How to Get Your FAA A&P License โ€” (From Someone Who Did It)

๐Ÿ“ฉ Get the free International Mechanic Career Guide: ๐Ÿ‘‰https://www.globalaircraftcareers.com... ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://globalaircraftcareers.com Getting my FAA A&P license in 2012-13 changed my entire career. It gave me access to N-registered aircraft โ€” which as of 2020 represent 42% of the world's fleet registered โ€” and opened doors to travel, better pay, and real freedom as an aircraft mechanic. In this video, I break down the complete roadmap: โœ… The 3 pathways to qualify (including the experience route I used) โœ… Written exams โ€” what to expect and how to prepare โœ… Oral & Practical โ€” the real test and how to pass it โœ… Real costs, timeline, and what nobody tells you โœ… How the A&P transformed my career at Avianca and beyond If you're an international mechanic looking to work in North America or increase your opportunities, this video is for you. ๐Ÿ“˜ RESOURCES & STUDY GUIDES: https://www.globalaircraftcareers.com... โฑ๏ธ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 โ€” Why I got my A&P in 2012 2:10 โ€” Why the A&P matters (42% of the world's fleet) 3:26 โ€” The 3 pathways to qualify 6:56 โ€” Written exams breakdown 9:00 โ€” Oral & Practical (O&P) 10:55 โ€” How the A&P changed my life 12:30 โ€” My top 5 tips โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€” ๐Ÿ“Œ Follow Global Aircraft Careers: ๐Ÿ”— LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/globalaircraftcareers ๐Ÿ“ธ Instagram: ย ย /ย globalaircraftcareerย ย  ๐ŸŽต TikTok: ย ย /ย globalaircraftcareerย ย  ๐Ÿ“˜ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... โ–ถ๏ธ Subscribe for licensing guides and international career strategies. โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€” ๐Ÿ”” SUBSCRIBE for weekly videos on: Life as an AME in Canada and USA. How to get your AME / A&P license Real salaries and career advice Tips for international mechanics coming to Canada or USA. โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€” #FAA #A&P #AircraftMechanic #AviationCareer #AMT #AviationMaintenance

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