The only A&P prep for the written AND the oral.
Every other tool prepares you for the written. But the oral is where most people fail. ASM covers all three — written, oral, and practical — so you walk into your DME ready.
You've been buying A&P prep in pieces.
Prepware for the written. Baker's for the oral. YouTube to fill the gaps. ChatGPT for the rest.
Every A&P candidate is stitching together four or five tools — and still missing pieces. The industry's secret: the written is the easy part. The oral is where most people actually fail.
Which fits how you learn?
Same complete prep, two formats. Pick the one that fits your life.
Learn on your schedule, in your city.
- Self-paced curriculum + AI tutor
- Written + Oral & Practical prep in one
- $299 per rating · $599 for all three
- 7-day money-back guarantee
Facilitated classroom & hands-on shop.
- Rolling Monday starts · morning or evening
- 6-week writtens + 1-week O&P intensive
- $2,000 writtens + $800 O&P
- Limited seats per cohort
Written to certified. In one place.
Every online rating includes a written drill, deep O&P prep, and an AI tutor calibrated to your background.
The oral is where DMEs catch people.
You have to verbally explain how systems work — magnetos, turbines, exhaust inspections. We teach you to understand them, not just recite them.
Written prep, fast.
Drill the question bank. Test at 90%+. Schedule your exam. Move on.
Oral prep, deep.
Concept-first teaching. Mock DME questions. Walk in ready to talk — not just recite.
AI tutor, 24/7.
Upload your missed codes. Get a personalized prep plan on the exact subjects you failed.
Which A&P path is yours?
The FAA recognizes four pathways. We help you fill the gaps your background is missing.
Military
Turbine background? Fill the gap on GA piston engines and civilian regs.
Military → A&P →Civilian OJT
Shop time under a certificated mechanic? Package your 8610-2.
Civilian → A&P →Part 147 grad
Coursework done? Pass the writtens and prep for the DME.
Written Prep Bundle →Not sure yet
Take the 2-minute quiz. We'll map your path.
Take the quiz →One rating or all three.
Every rating includes written AND oral prep. Payment plans available.
- Every General ACS subject covered
- Written drills + AI tutor
- Oral & Practical prep included
- Lifetime access
7-day money-back guarantee
- Every Airframe ACS subject covered
- Written drills + AI tutor
- Oral & Practical prep included
- Lifetime access
7-day money-back guarantee
- Engines, props, and systems in depth
- Written drills + AI tutor
- Oral & Practical prep included
- Lifetime access
7-day money-back guarantee
- All 3 writtens + all 3 O&Ps
- AI tutor across every subject
- Placement test & readiness checks
- Lifetime access · progress carries over
7-day money-back guarantee
Course prices are one-time unless a payment plan is selected; payment plans stop automatically (not a subscription). The FAA determines eligibility and certification — these are preparation courses, not a substitute for an FAA-approved Part 147 program or the requirements of 14 CFR Part 65.
Companies hiring A&P mechanics right now.
Every logo below is a real employer in our placement network. When you're certified, our staffing partner Total Aviation Staffing connects you with the ones that fit your background and location.
Common questions.
What makes ASM different from Prepware or Dauntless?
Those are great question banks for the writtens — you don't really need us for that. Where they stop is where we start: the oral and practical with your DME. That's the hardest part of the A&P and where most candidates actually fail. ASM covers all three phases, one place, one price.
How much does it cost?
Online: $299 per rating, or $599 for all three. Each includes written AND oral prep. Payment plans available: 3 or 6 months, no subscription.
In-person (San Antonio): $2,000 for all three writtens, plus $800 for O&P. See the in-person program page for details.
Do I still need Prepware or another written prep tool?
No — the written drill is built into every ASM rating. If you already own Prepware or Dauntless, they'll work fine alongside us. We focus on the oral and practical, which is what nobody else covers well digitally.
Is this a Part 147 program?
No. ASM is FAA exam preparation, not a substitute for Part 147 or the requirements of 14 CFR Part 65. If Part 147 is required for your pathway, our in-person program in San Antonio may help. The FAA determines eligibility, authorization, and certification.
What's the difference between ASM and Total Aviation Staffing?
ASM (Aviation School of Maintenance) prepares you for FAA A&P certification. Total Aviation Staffing (TAS) is our partner staffing firm — once you're certified, they connect you with employers in their network.
Do you guarantee I'll pass?
No — and no honest school should. The FAA scores your exams, not us. What we do guarantee: if the online course isn't a fit, full refund within 7 days. And we're built to get you walk-in ready, so you don't need luck.
Ready to get certified?
Take the 2-minute quiz to see your FAA pathway. No signup or email required until you're ready to enroll.
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