New EASA regulations Part 1

New EASA regulations


Effective on the 1st August 2012, regulation 1149/2011 has been issued.
This effects particularly EASA Part 66 and Part 147.

     Part 66   - Aircraft Maintenance License
     Part 147 - Approved Training Organisations


There are many changes which will affect you, if you are a Part - 66 certifying staff or are in the process of obtaining your license. So, its better to be aware of the changes.


Lets start with the Basic License 'Theory' Requirements:

1. Previously, you had to complete all Part 66 modules and examinations within 5 years. With the new regulation, this is extended to 10 years. The catch here is that previously, the 5 year time period applied only to the modules and exams. Meaning after you had completed your 'theory' part of the license, you could wait as long as you pleased before submitting your application for your EASA basic license. This is not possible anymore as you have to complete all the modules, exams, and practical training within the 10 year period.

2. The new regulation also imposes new waiting period after a failed examination : 

          * 90 days after 1st attempt
          * 90 days after 2nd attempt
          * 1 year after 3rd attempt

1 year is really really long time...I would have taken forever to get my EASA license considering I had to resit my Modules 3,4, and 5 four times!! 



Practical Requirements 

The new regulation also specifies in detail the requirements for basic experience requirements prior to applying for the EASA basic license.

1. For B1 & B2:

- 5 years if the applicant has no previous technical training.
- 3 years if the applicant has completed training considered relevant by the competent authority   as a skilled worker in a technical trade.
- 2 years if the applicant has completed a approved basic training course by a 147 school

2. Recency of the basic experience: 

- at least 1 year of the experience shall be recent
- of the 1 year, at least 50%(6 months) should be in the 1 year before applying for the license.     The remainder of the 50% can be within 7 years before the license application.  

 
 These are the important updates in the new regulation...


I will be back with updates about type training and OJT soon..


Till then, be safe :)