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WARRENDALE, Pa. (Feb. 13, 2008) – Aircraft maintenance technicians now have the opportunity to certify their skills through the PAMA/SAE Institute Aviation Maintenance and Production Certification Program.
Developed in adherence with industry consensus standards, the program initially offers two designations:
- Non-certificated individuals can earn the Aviation Maintenance Specialist (AMS) certification
- FAA-certificated Airframe and Powerplant Mechanics can earn the Aviation Maintenance Engineer (AME) certification
“This program is really the first of its kind,” Brian Finnegan, SAE Institute Director of Professional Certification, said. “It establishes a broad system of technical career paths, it quantifies knowledge at many different skill levels, and it enables technicians to verify and document their skills.”
The certification exam will launch on Feb. 18, and will available throughout the year in test centers all over the world. Organizations looking to certify their employees in groups can arrange for the exam to be administered right in their own facilities.
PAMA/SAE Institute certification enjoys the support of AIG Aviation Insurance company.
The SAE Institute and PAMA are affiliate organizations of SAE International.
For more information on the PAMA/SAE Institute Aviation Maintenance and Production Program, visit the PAMA website
Need more info on the AME certification.
Posted by: Steve | February 20, 2008 at 09:39 AM
Steve -
There is more info on the AME certification on the main PAMA website under Certifications. If you have more questions, write me on the JetBlast Network. I'll be happy to help you out with whatever you need.
Brian
Posted by: Brian Finnegan | February 22, 2008 at 07:30 PM
It's been a month since the program went public and I'm curious how the program has been received. Would you please post an update?
Posted by: gary brossett | March 26, 2008 at 03:53 PM
Sure thing, Gary. Stand by on the JBN for an update in the next day or so. Much is happening and we are all quite busy. We appreciate your support!
Posted by: Brian Finnegan | March 26, 2008 at 06:53 PM