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Funding

VR&E vs GI Bill: which one actually pays for A&P prep?

Chapter 31 covers short-duration prep programs like ours. Chapter 33 is more complicated. Here's what we've learned working with both through hundreds of veteran students.

Military to A&P

14 CFR 65.77 explained: what your military experience counts for

Eighteen months of airframe work. Thirty months combined. Branch-specific crosswalks. A plain-English breakdown of the FAA rule that governs whether you can test.

Careers

What aviation employers actually pay a new A&P mechanic in 2026

Regionals, cargo, MROs, OEM service centers. Real starting pay, overtime realities, and where military veterans command a premium on day one.

Exam Prep

Inside the 2-week Code 1 prep: what we drill, in order

Days 1 through 14 of our program, laid out honestly. What we cover, what we skip, and why we don't pretend to be a replacement for an 18-month Part 147 school.

Industry News

Why "83% of AMTs retiring" matters if you're still in uniform

The civilian aviation workforce is about to lose most of its certified mechanics. That's a problem for the industry — and the opportunity of the decade for transitioning military maintainers.

Military to A&P

Army 15T to civilian A&P: a day-by-day breakdown

A former UH-60 maintainer's path through Code 1 — from the first JST review to the DME oral. Timing, surprises, and what we'd do differently next time.

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