Is ICAO’s global framework the answer to AME licensing?
The aviation industry faces fragmented AME licensing systems. Can ICAO’s global framework bring harmonization..The aviation industry thrives on its ability to cross borders seamlessly. Aircraft can take off in Delhi, land in Dubai, and continue onward to Frankfurt, all within hours. Yet, behind this seamless passenger experience lies a fragmented ecosystem for those who keep aircraft airworthy, the Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (AMEs). While the aircraft, pilots, and air traffic control often operate under globally recognized frameworks, licensing requirements for AMEs remain a patchwork of national standards. This raises a crucial question, can a global framework, potentially under ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization), bring harmonization to AME licensing and finally match the international nature of aviation?
