For Military Aviation Maintainers

Your military experience already qualifies you. Let's turn it into a certificate.

If you worked aviation maintenance in the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines, or Coast Guard, you're eligible under 14 CFR 65.77 to test for the FAA Airframe & Powerplant certificate. We help you compile the paperwork, prep for the exams, and land a civilian job.

14 CFR 65.77
The FAA rule that counts your military service
18 mo.
Of airframe or powerplant experience needed to test
30 mo.
Of combined experience for the full A&P
~2 Weeks
From prep kickoff to certificate in hand
Eligibility

Which military jobs qualify for A&P certification?

If you turned wrenches, ran inspections, signed off on maintenance, or worked the flight line — you're likely in. Here's the quick breakdown.

Army

15 series aviation maintenance MOSs — 15B (powerplant repairer), 15D (powertrain repairer), 15F (electrician), 15G (structural repairer), 15H (pneudraulics), 15N (avionics), 15T (UH-60 helicopter repairer), 15U (CH-47 repairer), 15Y (AH-64 armament/electrical/avionics), and related maintenance warrant officers all typically qualify.

Air Force

2A series aircraft maintenance AFSCs — 2A3X3 (tactical aircraft maintenance), 2A5X1 (airlift maintenance), 2A5X2 (helicopter maintenance), 2A6X1 (aerospace propulsion), 2A6X2 (electrical and environmental), 2A7X1 (aircraft metals technology), 2A8X1 (mobility air forces integrated instrument and flight control systems), and related specialties.

Navy

AM (aviation structural mechanic), AD (aviation machinist's mate), AT (aviation electronics technician), AE (aviation electrician's mate), AS (aviation support equipment technician), and related ratings with documented hands-on aircraft maintenance experience.

Marine Corps

6000-series aviation maintenance MOSs — including 6112 (helicopter airframes), 6152 (helicopter power plants), 6217 (fixed-wing airframes), 6286 (airframe test cell), 6322 (aviation electronics), and most rotary-wing and fixed-wing maintenance specialties.

Coast Guard

AMT (aviation maintenance technician) and AET (aviation electrical technician) ratings qualify on their own. Coast Guard maintainers tend to have exceptionally well-documented experience for FSDO submission.

Still on active duty or in the Guard/Reserve?

You don't have to wait until ETS. If you're within 90 days of separation — or actively serving in the Guard/Reserve with qualifying experience — we can start you on the prep now so your cert is in hand when you transition. Active duty: your COOL funding may cover the full seat. Ask us to verify.

The Path

From service experience to certified mechanic

1

JST + Paperwork

We help you compile your Joint Services Transcript, DD214, endorsements, and command letters to prove your qualifying experience under 14 CFR 65.77. FSDO-ready package, built for you.

2

2-Week Prep

Concentrated FAA A&P exam prep. General, airframe, and powerplant writtens. Oral and practical rehearsal. Instructor one-on-ones on any weak areas.

3

Test & Placement

Sit your three writtens, then your oral and practical with a DME. Walk out certified. We introduce you to hiring aviation employers — MROs, regionals, cargo, OEM service — in our network.

9,000
Students trained since 2018
90%
First-attempt FAA pass rate

That pass rate isn't a claim — it's backed by Robertson, the Army National Guard instructor who teaches the A&P course in Marana, AZ. Watch him break down what actually drives the numbers.

Funding

How veterans pay for the program

A few paths, depending on where you are in your service. We'll match your situation on a 20-minute discovery call.

COOL (active-duty credentialing funds)

If you're still on active duty, your branch's COOL program — Army COOL, AF COOL, Navy COOL, MC COOL — may cover the full $5,000 seat. We help you build the credentialing request and submit it through your education office. This is the most common active-duty funding path we see.

VR&E (Veteran Readiness & Employment — Chapter 31)

If you have a service-connected disability rating and an employment goal, VR&E can cover short-duration training like ours. Many of our post-service students fund this way. You work with your VR&E counselor; we provide the program documentation they need.

GI Bill (Chapter 33 and related)

GI Bill usage depends on program type and approval status. For short exam-prep programs, the rules differ from degree programs. On a discovery call we'll review whether GI Bill fits your specific chapter, or whether another funding path moves faster.

Employer-sponsored

Some veterans are sent through by an aviation employer that wants them certified and hired. If you've got a conditional offer contingent on your A&P, have the company reach out — we'll coordinate directly.

Self-pay

Straightforward. $5,000 flat. Secure Stripe checkout link after you apply. No hidden fees. No upsells.

Common Questions

What veterans ask us most

How do I get an A&P certification with military experience?

Under 14 CFR 65.77, military aviation maintenance experience qualifies you to test for the FAA A&P. You submit your JST, DD214, and endorsements to your local FSDO. Once the FSDO signs off, you sit for three FAA writtens, then the oral and practical with a DME.

What is the JST to A&P crosswalk?

The Joint Services Transcript translates your military training into civilian-equivalent experience hours. For A&P eligibility, it helps prove you meet the 18 months of airframe or powerplant work (or 30 months combined) required to test.

Do I need to go to an A&P school?

No — not if you qualify under 14 CFR 65.77. Your military experience substitutes for Part 147 school hours. You still need to pass the FAA exams, which is what our 2-week prep handles.

What if my FSDO rejects my experience?

Rejections usually come down to missing paperwork — not missing experience. We've worked through a lot of FSDO pushback and know exactly what documentation each one wants. If yours rejects, we help you fix it and resubmit.

How much does the program cost?

$5,000 flat. Same price whether you pay yourself, use COOL (active duty), VR&E, GI Bill, or come through an employer. No upsells.

Will you actually help me get hired?

Yes. Placement is part of the program, not an add-on. We work directly with aviation employers who want to hire certified veterans. When you pass, we introduce you — and we don't disappear until you're landed.

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