Manager
Airlift/Special
Mission Aircraft
Maintenance
Journeyman
Airlift/Special
Mission Aircraft
Maintenance
Craftsman
Helicopter/Tiltrotor
Aircraft
Maintenance
Journeyman
Helicopter/Tiltrotor
Aircraft
Maintenance
Craftsman
Mobility Air Forces
Electronic Warfare
Systems
Journeyman
AC 65-30B
Appendix 1
Airframe and Powerplant
Airframe and Powerplant
Airframe and/or Powerplant.
ASI evaluation required to
determine appropriate
rating(s).
Airframe and/or Powerplant.
ASI evaluation required to
determine appropriate
rating(s).
Airframe and Powerplant
Airframe and Powerplant
Airframe and Powerplant
Airframe and Powerplant
Airframe
Mobility Air Forces Airframe
Electronic Warfare
Systems Craftsman
Page 7
DATE
2A554
DRAFT
45773
2A551, 43151, 43152, 43153,
45353, 45750, 45752
2A574
2A571, 43171, 43172, 43173,
45373, 45770, 45772
2A590
2A600
2A490, 32390, 32391, 32591,
32894, 32899, 32900, 43190,
43191, 43199, 45390, 45599,
45791, 45793, 45799
32900, 43200, 45200, 45400
2A651
42652, 42653, 43152, 45450
2A671
42672, 42673, 43172, 45470
2A691
42692, 42693, 43192, 45490
2A654
42353, 45453
2A674
42373, 45473
2A655
42354, 45454
2A675
42374, 45474
2A656
42350, 42351, 45255, 45455,
45456
Refuel/Bomber
Aircraft
Maintenance
Journeyman
Refuel/Bomber
Aircraft
Maintenance
Craftsman
Airlift/Special
Mission Aircraft
Maintenance
Superintendent
Aircraft Systems
Chief Enlisted
Manager
Aerospace
Propulsion
Journeyman
Aerospace
Propulsion
Craftsman
Aerospace
Propulsion
Superintendent
Aircraft Fuel
Systems
Journeyman
Aircraft Fuel
Systems Craftsman
Aircraft Hydraulic
Systems
Journeyman
Aircraft Hydraulic
Systems Craftsman
Aircraft Electrical
& Environmental
Systems
Journeyman
AC 65-30B
Appendix 1
Airframe and Powerplant
Airframe and Powerplant
Airframe and/or Powerplant.
ASI evaluation required to
determine appropriate
rating(s).
May qualify for Airframe or
Powerplant. ASI evaluation
required to determine
appropriate rating.
Powerplant
Powerplant
Powerplant
Airframe
Airframe
Airframe
Airframe
Airframe
Page 8
DATE
CURRENT
MOS
(AFSC)
CODE
2A872
2A951
2A971
2A952
2A972
DRAFT
PREVIOUS MOS (AFSC) CODE
2A573, 2A174, 2A177, 2A471,
2A472, 2A473, 32172, 32371,
32372, 32373, 32570, 32571,
32574, 32870, 32871, 32872,
32873, 32874, 45371, 45372,
45571, 45572, 45574, 45671,
45773
2A553, 2A154, 2A157, 2A451,
2A452, 2A453, 32152, 32351,
32352, 32353, 32550, 32551,
32554, 32850, 32851, 32852,
32853, 32854, 45351, 45352,
45551, 45552, 45554, 45651,
45753
2A573, 2A174, 2A177, 2A471,
2A472, 2A473, 32172, 32371,
32372, 32373, 32570, 32571,
32574, 32870, 32871, 32872,
32873, 32874, 45371, 45372,
45571, 45572, 45574, 45671,
45773
2A553, 2A154, 2A157, 2A451,
2A452, 2A453, 32152, 32351,
32352, 32353, 32550, 32551,
32554, 32850, 32851, 32852,
32853, 32854, 45351, 45352,
45551, 45552, 45554, 45651,
45753
2A573, 2A174, 2A177, 2A471,
2A472, 2A473, 32172, 32371,
32372, 32373, 32570, 32571,
32574, 32870, 32871, 32872,
32873, 32874, 45371, 45372,
45571, 45572, 45574, 45671,
45773
AC 65-30B
Appendix 1
TITLE
CREDITABLE
EXPERIENCE
Mobility Air Forces Airframe
Integrated
Instrument and
Flight Control
Systems Craftsman
Bomber/Special
Integrated
Communication,
Navigation, and
Mission Systems
Journeyman
Airframe
Bomber/Special
Integrated
Communication,
Navigation, and
Mission Systems
Craftsman
Airframe
Bomber/Special
Integrated
Instrument and
Flight Control
Systems
Journeyman
Airframe
Bomber/Special
Integrated
Instrument and
Flight Control
Systems Craftsman
Airframe
Page 9
DATE
2A953
2A973
DRAFT
2A553, 2A154, 2A157, 2A451,
2A452, 2A453, 32152, 32351,
32352, 32353, 32550, 32551,
32554, 32850, 32851, 32852,
32853, 32854, 45351, 45352,
45551, 45552, 45554, 45651,
45753
2A573, 2A174, 2A177, 2A471,
2A472, 2A473, 32172, 32371,
32372, 32373, 32570, 32571,
32574, 32870, 32871, 32872,
32873, 32874, 45371, 45372,
45571, 45572, 45574, 45671,
45773
AC 65-30B
Appendix 1
Bomber/Special
Electronic Warfare
and Radar
Surveillance
Integrated Avionics
Journeyman
Airframe
Bomber/Special
Electronic Warfare
and Radar
Surveillance
Integrated Avionics
Craftsman
Airframe
U.S. COAST GUARD CODES
CURRENT AS OF: 15 OCTOBER 2012
CURRENT
MOS
(RATING)
CODE
AMT
AMT
AMT
AMT
AET
AET
PREVIOUS
MOS
(RATING)
CODE
TITLE
AD
AE
AM
Aviation Maintenance Technician
Aviation Machinist Mate
Aviation Electricians Mate
Aviation Structural Mechanic
Avionics Electrical Technician
AE
Aviation Electricians Mate
CREDITABLE
EXPERIENCE
Airframe and Powerplant
Airframe and Powerplant
Airframe and Powerplant
Airframe and Powerplant
Airframe and/or Powerplant.
ASI evaluation required to
determine appropriate
rating(s).
Airframe and/or Powerplant.
ASI evaluation required to
determine appropriate
rating(s).
Page 10
DATE
DRAFT
AC 65-30B
Appendix 1
U.S. MARINE CORPS CODES
CURRENT AS OF: 15 OCTOBER 2012
CURRENT
MOS
CODE
6062
6092
6112
6113
6114
6116
6122
6123
6124
6132
6152
6153
6154
6156
6172
6173
6174
6176
6212
6213
6214
6216
6217
6218
PREVIOUS
MOS CODE
TITLE
Aircraft Intermediate
Hydraulic/Pneumatic Mechanic
Aircraft Intermediate Level
Structures Mechanic
Helicopter Mechanic CH-46
Helicopter Mechanic CH-53
Helicopter Mechanic A/UH-1
Tiltrotor Mechanic MV-22
Helicopter P/P Mechanic T-58
Helicopter P/P Mechanic T-64
Helicopter P/P Mechanic
T-400/T-700
Helicopter/Tiltrotor Dynamic
Comp Mechanic
Helicopter Airframe Mechanic
CH-46
Helicopter Airframe Mechanic
CH-53
Helicopter Airframe Mechanic
UH/AH-1
Tiltrotor Airframe Mechanic
MV-22
Helicopter Crew Chief CH-46
Helicopter Crew Chief CH-53
Helicopter Crew Chief UH-1
Tiltrotor Crew Chief MV-22
Fixed-Wing Aircraft Mechanic
AV-8/TAV-8
Fixed-Wing Aircraft Mechanic
EA-6
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
Mechanic UAV
Fixed-Wing Aircraft Mechanic
KC-130
Fixed-Wing Aircraft Mechanic
FA-18
Fixed-Wing Aircraft Mechanic
F-35B
CREDITABLE
EXPERIENCE
Airframe
Airframe
Airframe and Powerplant
Airframe and Powerplant
Airframe and Powerplant
Airframe and Powerplant
Powerplant
Powerplant
Powerplant
Airframe
Airframe
Airframe
Airframe
Airframe
Airframe and Powerplant
Airframe and Powerplant
Airframe and Powerplant
Airframe and Powerplant
Airframe and Powerplant
Airframe and Powerplant
Airframe and Powerplant
Airframe and Powerplant
Airframe and Powerplant
Airframe and Powerplant
Page 11
DATE
DRAFT
6222
6223
6227
6252
6253
6256
6257
6258
6276
6232/6242
Fixed-Wing Aircraft P/P Mechanic
F-402
Fixed-Wing Aircraft P/P Mechanic
J-52
Fixed-Wing Aircraft P/P Mechanic
F-404
Fixed-Wing Aircraft A/F
Mechanic AV-8/TAV-8
Fixed-Wing Aircraft A/F
Mechanic EA-6
Fixed-Wing Aircraft A/F
Mechanic KC-130
Fixed-Wing Aircraft A/F
Mechanic FA-18
Fixed-Wing Aircraft A/F
Mechanic F-35B
Fixed-Wing Aircraft Crew Chief
KC-130
AC 65-30B
Appendix 1
Powerplant
Powerplant
Powerplant
Airframe
Airframe
Airframe
Airframe
Airframe
Airframe and Powerplant
Page 12
DATE
DRAFT
AC 65-30B
Appendix 1
U.S. NAVY CODES
CURRENT AS OF: 15 OCTOBER 2012
CURRENT
MOS
(NEC)
CODE
AD-6410
AD-6415
AD-6416
AD-6417
AD-6418
AD-6419
AD-6420
AD-6421
AD-6422
AD-6423
AD-6424
AD-6425
AD-6426
AD-6428
AM-7232
8206
PREVIOUS
MOS (NEC)
CODE
TITLE
F-110 Turbofan Jet Engine First
Degree Repair/IMA Technician
TF-30 Turbofan Jet Engine First
Degree Repair/IMA Mechanic
J-52 Turbojet Engine First
Degree/IMA Mechanic
T-400 Turboshaft Jet Engine
First Degree Repair/IMA
Mechanic
T-56 Turboprop Engine and
54H60 Series Propeller First
Degree/IMA Mechanic
T-58 Turboshaft Jet Engine First
Degree/IMA Mechanic
F-404 Turbofan Jet Engine First
Degree/IMA Mechanic
TF-34 Turbofan Jet Engine First
Degree/IMA Mechanic
Test Cell Operator/Maintainer
T-56-425/427 Turboprop Engine
and Propeller IMA Mechanic
T-64 Turboshaft Jet Engine First
Degree/IMA Mechanic
F414-GE-400 Turbofan Jet
Engine Third Degree/IMA
Mechanic
T-700 Turboshaft Jet Engine
First Degree/IMA Mechanic
Helicopter Rotors/Related
Components IMA Mechanic
Advanced Composite Structural
Repair IMA Technician
C-130 Flight Mechanic
CREDITABLE
EXPERIENCE
Powerplant
Powerplant
Powerplant
Powerplant
Powerplant
Powerplant
Powerplant
Powerplant
Powerplant
Powerplant
Powerplant
Powerplant
Powerplant
Powerplant
Airframe
Airframe and/or
Powerplant. ASI
evaluation required to
determine appropriate
rating(s).
Page 13
DATE
CURRENT
MOS
(NEC)
CODE
8209
DRAFT
PREVIOUS
MOS (NEC)
CODE
TITLE
AC 65-30B
Appendix 1
CREDITABLE
EXPERIENCE
C-40A Crew Chief
Airframe and/or
Powerplant. ASI
evaluation required to
determine appropriate
rating(s).
8235
E-6B Flight Engineer
Airframe and/or
Powerplant. ASI
evaluation required to
determine appropriate
rating(s).
8245
C-20/C-37 Crew Chief
Airframe and/or
Powerplant. ASI
evaluation required to
determine appropriate
rating(s).
8250
C-9 Crew Chief
Airframe and/or
Powerplant. ASI
evaluation required to
determine appropriate
rating(s).
8251
P-3 Flight Engineer
Airframe and/or
Powerplant. ASI
evaluation required to
determine appropriate
rating(s).
8252
C-130 Flight Engineer
Airframe and/or
Powerplant. ASI
evaluation required to
determine appropriate
rating(s).
NOTE: The following NECs are aircraft specific and awarded to individuals advancing from
the AD (Powerplant), AM (Structures), AE (Electronics) or AT (Avionics). Only applicants
who have held an AM or AD rating should be considered for the Airframe and/or Powerplant
rating. The ASI must determine if the applicant held an AM or AD rating. If so, the ASI can
determine through the interview process whether the applicant meets the qualifications for the
Airframe and/or Powerplant.
8303
CH/MH-53E Systems
Airframe or Powerplant
Organizational Maintenance
Technician
Page 14
DATE
CURRENT
MOS
(NEC)
CODE
8305
DRAFT
PREVIOUS
MOS (NEC)
CODE
8306
8310
8313
8314
8318
8319
8332
8335
8341
8342
8343
8345
8347
8346/S-3A
8351
8370
8375
8361
New Rating
TITLE
C2/E2 Systems Organizational
Maintenance Technician
E2C Group II Systems
Organizational Maintenance
Technician
C-9B Systems Organizational
Maintenance Technician
C-40A Systems Organizational
Maintenance Technician
C-20G Systems Organizational
Maintenance Technician
C-130 Systems Organizational
Maintenance Technician
P-3 Systems Organizational
Maintenance Technician
EA-6B Systems Organizational
Maintenance Technician
F-14B/D Systems Organizational
Maintenance Technician
F/A-18 E/F Systems
Organizational Maintenance
Technician
F/A-18 Systems Organizational
Maintenance Technician
E-6A Systems Organizational
Maintenance Technician
F-14 Systems Organizational
Maintenance Technician
S-3B Systems Organizational
Maintenance Technician
A-4 Systems Organizational
Maintenance Technician
SH-2G Systems Organizational
Maintenance Technician
H-2 Systems Organizational
Maintenance Technician
UAV Systems Organizational
Maintenance Technician
AC 65-30B
Appendix 1
CREDITABLE
EXPERIENCE
Airframe or Powerplant
Airframe or Powerplant
Airframe or Powerplant
Airframe or Powerplant
Airframe or Powerplant
Airframe or Powerplant
Airframe or Powerplant
Airframe or Powerplant
Airframe or Powerplant
Airframe or Powerplant
Airframe or Powerplant
Airframe or Powerplant
Airframe or Powerplant
Airframe or Powerplant
Airframe or Powerplant
Airframe or Powerplant
Airframe or Powerplant
Airframe or Powerplant
Page 15
DATE
CURRENT
MOS
(NEC)
CODE
8378
8379
8380
8392
8805
8806
8819
8832
8835
(AD Only)
8841
8842
8843
8845
8847
8877
8878
DRAFT
PREVIOUS
MOS (NEC)
CODE
TITLE
H-60 Systems Organizational
Maintenance Technician
H-46 Systems Organizational
Maintenance Technician
UH-1N Systems Organizational
Maintenance Technician
C-20 Systems Organizational
Maintenance Technician
C2/E2 Systems Organizational
Maintenance Technician
E-2C Group II Systems
Organizational Maintenance
Technician
P-3 Systems Organizational
Maintenance Technician
EA-6B Systems Organizational
Maintenance Technician
F-14B/D Systems Organizational
Maintenance Technician
F/A-18 E/F Systems
Organizational Maintenance
Technician
F/A-18 Systems Organizational
Maintenance Technician
E-6A Systems Organizational
Maintenance Technician
F-14 Systems Organizational
Maintenance Technician
S-3 Systems Organizational
Maintenance Technician
H-3 Systems Organizational
Maintenance Technician
H-60 Systems Organizational
Maintenance Technician
AC 65-30B
Appendix 1
CREDITABLE
EXPERIENCE
Airframe or Powerplant
Airframe or Powerplant
Airframe or Powerplant
Airframe or Powerplant
Airframe or Powerplant
Airframe or Powerplant
Airframe or Powerplant
Airframe or Powerplant
Powerplant
Airframe or Powerplant
Airframe or Powerplant
Airframe or Powerplant
Airframe or Powerplant
Airframe or Powerplant
Airframe or Powerplant
Airframe or Powerplant
Page 16
DATE
CURRENT
MOS
(NEC)
CODE
Old Codes
AD
ADJ
ADR
AM
AME
AMH
AMS
DRAFT
PREVIOUS
MOS (NEC)
CODE
TITLE
Aviation Machinist Mate
Aviation Machinist Mate
Aviation Machinist Mate
Aviation Structural Mechanic
Aviation Structural Mechanic
Aviation Structural Mechanic
Aviation Structural Mechanic
AC 65-30B
Appendix 1
CREDITABLE
EXPERIENCE
Powerplant
Powerplant
Powerplant
Airframe
Airframe
Airframe
Airframe
Page 17
DATE
DRAFT
AC 65-30B
Appendix 2
APPENDIX 2. FLIGHT STANDARDS DISTRICT OFFICE’S ADDRESSES
To find the most up to date information on a FSDO or IFO in your area go to the
applicable directory at: http://www.faa.gov./about/office_org/. Page 1