Licence conversion

If you’re an aircraft maintenance engineer licensed outside Australia and want to work in the Australian aviation industry, you may be able to convert your existing qualifications toward a CASA Part 66 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence (AMEL).

The conversion process is different for every applicant. Your pathway will depend on your current licence, previous training, practical experience and the licence category you are seeking in Australia.

As a CASA-approved Part 147 Maintenance Training Organisation, Aviation Australia can assess your existing qualifications and help you identify the most direct pathway to achieving an Australian licence.

How licence conversion works

The Australian licensing system differs from many overseas regulatory frameworks. Because of these differences, most applicants will need to complete additional theory, practical training or examinations before becoming eligible for a CASA Part 66 licence.

Your journey typically includes:

1. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

We assess your current licence, maintenance experience, training records and supporting documentation to identify any gaps between your qualifications and CASA requirements. Following assessment, you’ll receive a detailed report outlining any additional training or examinations required.

2. Complete any required training

Depending on your assessment outcome, you may need to complete:

• CASA Part 66 theory modules
• Practical competency training
• Licence Exclusion Removal Training (LERT)
• Cross-category training
• Short courses or gap training
• CASA Module 10 Aviation Legislation training

3. Sit required examinations

Many overseas licence holders are required to complete Australian aviation legislation examinations and other CASA Part 66 knowledge assessments. Aviation Australia delivers approved training and examinations to support these requirements.

4. Apply to CASA

Once all training and assessment requirements have been completed, Aviation Australia can issue the required training outcome documentation to support your CASA licence application.

Who is this pathway suitable for?

This pathway may be suitable for engineers who hold licences issued by aviation authorities from ICAO member states and other recognised international regulatory bodies.

Aviation Australia regularly works with engineers from jurisdictions including:

• EASA member states
• United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority (UK CAA)
• Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
• Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand (CAANZ)
• Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS)
• Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC)
• UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA)
• Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)
• Other recognised aviation authorities worldwide

Eligibility and licence outcomes vary depending on your individual circumstances.

Australian Aviation Legislation (Module 10)

One of the most common requirements for overseas licence holders is CASA Module 10 Aviation Legislation.

This five-day instructor-led course covers Australian aviation regulations and licensing requirements and includes the required examinations. The course is specifically designed for engineers seeking to convert overseas qualifications to an Australian CASA Part 66 licence.

Course highlights:

• Instructor-led delivery
• Comprehensive coverage of Australian aviation legislation
• Examination included
• Suitable for a wide range of international licence holders

Why choose Aviation Australia?

• CASA-approved Part 147 Maintenance Training Organisation
• Extensive experience supporting international engineers
• RPL assessment services
• Theory and practical training pathways
• Approved CASA Part 66 examinations
• Training delivered by experienced aviation industry professionals

Ready to get started?

The first step is understanding how your existing qualifications align with Australian licensing requirements.

Contact our Customer Experience team to discuss your licence conversion pathway or apply for an RPL assessment.