FAA A&P Mechanics Log

The Rated Work Experience App is built for aviation maintenance technicians who want to earn their Airframe and/or Powerplant certificates through practical work experience under 14 CFR Part 65.77. Instead of scattered notes, spreadsheets, or guesswork, this app helps you clearly document what you’ve done, where you did it, and how it maps to the FAA Airman Certification Standards (ACS).

Track your civilian or military employment, log detailed tasks by aircraft or engine, and see which ACS subjects your experience supports. Color‑coded subjects highlight where you’re strong, where experience is partial or conditional, and where you may need to seek additional hands-on work. The goal is simple: arrive at the FSDO organized, transparent, and ready to have a professional conversation about your experience.

Rated Work Experience does not guarantee authorization to test or replace FAA guidance—only the FSDO can grant authorization-but it does give you a structured way to present your work history and identify gaps before you schedule your interview.

Key Features

Structured Work Experience Log
Document military and civilian experience, including employer type (FBO, Repair Station, Airline, Corporate, Part 135, etc.), dates, locations, and duties.

Task Log Linked to Employers
Add custom tasks with model/engine, description, and frequency, and link each task to the employer where it was performed.

ACS Subject Mapping & Color Coding
See your experience mapped to General, Airframe, and Powerplant ACS subjects with clear color codes for eligible, partial, conditional, academic, or not applicable areas.

Military-Friendly Design
Supports service branch, rate/rank, specialty codes (AFSC/MOS/NEC), and typical military employment structures, with logic that reflects how military experience translates to FAA requirements.

Civilian Employer Types
Categorize experience by Part 91 FBO, Part 121 airline, Part 125 corporate, Part 135 charter, or Part 145 repair station to better understand how your job drives subject coverage.

Experience Summary for A&P
View months of experience toward Airframe, Powerplant, or both, along with high-level summaries you can reference when preparing for your FSDO visit.

Video & Educational Support
Access ACS subject overview videos and explanations that help you understand what “breadth of experience” really means.

Rated Work Experience is your planning and organization tool. You bring the work—and the honesty. The app helps you tell your story clearly.