PART 2
PERSONNEL LICENSING
("NOTE SUMMARIZED AND APPLICABLE ONLY FOR REFERENCE ON AMT and AMS")
2.1 GENERAL
2.1.1 APPLICABILITY Part 2
prescribes:
(a) The requirements for issuing, renewal and re-issue of aviation personnel licenses, ratings,
Authorizations and certificates:
(b) the conditions under which those licenses, ratings, Authorizations and Certificates are
necessary; and
(c) the privileges and limitations granted to the holders of those licenses, ratings, Authorizations
and certificates.
2.2 GENERAL LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
2.2.1 GENERAL
(a) A license, rating, Authorization and/or certificate will be issued, renewed or re-issued when the
applicant complies with the requirements of Part 2.
(b) Privileges. A license and/or certificate holder is not permitted to exercise privileges other than
those granted by the license and/or certificate.
(c) Medical fitness. An applicant for a flight crew or air traffic controller license shall hold a medical
certificate issued in accordance with the provisions of this Part.
Implementing Standard: See IS 2.2.1 for detailed requirements for application for the issue, renewal and re-issue of licenses, ratings, authorizations and certificates.
2.2.2 LICENSES, RATINGS, AUTHORIZATIONS AND CERTIFICATES
2.2.2.1 LICENSES
The following licenses are issued under this Part to an applicant who satisfactorily accomplishes the requirements in this Part for the license sought:
(a) Pilot licenses:
(1) Private pilot license (PPL);
(2) Commercial pilot license (CPL);
(3) Airline Transport pilot license (ATPL);
(4) Multi-crew Pilot License (MPL);
(5) Glider pilot license; and
(6) Free balloon pilot license.
(b) Flight engineer license.
(c) Flight navigator license.
(d) Aviation maintenance technician license (AMT).
(e) Aviation maintenance specialist license (AMS).
(f) Air traffic controller license (ATCO).
(g) Flight operations officer (Flight Dispatcher) license;
(h) Aeronautical station operator.
2.2.2.2 RATINGS
(d) The following ratings are placed on an aviation maintenance technician license when an applicant
satisfactorily accomplishes the requirements in this Part for the rating sought:
(1) Airframe
(2) Powerplant
(3) Airframe and Powerplant
2.2.6.3 KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL TESTS AND CHECKS: TIME, PLACE, DESIGNATED
PERSONS AND FORMAT
(a) Knowledge and Skill Tests and Checks prescribed by or under Part 2 are given at times and places
and by persons authorized and designated by the Authority.
(b) The knowledge test will be performed in written or computer format, except for the knowledge
test for an instructor rating or an additional instructor rating within the same aircraft category,
which may be performed orally. In addition to the written knowledge test, candidates may be
questioned orally during the skill test, as appropriate.
2.2.6.4 KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL TESTS AND CHECKS: PREREQUISITES AND PASSING
GRADES
(a) An applicant for a knowledge test or a skill test shall have received any required endorsement as
specified in this part. Note: The endorsement requirements may differ between licenses and will
appear in each license section as applicable. (b) An applicant for a knowledge or skill test must
receive written Authorization from the Authority to take the test.
2.2.10.5 REINSTATEMENT OF PRIVILEGES OF EXPIRED AMT/AMS LICENSES AND RATINGS
(a) No person who holds an expired AMT/AMS license or rating shall exercise the privileges of said
license or rating;
(b) Aviation Maintenance Technicians or Specialists who seek reinstatement of their licenses that had
already expired shall comply with the following conditions:
(1) Within twenty four (24) months from expiration of license, he/she shall pass the Civil Aviation
Regulations test given by the Authority.
(2) After twenty four (24) months from expiration of license, he/she shall pass the Civil Aviation
Regulations test and must undergo the appropriate recurrent training from
an Approved Maintenance Organization (AMO) or any school or facility accredited by the
Authority for such purpose.
(3) After sixty (60) months from expiration of license, he/she shall comply with the requirements for
the application for the initial application for AMT/AMS License.
2.2.11 RE-ISSUE OR REINSTATEMENT OF A LICENSE, RATING, AUTHORIZATION OR
CERTIFICATE
(b) Any person who holds a Philippine license, ratings authorization or certificate that has been
surrendered, expired, or other similar conditions may apply for a reissue or reinstatement of such
license for use provided he/she successfully complies with the requirements of the license;
Note: A license that has been surrendered or has expired shall be considered as an “expired license”
(c) A person who holds an expired Philippine license, ratings authorization or certificate for LESS
THAN thirty six (36) months must pass the knowledge test on the Air Law to be administered by
the Authority prior to the re-issue of the said license;
(d) A person who holds expired Philippine license, ratings, authorization or certificate for MORE
THAN thirty six (36) months must undergo the same process as the initial or original license
application, including passing the Air Law, ALL the theoretical or knowledge test of the license
in question and skill test and oral test requirements to be administered by the Authority prior to
the re-issue of the said license;
2.6 AVIATION MAINTENANCE LICENSING
2.6.1 GENERAL
2.6.1.1 APPLICABILITY
(a) Subpart 2.6 prescribes the requirements for issuing the following licenses and
associated ratings and/or authorizations for:
(1) Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT)
(2) Aviation Maintenance Specialist (AMS)
2.6.2 AVIATION MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN (AMT)
2.6.2.1 APPLICABILITY
(a) This Subpart prescribes the requirements for issuance of an Aviation Maintenance
Technician (AMT) license and associated ratings the conditions under which this
license and ratings are necessary and the general operating rules and limitations of
the holder of this license and ratings.
2.6.2.2 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: GENERAL
(a) An applicant for an AMT license and any associated rating shall
(1) Be at least 18 years of age;
(2) Demonstrate the ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
by reading and explaining appropriate maintenance publications and by writing
defect and repair statements;
(3) Comply with the knowledge, experience, and competency requirements prescribed
for the license and rating sought; and
(4) Pass all of the prescribed tests for the license and rating sought, within a period of
24 months.
(b) A licensed AMT who applies for an additional rating must meet the requirements of
Subpart 2.6.2.6 and, within a period of 24 months, pass the tests prescribed by
Subparts 2.6.2.5 and 2.6.2.7 for the additional rating sought.
2.6.2.3 RATINGS
(a) The following ratings are issued under this subpart:
(1) Airframe
(2) Powerplant
(3) Airframe and Powerplant
2.6.2.4 KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS AMT
(a) The applicant for an Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) license shall have pass
a knowledge test covering at least the following areas:
(1) Air law and airworthiness requirements:
(i) rules and regulations relevant to an Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT)
license holder including applicable airworthiness requirements governing
certification and continuing airworthiness of aircraft and approved aircraft
maintenance organization procedures;
(2) Natural science and aircraft general knowledge
(i) basic mathematics; units of measurement; fundamental principles and theory
of physics and chemistry applicable to aircraft maintenance;
(3) Aircraft engineering
(i) characteristics and applications of the materials of aircraft construction
including principles of construction and functioning of aircraft structures,
fastening techniques; powerplants and their associated systems, mechanical,
fluid, electrical and electronic power sources, aircraft instrument and display
systems, aircraft control systems, and airborne navigation and communication
systems;
(4) Aircraft maintenance:
(i) tasks required to ensure the continuing airworthiness of an aircraft including
methods and procedures for the overhaul, repair, inspection, replacement,
modification or defect rectification of aircraft structures, components and
systems in accordance with the methods prescribed in the relevant
Maintenance Manuals and the applicable requirements of airworthiness;
(5) Human performance:
(i) human performance and limitations, including principles of threat and error
management relevant to the duties of an aviation maintenance license holder;
2.6.2.5 KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE RATINGS
(a) The applicant for an airframe rating shall pass a knowledge test covering at least the
following areas:
(1) Airframe Maintenance practices and materials
(2) Airframe systems and structures-fixed wing
(3) Airframe systems and structures-rotary wing
(4) Systems and structures
(b) The applicant for a powerplant rating shall pass a knowledge test covering at least the
following areas:
(1) Piston engines
(2) Propellers
(3) Gas turbine engines
(4) Fuel systems
(c) The applicant shall pass each section of the test before applying for the oral and
practical tests prescribed by the Authority.
2.6.2.6 SKILL REQUIREMENTS
(a) Each applicant for an AMT license or rating must pass an oral and a skill test on the
license or rating he seeks. The tests cover the applicant's basic skill in performing
practical projects on the subjects covered by the written test for the license or rating
and shall contain at least the subjects in the IS 2.6.2.6, appropriate to the license or
rating sought.
2.6.2.7 EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
(a) An applicant for an AMT license and associated ratings may qualify by either practical
experience or through training in an ATO.
(b) Practical experience only. Each applicant for an AMT license and rating(s) relying
solely on practical experience shall provide documentary evidence, acceptable to the
Authority, of the following experience in the inspection, servicing and maintenance of
aircraft or its components:
(1) Airframe rating - 30 months,
(2) Powerplant rating - 30 months;
(3) Airframe and Powerplant ratings - 60 months;
(c) Approved Training. Each applicant for an AMT license relying on completion of training
in an Approved Training Organization (ATO) shall provide documentary evidence,
acceptable to the Authority, of the following training:
(1) Airframe rating - 24 months
(2) Powerplant rating - 24 months
(3) Airframe and Powerplant ratings - 30 months
2.6.2.8 PRIVILEGES AND LIMITATIONS
(a) Except as specified in paragraphs (d), (e) and (f) of this subsection, a licensed AMT
with A&P may perform or supervise the maintenance, preventive maintenance, or
modification of, or after inspection, sign a maintenance release and a return to service
for any aircraft, airframe aircraft engine, propeller, appliance, component, or part
thereof for which he or she is rated, provided the licensed AMT has:
(1) Satisfactorily performed the work at an earlier date;
(2) Demonstrated the ability to perform the work to the satisfaction of the Authority;
(3) Received training acceptable to the Authority on the tasks to be performed; or
(4) Performed the work while working under the direct supervision of a licensed AMT
who is appropriately rated and has-
(i) Had previous experience in the specific operation concerned; or (ii) Received training acceptable to the Authority on the task to be performed.
(b) Except as specified in paragraphs (d), (e) and (f) of this subsection, a licensed AMT
with an Airframe rating may after he/she has performed the 100-hour inspection
required by Part 8 of this chapter on an airframe, or any related part or appliance, and
sign a maintenance release.
(c) Except as specified in paragraphs (d), (e) and (f) of this subsection, a licensed AMT
with a Powerplant rating may perform the 100-hour inspection required by Part 8 of
this chapter on a powerplant or propeller or any related part or appliance, and sign a
maintenance release.
(d) An AMT with an Airframe or Powerplant rating may not
(1) Supervise the maintenance, repair, or modification of, or approve and provide a maintenance
release for any aircraft, airframe, aircraft engine, propeller, appliance, component or part thereof,
for which he/she is rated unless he/she has satisfactorily performed the work concerned at an
earlier date.
(2) Exercise the privileges of the license unless the licensed AMT understands the current
instructions for continued airworthiness and the maintenance instructions for the specific
operation concerned. (e) An AMT with an Airframe or Powerplant rating may
(1) Perform or supervise under the direct supervision and control of an AMO, any repair or alteration
of instruments.
(2) Sign a Maintenance Release for any aircraft, airframe, engine, propeller, appliance, component, or
part thereof after completion of a major alteration or major repair. (f) A licensed mechanic shall
not exercise the privileges of his license and ratings unless he is familiar with the current CAR,
manufacturer's instructions and the maintenance manuals pertinent to the particular aircraft
operation to be performed.
2.6.2.9 DURATION OF THE LICENSE
(a) The duration of the AMT license is (5) years.
(b) The holder of a license with an expiration date may not, after that date, exercise the privileges of that license.
(c) The license shall remain valid as long as the holder thereof maintains his/her competency.
2.6.2.10 RECENT EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
(a) A licensed AMT may not exercise the privileges of his/her license or rating unless, within the
preceding 24 months:
(1) The Authority has found that he/she is able to do that work; or
(2) For at least 6 months within the preceding 24 months-
(i) Served as an AMT under his/her license and rating;
(ii) Technically supervised other AMT’s;
(iii) Provided aviation maintenance instruction or served as the direct supervisor of persons
providing aviation maintenance instruction for an AMT course or program acceptable to the
Authority;
(iv) Supervised the maintenance, preventive maintenance, or alteration of any aircraft, airframe,
aircraft engine, propeller, appliance, component, or part thereof; or been engaged in any
combination of paragraphs (a)(2)(i) through (a)(2)(iii) of this subsection; and (b) Has received
appropriate recurrent training from an AMO within the preceding 24 months and is familiar
both with current manufacturers and approved maintenance organization’s instructions and the
maintenance manuals pertinent to the particular aircraft operation to be performed. (1) The
requirements of recurrent training applies to all AME’s when certifying aircraft or components
used in commercial operations.
2.6.2.11 DISPLAY OF LICENSE
(a) Each person who holds an AMT license shall keep it within the immediate area where he/she
normally exercises the privileges of the license and shall present it for inspection upon the request
of the Authority or law enforcement officer.
2.6.2.12 APPLICATION FOR ADDITIONAL RATING
(a) An applicant for a rating subsequent to the original issuance of a mechanic license with approved
rating shall meet the training, knowledge and experience requirements for the rating sought and
pass a practical examination established by the Authority.
2.6.2.13 REQUIREMENTS FOR THE RENEWAL OF LICENSES
(a) A holder of an aircraft mechanic license desiring to renew his license must accomplish and submit
the following within 30 days prior to the expiry of his license:
(1) Application for the renewal of license duly notarized;
(2) Certification or proof that the holder has rendered services in accordance with the provisions this
Part from an AMO, AOC or an ATO, or any other person found acceptable in writing by the
Authority, as applicable, in any case fully in compliance with this regulations
2.6.3 AVIATION MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST (AMS)
2.6.3.1 APPLICABILITY
(a) This Subpart prescribes the requirements for issuance of Aviation Maintenance Specialist (AMS)
licenses and ratings, the conditions under which this license and ratings are necessary and the
general operating rules and limitations of the holder of this license and ratings.
2.6.3.2 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: GENERAL
(a) An applicant for an AMS license and any associated rating shall:
(1) Be at least 18 years of age;
(2) Demonstrate the ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language by reading and
explaining appropriate maintenance publications and by writing defect and repair statements;
(3) Comply with the knowledge, experience, and competency requirements prescribed for the license
and rating sought; and
(4) Pass all of the prescribed tests for the license and rating sought, within a period of 24 months.
(5) Be a citizen of the Philippines or a citizen of a foreign country granting similar rights and
privileges to citizens of the Philippines subject, however, to existing treaty or treaties, and
agreements, entered into by the Philippine Government with foreign countries, and subject,
further, to security measures adopted by the Philippine Government.
(6) For AMS Specialized
Service Rating be specially qualified to perform maintenance on aircraft or components thereof,
appropriate to the job for which he/she was employed;
(7) For AMS Specialized Service Rating be employed for a specific job requiring those
special qualifications by an approved maintenance organization certificated under
Part 6 allowed by its operating certificate and approved specific operating
provisions to provide maintenance, preventive maintenance, or modifications to
aircraft; and
(8) For AMS Specialized Service Rating be recommended for certification by his
employer, to the satisfaction of the Authority, as able to satisfactorily maintain
aircraft or components, appropriate to the job for which he is employed;
(b) A licensed AMS who applies for an additional rating must meet the requirements of
this Part and, within a period of 24 months, pass the tests prescribed by the Authority
for the additional rating sought
2.6.3.3 AMS RATINGS
(a) The following ratings are issued under this subpart:
(1) Limited Airframe:
(i) Fixed wing
(ii) Rotary wing
(iii) Aircraft Systems, Hydraulics
(iv) Aircraft Systems, Pneumatics
(v) Aircraft Emergency and Safety Equipment
(vi) Aircraft Structures, Sheet metal
(vii) Aircraft Structures, Composites
(viii) Aircraft Structures, Woodwork/Fabric
(2) Limited Powerplant:
(i) Piston
(ii) Propellers
(iii) Turbine
(iv) Fuel Systems
(3) Avionics
(i) Electrical
(ii) Instruments
(iii) AFCS Fixed wing
(iv) AFCS Rotary wing
(v) Navigation
(vi) Radio
(4) Specialized Services
(i) Welding
(ii) Non-destructive testing (subject to compliance with P.N.S. 146)
(b) At no instance shall an AMS license be issued a Specialized Service rating in which
the AMO has not been issued.
2.6.3.4 KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS
(a) The applicant for an aviation maintenance Specialist license shall have pass a knowledge test
covering at least the following areas related to the ratings sought:
(1) Air law and airworthiness requirements:
(i) rules and regulations relevant to an Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) license holder
including applicable airworthiness requirements governing certification and continuing
airworthiness of aircraft and approved aircraft maintenance organization procedures;
(2) Natural science and aircraft general knowledge
(i) basic mathematics; units of measurement; fundamental principles and theory of physics and
chemistry applicable to aircraft maintenance;
(3) Aircraft engineering
(i) characteristics and applications of the materials of aircraft construction including principles of
construction and functioning of aircraft structures, fastening techniques; powerplants and their
associated systems; mechanical; fluid; electrical and electronic power sources;
aircraft instrument and display systems; aircraft control systems; and airborne navigation and
communication systems;
(4) Aircraft maintenance :
(i) tasks required to ensure the continuing airworthiness of an aircraft including methods and
procedures for the overhaul, repair, inspection, replacement, modification or defect rectification
of aircraft structures, components and systems in accordance with the methods prescribed in
the relevant Maintenance Manuals and the applicable requirements of airworthiness;
(5) Human performance:
(i) Human performance and limitations, including principles of threat and error management
relevant to the duties of an aviation maintenance license holder;
2.6.3.5 KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE RATINGS
(a) The applicant for the following ratings shall pass a knowledge test covering at least the following
areas:
(1) Limited Airframe:
(i) Airframe Maintenance practices and materials
(ii) Airframe systems and structures-fixed wing
(iii) Airframe systems and structures-rotary wing
(iv) Systems and structures
(2) Limited powerplant:
(i) Piston engines
(ii) Propellers
(iii) Gas turbine engines
(iv) Fuel systems
(3) Avionics :
(i) Aircraft engineering and maintenance: Electrical and instrument
(A) Maintenance practices and materials
(B) Electrical and electronic fundamentals
(C) Digital techniques, computers and associated devices
(D) Aircraft electrical systems
(E) Aircraft instrument systems
(ii) Aircraft engineering and maintenance: Automatic flight control systems
AFCS/Navigation/Radio
(A) Automatic flight control systems (AFCS): Fixed wing
(B) Automatic flight control systems (AFCS): Rotary wing
(C) Aircraft inertial navigation systems (INS)
(D) Aircraft radio and radio navigation systems
(iii) Specialized Services
(A) Welding
(B) Non-destructive testing (subject to compliance with P.N.S. 146)
(b) The applicant shall pass each section of the test before applying for the theoretical and
practical tests prescribed in this Part.
2.6.3.6 SKILL REQUIREMENTS
(a) Each applicant for an AMS license or rating must pass an oral and a skill test on the
license or rating he seeks. The tests cover the applicant's basic skill in performing
practical projects on the subjects covered by the written test for the license or rating
and shall contain at least the subjects in the IS 2.6.3.7, appropriate to the license or
rating sought.
2.6.3.7 EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
(a) An applicant for an AMS license and associated ratings may qualify by either practical
experience solely or through training in an ATO plus practical experience.
(b) Practical experience only. Each applicant for an AMS license and rating(s) relying
solely on practical experience shall provide documentary evidence, acceptable to the
Authority, of the following experience in the inspection, servicing and maintenance of
aircraft or its components
(1) Limited Airframe rating - 30 months,
(2) Limited Powerplant rating - 30 months;
(3) Avionics rating - 36 months,
(c) Approved Training. Each applicant for an AMS license relying on completion of training
in an Approved Training Organization shall provide documentary evidence acceptable
to the Authority, of the following training:
(1) Limited Airframe rating - 24 months
(2) Limited Powerplant rating - 24 months
(3) Avionics rating - 24 months in an ATO, plus 12 months practical work experience
2.6.3.8 PRIVILEGES AND LIMITATIONS
(a) A licensed AMS may perform or supervise the maintenance, preventive maintenance,
or alteration of aircraft, airframes, aircraft engines, propellers, appliances,
components, and parts appropriate to the designated specialty area for which the
Aviation Maintenance Specialist (AMS) is licensed and rated.
(b) An Aviation Maintenance Specialist (AMS) may not perform or supervise duties unless
the aviation repair specialist understands the current instructions of the employing
certificate holder and the instructions for continued airworthiness, which relate to the
specific operations concerned.
(c) A licensed AMS with an Avionics rating may inspect, repair, maintain, perform a
function test and sign a maintenance release for avionics systems and related
components.
2.6.3.9 DURATION OF THE LICENSE
(a) The duration of the AMS license is (5) years.
(b) The holder of a license with an expiration date may not, after that date, exercise the
privileges of that license
(c) Licenses shall remain valid as long as the holders thereof maintain their competency.
2.6.3.10 RECENT EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
(a) A licensed AMS may not exercise the privileges of his/her license or rating unless,
within the preceding 24 months:
(1) The Authority has found that he/she is able to do that work; or
(2) for at least 6 months within the preceding 24 months-
(i) Served as an AMS under his/her license and rating;
(ii) Technically supervised other AMSs.
(b) Has received appropriate recurrent training from an AMO within the preceding 24
months and is familiar both with current manufacturers and approved maintenance
organization’s instructions and the maintenance manuals pertinent to the particular
operations to be performed.
2.6.3.11 DISPLAY OF LICENSE
(a) Each person who holds an AMS license shall keep it within the immediate area where he/she normally exercises the privileges of the license and shall present it for inspection upon the request of the Authority or law enforcement officer.
2.6.3.12 REQUIREMENTS FOR THE RENEWAL OF LICENSE
(a) A holder of an AMS license desiring to renew his license must accomplish and submit the following within 30 days prior to the expiry of his license:
(i) Application for the renewal of license duly notarized;
(ii) Certification or proof that the holder has rendered services during the previous 24 months in
accordance with the provisions of this Part from an AMO, or any other person found acceptable
in writing by the Authority, as applicable, in any case fully in compliance with this regulations.
REFERENCE FROM CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY OF THE PHILIPPINES
CIVIL AIR REGULATIONS (CAR)
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