2024 SC FAASTeam Designated Mechanic Examiner of the Year
The 2024 SC FAASTeam Designated Mechanic Examiner of the Year is James Crocker. Congratulations and great work!
Calling All Female Pilots and AMTs – The Master Pilot and Master Mechanic Awards Program Wants You! (Corrected Notice)
The FAA Safety Team is encouraging all female pilots and AMTs who have at least 50 years experience to apply for the Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award and the Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award. We will be honoring these amazing women at ceremonies during Sun 'n Fun April 2020 and EAA AirVenture July 2020. Space is limited so apply early for either event. Please click on the following link or copy and past into your browser for more information. https://www.faasafety.gov/files/notices/2019/Nov/MPA_MMA_FB_Twitter_Posting_Edit.pdf
Revised/New FAA Forms for Mechanic, Inspection Authorization, Parachute Rigger, and Repairman Applications
On February 15, 2023, the FAA published Notice N8900.651, which introduces updated forms and policy regarding airman applications made under Part 65 Subparts D, E, and F. The Notice discusses the following forms: FAA Form 8610-1, Mechanic’s Application for Inspection Authorization. FAA Form 8610-2, Airman Certificate and/or Rating Application – Mechanic and Parachute Rigger. FAA Form 8610-3, Airman Certificate and/or Rating Application – Repairman. The new forms are available here: www.faa.gov.forms . The notice, directed at FAA personnel, can be found in the Dynamic Regulatory System (DRS) at https://drs.faa.gov or on the FAA’s website at https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/orders_notices . Applicants who have