Difference between A&P and an Aircraft Maintenance Technician?

Question

Whats the difference? I know that AMT's make more than A&Ps I believe. How can I become an AMT and not an Airframe and powerplant technician?

Answer 1

License

Answer 2

As the terms are used in the United States, the difference is the same as between a garbage man and a sanitation engineer.  In other words, nothing.

Answer 3

In the U.S. referring to one as an "Aircraft Maintenance Technician" is a more professional way of referring to someone whom holds an Airframe and Powerplant Mechanics Certificate. It has been part of a two decade struggle to gain recognition and respect for a profession which requires a life long commitment to continuing education, training, and testing. In my opinion this places these "professionals" far above the definition of "mechanic". In Europe AMT's are referred to as "Engineers" and are paid and respected  far more than in the US. Their accreditation allows them a "license" which also holds more clout than a certificate, although we all perform the same basic job functions. I find having the professional title my profession being compared to a sanitation engineer both offensive and ignorant (probably written by a pilot) If a coworker in my firm were to be disrespectful to me in that manner, I would remind them that assuring the safe and regulatory compliant operation of an aircraft may be my butt, but it is his or her neck!

You will become a professional with experience, don't settle for mediocrity and  you shall earn your own respect  and the respect of others.

Answer 4

In the UK the equivilant of A+P is B1 or A+C as it used to be the diference between techniction and A+C (B1) being the A+C hold a licence and earns more money,

Answer 5

None, there is no difference other than the title itself, both require the A&P certificate and the salary ranges are identical in both capacities.......

I'm an A&P and a DER (design engineer rep) fancy word for IA

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