Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Readiness Assessment
The Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Readiness Assessment (AMERA) is used for entry into Aircraft Maintenance Engineering.
Test Details
The AMERA has four sub-tests:
Listening: this sub-test involves answering questions based on spoken information.
Math: this sub-test includes questions on the following foundational math skills:
- Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of decimals
- Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of fractions
- Conversion of decimals to fractions and vice-versa
- Rounding up of decimals
- Conversions within the metric system
- Conversions from Imperial to the metric system (conversion factors will be given)
- Solving basic word problems
Reading and Writing: the reading and writing sub-test involves reading a technical article and writing answers to questions
Skim/scan: the skim/scan sub-test involves reading a technical article and responding to multiple choice questions.
You have three hours to complete the four sub-tests of this assessment. In order to successfully complete the AMERA, a minimum score of 11/23 is required in the math sub-test.
Resources
Please visit the following links for support and resources in preparation for your assessment.
Writing Resources
Reading Resources
- Reading and Note Taking – Academic Study Skills
- FAA-H-8083-30A, Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook – General
- FAA-H-8083-31A, Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook-Airframe Volume 1
- FAA-H-8083-31A, Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook-Airframe Volume 2
- FAA-H-8083-32A, Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook-Powerplant Volume 1
- FAA-H-8083-32A, Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook-Powerplant Volume 2
Math Resources
- Math Websites – ASC: Supports for Students – Math and Science Centre
- Math Study Tips – ASC: Supports for Students – Math and Science Centre
- By Subject (Worksheets) – ASC: Supports for Students – Math and Science Centre
- AME Math Readiness Assessment
- Converting Fractions Decimals Percent
As you are preparing for your program and planning your overall career as an AME, please take the following self-evaluation tool that considers many aspects of being an AME. This is a tool for your personal use. Please note if you answer “no” or “maybe” to any of these questions, it doesn’t mean you can’t begin the program. It is simply an opportunity to take some time to reflect before your program begins and you may want to contact the program coordinator to get more information.
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