Online Training: Aviation Maintenance Technician

Becoming an aviation maintenance technician (AMT) takes more than knowing your way around an airframe. The FAA puts every aspiring A&P mechanic through three written exams covering general, airframe, and powerplant knowledge, plus an oral and practical. Our online AMT training is built to help you pass all three and earn your certification. Study at your own pace, on your own schedule, and walk into the testing center ready.

Buy a single course to target the exam in front of you, or move through all three to cover the full A&P path. Inspection Authorization (IA) training is here too, for certificated mechanics ready to take the next step.

How to choose your AMT training:

Working toward your A&P: plan for all three written exams - General, Airframe, and Powerplant - and study them in the order that fits your school or apprenticeship.
Targeting one exam: buy just the General, Airframe, or Powerplant course you need next instead of the full set.
Already certificated: step up to Inspection Authorization (IA) training to expand what you are authorized to inspect and approve.
Prefer printed prep: see our A&P mechanic test prep books to pair with online study.

Online Aviation Maintenance Technician Training Guide

The path to an FAA aviation maintenance technician certificate runs through three written knowledge tests - General, Airframe, and Powerplant - followed by oral and practical exams. Our online AMT courses from Gleim prepare you for the written tests and the steps that follow, including Inspection Authorization for mechanics ready to advance. Below is every course in this collection at a glance.

Course	Best for
Gleim Online AMT - General	The General knowledge exam, the shared foundation for the A&P path
Gleim Online AMT - Airframe	The Airframe written exam covering aircraft structures and systems
Gleim Online AMT - Powerplant	The Powerplant written exam covering engines and related systems
Gleim Online FAA IA Course	Certificated mechanics pursuing Inspection Authorization (IA)

Types of AMT training in this collection

This collection focuses on online courses that map to each step of the certification process, so you can buy only what you need next:

General: the shared knowledge base every A&P mechanic is tested on first.
Airframe: structures, systems, and the airframe-specific written exam.
Powerplant: engines, fuel, and the powerplant written exam.
Inspection Authorization (IA): advanced training for certificated mechanics who want IA privileges.

Want printed study material to study alongside these courses? Browse our A&P mechanic test prep books, or see the full aircraft maintenance and ownership training hub.

How to choose the right AMT course

If you are working toward your A&P, plan to complete all three written exams - General, Airframe, and Powerplant - and study them in the sequence your school or employer recommends. If you only need one exam right now, buy that single course. If you are already a certificated mechanic, the Inspection Authorization course is your next step. All of these are self-paced online courses, so you can fit study around shop hours and personal commitments.

Why buy from Pilot Mall

Aviation specialists: we serve pilots, mechanics, and aviation professionals, not a general marketplace.
Focused AMT catalog: the Gleim courses here line up directly with the FAA General, Airframe, Powerplant, and IA tracks.
Printed prep too: pair online study with our Gleim aviation books and test prep.
Free U.S. shipping over $100 on eligible orders.
One stop for everything else: explore pilot supplies and aviation gear while you train.

Frequently asked questions

What is an aviation maintenance technician (AMT)?

An aviation maintenance technician, often called an A&P mechanic, is an FAA-certificated professional who inspects, maintains, and repairs aircraft. Earning the certificate requires passing FAA General, Airframe, and Powerplant knowledge tests, then oral and practical exams. The online courses in this collection are built to prepare you for those written exams.

Which AMT exams do these online courses cover?

The General, Airframe, and Powerplant written knowledge tests each have a dedicated Gleim online course. Together they cover the full A&P written path. A separate Inspection Authorization course prepares already-certificated mechanics for the IA exam. You can buy a single course or work through all three.

Do I need all three courses to become an A&P mechanic?

To hold a full Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certificate you must pass the General, Airframe, and Powerplant written exams, so most candidates use all three courses. If you only need one rating or are retaking a single exam, you can purchase just that course rather than the complete set.

Are these online aircraft mechanic courses self-paced?

Yes. These are self-paced online AMT courses you can study on your own schedule, which makes them well suited to students balancing school, an apprenticeship, or shop work. Click for Price and availability on each course page, and study from any device with an internet connection.

What is Inspection Authorization (IA) training?

Inspection Authorization is an advanced credential for certificated A&P mechanics that authorizes them to perform certain inspections and approve major repairs and alterations for return to service. The online IA course in this collection prepares experienced mechanics for the FAA Inspection Authorization knowledge test.

Can I prepare with books in addition to these online courses?

Yes. Many students pair self-paced online study with printed material. Browse our A&P mechanic test prep books and the wider Gleim aviation books range to reinforce each subject, then use the online courses to drill practice questions before exam day.