Aircraft Mechanic - Licensing InformationRequired State License(s): To perform mechanical work on an aircraft, a mechanic should be certificated with the Federal Aviation Administration. The Michigan Flight Standard District Offices of the Federal Aviation Administration are:
When an aircraft is returned to service after major repairs, alterations, and annual inspections, it should be inspected by a certified mechanic with an Inspection Authorization (IA) Rating. (IA rated mechanics are not necessarily "on-site" full-time mechanics, but may be contracted to several service facilities performing aircraft mechanical functions.) When operating as an aircraft maintenance facility at a public use airport a commercial operating agreement should be obtained with the airport owner. Revised: 05/06 |