A Part-66 technician issues certificates of release to service for aircraft. The European licence, defined by Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014, is the benchmark for aircraft maintenance.
Duties
- Scheduled inspections and troubleshooting in line or base maintenance.
- Applying manufacturer data and airworthiness directives.
- Signing releases to service within a Part-145 organisation.
Licence categories
- B1: mechanical (airframe, engines, systems).
- B2: avionics and electrical systems.
- B3: non-pressurised piston aeroplanes; C: base maintenance release.
Training
- Basic training in an approved Part-147 organisation, then practical experience in Part-145.
- Type ratings added for each aircraft type.