Surveying to Update Knowledge Test
March 24, 2026
FAA testing contractor PSI Services is conducting a survey of aviation maintenance professionals actively exercising mechanic certificate privileges. Results will support ongoing improvements to the agency’s knowledge test, particularly test mapping.
To access the survey, please use the following link: www.research.net/r/MaintenanceTechnicianSurvey.
The survey will take approximately 45 minutes to complete and closes on March 31. Individual responses will be kept confidential and aggregated with others to identify overall trends. Questions may be directed to faa.contact@psionline.com.
Participants who complete the survey may opt into a random drawing for a $100 Amazon gift card.
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