What must a foreign national show to the FAA in order to take the airframe and powerplant mechanic examination?
A. A foreign applicant who graduated from an FAA-approved aviation maintenance technician (mechanic) school must present an appropriate graduation certificate or certificate of completion. The ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language. Positive identification (i.e., passport). A signed and detailed original statement from their employer substantiating the specific type of maintenance performed and duration of each. A detailed statement obtained from the foreign airworthiness authority of the country in which the experience was gained or from an advisor of the International Civil Aviation Organization that will validate the applicant’s experience. All documents presented to the inspector or advisor must be signed, dated originals, and traceable to the initiator. If located outside the United States, a foreign applicant (without a certificate of graduation or completion) must show the following at the time of the application. Proof that he worked on U.S.-registere
