General
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What is CAAM?
- The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM, Malay: Pihak Berkuasa Penerbangan Awam Malaysia), previously known as the Department of Civil Aviation (Abbreviation: DCA, Malay: Jabatan Penerbangan Awam), is a government agency that was formed under the Ministry of Transport Malaysia in 1969. Effectively on 19th February 2018, DCA was incorporated into a statutory body known as CAAM.The incorporation of CAAM is in line with the requirement of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) which has called upon contracting states to the Chicago Convention to establish an autonomous civil aviation authority to ensure efficient management of the safety and security of the civil aviation. Under this new umbrella, CAAM is making great strides to strengthen the nation’s aviation standards as well as addressing existing challenges, to advance Malaysia in the aviation sector in line with the country’s aspiration to be the leading hub for the industry regionally as well as globally.
The regulatory responsibility of civil aviation technical matters is vested in CAAM. CAAM’s main role is to contribute to the development of Malaysia’s civil aviation technical sector and mandated to comply with ICAO’s standards so as to keep aviation safe, secure and efficient.
Malaysia has been a proud Council member of ICAO from 2007 and has since maintained its membership in the Council for three (3) consecutive terms while making significant contributions to the development of civil aviation’s safety and security.
- The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM, Malay: Pihak Berkuasa Penerbangan Awam Malaysia), previously known as the Department of Civil Aviation (Abbreviation: DCA, Malay: Jabatan Penerbangan Awam), is a government agency that was formed under the Ministry of Transport Malaysia in 1969. Effectively on 19th February 2018, DCA was incorporated into a statutory body known as CAAM.The incorporation of CAAM is in line with the requirement of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) which has called upon contracting states to the Chicago Convention to establish an autonomous civil aviation authority to ensure efficient management of the safety and security of the civil aviation. Under this new umbrella, CAAM is making great strides to strengthen the nation’s aviation standards as well as addressing existing challenges, to advance Malaysia in the aviation sector in line with the country’s aspiration to be the leading hub for the industry regionally as well as globally.
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What is the different between ICAO, EASA, FAA & CAAM?
- International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), is global aviation organizations work together to develop international Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) as a guideline for all the countries.
These SARPs are the reference for states developing their national civil aviation regulations which are legally enforceable. This organization provide a set of standards by which to help regulate aviation across the world including technical aspects of aviation to units of measurement, aeronautical charts, licensing of personnel and search and rescue standards among many more. - European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is responsible for the aviation rules for all countries within the EU (European Union),which include drafting of aviation safety legislation and providing technical advice to the European Commission and to the EU Member States, airworthiness and type certification of aircraft and aircraft parts for aircraft operating in the EU, approval of aircraft design organisations world-wide and of production and maintenance organisations inside and outside of the EU. An aircraft maintenance licence issued by a country other than EASA Member States (European Country only) cannot be rendered valid as EASA Part-66 AML and are not mutually recognised in European system.
- Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the national aviation authority of the US and is responsible for overseeing all aspects of aviation in North America, ensuring that the skies remain safe and that all the aircraft in operation follow a strict set of guidelines to minimize danger and make sure that everybody pilot is adequately qualified for their role. Their licensed holder only valid within the US country.
- Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) an agency under the Ministry of Transport (MOT) Malaysia to provide safety and security of the civil aviation, flow of air transportation, and to regulate aviation activities in Malaysia.
- International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), is global aviation organizations work together to develop international Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) as a guideline for all the countries.
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What is the difference between PART 66, PART 147 and PART 145?
- Part-66 – is the regulations under which, an engineer can certify aircraft work.
- Part-145 – is the regulations under which an aircraft is maintained at a maintenance facility.
- Part 147 – is the regulations under which theoretical material is taught/examined i.e Part-66 license modules, aircraft type courses.
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What is Aircraft Maintenance License (AML)?
- A personnel responsible for the release of the aircraft or a component after maintenance. AML also means a license issued by CAAM in accordance with Airworthiness Notices.
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What is the different between diploma/degree programs with licensed program in aircraft maintenance?
A major different between diploma/degree programs with licensed program is firstly, they are regulated by different Regulatories.
Diploma/degree programs are the programs regulated by MQA. There are also a diploma programs that registered under Skills Development Department of Ministry of Human Resource Malaysia. On the contrary for licensed program, it is regulated directly by CAAM.Secondly, on the program outcome, upon completion of diploma/degree programs, a person is known as ‘graduate’, but for licensed, the person will then called as a ‘licensed holder’. For example, if the person completed Category-B1.1 Licensed and serving the industry, he will hold the title of License Aircraft Engineer (LAE). The person may further develop his career by collecting work schedule, hours and go for Type License in order to go specialize.
Thirdly, in terms of the career, only licensed holder is qualified to work with live aircraft as they are purposely trained for that. Maintaining an aircraft is a high risky job because it involves life of the passengers on board. Parallel to the matter, diploma/degree programs are not the program that will make qualify the individual to fix an aircraft.
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What is A check, B check, C check and D check?
- A Check – This is performed approximately every 500 – 800 flight hours or 200 – 400 cycles. It usually performed overnight at an airport gate or hangar. The actual occurrence of this check varies by aircraft type, the cycle amount (take-off and landing is considered an aircraft ‘cycle’) or the number of hours flown since the last check.
- B Check – This is performed approximately every 4-6 months. It is usually performed within 1-3 days at an airport hangar. A similar occurrence schedule applies to the B check as to the A check. B check may be incorporated into successive A checks.
- C Check – This is performed approximately every 20-24 months or a specific amount of actual flight hours (FH) as defined by the manufacturer. The maintenance check is much more extensive than a B Check, requiring a large majority of the aircraft’s components to be inspected. This check puts the aircraft out of service and until it is completed, the aircraft must not leave the maintenance site. Usually it is performed in a hangar at a maintenance base and time needed to be complete generally 1-2 weeks.
- D Check – This is by far most comprehensive and demanding check for an airplane, known as a Heavy Maintenance Visit (HMV). This check occurs every 5 years. It takes the entire aircraft apart for inspection and overhaul thus, if required, the paint may need to be completely removed for further inspection on the fuselage metal skin. It usually takes up to 2 months to complete, depending on the aircraft and must be performed at a suitable maintenance base.
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Definition
- Certifying Staff means personnel responsible for the release of an aircraft or a component after maintenance.
- Category A certifier means an Aircraft Maintenance Technician issued with CAAM Part-66 Licence for issuance of Certificate of
Release to Service (CRS) with limited certification privileges for the purpose of regulation 30(6) of CAR 1996. - Category B certifier means an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer issued with CAAM Part-66 Licence with full certification privileges as defined in regulation 31 CAR 1996.
- Validator means an approved person by DGCA, Approved Maintenance Organisation (AMO), Approved Training Organization
(ATO) or licenced personnel who is responsible to train and validate the skill training or experience acquisition of an aircraft maintenance trainee. - Practical Assessor means an approved person by DGCA whose name is reflected in the Exposition of an AMO or ATO conduct the practical assessment.
- CAAM Part-66 Logbook means an approved document for experience gathering and evidence of assessments. This logbook will also include Schedule of Works.
Financial Aids
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Is there any financial aid?
- Yes! We have few options for financial aids assistant but now our official education financing provider is Affin Islamic bank that imply to both License Aircraft Maintenance Engineer & Technician. Take note: we are not responsible for nor guaranteed students getting financial aids, but we are happy to help and assist you.
Should you have any inquiries, click here.
- Yes! We have few options for financial aids assistant but now our official education financing provider is Affin Islamic bank that imply to both License Aircraft Maintenance Engineer & Technician. Take note: we are not responsible for nor guaranteed students getting financial aids, but we are happy to help and assist you.
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Engineer & Technician
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How to become Aircraft Maintenance License?
Enrol in any Approved Training Organization (ATO) by CAAM that conducting an aircraft maintenance license program. Complete all theory & practical, On-Job-Training (OJT) and CAAM examinations. Once complete, you will go for final assessment. Upon completion of the assessment, the student’s complete documentation & file will be send to CAAM for license endorsement and approval. Once approved, you will receive the red book with basic licensed.
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What is the different between basic licensed and type licensed?
Basic licensed can be explained simply as the general licensed. A person with this licensed is called LAE but, he is not considered as a specialist until he obtained his Type Licensed.
In another word, Type Licensed is considered as an ‘Upgrade’ for the Basic Licensed possessed by the LAE. He/she will attend and complete Type training to make him/her known as Licensed with Type Rating (LWTR).
Uniquely, starting with Basic Licensed, the person could go for several Type Licensed throughout his/her career. With Type Licensed, their career opportunity will then go global.For example, the LAE with Boeing 737-600 New Generation Type Rating is a person who are specialist for this type of aircraft. However, before he/she could go for type, they must comply the technical aspect as per regulated by CAAM including gaining enough experience before he/she could go for Type training.
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What is the requirement for the program?
- Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Technician (LAT) (Malaysian) – Minimum education qualification of SPM/SPMV/O level or equivalent; credits (A/B/C) in English, Pass Mathematics, Science (preferably Physics).
At least 17 years of age, be able to read, speak, and understand English fluently. Do not suffer from colour blindness, Claustrophobia, and Acrophobia. - Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (LAE) (Malaysian) – Minimum education qualification of SPM/SPMV/O level or equivalent; credits (A/B/C) in English, Mathematics, Science (preferably Physics) or equivalent. At least 17 years of age, be able to read, speak, and understand English fluently. Do not suffer from colour blindness, Claustrophobia, and Acrophobia.
- Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Technician (LAT) (Malaysian) – Minimum education qualification of SPM/SPMV/O level or equivalent; credits (A/B/C) in English, Pass Mathematics, Science (preferably Physics).
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How many semesters in Aircraft Engineer & Aircraft Technician?
- Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (LAE) program – LAE programme consists of 2400 contact hours and 2 years of On-JobTraining. In simpler term, you will spend 2 years on campus and 2 years in OJT – 8 semesters in total.
- Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Technician (LAT) program – LAT programme consists of 800 contact hours and 1 years of On-JobTraining. In simpler term, you will spend 1 year in campus and 1 year in OJT – 4 semesters in total.
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How to apply this program?
You may apply through online application on this website. click here
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What is the different between Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer and Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Technician?
- Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (LAE)- is the authorised person to ensure and certify the aircraft is airworthy and remain valid (with exception) in accordance with local and international aviation standard. LAE carries out aircraft maintenance on the whole aircraft from its nose down to its tail, inclusive of all mechanical component inside it.
- Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Technician (LAT)-is the person who inspects and performs and supervises maintenance and alteration of aircraft and aircraft system. Often, LAT will be working under the supervision of LAE.
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Why we need to have a professional licensed to work with aircraft?
This can be referred to Question No.5 in general section.
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What is the different between Licensed Aircraft Maintenance CAT B1.1 and B2?
- A B1.1 licenced engineer can certify all engine, airframe and electrical work and working on jet engines and aircraft systems such as electrical, flight controls, hydraulics and pressurization.
- A B2 licenced engineer can certify all electrical & avionic system work carried out by anyone and responsible for the aircraft’s electrical, instrument, communication and navigation systems only.
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What is the difference between an Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (AME) and Aerospace Engineering?
AMEs deal with maintaining the airworthiness of an aircraft and also certifying that it is fit for flight. Aerospace Engineering is concerned with designing and building an aircraft or spacecraft.
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Category A (Aircraft Maintenance Technician)
Subcategories:
- A1 – Aeroplanes Turbine
- A2 – Aeroplanes Piston
- A3 – Helicopters Turbine
- A4 – Helicopters Piston
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Category B (Aircraft Maintenance Engineer – Mechanical)
Subcategories:
- B1.1 – Aeroplanes Turbine
- B1.2 – Aeroplanes Piston
- B1.3 – Helicopters Turbine
- B1.4 – Helicopters Piston
- B2 – Aircraft Maintenance Engineer – Avionic)
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Eligibility
An applicant for an AML shall be at least 21 years of age:
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An Applicant for AML (category B2 and Subcategories B1.1 & B1.3)
requirement:- Five years of practical maintenance experience on operating aircraft if the applicant has no previous relevant technical training;
OR - Three years of practical maintenance experience on operating aircraft and completion of training considered relevant by the CAAM as a skilled worker in a technical trade;
OR - Two years of practical maintenance experience on operating aircraft and completion of an appropriately approved basic training course.
- Five years of practical maintenance experience on operating aircraft if the applicant has no previous relevant technical training;
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Application AML through ATO
- Candidates who have completed the training course provided by an ATO may apply to DGCA for the grant of AML.
- The application submitted to DGCA shall be supported with the following documentation:
- Evidence of competency in theoretical knowledge and the English language;
- Evidence of competency in practical skills certified by a Validator;
- Evidence of practical assessments in aircraft maintenance experience certified by a Practical Assessor;
- Recommendation from the ATO.
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Privileges of CAT B1 AML
Category B1 AML for engineers or AMEL as defined under regulation 31 of CAR 1996, shall permit the holder issue certificates following maintenance including aircraft structure, powerplant and mechanical and electrical systems.
Replacement of avionic line replaceable units, requiring simple tests to prove their serviceability, shall also be included in the privileges. The certificates to be issued are:
- Certificates of release to service in respect of overhaul, inspection, repair, replacement, modification and scheduled maintenance
inspection so approved - Certificates of fitness of aircrafts for flight under the “A Conditions” set out in the Second Schedule of CAR 1996.
Note: Category B1 holder automatically covers CAAM Part-66 Category A sub-category certification privileges.
- Certificates of release to service in respect of overhaul, inspection, repair, replacement, modification and scheduled maintenance
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Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Modules
- Module 1 – Mathematics
- Module 2 – Physics
- Module 3 – Electrical Fundamentals
- Module 4 – Electronic Fundamentals
- Module 5 – Digital Technique/Electronic Instrument Systems
- Module 6 – Materials & Hardware
- Module 7 – Maintenance Practices
- Module 8 – Basic Aerodynamics
- Module 9 – Human Factors
- Module 10 – Aviation Legislation
- Module 11A – Turbine Aeroplane, Aerodynamics, Structures & Systems
- Module 15 – Gas Turbine Engine
- Module 17 – Propeller
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Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Technician Modules
- Module 1 – Mathematics
- Module 2 – Physics
- Module 3 – Electrical Fundamentals
- Module 5 – Digital Technique/Electronic Instrument Systems
- Module 6 – Materials & Hardware
- Module 7 – Maintenance Practices
- Module 8 – Basic Aerodynamics
- Module 9 – Human Factors
- Module 10 – Aviation Legislation
- Module 11A – Turbine Aeroplane, Aerodynamics, Structures & Systems
- Module 15 – Gas Turbine Engine
- Module 17 – Propeller
Assessment
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How do I apply for the assessment?
You must fulfil the requirement criteria:
- Must passed all the CAAM modules.
- Must completed On-Job-Training (OJT) hours during OJT.
You may apply online at the student portal or walk in to our office.
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How long will an assessment take place?
Depending on the students and type of Assessment, do expect an Assessment to be conducted between 3 to 5 hours per session.
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How long do I have to wait for the assessment result?
At the end of the Assessment, our Assessors will inform you whether your Assessment is satisfactory or require a Re-Assessment/Checkpoints submission. If satisfactory, we will complete the acknowledgement form as this form is to be enclosed with your application for Licence at the CAAM.
CAAM Examination
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Does AMEC approved by the CAAM to conduct the CAAM PART-66 Examinations?
Yes, AMEC is authorized to conduct CAAM Examinations on behalf of CAAM [APPROVAL NUMBER : ATO/2020/01]
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How to apply for CAAM Examination at AMEC?
You may apply online. Firstly, please fill up all your information HERE. Next, fill up Application form (INTERNAL) HERE & Application form (EXTERNAL) HERE . Our officer will get in touch with you for application and arrangement process.
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Fee for CAAM Examinations?
CAAM Examinations conducted at AMEC already include in program package. AMEC do not offer only CAAM Exam however, those who fail and would like to apply for re-sit, we would like to assist you. The re-sit fee for CAAM Exam MCQ (RM 200/module) and Essay (RM 250/module).
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How do I make payment for CAAM Examination?
Payment can be made before examination start via cash, cheque or online transfer. You may contact our finance department or email at finance@aeromalaysian.com
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Can I make reservation for date and time for CAAM examination slot?
No. Due to limitation number of examination slots, AMEC can only arrange the date and time who have successfully made full payment and completed all form required from our side.
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What is the Turn Around Time for CAAM Examination results to be released?
We estimate TAT for CAAM Examination results to be released within 2 weeks for MCQ and 1 month for Essay
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What is CAAM Examination Standard?
The pass mark for each module and sub-module multi-choice and essay part of the examination is 75 %.
All CAAM Part 66 modules that make up a complete CAAM Part 66 AML category or subcategory must be passed within a 7 years time period of passing the first module except, A failed module may not be retaken for at least 90 days following the date of the failed module examination, except in the case of a CAAM Part 147 appropriately approved maintenance training organisation which conducts a course of retraining tailored to the failed subjects in the particular module when the failed module may be retaken after 30 days
The maximum number of consecutive attempts for each module is three. The applicant shall confirm and a declaration should be made in writing to the MTO or the Authority to which they apply for an examination, the number and dates of attempts during the last year where these attempts took place. The MTO is responsible for checking the number of attempts within the applicable timeframes.
For further details, please refer to the CAAM Airworthiness Notice 1101, Issue 2 [ Appendix 2 ]
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