How to Become a Licensed Part-66 Engineer

Learn what an EASA Part-66 licence is, how aircraft engineers are qualified, and the steps required to obtain your basic licence, build experience, and add aircraft type ratings.


Language: English
Category: MRO
Duration: 1h 47m
How to Become a Licensed Part-66 Engineer
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Course description

From the smallest general aviation aircraft to the largest commercial jets, every flying machine relies on highly trained licensed engineers to ensure continuous safety and airworthiness. This course guides participants through the role of the aircraft maintenance engineer and explains what the EASA Part-66 licence is, how it is used within an EASA Part-145 Maintenance Repair Organisation (MRO), and why it is essential to professional practice.


The course presents the structured pathway toward gaining a basic Part-66 licence, including required examinations, experience-building requirements, and authorisation practices within maintenance environments. Participants will also learn how aircraft type ratings are added to the licence and what practical steps are needed to progress in this career field.


Whether you are just entering aviation or planning a transition into licensed maintenance, this course provides practical guidance to understand qualification routes, licence categories, and professional opportunities.


Learning outcomes

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:


  1. Describe the role of the aircraft maintenance engineer
  2. Explain what EASA Part-66 licence is
  3. Describe how the licence is used in an EASA Part-145 Maintenance Repair Organisation
  4. Describe how the basic Part-66 licence is obtained and how aircraft type ratings are added

Who should attend

  1. Industry newcomers
  2. Aircraft mechanics
  3. Third-party citizens seeking to become licensed aircraft engineers within EASA
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Course overview
1. Course Introduction
2. Introduction to Licensed Aircraft Engineer
3. Basics of the Licensed Aircraft Engineer
4. Using the Part-66 Licence
5. The Licence - General
6. Getting the Basic Licence
7. Knowledge for the Basic Licence
8. Basic Experience for the Basic Licence
9. Getting the Type Rating / Group Endorsement
10. Third-Party Citizens
11. Course Conclusion

Meet your instructor

Benjamin Greenaway

Benjamin Greenaway

Licensed Aircraft Engineer, Head of Training at Storm Aviation

Benjamin Greenaway is a B1/2 Part-66 licensed engineer. He spent over 20-years at British Airways going from apprentice to supervisor, working on a variety of aircraft including Airbus A320, Boeing B777 and the Concorde. 


He spent 5 years in the training department and left as a Part-147 A380 Subject Matter Expert to become a Part-66/147 Airworthiness Surveyor with the UK Civil Aviation Authority and is now currently the Head of Training for Storm Aviation. 


Passionate about aviation, Ben is driven to help those at all stages of their career to be safe, regulatory compliant and move forward.


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