AMT – Aviation Maintenance Tech Instructor Qualifications – ARCHIVE
AMT Instructor Qualifications Prior to September 2025
Current FAA Mechanic Certificate with both Airframe and Powerplant ratings AND
Associate of Applied Science in Aviation Maintenance Technology or other related technical service field, AND a minimum of five (5) years experience with both the Airframe and Powerplant mechanic certificate ratings as indicated by 14 CFR Part 65.83;
OR
At least eight (8) years experience with both the Airframe and Powerplant mechanic certificate rating as indicated by 14 CFR Part 65.83 (could include a combination of experience as an A&P mechanic, A&P mechanic lead/supervisor, and/or mechanic training instructor).
*Part time Instructors: An AMT Instructor presenting a certificate with a single rating will be limited to teaching only the subject material related to that rating. The above AMT Instructor education and experience requirements still apply appropriately to the single rating.
Related Instruction
The following list of AMT classes include Embedded Related Instruction in Computation, Communications, and Human Relations. Additional requirements to teach these courses are:
- Computation: Math 60 or tested into higher than Math 60.
- Communication: Writing 121 or Writing 227 OR demonstrated writing competency with a professional writing sample.
- Human Relations: Documented 2 years’ of supervisory work experience or served in a customer service/support/management position.
| Class / Course | Computation | Communication | Human Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMT 101 | X | X | |
| AMT 102 | X | X | |
| AMT 105 | X | X | |
| AMT 106 | X | X | X |
| AMT 107 | X | X | X |
| AMT 115 | X | X | X |
| AMT 117 | X | ||
| AMT 120 | X | X | X |
| AMT 121 | X | ||
| AMT 203 | X | X | |
| AMT 204 | X | X | |
| AMT 208 | X | X | X |
| AMT 212 | X | X | |
| AMT 213 | X | X | X |
Approved: April 2021
The AMT SAC also has responsibility for the UAS – Unoccupied Aerial Systems Instructor Qualifications.
AMT Instructor Qualifications Prior to April 2021
- Associate of Applied Science in Aviation Maintenance Technology or other related technical service field;† AND
- Currently effective FAA Mechanic Certificate with both Airframe and Powerplant ratings;* AND
- At least five years’ experience exercising the privileges of both the Airframe and Powerplant mechanic certificate ratings as indicated by 14 CFR Part 65.83.
†“Related technical service fields” are those fields which specialize in complex mechanical, electrical, vehicular, or transportation systems. The appropriate Division Dean, in consultation with the AMT Faculty Department Chair, will make a recommendation to the appropriate DOI concerning the applicability of a particular “related field.”
*Part time Instructors: An AMT Instructor presenting a certificate with a single rating will be limited to teaching only the subject material related to that rating. The above AMT Instructor education and experience requirements still apply appropriately to the single rating.
Related Instruction
The following list of AMT classes include embedded Related Instruction in Computation, Communications and Human Relations.
- Communication: AMT 117, 121
- Computation and Communication: AMT 102, 203
- Computation and Human Relations: AMT 212
- Communication and Human Relations: AMT 101, 105, 204
- Computation, Communication, and Human Relations: AMT 106, 107, 115, 120, 208, 213
In order to teach these courses, instructor must have:
- Math 60 or tested into higher than Math 60 (for Computation).
- Writing 121 or Writing 227 OR demonstrated writing competency with a professional writing sample (for Communication).
- Documented 2 years’ of supervisory work experience or served in a customer service/support/management position (for Human Relations).
Approved: March 2019
AMT Instructor Qualifications Prior to March 2019
Associate of Applied Science in Aviation Maintenance Technology or other vehicle service field AND a valid FAA Mechanic certificate with both Airframe and Powerplant Ratings*
AND
A minimum of five years experience exercising the privileges of both the Airframe and Powerplant mechanic ratings, OR five years experience teaching at the college level or in an aviation maintenance training department or a combination of experience may be substituted, year for year, for aviation mechanic experience.
*Part time Instructors: An AMT Instructor presenting a certificate with a single rating will be limited to teaching only the subject material related to that rating. The above AMT Instructor education and experience requirements still apply appropriately to the single rating.
Related Instruction
The following list of AMT classes include embedded Related Instruction in Computation, Communications and Human Relations.
- Communication: AMT 117, 121
- Computation and Communication: AMT 102, 203
- Computation and Human Relations: AMT 212
- Communication and Human Relations: AMT 101, 105, 204
- Computation, Communication, and Human Relations: AMT 106, 107, 115, 120, 208, 213
In order to teach these courses, instructor must have:
- Math 60 or tested into higher than Math 60 (for Computation).
- Writing 121 or Writing 227 OR demonstrated writing competency with a professional writing sample (for Communication).
- Documented 2 years of supervisory work experience or served in a customer service/support/management position (for Human Relations).
Approved: March 2017
AMT Instructor Qualifications Prior to March 2017
Related Instruction
The following list of AMT classes include embedded Related Instruction in Computation, Communications and Human Relations.
- Computation, Communication and Human Relations: AMT 102. 107, 115, 120, 123, 203, 208, 212, 213 and 222
- Communication and Human Relations: AMT 101, 105, 117, 121, 204, 218, 219
- Computation and Communication: AMT 106
In order to teach these courses, instructor must have:
- Math 60 or tested into higher than Math 60 (for Computation)
- Writing 121 or Writing 227 or demonstrated writing competency with a professional writing sample (for Communication)
- Documented 2 years of supervisory work experience or served in a customer service/support/management position (for Human Relations)
Approved: February 2016
AMT Instructor
Associate of Applied Science in Aviation Maintenance Technology or other vehicle service field AND a valid FAA Mechanic certificate with both Airframe and Powerplant Ratings*
AND
A minimum of five years experience exercising the privileges of both the Airframe and Powerplant mechanic ratings, OR five years experience teaching at the college level or in an aviation maintenance training department or a combination of experience may be substituted, year for year, for aviation mechanic experience.
*Part time Instructors: An AMT Instructor presenting a certificate with a single rating will be limited to teaching only the subject material related to that rating. The above AMT Instructor education and experience requirements still apply appropriately to the single rating.
Approved: February 2011
Related Instruction
An AMT instructor presenting valid evidence of a minimum of five years’ experience exercising the privileges of an Airframe and Powerplant mechanic, or an appropriately related aviation industry, qualifies to teach the Related Instruction content regarding Computation, Communication, and Human Relations as described in the CCOGS for courses listed below:
- Computation, Communication and Human Relations: AMT 102. 107, 115, 120, 123, 203, 208, 212, 213 and 222
- Communication and Human Relations: AMT 101, 105, 117, 121, 204, 218, 219
- Computation and Communication: AMT 106
Approved: June 2011
AMT Instructor
- Holds a valid FAA Mechanic Certificate with both Airframe and Power plant Ratings
- Has a minimum of 4 years experience as a certified A&P mechanic in:
- Aviation maintenance
- An appropriately related industry
Fewer years of experience may be considered for part time instructors if their experience coordinates with the subjects to be taught.
Revised Date: 11/27/2000
AMT Instructor
- Holds a valid FAA Mechanic Certificate with both Airframe and Power plant Ratings
- Has a minimum of 4 years experience as a certified A&P mechanic in:
- Aviation maintenance
- An appropriately related industry
Revised Date: 11/06/2000
1/11/1990 – Reference to FAR §§ 147.5 (a) (4) and 147.23