What is the difference between a Mechanic and a Repairman?

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In reviewing some of the data published by the FAA, I noticed that they make a distinction between a mechanic certificate and a repairman certificate. What is the difference?










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      In reviewing some of the data published by the FAA, I noticed that they make a distinction between a mechanic certificate and a repairman certificate. What is the difference?







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          The basic difference is that a mechanic can perform maintenance on any aircraft; a repairman can perform maintenance only on aircraft for their employer, or that they own.



          The full details are in 14 CFR 65 Subpart D (mechanics) and Subpart E (repairmen). Here are the basic privileges for each one (emphasis mine):




          A certificated mechanic may perform or supervise the maintenance,
          preventive maintenance or alteration of an aircraft or appliance, or a
          part thereof, for which he is rated
          (but excluding major repairs to,
          and major alterations of, propellers, and any repair to, or alteration
          of, instruments), and may perform additional duties in accordance with
          §§65.85, 65.87, and 65.95.




          And:




          A certificated repairman may perform or supervise the maintenance,
          preventive maintenance, or alteration of aircraft or aircraft
          components appropriate to the job for which the repairman was employed
          and certificated, but only in connection with duties for the
          certificate holder by whom the repairman was employed and recommended
          .




          "Repairman" also applies to experimental and light sport aircraft owners. If you build your own aircraft you have repairman privileges to maintain it, but you can't use those privileges to work on other aircraft, per 65.104(b) (emphasis mine):




          The holder of a repairman certificate (experimental aircraft builder)
          may perform condition inspections on the aircraft constructed by the
          holder
          in accordance with the operating limitations of that aircraft.







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            This page from the FAA discusses both



            https://www.faa.gov/mechanics/become/basic/




            I'm a US Citizen. What requirements must I meet to get a mechanic's certificate?



            You must be at least 18 years old;



            able to read, write, speak, and understand English.



            You must get 18 months of practical experience with either power plants or airframes, or 30 months of practical experience working on both at the same time.



            As an alternative to this experience requirement, you can graduate from an FAA-Approved Aviation Maintenance Technician School.
            You must pass three types of tests;



            a written examination



            an oral test



            a practical test



            How do I get a repairman's certificate?
            To get a repairman's certificate, you must be recommended by a repair station, commercial operator, or air carrier. You must



            be at least 18 years old;



            be able to read, write, speak, and understand English



            be qualified to perform maintenance on aircraft or components



            be employed or a specific job requiring special qualifications by an FAA-certified Repair Station, commercial operator, or air carrier.



            be recommended for the repairman certificate by your employer
            have either 18 months practical experience in the specific job or complete a formal training course acceptable to FAA.




            So they look similar, with one having testing to go with it.






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              The basic difference is that a mechanic can perform maintenance on any aircraft; a repairman can perform maintenance only on aircraft for their employer, or that they own.



              The full details are in 14 CFR 65 Subpart D (mechanics) and Subpart E (repairmen). Here are the basic privileges for each one (emphasis mine):




              A certificated mechanic may perform or supervise the maintenance,
              preventive maintenance or alteration of an aircraft or appliance, or a
              part thereof, for which he is rated
              (but excluding major repairs to,
              and major alterations of, propellers, and any repair to, or alteration
              of, instruments), and may perform additional duties in accordance with
              §§65.85, 65.87, and 65.95.




              And:




              A certificated repairman may perform or supervise the maintenance,
              preventive maintenance, or alteration of aircraft or aircraft
              components appropriate to the job for which the repairman was employed
              and certificated, but only in connection with duties for the
              certificate holder by whom the repairman was employed and recommended
              .




              "Repairman" also applies to experimental and light sport aircraft owners. If you build your own aircraft you have repairman privileges to maintain it, but you can't use those privileges to work on other aircraft, per 65.104(b) (emphasis mine):




              The holder of a repairman certificate (experimental aircraft builder)
              may perform condition inspections on the aircraft constructed by the
              holder
              in accordance with the operating limitations of that aircraft.







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                The basic difference is that a mechanic can perform maintenance on any aircraft; a repairman can perform maintenance only on aircraft for their employer, or that they own.



                The full details are in 14 CFR 65 Subpart D (mechanics) and Subpart E (repairmen). Here are the basic privileges for each one (emphasis mine):




                A certificated mechanic may perform or supervise the maintenance,
                preventive maintenance or alteration of an aircraft or appliance, or a
                part thereof, for which he is rated
                (but excluding major repairs to,
                and major alterations of, propellers, and any repair to, or alteration
                of, instruments), and may perform additional duties in accordance with
                §§65.85, 65.87, and 65.95.




                And:




                A certificated repairman may perform or supervise the maintenance,
                preventive maintenance, or alteration of aircraft or aircraft
                components appropriate to the job for which the repairman was employed
                and certificated, but only in connection with duties for the
                certificate holder by whom the repairman was employed and recommended
                .




                "Repairman" also applies to experimental and light sport aircraft owners. If you build your own aircraft you have repairman privileges to maintain it, but you can't use those privileges to work on other aircraft, per 65.104(b) (emphasis mine):




                The holder of a repairman certificate (experimental aircraft builder)
                may perform condition inspections on the aircraft constructed by the
                holder
                in accordance with the operating limitations of that aircraft.







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                  The basic difference is that a mechanic can perform maintenance on any aircraft; a repairman can perform maintenance only on aircraft for their employer, or that they own.



                  The full details are in 14 CFR 65 Subpart D (mechanics) and Subpart E (repairmen). Here are the basic privileges for each one (emphasis mine):




                  A certificated mechanic may perform or supervise the maintenance,
                  preventive maintenance or alteration of an aircraft or appliance, or a
                  part thereof, for which he is rated
                  (but excluding major repairs to,
                  and major alterations of, propellers, and any repair to, or alteration
                  of, instruments), and may perform additional duties in accordance with
                  §§65.85, 65.87, and 65.95.




                  And:




                  A certificated repairman may perform or supervise the maintenance,
                  preventive maintenance, or alteration of aircraft or aircraft
                  components appropriate to the job for which the repairman was employed
                  and certificated, but only in connection with duties for the
                  certificate holder by whom the repairman was employed and recommended
                  .




                  "Repairman" also applies to experimental and light sport aircraft owners. If you build your own aircraft you have repairman privileges to maintain it, but you can't use those privileges to work on other aircraft, per 65.104(b) (emphasis mine):




                  The holder of a repairman certificate (experimental aircraft builder)
                  may perform condition inspections on the aircraft constructed by the
                  holder
                  in accordance with the operating limitations of that aircraft.







                  share|improve this answer












                  The basic difference is that a mechanic can perform maintenance on any aircraft; a repairman can perform maintenance only on aircraft for their employer, or that they own.



                  The full details are in 14 CFR 65 Subpart D (mechanics) and Subpart E (repairmen). Here are the basic privileges for each one (emphasis mine):




                  A certificated mechanic may perform or supervise the maintenance,
                  preventive maintenance or alteration of an aircraft or appliance, or a
                  part thereof, for which he is rated
                  (but excluding major repairs to,
                  and major alterations of, propellers, and any repair to, or alteration
                  of, instruments), and may perform additional duties in accordance with
                  §§65.85, 65.87, and 65.95.




                  And:




                  A certificated repairman may perform or supervise the maintenance,
                  preventive maintenance, or alteration of aircraft or aircraft
                  components appropriate to the job for which the repairman was employed
                  and certificated, but only in connection with duties for the
                  certificate holder by whom the repairman was employed and recommended
                  .




                  "Repairman" also applies to experimental and light sport aircraft owners. If you build your own aircraft you have repairman privileges to maintain it, but you can't use those privileges to work on other aircraft, per 65.104(b) (emphasis mine):




                  The holder of a repairman certificate (experimental aircraft builder)
                  may perform condition inspections on the aircraft constructed by the
                  holder
                  in accordance with the operating limitations of that aircraft.








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                      This page from the FAA discusses both



                      https://www.faa.gov/mechanics/become/basic/




                      I'm a US Citizen. What requirements must I meet to get a mechanic's certificate?



                      You must be at least 18 years old;



                      able to read, write, speak, and understand English.



                      You must get 18 months of practical experience with either power plants or airframes, or 30 months of practical experience working on both at the same time.



                      As an alternative to this experience requirement, you can graduate from an FAA-Approved Aviation Maintenance Technician School.
                      You must pass three types of tests;



                      a written examination



                      an oral test



                      a practical test



                      How do I get a repairman's certificate?
                      To get a repairman's certificate, you must be recommended by a repair station, commercial operator, or air carrier. You must



                      be at least 18 years old;



                      be able to read, write, speak, and understand English



                      be qualified to perform maintenance on aircraft or components



                      be employed or a specific job requiring special qualifications by an FAA-certified Repair Station, commercial operator, or air carrier.



                      be recommended for the repairman certificate by your employer
                      have either 18 months practical experience in the specific job or complete a formal training course acceptable to FAA.




                      So they look similar, with one having testing to go with it.






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                        This page from the FAA discusses both



                        https://www.faa.gov/mechanics/become/basic/




                        I'm a US Citizen. What requirements must I meet to get a mechanic's certificate?



                        You must be at least 18 years old;



                        able to read, write, speak, and understand English.



                        You must get 18 months of practical experience with either power plants or airframes, or 30 months of practical experience working on both at the same time.



                        As an alternative to this experience requirement, you can graduate from an FAA-Approved Aviation Maintenance Technician School.
                        You must pass three types of tests;



                        a written examination



                        an oral test



                        a practical test



                        How do I get a repairman's certificate?
                        To get a repairman's certificate, you must be recommended by a repair station, commercial operator, or air carrier. You must



                        be at least 18 years old;



                        be able to read, write, speak, and understand English



                        be qualified to perform maintenance on aircraft or components



                        be employed or a specific job requiring special qualifications by an FAA-certified Repair Station, commercial operator, or air carrier.



                        be recommended for the repairman certificate by your employer
                        have either 18 months practical experience in the specific job or complete a formal training course acceptable to FAA.




                        So they look similar, with one having testing to go with it.






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                          This page from the FAA discusses both



                          https://www.faa.gov/mechanics/become/basic/




                          I'm a US Citizen. What requirements must I meet to get a mechanic's certificate?



                          You must be at least 18 years old;



                          able to read, write, speak, and understand English.



                          You must get 18 months of practical experience with either power plants or airframes, or 30 months of practical experience working on both at the same time.



                          As an alternative to this experience requirement, you can graduate from an FAA-Approved Aviation Maintenance Technician School.
                          You must pass three types of tests;



                          a written examination



                          an oral test



                          a practical test



                          How do I get a repairman's certificate?
                          To get a repairman's certificate, you must be recommended by a repair station, commercial operator, or air carrier. You must



                          be at least 18 years old;



                          be able to read, write, speak, and understand English



                          be qualified to perform maintenance on aircraft or components



                          be employed or a specific job requiring special qualifications by an FAA-certified Repair Station, commercial operator, or air carrier.



                          be recommended for the repairman certificate by your employer
                          have either 18 months practical experience in the specific job or complete a formal training course acceptable to FAA.




                          So they look similar, with one having testing to go with it.






                          share|improve this answer












                          This page from the FAA discusses both



                          https://www.faa.gov/mechanics/become/basic/




                          I'm a US Citizen. What requirements must I meet to get a mechanic's certificate?



                          You must be at least 18 years old;



                          able to read, write, speak, and understand English.



                          You must get 18 months of practical experience with either power plants or airframes, or 30 months of practical experience working on both at the same time.



                          As an alternative to this experience requirement, you can graduate from an FAA-Approved Aviation Maintenance Technician School.
                          You must pass three types of tests;



                          a written examination



                          an oral test



                          a practical test



                          How do I get a repairman's certificate?
                          To get a repairman's certificate, you must be recommended by a repair station, commercial operator, or air carrier. You must



                          be at least 18 years old;



                          be able to read, write, speak, and understand English



                          be qualified to perform maintenance on aircraft or components



                          be employed or a specific job requiring special qualifications by an FAA-certified Repair Station, commercial operator, or air carrier.



                          be recommended for the repairman certificate by your employer
                          have either 18 months practical experience in the specific job or complete a formal training course acceptable to FAA.




                          So they look similar, with one having testing to go with it.







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