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Launching January 2027

AMAC Aerospace presents its new training Program:

EASA Part-66 Basic Training for B1.1 and B2

Licensed aircraft maintenance engineers at AMAC Academy

In the heart of Europe in Switzerland, centrally located at EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, you can find AMAC Academy.

Located on the premises of AMAC Aerospace Switzerland AG, an EASA and FOCA approved CAMO, maintenance, design and production organization, you will receive a warm Swiss welcome and be supported by aviation experts with extensive industry knowledge and skill sets.

AMAC Academy offers students realistic, hands-on learning for a future in the aviation industry. We provide a high-quality training program offering basic training (B1.1 and B2) for aspiring licensed aircraft maintenance engineers, developed in line with EASA Part-66 standards. Successful completion of the program is designed to lead to issuance of an EASA Part-147 Certificate of Recognition, and additional 2 years practical experience gained in an EASA Part-145 environment. This qualifies graduates to apply for an EASA Aircraft Maintenance License (AML) with reduced practical experience requirements.

Total duration

4 years

instead of 5 years

Format

Full-time program

delivered on-site

Language

English

speaking instructions

EASA Part-147

Certificate of recognition

Accommodation

Basel region

Practical Experience

2 years

of work experience in an EASA Part-145 environment benefit

Our instructors come from the aviation industry with decades of collective experience. Designed to serve both the domestic and international markets, the training organization operates in an international environment with English-speaking instructors.

The programs and their associated trainings are delivered under EASA and FOCA requirements. At AMAC Academy, each student is given their own dedicated workstation and has access to experienced professionals and aircraft/components from AMAC Aerospace’s MRO environment.

Training Program: EASA Part-66 Basic Training for B1.1 and B2

Curriculum Content by Category

B1.1

Turbine Aircraft

Includes modules M1 to M17, with emphasis on mechanical and propulsion systems.
Focuses on:

  • Airframe structures and systems
  • Gas turbine engines and propulsion
  • Powerplant systems (fuel, lubrication, ignition, etc.)
  • Maintenance practices
  • Aviation legislation and human factors
  • Maintenance and operational procedures
  • Basic aerodynamics
Curriculum Content by Category

B2

Avionics

Includes modules M1 to M14, with emphasis on electronic systems and troubleshooting.
Focuses on:

  • Aircraft electrical power systems
  • Instrumentation, navigation and communication systems
  • Digital techniques and aircraft data networks
  • Maintenance practices
  • Aviation legislation and human factors
  • Basic aerodynamics
  • Wiring inspection and repair

Overview of training program

Meet the Experts

Our instructional staff are Licensed B1.1 and B2 engineers with industry experience and pedagogical training approach ready to prepare, deliver and evaluate both theoretical and practical content.

“Starting your training at AMAC Academy is a great first step. Once graduated, you will be working on both simple and complex systems. Being an aircraft technician is very exciting and you will never get bored. And it gives great job satisfaction.”

  • 50+ years aircraft maintenance experience
  • Licensed EASA Category B2 engineer
  • EASA Part 66 Basic Category B1 & B2 and Type Instructor
  • Aviation maintenance training consultant, advising organizations

Ram Naidoo – Technical Advisor & Instructor

“Our training programs are designed to fully meet all EASA Part-147 requirements and equip students and professionals with the knowledge, skills, and practical experience needed to succeed in today’s aviation industry.”

  • 40+ years aviation experience
  • Mechanical degree in industrial engineering
  • Profound education in aviation maintenance engineering and technical planning
  • Profound education in CAMO

Ruedi Kurz – Director AMAC Academy, Training

Facilities and Location

Our state-of-the-art facilities offer you hands-on training in a real aviation environment. Our classrooms are equipped for theoretical instruction, and a significant portion of the program is dedicated to practical training using actual aircraft, components and training rigs from AMAC Aerospace’s Part-145 environment.

Practical training also takes place in our workshops, including mechanical and avionics labs and system simulators.

Located in the heart of Europe, in Basel, Switzerland, you can enjoy an international environment with close connections to the bordering countries Germany, France, Italy and Austria, while completing your training at a premier aviation training center.

AMAC Academy
Sternengasse 18
4051 Basel
academy@amacaerospace.com

AMAC Academy

For more information, please contact us at:

academy@amacaerospace.com