A&P Question

Can someone interpret FAR 65.83 (listed below) for me? I believe this is the
FAR that I have a question about.

If I remember correctly, in A&P school, we were told that we basically have
to sign off something in a logbook every 24 months to keep current and
"legal".

Do I interpret correctly by saying that according to 65.83(b)(1), I have to
work at least 6 months as an A&P before the 24 month time has expired? If
so, I guess that means that I have to have a job before 18 months after I am
out of school.

I guess what I am getting at is, I received my certificate in May 2003. I
haven't been able to find a job that allows me to utilize my certificate.
How am I supposed to keep current if I can't land a job that utilizes my
certificate? Did I waste 2 years of school for nothing?

Am I reading too far into this FAR?


Thanks...

Chuck


Section 65.83: Recent experience requirements.
A certificated mechanic may not exercise the privileges of his certificate
and rating unless, within the preceding 24 months-

(a) The Administrator has found that he is able to do that work; or

(b) He has, for at least 6 months-

(1) Served as a mechanic under his certificate and rating;

(2) Technically supervised other mechanics;

(3) Supervised, in an executive capacity, the maintenance or alteration of
aircraft; or

(4) Been engaged in any combination of paragraph (b) (1), (2), or (3) of
this section.


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