Aviation Australia holds approval to conduct CASR and EASA Part 66 basic knowledge training and examinations. We also deliver a range of practical competency training & assessment, self-study options and Recognition of Prior Learning for aircraft maintenance engineering outcomes.
Aviation Australia’s CASR and EASA Part 66 training and assessments are also recognised by the Defence Aviation Safety Authority (DASA).
Our courses are designed for existing engineers looking to upskill and international professionals who need to meet Initial RPL requirements. These courses are offered in both “Cluster” (Group) and “Individual” formats.
Aviation Australia delivers theory and practical training for the below exclusions. These courses are designed to meet all requirements necessary to remove the exclusions from your CASR Part 66 B1 category licence.
These courses deliver practical training for those pursuing an additional category on their CASR Part 66 B1 or B2 licence. Aviation Australia offers Cross Category Courses:
The Requalification course is for CASR Part 66 licensed aircraft maintenance engineers who have not exercised the privileges of their licence for a minimum of 6 months in the preceding 24 months.
Aviation Australia offers the below as instructor led theory courses for CASA Part 66:
Exam format
Multiple choice examinations are conducted electronically and have a nominal average duration of 75 seconds per question. Essay examinations are paper based and run 20 minutes per question. Calculators are not allowed for any sitting.
Exam booking
Resit rules
CASA stand-down periods are one day after a first failed attempt, 30 days after a second and six months after a third. You must receive your result before you can book a resit of the same module.
Student supportAll Part 66 basic knowledge examinations are conducted in accordance with a prescriptive examination standard laid out in the respective competent authority’s regulations. All examinations are timed, with a pass mark of 75%.
Calculators are not allowed for any examination sitting. A working-out paper is provided.
CASA reduced its stand-down periods on 10 February 2025, so candidates can make quicker progress towards a licence. This means that:
Aviation Australia examination booking requirements will remain unchanged. CASA has approved this booking policy. For more information, please refer to the terms and conditions.
Students/Customers must receive and be informed of their examination results before they are permitted to book a resit for the same module/subject/topic.
For more information, please refer to the official CASA website.
For more information, please refer to the Part 66 page on the official EASA website.
For more information, please refer to the Part 66 page on the official EASA website.
Aviation Australia offers self-study training material and examination packages that satisfy either the CASA or the EASA Part 66 basic knowledge theory requirements.
CASR Part 66
EASA Part 66
Choose a location and a sitting when you book. The booking page shows every venue with a published sitting.
Up to 180 minutes of exams per session. The booking page adds up the time as you choose.
No. Calculators are not allowed for any examination sitting.
