ArcPath is for orientation only. It does not decide eligibility. Only the FAA can authorize you to test or issue a mechanic certificate.
Not the FAA, not the military
ArcPath is an independent project of YellowArc LLC. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the Department of Defense, any military branch, any school, or any employer mentioned on this site.
The FAA decides eligibility
Only the FAA can determine whether you may take mechanic knowledge, oral, and practical tests, or receive a mechanic certificate or rating. Experience-based eligibility is reviewed by an FAA Aviation Safety Inspector, typically at a Flight Standards District Office (FSDO). Nothing on this site is an eligibility determination or a guarantee of any outcome.
About the Military Experience Mapper
- This tool gives a rough estimate only. It is not an FAA determination, does not guarantee eligibility to test, and does not replace a review by an FAA Aviation Safety Inspector at a Flight Standards District Office (FSDO). MOS/AFSC descriptions are general and may not match your actual duties. Your documented, verifiable experience is what counts.
- Its checklist, category coverage, hours-to-months conversion, and optional percentage use our own simplified assumptions. They are not FAA policy and are not how inspectors evaluate experience.
- Military specialty descriptions are starter data awaiting expert review and may be outdated or incomplete.
General information only
Time and cost ranges are rough national estimates for planning only. Check current figures with schools, employers, and the FAA. Regulations, policies, military job codes, costs, and programs change. Always confirm with primary sources such as 14 CFR Part 65 ↗and FAA mechanic guidance ↗. Nothing here is legal, financial, or career advice.
Job listings
Job listings are samples or employer-submitted and are not verified. Confirm pay, requirements, and details directly with the employer. A "Verified employer" badge appears only after we have confirmed a listing directly with the employer. Current listings are samples.
External links
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