The Flying Mission (FM) exists to serve and empower the people of Botswana, Zambia and the region. FM’s Head Office provides support for FM’s operational departments – FM-AMETS, FMC, FMZ – so they can be more focused in their unique areas of ministry.
FM is also supported by our registered charities in the USA and the UK known as FM USA and FM UK. The Head Office maintains close links with their representatives who support FM through recruiting, fundraising, mobilising prayer and facilitating opportunities for others to hear about FM.
In 2008 The Flying Mission established Botswana’s first Aviation Maintenance Engineer Training School (FM-AMETS) which has continued to grow since. Today, the Botswana Government funds 80% of the FM-AMETS students.
Flying Mission Services Online Application
If you meet the eligibility criteria, and would like to apply to train with the FM-AMETS, use the following link to download the application form. After completing the form, follow the instructions within for submission.
Kindly note, that your application is only complete when certified copies of all relevant Certificates, Identity Document, Testimonials and References are submitted with the application form.
The AME Training Programme – Contents
Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (AME) course of instruction consists of both theoretical and practical skills segments divided into nine interrelated study modules:
- Basic Subjects (Mathematics, Physics, Air Regulations & Aerodynamics)
- Fundamentals of Aircraft Maintenance
- Aircraft Structures
- Aircraft Maintenance Practices
- Aircraft Systems
- Helicopters
- Powerplant
- Aircraft Electrics/Avionics
- Attachment to Approved Maintenance Organisations
On completion of classroom tutorials, to further enhance practical skills, in depth expertise, requisite knowledge and inculcate relevant attitudes students are sent on attachment to various AMOs. This helps to expose learners to the real work environment, maintenance procedures, processes and both quality and safety management systems undertaken by aircraft maintenance engineers to uphold aircraft airworthiness and comprehensive safety management system.
Upon successful completion of the AME programme, graduates qualify for Botswana Civil Aviation licensing examination process offered by the Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana. Attainment of the Aircraft Maintenance Engineering License is the foundation for all engineering ratings and licenses which are the gateway to the aircraft maintenance engineering profession.