International Applicants
(Anyone other than U.S. citizen or resident-alien status)
It is highly recommended that International Students obtain their testing appoval from their countries International Field Office (IFO). For a list of an IFO near you use the lick at the bottom of this page.
The FAA determines if you are eligible to take the A&P examination. The requirements are a personal interview with a FAA Aviation Safety Inspector (Airworthiness). You should bring the following documents for the FAA inspector to review.
1) Positive identification (i.e., passport)
2) Your Aircraft Engineers License.
3) A signed detailed original statement (letter) from your employer substantiating the specific type of maintenance performed and duration of each.
4) A detailed statement (letter) obtained from the foreign airworthiness authority of the country in which the experience was gained or from an advisor of the International Civil Aviation Organization that will validate the applicant's experience. The letter needs to have their official seal or stamp on it. This letter must also mention the time period of your work experience and show details such as type aircraft worked on, and the job task accomplished that pertain to the ratings applied for (airframe and/or powerplant).
5) All documents must be originals. No copies, no fax.
All items listed below are per FAA Order 8300.10, and AC65-11 which is found in the FAR AMT (Handbook for Aviation Technicians).
Once you have obtained authorization for the mechanic exams, AEI will be pleased to enroll you and prepare you for your exams.