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I need some help trying to find out wither or not i can still get my a&p. i popped for marijuana on a urinalysis. i am currently in the military. i have been working on harriers for 3 1/2 years. another question i have is if i can do i still need technical schooling. and where do i go to get the training i need.

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Hi, Roland:

First of all, I would check with your local Federal Aviation Administration Flight Standards District Office nearest to where you presently live on both questions.  

As for the first question about whether the failed drug test will keep you from getting a certificate...I do not think this will keep you from becoming certificated, but, the FAA will know for sure.  Do NOT lie on any FAA medical forms about this incident, however, as this is a felony and also will give any company an excuse to fire you later if they learn that you did lie.  Also, keep in mind that A and P mechanics at most work locations are subject to random drug testing throughout their careers.

As far as the additional training, yes, you will need some additional training.  Again, the FAA will review your Marine Corps training records and will determine how much and what kind of training will be needed to obtain the minimum needed for your A and P license.  There are frequently programs located near the military base where you are located that can offer that training.  The FAA will know which schools are programs will have what you need.

Best wishes,

David A. NewMyer, Ph.D., Professor and Chair
Aviation Management and Flight
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
http://www.aviation.siu.edu  

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David A. NewMyer

Expertise

I can answer questions about aviation industry employment, airports and airport planning and aviation industry regulation (overall regulation of the industry--who regulates what and why).

Experience

I have worked in aviation since the late 1960s, primarily in airports, airport planning and in aviation education. I have done major research in aviation employment and in graduate education in aviation.

Organizations
University Aviation Association since 1982 (President, 2009-2010)

Publications
Collegiate Aviation Review Journal of Aviation/Aerospace Education and Research Journal of Air Transportation ATEA Journal SIU Press

Education/Credentials
B. S. in History and Government, University of Redlands, California, 1969 M. A. in Political Science (Metropolitan Studies), Drew University, Madison, New Jersey, 1971 M. S. in Transportation, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, 1974 Ph.D. in Education (Education Aministration and Higher Education), Southern Illinois University Carbonale, 1987

Awards and Honors
United Airlines William Wheatley Award from the University Aviation Association, 1994 for excellence in Post Secondary Aviation Education Sorensen Award for Excellence in Research, University Aviation Association, 2008

Past/Present Clients
Prepared airport master plan and environmental assessment reports for several Illinois Airports; prepared two separate airport systems plans for the Chicago area

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