• Be at least 18 years old
• Read, write, speak, and understand English
• Provide two (2) completed copies of the Airman Certificate and/or Rating Application (FAA Form 8610-2)
• Include a copy of DD Form 214 [must have total time in service and list all military occupation codes (MOS/AFSC/NEC)]
• If applicable, include a copy of the applicant’s Certificate of Eligibility (COE) from the Joint Services Aviation Maintenance Technician Certification Council (JSAMTCC) or
• Include a copy of a graduation certificate or certificate of completion from a 14 CFR part 147 AMTS (Aviation Maintenance Technician School)
• For those currently serving provide a letter and completed FAA Certification Performance of Job Tasks form from your commanding/executive officer, maintenance officer, or classification officer with the following information:
  1. Length of military service
  2. Time worked in each occupation/MOS
  3. Make and model of aircraft in which the applicant acquired practical experience
  4. Location where he/she obtained the experience
• Provide additional documentation or training records showing the type of aviation school attended and/or on-the-job training received (Note: time spent in training does not count toward practical experience)

All applicants will need to visit their local Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) to submit their 8610-2 rating application form and evidentiary documents for evaluation prior to receiving authorization to test.

After submitting his/her application an inspector will conduct an evaluation to determine if sufficient experience has been fulfilled. Once approved, the TSM/veteran will need to successfully complete the knowledge (written), oral, and practical skills exams within a 24-month window from the first attempt of any test.