4.1 This industry developed standard is to be used in conjunction with AMT/AME curriculum programs to help ensure enhanced knowledge and skill levels for the maintenance technician/engineer in today’s ever-changing and highly technical aviation environment.

4.2 Task requirements are divided by Air Transport Association of America (ATA) category and listed in ATA order.

4.3 If a task is only listed as Level 3, it is understood the task will require knowledge at Level 1 and Level 2 as well.

4.4 Advanced, specific, or specialized knowledge standards may be developed in future endorsements. Aircraft model specific courses and aircraft painting are examples of endorsement areas.

1.1 The purpose of this guide primarily is to address the fundamental subject knowledge, task performance, and task knowledge activities labeled “Airframe and Systems,” which ensures the Aircraft Maintenance Technician (AMT)/Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) have the necessary basic knowledge and skills for today’s global aviation maintenance environment. Thus, the ASTM F46 Aerospace Personnel Committee has developed academic and skills knowledge standards that have been developed by aerospace industry-lead working groups. These standards reflect industry best practices and provide a focus on levels of safety that may exceed current regulatory guidance for aircraft maintenance technician academic and skills standards. This guide may supplement a state’s basic general requirements for AMT/AME certification. It is not the intent of this guide to replace the AMT requirements, but to ensure the AMT/AME is trained to the level as indicated. It is recommended that ASTM F3376, Standard Guide for Core Competencies for Aviation Maintenance Personnel, be used as a prerequisite for this guide. This guide may be used as a basis for an approval when specifically identified as such by the appropriate governing authority.

1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.3 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.