Question 1

#1. What are the available class start dates?

Accepted Answer

Class Start Dates 2026
Classes Start On Mondays Unless Noted Below.
 
Jan: 5,12,19,26
 
Feb: 2,9,16,23
 
March: 2,9,16,23,30
 
April: 6,13,20,27
 
May: 4,11,18,26
 
May 26th is a Tuesday Start Date
Closed Friday May 22nd for Memorial Day
Closed Monday May 25th for Memorial Day
 
June: 1,8,,15,22,29
 
July: 6,13,20,27
 
August: 3,10,17,24,31
Closed Friday Aug. 29th

September: 8, 14,21,28
September 8th is a Tuesday Start Date
Closed Monday September 7th for Labor Day
 
October: 5,12,19,26
 
November: 2,9,30
Closed 23,24,25,26,27 for Thanksgiving 
 
December: 7, 14,28
Closed December 21,22,23,24,25 for Christmas

2027
January: 4,11,18,25
Closed Jan.1 for New Years Day

Question 2

#2. What are the regulations/requirements to become a certificated aircraft mechanic?

Question 3

#3. How do I register to take/schedule a written exam

Accepted Answer

First, in order to register to take an exam, you must have a federal tracking number. This is referred to as an FTN both on your 8610-2 and on the PSI website.
 
The federal tracking number can be obtained at the website linked below.
 
https://iacra.faa.gov/IACRA/Default.aspx
 
Once at the website, you will go to the right-hand side of the screen and select register. Once complete you will copy the FTN number and go to the next website linked, which is PSI.
 
https://faa.psiexams.com/faa/login
 
PSI holds the federal contract for testing. A&P Fastrack does not receive any money from your testing, we do not and cannot charge you here at the school for the exam. A&P Fastrack is not affiliated with PSI in any way. We can only help you navigate their website and assist you in setting up your written exams in that manner. We cannot cancel an exam or request a refund for an exam on your behalf.
 
Once at the website you will select create an account. The Very First item it asks for is your FTN number. Once your account is created, you can then log on to take exams.

Question 4

#4. What are the codes on my written exam?

Question 5

#5. When you go to take an exam what do you need to bring with you?

Accepted Answer

Graduate of a Part 147 School? Certificate of completion on the testing area (General Test = General Certificate of Completion) Valid non expired Photo ID, PBR (Attached to this email)
 
Experience based: 8610-2 signed by the FAA, Valid non expired Photo ID, PBR (Attached to this email)

Question 6

#6. What’s the Process?

Accepted Answer

If based on experience the first step is obtaining your 8610-2 sign off by the FAA.
If you have a certificate of completion from an approved school, then you can begin testing at any time you feel you are ready to with no 8610-2 needed.
 
Step 1.
Obtain 8610-2.
This is done either on your own or with assistance from the school by providing the school with requested information. The school will submit on your behalf to the FAA. If the FAA approves your experience, then they will issue the 8610-2.
 
Step 2.
Study for the Written Exams (Airman Knowledge Tests).
 
Step 3:
Once all of the written exams are taken and passed, you then start on the Oral studies.
 
Step 4:
When you are ready to test for the oral and practical exam, we will schedule it with the DME.
 
You must have all of your written exams taken before you can take the oral and practical examination. You cannot take just the General Written Exam and then go test on the General portion only of the Oral and Practical.

Question 7

#7. What does my MOS qualify me for?

Question 8

#8. What do Military members need to present to the FAA in order to request a sign-off on an 8610-2

Accepted Answer

8610-2 (it has directions for you to follow)
letter of experience
military members need to send V-met
letter of recommendation from supervisor
and a copy of your non military ID

Question 9

#9. What do Prior-Military members need to present to the FAA in order to request a sign off from the FAA on the 8610-2?

Accepted Answer

8610-2 (it has directions for you to follow)
DD-214
letter of experience
letter of recommendation from supervisor
and a copy of your Civilian ID
Do Not Send Veterans / Military ID

Question 10

#10. If Military or combined military and civilian experience

Accepted Answer

What does my MOS/AFSC possibly qualify me for? Using the link below, look up your MOS/AFSC.
 
If military, see attached document. 
 
If Military or combined military and civilian experience, then your v met will need to be submitted along with your Form DD214 (If you are not active duty and have separated from service) If you are active, I will need your V-Met along with the letter of experience form. This email will have attachments and the forms mentioned are contained in the attachments.

Question 11

#11. What do Civilians need to present to the FAA in order to request a sign off from the FAA on the 8610-2?

Accepted Answer

8610-2 (it has directions for you to follow)
Letter of experience
HR Printout 
Letter of recommendation from supervisor
A copy of your civilian ID 
Do Not Send Military ID

Question 12

#12. Certificate of Completion Holder

Accepted Answer

Are you a graduate of a part 147 school and have your certificates of completion in your possession? If yes, great! Please provide a copy of the documents along with a valid ID , and pick a start date. Remember to bring the originals with you.
 
If not, we will need the official school transcripts from the registrar’s office.
 
The information I will need will be either the official school transcripts with the FAA school number and official school seal, or the certificate handed to you at graduation from the Part 47 school which you graduated from.

Question 13

#13. Request based on Experience: Civilian and/or Military

Accepted Answer

Do you have your 8610-2 signed by the FAA? If so great! Pick a day you want to start and send the 8610-2 along with a valid ID to me in a follow up email.
 
If you do not have your 8610-2 but meet the experience requirements, then there are a few steps necessary to help assist you in obtaining the 8610-2.
 
If you are attending based on experience earned, please advise if it is military or civilian, or a combination of both. There will need to be a letter of experience form filled out. I will provide you a template that you can use to assist you.

Question 14

#14. Should I study before I get to the school?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it is recommended that you begin to familiarize yourself once again with the calculator, and the formulations for the General studies.

Links from FAA.GOV for Study Materials:
 https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation

Weight and Balance Handbook
Weight & Balance Handbook (FAA-H-8083-1B)

General Textbook
FAA-H-8083-30B, Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook – General

Airframe Textbook
FAA-H-8083-31B, Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook – Airframe

Powerplant Textbook
FAA-H-8083-32B, Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook – Powerplant

Question 15

#15. What is an 8610-2?

Question 16

#16. How do I apply as an International Student?

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