Select hotels offer transportation to and from the hotel and Aviation School of Excellence at no cost. Also, if you are arriving by Airline, simply call us for instructions and directions on getting to your hotel. If you are flying your own or company aircraft into VLD, taxi to the South Ramp, general aviation area. There  aircraft parking is available near the school.

The F.A.A. mechanic's course is designed for applicants who meet

* General Maintenance Procedures and Tools.

* F.A.A. Required Paperwork and Forms.

* Manufacturer's Service Bulletins.

* F.A.A. Airworthiness Directives.

* Type Certificate Data Sheets / Specification Sheets.

* Supplemental Type / Certificates.

* Log Book Entries.

* Major Repairs / Alterations Forms 337.

* F.A.A. Federal Aviation Regulations Part 1, Part 21, Part 23, Part 39,

Part 43, Part 65 and Part 91.

* Maintenance, Overhaul, I.P.B. and Service Manuals.

NOTE … If any portion of the written exams and oral & practical exam is failed, the F.A.A. mandates that a minimum of five hours of additional instructions must be attained before that portion of the exam failed, can be administered again.

F.A.A. Inspection Authorization Eligibility Requirement

I.A.W. this chapter. (Part 43 and 65)

(F.A.A. Inspection Authorization Course Breakdown – 24 Hours)

* Federal Aviation REG's / CFR's * AC- 43.13-1B / 2B

* Type Certificate Data Sheets * Spec. Sheets

* Advisory Circulars * Inspections

* Airworthiness Directives * Forms and Records

* Major Repairs / Alterations * Approved Data

* Minor & Preventative Maintenance * Acceptable Data

* Maintenance Procedures * Weight & Balance

* Insp. Authorization Exams Q & A * Your Rights

* Maintenance Related Accidents * Violations

* Customer Relations * Service Bulletins

100 questions & answers on the F.A.A. Inspection Authorization exam
with a minimum passing percentage of 70%

To be enrolled at Aviation School of Excellence, as an F.A.A. mechanic student, you must first meet all prerequisites as earlier stated. There are (5) ways of proving your experience to the authorizing F.A.A. inspector, any of these methods will be considered as proof of experience.

Enrollment at the Aviation School of Excellence for courses can be at any time. Applications, down payments and the F.A.A. 8610-1 or 8610-2 forms are required to enroll. However, if at all possible, please try to enroll at least 2 weeks prior to attending classes. This will allow time for us to send you an A&P pre-study work package. That way you can begin to prepare for your certification course. Because the more you know and understand prior to getting here at Aviation School of Excellence the easier and shorter your stay will be! Also, please remember, Aviation School of Excellence trains the perspective student in a classroom setting but more on a one-to-one basis. So enroll as soon as possible, classroom size is limited to a maximum of eight students and scheduling is on the first serve basis.

Aviation School of Excellence will grant credits earned for the F.A.A.'s Airframes and Powerplants course, if the certificate if completion for that particular course has not exceeded the expiration dates on the certificate. (two years for F.A.A.).

Academic progress will be measured at the end of each evaluation period. Failure by a student to maintain a cumulative grade point of 70% for the F.A.A. programs will result in the student being placed on academic probation. Also, failure by the student to attain the minimum passing grades at the end of the course/program will result in academic suspension (termination of veteran's benefits) for one term. The interruption will be reported to the V.A. within 30 calendar days of the change in status using the V.A. form 22-1999b.

Veterans who are reinstated for the benefits after the academic suspension who fail to maintain the minimum course passing scores during that term will be placed on academic dismissal for two terms. Reinstatement after dismissal will be granted only if mitigating circumstances exist.

Finally, it will be the student's responsibility to pay for any additional costs, such as books, supplies, instructions, exam fees, etc… that may not be covered by the Veteran's Administration. Now, in conclusion, all of the student academic progress records will be maintained and can be furnished to the student for a minimum of three years.

Should you be unable to complete a course, you will need to contact Aviation School of Excellence. immediately. You will then have one year from the course drop date to re-enroll to prevent credit loss of classes completed. But, If the student has to drop the course due to mitigating circumstances, such as serious injury to self or an immediate family member, an emergency, financial crisis or military orders, exceptions will be granted.

V.A. reimbursement for F.A.A. - A and P = $ 1,200.00 and $ 800.00,
authorized for the A&P or A or P respectively.

Aviation School of Excellence does not offer financial aid, but may allow the student to pay the tuition in 2 equal payments, with the final payment due on the first day of class.

Civilian employees may wish to check with their Human Resource representative or their employer training department, as many companies offer tuition reimbursement. In addition, if you are serving in the U.S. military or are a retired service member, Aviation School of Excellence can and will assist in filing with the V.A. for the licensing and certification program for reimbursement under the G.I. bill. You are strongly encouraged to verify with your V. A. representative that our program is acceptable for tuition assistance or reimbursement.

Aviation School of Excellence does not guarantee or imply that you will be hired by any aviation company. However, with these professional certifications, your chances of being hired are greatly improved.

You are reserving a seat in a particular class. Since a large amount of lead/study time is necessary before attending class, we have no way re-selling your seat should you decide to reschedule or cancel. Therefore, cancellations are not allowed and refunds are not given. This policy is necessary as we limit our class size so that students are assured of the one on one help they may need from our instructors. Class size is limited to 8 students. Only active duty military personnel who are reassigned / deployed overseas are eligible for even a partial refund. (Such refund is minus books, software and a $100.00 administration fee. We will require a copy of your deployment orders.) However, military personnel deployed overseas have the option to remain enrolled for a class date to be determined once they are again state-side.

• Registration Fee

An established registration fee in the amount not to be exceeded $10.00 need not be subject to pro-ration.

• Prompt Refund

Refunds will be made within 40 days. Veterans are not required to file an application for refund. However, please note that not all books, computer software and training aids sent to you are refundable and you will be charged the face value for each item.

NOTE… There will also be a $100.00 drop out fee on top of the materials sent to you if you do not notify the school in writing at least 30 working days prior to un-enrolling from the assigned course date.

F.A.A. A & P Oral and Practical Prep Course and Exams

The F.A.A. requires the written exam results be in the student's hands before an Oral and Practical Exam can be administered. Therefore, in order to take an O&P exam with one of our examiners (DME).

You must have two (2) copies of the F.A.A. 8610-2 forms, all of the F.A.A. A&P written examination score test sheets, and a valid form of identification.

In addition, although not mandatory, we highly recommend that you go through the F.A.A. A&P Oral and Practical prep. Course. The course is designed to cover all of the forty-four areas' that you will be tested on. We work with area D.M.E's (Designated Mechanic Examiners), located in Georgia, Florida and South Carolina.

Should a student fail any portion if their final exam with the FAA DME, we guarantee to give up to 5 hours of additional instruction at no cost for up to twelve months.

NOTE… All additional training and re-testing must be complied with at the Aviation School of Excellence facility in Valdosta, Georgia and in an as available basis.

The Aviation School of Excellence training Center in Valdosta, Georgia has over 3000 sq. ft. of classroom and lab space area. Laboratory equipment includes all of the essential and functional systems and components that are required for the F.A.A. A&P