Question & AnswerQ&A (CAAP MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 04-13, S. 2013)
It regulates the reinstatement of privileges of expired Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) and Aviation Maintenance Specialist (AMS) licenses and ratings under supplemental civil aviation regulations to PCAR Part 2.
No, a person holding an expired AMT/AMS license or rating shall not exercise the privileges of said license or rating.
They must pass the Civil Aviation Regulation test given by the Authority within twenty-four (24) months from the expiration of the license.
The person must pass the Civil Aviation Regulation test and undergo appropriate recurrent training from an Approved Maintenance Organization (AMO) or an accredited school or facility.
They must comply with the requirements for the initial application of an AMT/AMS license.
The supplemental regulation takes effect immediately upon compliance with required publication and filing a copy with the UP Law Center and the Office of the National Administrative Register.
Lieutenant General William K. Hotchkiss II, AFP (Ret), Director General of CAAP.
No, the circular specifically addresses procedures for AMT and AMS licenses; the previous memorandum circular provided reinstatement procedures for expired pilot licenses but does not cover beyond 24 months for AMT and AMS licenses.
It is based on Philippine Civil Aviation Regulations (PCAR) Part 2 (Personnel Licensing) and supplements Parts of PCAR applicable to personnel licensing for AMT and AMS.