FORGE
FORGE
The 4 Years Pathway to License
Who is the course for?
FORGE is AEA’s integrated programme for Part-145 organisations looking to develop their future licensed maintenance workforce.
It supports young candidates on a structured pathway towards an Aircraft Maintenance Licence (AML) in less than four years.
Theoretical training
The FORGE programme includes 206 hours of theoretical training and prepares candidates for the following Part-66 modules:
Form |
|---|
M7A – Maintenance Practices |
M9A – Human Factors |
M10 – Aviation Legislation |
Practical Program
The programme also includes 532 hours of practical training, during which candidates develop familiarity and competence with maintenance tools and equipment, aircraft maintenance practices, technical documentation, maintenance procedures, basic inspection techniques and troubleshooting activities, and safe working practices.
FORGE training structure
Training area | Content | Hourse |
|---|---|---|
Part-66 M9 – Human Factors | Safety Training including Human Factors, hangar safety, technical communication and reporting | 16 h |
Part-66 M7 – Maintenance Practices | Part-66 M7 – Maintenance Practices Maintenance practices, documentation, materials, mechanical and electrical aspects, structures, aircraft systems, inspection and troubleshooting 166 h | 166 h |
Part-66 M10 – Aviation Legislation | Part-66 M10 – Aviation Legislation EASA / EU / national regulatory framework, continuing airworthiness, Part-M / Part-ML / Part-145 and related requirements | 24 h |
Practical Maintenance Training | Practical maintenance activities, aircraft familiarisation, mechanical and electrical aspects, structures, avionics, inspection, servicing and troubleshooting | 532 h |
Final Assessment | Theoretical examination and practical competency assessment | |
Total Programme | 738 ore = 22 settimane | |
Skilled Worker status and ENAC recognition
FORGE is recognised under Part-66, 66.A.30. Subject to ENAC recognition, the required practical maintenance experience can be reduced from 5 to 3 years. Final AML issuance remains subject to ENAC verification of all applicable Part-66 requirements.
FORGE continues for three years
Over the following three years, candidates gain and record practical maintenance experience on operational aircraft while continuing their AEA pathway through digital learning, training materials, preparatory seminars and dedicated examination sessions for the remaining Part-66 modules.
The candidate can progressively prepare for the remaining modules:
Modulo |
|---|
M1 – Mathematics |
M2 – Physics |
M3 – Electrical Fundamentals |
M4 – Electronic Fundamentals |
M5 – Digital Techniques / Electronic Instrument Systems |
M6 – Materials and Hardware |
M8 – Basic Aerodynamics |
M11 – Turbine Aeroplane Aerodynamics Structures and Systems |
M15 – Gas Turbine Engine |
M17 – Propulsion |
A customisable programme
Where suitable facilities are available, initial theoretical training can be delivered at the Part-145 organisation’s home base.
The M9 – Human Factors module can also be tailored to the organisation’s Safety Training requirements, while certified Occupational Health and Safety training can be provided through AEA’s strategic partners in accordance with Italian legislation.
FORGE in a nutshell
- 738 hours – 22 weeks initial training
- 206 h theory – 532 h practice
- M7 – M9 – M10 during initial training
- From 5 to 3 years practical experience with Skilled Worker recognition
- 3 years OJT in a Part-145 organisation
- M1 – M2 – M3 – M4 – M5 – M6 – M8 – M11 – M15 – M17 supported by AEA
- B1.1 – B1.3 – B2 AML application to ENAC
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Course duration:
Theoretical training:
206 hours
Practical training:
532 hours
Registration and costs
For information about course application and costs contact the AEA office
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