View the EASA Part-66 career path
Explore the relationship between licence category, basic knowledge, maintenance experience, type ratings and organisation authorization.
Choose the licence category
Part-66 includes categories/subcategories such as A, B1, B2, B2L, B3, L and C, with privileges depending on category.
Meet the basic knowledge requirement
Applicants must demonstrate the applicable Part-66 basic knowledge requirements, normally through approved examinations/modules.
Build qualifying maintenance experience
Required practical experience depends on the category and the applicant’s technical training background.
Apply to a competent national authority
EASA itself does not issue licences. Initial applications are made to the competent authority of an EASA Member State/participating state.
Add aircraft type ratings where required
For many complex aircraft privileges, the relevant aircraft type rating and associated training/experience are added to the AML.
Key points
Licence
Aircraft Maintenance Licence (AML)
Common certifying categories
B1 / B2 / C
Issuer
National competent authority, not EASA itself
Understand B1 / B2 and authorization layers correctly
B1 / B2
B1 categories are generally associated with mechanical systems, structure, powerplant and related electrical scope, while B2 is associated with avionics and electrical systems. Check current Part-66, relevant AMC/GM and the competent authority for exact privileges, subcategories and requirements.
An AML is not the same as company authorization
Holding a Part-66 Aircraft Maintenance Licence (AML) does not automatically provide certification authorization for a specific aircraft or task within a particular Part-145 organisation. Type qualification/endorsement, organisation procedures, competence assessment, recent experience and the employer authorization process may also apply.