The AEA petitioned the FAA to recognize the CAET certification as an acceptable means of compliance to the formal education option as listed in Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) section 65.101(a)(5)(ii).
Aviation Maintenance
New FAA Website Clarifies MOSAIC Policy on Repairman Certificates
According to officials with the Experimental Aircraft Association, the section on light-sport repairmen is of particular interest to the general aviation community, as the privileges of these certificates were expanded by MOSAIC (Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification). Under the new rules, holders of the Repairman Light Sport certificates can now also conduct condition inspections on experimental amateur-built (E-AB) aircraft in addition to light-sport aircraft.
Free A&P Classes Coming for High Schoolers in Michigan
Jackson County Airport (KJXN) plans to launch a non-profit in 2027 offering free aviation maintenance training to high schoolers, funded by an accelerated adult program.
The Engine Detective
After 36 years on the job at Continental, Phillip Grice’s day-to-day role involves a lot of technical sleuthing. He is often tasked with finding out what happened to an engine that led to an accident.
Banyan Air Service Adds King Air Maintenance at KSGJ
In addition to supporting HondaJet and Pilatus PC-12 aircraft, the facility at Northeast Florida Regional Airport (KSGJ) in St. Augustine, Florida, is now offering King Air maintenance.
New Aviation Maintenance Lab Opens at 06C
The new lab, in two hangars at Schaumburg Regional Airport in Illinois, will be used for Harper College’s new Aviation Maintenance Training Program.
Free IA Training Course Launches
While targeted primarily to A&P/IAs, the training is open to anyone interested in general aviation maintenance practices.
Grant Fuels New Aviation Maintenance Training Program in Colorado
A new aviation maintenance technician training program at Pueblo Community College (PCC) in Colorado is expected to launch in fall 2026, powered by a state grant.
General Aviation Maintenance: What’s Working, What’s Not
A new survey reveals that the general aviation maintenance industry faces intense pressure from rising costs and persistent staffing shortages. Despite these hurdles, 92% of mechanics remain proud of their profession, demonstrating remarkable operational resilience.