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Build Your Career in Aircraft Maintenance
The EASA Part-66 Category B1.1 programme is designed for students who want to build a professional career in aircraft maintenance and work towards an EASA Aircraft Maintenance Licence (AML) Category B1.1 for turbine-powered aeroplanes.
B1.1 focuses on aircraft structures, powerplants, mechanical and electrical systems, together with specified avionics tasks.
EASA Part-66 Category B1.1
Turbine Aeroplanes
Part-66 Theory + Practical Training
2,400 hours*
Approximately 1,200–1,440 hours*
Approximately 960–1,200 hours*
Depends on training schedule
Line & Base Maintenance
Selected training locations
EASA Part-147 minimum course duration for a complete B1.1 basic training course is 2,400 hours, with 50–60% theoretical training.
The programme covers the applicable Part-66 knowledge areas, including:
Students develop practical skills in areas such as:
A B1.1 licence covers maintenance on turbine aeroplanes, including aircraft structure, powerplant, mechanical and electrical systems, plus specified avionics tasks.
B1.1 aircraft maintenance professionals can build careers with:
Further training and experience can lead to aircraft type ratings and additional maintenance responsibilities.
Typical requirements may include:
Specific requirements depend on the selected training programme.
After completing the required knowledge and experience requirements, candidates can apply for the applicable EASA Part-66 Aircraft Maintenance Licence. Aircraft type training and, where required, OJT can then be completed for aircraft type ratings.
B1.1 is the Part-66 licence subcategory for turbine-powered aeroplanes.
A complete Part-147 B1.1 basic training course has a minimum duration of 2,400 training hours.
The required theoretical training ratio is 50–60%, equivalent to approximately 1,200–1,440 hours of the 2,400-hour course.
The remaining training element is approximately 960–1,200 hours, depending on the approved course structure.
Yes, subject to the applicable licence, aircraft type rating and organisation authorisation requirements.
Yes. Applicable type training and practical/OJT requirements must be completed for aircraft type endorsement.
Build your professional foundation with an EASA Part-66 Category B1.1 training pathway.
