Frequently asked questions

A aquellos solicitantes que completen la formación básica a en una organización aprobada de la Parte 147 conforme a la misma normativa (anterior o posterior al Reglamento (UE) 2023/989) y luego aprueben los exámenes en otra organización aprobada de la Parte 147 conforme a la misma normativa (anterior o posterior al Reglamento (UE) 2023/989), se les otorgará la consideración de curso básico completo y, por lo tanto, la reducción del requisito de experiencia básica será máximo, quedando finalmente en 1 o 2 años. 

La combinación de los Certificados de Reconocimiento (solo formación básica completa + examen de los módulos) será suficiente para que la autoridad competente reconozca que el curso de formación básica ha sido "completado" con éxito al cumplir con todos los requisitos de un curso básico.

Véase también AMC del apéndice III de la Parte 147 "Certificados de reconocimiento” a que se refiere la Parte 147.

Para aquellos casos en los que hayan cursado TODAS las horas de formación teórica y formación práctica de un curso básico (incluyendo las prácticas en entorno real) de acuerdo con la normativa anterior al Reglamento (UE) 2023/989, y se examinen de algunos módulos en exámenes por libre bajo el Reglamento (UE) 2023/989 en otras organizaciones Parte 147 o en la Autoridad, se considerará formación relevante.

Relevant training serves to reduce the basic experience requirement to obtain a Part 66 LMA license.

Relevant training shall be considered:

• Higher-grade vocational training courses in the following specialties:
  • Superior Technician in Aeromechanical Maintenance (for B1).
  • Superior Aviation Maintenance Technician (for B2).
     
• Higher grade training courses in maintenance of the following specialties:
  • Aeromechanical turbine engine aircraft (for B1.1).
  • Aeromechanical of piston-engine aircraft (for B1.2).
  • Aeromechanical turbine engine helicopters (for B1.3).
  • Aeromechanical of piston-engine helicopters (for B1.4).
  • Electronic and avionic systems in aircraft (for B2).
     
• Training corresponding to a basic training course in a subcategory of B1 other than that requested in an organisation Part 147.
   
• For those cases where they have completed ALL hours of theoretical and practical training of a basic course (including internships in real environment) in accordance with the regulations prior to Regulation (EU) 2023/989, and some modules are examined in free examinations under Regulation (EU) 2023/989 in other Part 147 organisations or in the Authority.

However, the consideration of relevant training does not exempt from passing the examinations corresponding to the basic training modules of Part 66 of the category or subcategory of the licence that is intended to be obtained.

Operational aircraft experience means the following:

• That obtained in the performance of maintenance tasks on aircraft being operated by aircraft operators, air taxi organisations, owners, etc.
• The experience should comprise a broad spectrum of tasks in complexity, quantity and variety and have to be performed in a Part-145 or Part-CAO environment.
• For L licences, it is acceptable for maintenance experience to be gained only during weekends and public holidays, provided that the level corresponding to the category/subcategory being sought is attained.

The formats to be used to document the experience records are available on the website:

LMA maintenance technician licence management (Part 66)

LIC-P66-P01-F02 Record of basic experience. You must complete at least one form for each subcategory you are applying for. Such registration shall be issued and signed by the maintenance organisation at the request of the licence applicant within a reasonable period of time.

With the aim of supporting applicants in their training and in obtaining the L-category Aircraft Maintenance Technician (TMA) licenses, AESA puts at your disposal a selection of guiding questions corresponding to the different theoretical modules. 

These documents have been developed in collaboration with the Real Aeroclub de España (RACE) and are designed as a reinforcement tool to facilitate the preparation of exams. It is supporting material and is aligned with the contents required in the theoretical examination of the L-category license.
They can be found at: Preparation of exams for obtaining L-category TMA licenses.

AESA has published a bibliography that has been used for the creation of exam questions, and which, therefore, can be used to study. It is located at: Examinations for obtaining an aircraft maintenance licence.

There are 2 available venues:

• MADRID HEADQUARTERS

Examinations Department – Avda. Hispanidad nº 12
EDIFICIO DE CRISTAL – 2ª PLANTA – CBT 3
Examination hours from 08:30 to 14:30 hr..
Phone.: (+34) 91 301 94 38
Fax: (+34) 91 301 94 35
e-mail: Info.lma@senasa.es

• BARCELONA HEADQUARTERS

CENTRE DE PROMOCIÓ ECONÓMICA.
AJUNTAMENT DEL PRAT DE LLOBREGAT.

Electronic examinations will be carried out in those institutes that teach higher-level training cycles in aeronautical maintenance that request it from AESA, once AESA considers that it is feasible by facilities and by number of examinees.

As set out in points M.A.403(b) and ML.A.403(b)(2), the pilot may defer a defect in accordance with the MEL as long as it does not require a maintenance procedure (M) to be performed, as it is not considered maintenance, and no commissioning or CRS is required.

The new rating course must be taken at an approved ATO; From 13 February 2025 SET LAND and SET SEA are no longer variants of the same rating, but are now separate ratings with separate courses given at an ATO.

No, the initial training is received exclusively in one of the variants.

If, once the variant has been registered, you wish to practice in another variant, you must take the appropriate differences or familiarisation course and record this in the logbook.

You will need to complete the appropriate familiarisation or differences course and record it in your logbook.