FAA A&P Application Development by Rated LLC
Our Mission:
Rated is the only all-in-one application designed by aviation mechanics, for aviation mechanics. We're dedicated to breaking down barriers and providing comprehensive, maintenance-focused learning tools that help you achieve your Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certification.
Who We Serve
Rated supports three key groups pursuing A&P certification:
Part 147 Students & Graduates - Current students and graduates of Aviation Maintenance Technician schools
Work Experience Candidates - Individuals with civilian or military aviation maintenance experience meeting 14 CFR Part 65 requirements
JSAMTCC Graduates - Military personnel who have completed the Joint Service Aviation Maintenance Technician Certification Council program
Simplifying the FAA A&P Certification Process
How to Get FSDO Authorization for A&P Testing:
The first major barrier is obtaining authorization to take the three Knowledge Tests (General, Airframe, and Powerplant). While Part 147 students receive authorization through their school's program, work experience candidates face significant challenges:
Limited FSDO availability - Evaluations often scheduled only monthly
Geographic barriers - Long drives to reach Flight Standards District Offices
Subjective evaluations - ASI assessments can vary based on individual experience and bias
Documentation complexity - Military experience may not be easily understood by civilian evaluators
How the Work Experience App Transforms Your Authorization Process:
The Work Experience App eliminates the documentation complexity that plagues work experience candidates. By systematically organizing your entire work history, the app creates a comprehensive digital portfolio that clearly demonstrates your practical experience to FSDO evaluators. The app automatically maps your military specialty codes and civilian employer types to specific ACS subject areas, showing exactly which knowledge and skill codes your experience covers. This intelligent matching system translates military terminology (like Navy rates and Air Force AFCS codes) into the civilian certification framework that ASIs understand. When you arrive at your FSDO evaluation, you'll have a complete, organized record of every employer, date range, aircraft type, and maintenance task you've performed - eliminating the guesswork and confusion that often derails authorization requests. The app's Task Log feature allows you to document specific maintenance tasks linked to your work history, creating an irrefutable paper trail that supports your authorization application. By pre-organizing all your experience data, you can confidently present your qualifications and reduce the subjectivity that can impact ASI evaluations.
Modern ACS-Based Study Materials for Aviation Mechanics:
After 2022's transition from Practical Test Standards (PTS) to Airman Certification Standards (ACS), the aviation maintenance training industry struggled to adapt. While pilot training has numerous third-party study materials, maintenance training resources are severely outdated - many databases haven't been updated since 2012.
How the Work Experience App Revolutionizes Your Study Strategy:
The Work Experience App bridges the gap between your practical experience and the ACS knowledge requirements, creating a personalized study roadmap based on your actual work history. Instead of studying everything from scratch, the app identifies which ACS subjects you're already eligible for based on your documented experience - and more importantly, which knowledge and skill codes you still need to master. The app's intelligent eligibility system analyzes your work experience across all ACS subjects (General, Airframe, and Powerplant), color-coding each subject to show whether your current experience qualifies you or where gaps exist. This targeted approach means you focus your study time on areas where you lack practical exposure, rather than wasting time on topics you've already mastered through hands-on work. The Task Log feature helps you document specific maintenance tasks that correspond to ACS knowledge codes, creating a direct link between your real-world experience and test requirements. By tracking which knowledge codes you've selected and which subjects you've covered, the app builds a comprehensive profile of your strengths and weaknesses, allowing you to prioritize study materials that address your specific knowledge gaps. This personalized, experience-based approach transforms outdated study materials into a dynamic, customized learning path that adapts to your unique background.
How Rated Transforms Your Journey
Comprehensive Authorization Support
Pre-evaluation preparation - Verify age, language proficiency, and practical experience requirements before visiting the FSDO
Knowledge gap assessment - Rate your practical experience across all Knowledge Test topics
Targeted study planning - Focus on areas where you lack exposure to better prepare for the evaluation process
Industry-Leading Study Materials
Dynamically updated database - Questions generated from the same FAA reference documents used by test writers
Fundamental learning approach - Focus on understanding principles rather than rote memorization
Phase Study Strategy - Structured learning path that keeps you engaged and progressing
Real-world simulation - Oral questions with text-to-voice interface mimicking the actual DME experience
Complete Test Preparation
Knowledge Tests - Comprehensive preparation for General, Airframe, and Powerplant exams
Oral & Practical (O&P) - Simulated DME experience with reference material access
Practical terminology mastery - Learn the precise definitions of inspect, check, troubleshoot, service, repair, and overhaul
Passing the FAA A&P General Knowledge Test
Rated strongly recommends beginning with the General test because:
Theory-based content - Builds fundamental knowledge that applies across all areas
Academic refresh - Helps those returning to structured learning after years away
Foundation building - Establishes the "why" behind maintenance practices
Your Success Strategy
Get authorization - Use Rated's tools to prepare for FSDO evaluation
Study fundamentals - Master the underlying principles, not just memorization
Practice realistically - Use our O&P simulation to prepare for the actual test environment
Stay engaged - Follow our Phase Study Strategy to maintain momentum toward your goal
The Rated Difference
Rated is more than just another study app - it's a comprehensive certification companion designed by someone who's walked your path. We understand the unique challenges facing each user group and have built solutions specifically for aviation maintenance professionals.
Ready to transform your A&P journey? Get Rated!
Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at:
Email: ratedapprentice@gmail.com
YouTube: @RatedAPprentice
Our Apps:
FAA A&P Mechanics Log - A digital portfolio tool by Rated LLC to track maintenance tasks for FSDO evaluators
FAA A&P Certification Study - Complete A&P Study application by Rated LLC to earn your certification
FAA A&P IA Rating Study - Inspection Authorization knowledge exam prep by Rated LLC to earn your IA rating