FAA Inspection Authorization (IA)

The inspection authorization (IA) license, is a professional certification that authorizes a mechanic to perform annual inspections. A primary responsibility of the holder of an IA is to determine airworthiness by inspecting repairs or alterations for conformity to approved data, and assuring that the aircraft is in a condition of safe operation.

Requirements for Eligibility

PRIVILEGE & RESPONSIBILITY

Obtainingan IA certificate greatly enhance the privileges and responsibilities of the aircraft mechanic. According to the FAA FAR Part 65, the requirements to get an IA are as follows:

FAR Part 65.91

Establishes the following requirements:
Inspection Authorization Information Guide

1. Possessing a FAA, A&P rating for (3) three years, and being engaged in maintaining aircraft for 2 years prior to the date of your application.

2. Having a fixed base of operation.

3. Having the equipment, facilities, and inspection data available to properly perform Inspection Authorization (IA) duties and functions.

I.A. Inspection Authorization Exam

PREPARATION COURSE

All candidates for Inspection Authorization must successfully complete the FAA’s IA Knowledge Written Exam. Our five-day course is designed to equip applicants with the knowledge needed to excel on the IA Knowledge test. This is accomplished through a mix of expert-led lectures, self-directed computer study, and on-site practice exams will become intimately familiar with the privileges and limitations of this highest level of maintenance certification!

COURSE CONTENT

The Inspector Authorization (IA) Course provides an overview of the Inspection Authorization certification, detailing the role of an IA, including inspections, authorizations, and related paperwork. It also includes excerpts from key FAA documents that IAs use. This is the same reference material that applicants will use during the actual exam! Participants will become familiar with these documents and learn how to extract the necessary information to answer FAA exam questions, including Airworthiness Directives, Advisory Circulars, etc.

Course fee

$450 USD

The Inspection Authorization Course IA fee includes:

  • 05 days of formal training reviewing the IA topics required to pass the IA test.
  • FAA FSDO appointment arrangement, application documents review (by Airmen School).
  • 2024 ASA Test prep platform unlimited use at the school, and a password to log-in anywhere, anytime outside the school facilities.
  • 2024 ASA IA Study Guide.
  • Airmen school`s IA study guide.

NOTE: Our trainings (A&P/IA) include also a guaranteed for one year, where the course may be retaken (online, one time only) from the initial course date at no charge. (Study material not included the second time)