REME Aviation

The theory credit exemptions are available to applicants wishing to obtain a UK Part 66 AML in the following categories: A.1, A.2, A.3, B1.1, B1.2, B1.3 and B2. Theory credits are dependent on REME Aviation training and the date the training was completed.  

For further guidance, refer to the REME Aviation Theory Course Cross Map Report.

For current serving REME Aviation personnel.

·         The REME Aviation in service experience has been assessed and is recognised to fully meet the basic experience requirements with an equivalent standard set out in 66.A.30 (e). The REME Aviation maintenance experience meets UK CAA Part 66 AML within the categories A3, B1.3 and B2 licence.

For REME Aviation legacy personnel.

·         At least 1 year of the required experience shall be recent maintenance experience on aircraft of the category/subcategory for which the initial aircraft maintenance licence is sought. Ref. 66.A.30 para. (d).

·         Additional experience of civil aircraft maintenance shall, however, be required to ensure adequate understanding of the civil aircraft maintenance environment. Ref. 66.A.30 para. (e).

·         Experience shall have been acquired within the 10 years preceding the application for an aircraft maintenance licence or the addition of a category or subcategory to such a licence. Ref. 66.A.30 para. (f).

The CAA can issue a UK Part 66 licence when the theory and experience requirements have been met and the Aircraft Maintenance Licence REME Endorsement Form issued by (REME Aviation) has been received. The CAA cannot issue individual licence credits.  

As part of the application, you will be asked to upload the following supporting documentation:

·         Proof of your ID, this can be:

o   Colour selfie holding your valid passport.

• • • If of dual nationality, please provide the passport matching the nationality on your licence. 

o   Colour selfie with your full UK photographic driving licence, with birth certificate for initial applications or change of nationality.

o   Colour selfie with your UK MOD 90 or MOD 100, with birth certificate for initial applications or change of nationality. 

o   Note a selfie is considered to be a good quality close-up photo of you holding your ID in which your face and ID are clearly visible, and the document is legible. 

 ·         Appropriate certified colour copies of Part 66 basic Certificates of Recognition as defined in REME Aviation Theory Course Cross Map Report.

 ·         Aircraft Maintenance Licence REME Endorsement form confirming the applicant’s military service and engineering experience, Issued by REME Aviation. 

The form is only for military endorsement, not the Aircraft Maintenance Licence (AML) itself — full application and detailed evidence (e.g. logbook) must still be sent to the CAA.

 ·         Applications must include a valid Part 66 Module 10 (Aviation Legislation) Certificate of Recognition and additional modules as required by Appendix 1 (REME Aviation Theory Course Cross Map Report), examined to the Cat A / Cat B standards as applicable.

 ·         Certified colour copies of the logbook/service letter showing the evidence of the practical maintenance experience gained, this can be:

 o   CAP 741M Logbook, submitted as a scanned copy of the original logbook, certified at as a true copy on each page. Or,

o   Military experience letter, prepared and accepted by (REME Aviation). 

Once all requirements have been met, complete the Aircraft Maintenance Licence online application form on the CAA Portal. For more information and guidance regarding the new process, refer to AMEL portal form user guide.

If you have not used the CAA Customer Portal before, you will need to create an account before you can access the online application form. Once registered, you can start your application by clicking on the ‘Aircraft maintenance licence applications’ link under the list of available services.

To ensure you complete your application correctly, refer to the following associated rules, regulations and forms to support you with your application:

·         UK Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014

·         Scheme of Charges (Personnel licensing)

·         CAA Refund Policy

The Service Level Agreement (SLA) for initial Part-66 licences is 51 working days. This includes initial assessment by a Licensing Officer (15 working days), technical assessment of your on-the-job experience by a Surveyor (30 working days), plus 6 days for issue and dispatch of the licence.

You will receive automated email updates as your application progresses through the process. You can also track the progress of your application at any time by logging into your CAA Customer Portal account, selecting "Your Services" and then selecting the Aircraft Maintenance Licence Service. You may then click on "All Applications" for further information.

Where an application is placed on hold, the working days to process the application will be counted from the date of receipt of the requested additional information. Should the application be placed on hold by a surveyor, the new SLA for the application will be 30 working days.

For this reason, be diligent in reviewing the guidance on this site, within the application and the requirements of UK Part 66, before application. Missing information or certification will delay your application and may result in the application being rejected. A fee will be charged if the assessment results in the rejection of your application. This will also be applied if you choose to cancel your application

For a small number of applications, a Licensing Officer may require additional guidance which requires a referral to be made to a Technical Officer. The Technical Officer will review the case within five working days, however if further advice is needed this will be reviewed at a bi-weekly complex case review session. In such cases the application will take longer to process than our standard turnaround times.

If you are dissatisfied by the service provided to you by us or wish to raise a complaint regarding a member of staff, our complaints process is detailed on our dedicated complaints webpage.

The assessment of your application is completed by a Licensing Officer and Airworthiness Surveyor.

Following an acceptable assessment, the licence is then processed, signed and dispatched to the individual.

We will contact you if we have any queries regarding your application and may keep your application pending for 30 working days awaiting any additional documentation to be submitted. Following this period, the CAA may reject the application if no satisfactory response is received.

Should an application be unsuccessful, a rejection fee will be deducted from the application fee to cover the cost of the assessment carried out. The remainder may be refunded to the applicant.

Should you choose to cancel your application, a fee will apply.

The UK Part 66 Aircraft Maintenance Licence is valid for five years from the date of issue.

You will need to Renew a UK Part 66 Aircraft Maintenance Licence.

A certified copy is a copy of a document which is signed by an authorised person who has seen the original document in hardcopy and can vouch that the copy has been made accurately and honestly. Photocopies of documents that have been sent by email cannot be certified as true copies as the certifier has not compared it to the original document.

Following the introduction of the Army (REME Aviation) accreditation process the UK CAA may accept, the certification of copies logbooks or work records submitted to the CAA, by Army Engineering Officers, Warrant Officers and Senior Supervisors. 

Sergeants/Senior technician and team leaders holding maintenance supervision authorisations. Who is responsible for technical supervision, quality standards and maintenance management.

Staff Sergeants / Warrant Officers with Senior certifying and supervisory approvals, who manage airworthiness compliance within engineering units or oversee maintenance programmes and certification standards.

Engineering Officers who are responsible for engineering management, airworthiness governance and maintenance oversight.

Logbooks should be submitted in PDF, logbook certification action must be completed by designated organisational staff, followed by the file being locked in a secure manner to prevent editing by the applicant post organisational review.

The certifier should write the following on each submission:

The applicants CAA reference number (where applicable)

The declaration “I have seen the original logbook/documents, and I certify that this is a complete and accurate copy of the originals for [applicant name]” their signature

Their name (in block capitals).

Position/job title (As above).

The date certified.

The file should be locked in a secure manner to prevent editing by the applicant post organisational review.