Starting from 5th August 2024, it will be mandatory to sign up for an IAA MySRS account to apply for a Part 66 AML, whether for initial issue, renewal, or amendment or to make licence related queries. From that date, all applications will be processed via the MySRS platform, and licenses will be issued in digital format. The issuance of paper-based licenses will be discontinued.
IAA licensing kindly requests all existing Part 66 license holders to sign up for an IAA MySRS account as soon as possible to ensure a smooth transition. Potential applicants are also encouraged to create an account to facilitate their application process.
For additional guidance, refer to PLAM 038 titled: Transition to MySRS for Part 66 Aircraft Maintenance Licence Applications.
There are two types of Aircraft Maintenance Licenses currently recognised by the Irish Aviation Authority:
- Aircraft Maintenance Licenses (AML's), commonly referred to as a Part 66 Licence.
- Aircraft Maintenance Engineers' Licences (AMEL's), commonly referred to as a National Licence.
Aircraft Maintenance Licenses (AML's) are issued in accordance with the requirements of Commission Regulation (EC) Nr. 1321/2014 Annex II (Part 66) for aircraft that are subject to European Regulation (EC) 2018/1139. This is the Part 66 licence that is normally issued.
Aircraft Maintenance Engineers' Licences (AMEL's) are issued in accordance with the Irish Aviation Authority (Personnel Licensing Order) SI 333 of 2000. These licences are referred to national licences. With effect from 28th September 2010 the privileges of a national licence may only be used for the certification of maintenance performed on aircraft which are not subject to (EC) 2018/1139.
Irish registered aircraft which are not subject to European regulation (EC) 2018/1139 may have maintenance certified by persons holding the appropriate rating on their national Aircraft Maintenance Engineer's Licences (AMEL) in accordance with the privileges stated in Irish Aviation Authority (Personnel Licensing Order) SI 333 of 2000.
An online application portal is expected to be available in Q3/24 – if you wish you can create an account prior to this portal becoming available, a user guide is available here.
First time applicants for Part 66 AML
All first-time applicants for a Part 66 AML should consult the document Transition to MySRS for Aircraft Maintenance Licence Applications – Initial Phase: Category A First Time Applications Only