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Sailors in the Aviation Machinist's Mate and Aviation Structural Mechanic ratings can now apply the skills learned in Navy 'A' School to an Associate's degree in Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT). An agreement signed on 28 March allows Sailors with approved skills to earn up to 80 credit hours toward the degree for training they received while on active duty.

AMT is a two-year program leading to an Associate's degree and eligibility for certification by the Federal Aviation Administration as aviation maintenance technicians with airframe and power plant ratings. Members applying their Navy experience will need to have completed at least 18 months of Navy service in the appropriate creditable rating, then contact the nearest Flight Standards District Office of the Federal Aviation Administration.