Education
The Foundation develops and shares educational materials intended to improve understanding of aircraft maintenance, inspection, and reliability in general aviation.
Educational resources may include articles, guides, training materials, and other informational content designed to explain maintenance concepts, highlight best practices, and support safety awareness. These materials are written for a broad audience and are intended to be accessible to pilots, aircraft owners, and aviation maintenance professionals.
All educational content provided by the Foundation is offered for public benefit and is not intended to promote commercial products or services.
SavvyCertified IA Training Course
FAA-accepted · 8 hours · FreeThis video-based online course is designed primarily for A&P mechanics with Inspection Authorization (IA) privileges who are required to complete 8 hours of certified training annually to maintain their IA. The course is also open to anyone interested in modern, evidence-based aircraft maintenance.
- FAA regulations relevant to IA maintenance
- Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM)
- Principles of troubleshooting
- Minimally invasive cylinder repair techniques
- Borescope inspections
- Engine monitor data analysis
- Real-world troubleshooting scenarios
The course consists of 8 modules with quizzes. Learners must complete all modules and pass each quiz to receive credit. Upon completion, certified mechanics receive a completion certificate that can be submitted to the FAA. Completing the course also earns a SavvyCertified badge.
How to access the course:
- Visit certified.savvyaviation.org
- Create an account in the TalentLMS system
- Enter a mechanic certificate number if applicable (non-mechanics may enter any number)