Grease Pilot Membership Rankings
Track your progress from first OJT entry to A&P certification. Every 480 hours of documented experience advances your rank — showing employers, supervisors, and the FAA how far you've come.
Why Rankings Matter
Community Recognition
Your badge is shown next to your name when talking in the Grease Pilot Network — so everyone knows your experience level.
Supervisor Visibility
Shows prospective A&P supervisors exactly where you're at in your journey — making it easier to connect and get signed off.
Real Rewards
Earn Grease Pilot swag, tools, and study credits at every rank — including $200 worth of study materials paid for by Grease Pilot at S6.
Ranking Progression
Each rank represents 480 hours of documented A&P OJT experience
| Hours Required | Milestone | Reward | Badge |
|---|---|---|---|
— | Create your free account | — | S0 |
0 | First A&P signed entry in Grease Pilot | Your badge is now public! Showing you've had your first logbook entry signed by an A&P | S1 |
480 hrs | Building foundational maintenance skills | Toolbox sticker pack | S2 |
960 hrs | Developing hands-on proficiency | Grease Pilot koozie | S3 |
1,440 hrs | Expanding across airframe & powerplant systems | Grease Pilot t-shirt | S4 |
1,920 hrs | Halfway to A&P eligibility | Inspection mirror or pocket scribe set | S5 |
2,400 hrs | Advanced maintenance experience | $200 study materials credit | S6 |
2,880 hrs | Nearing single-rating eligibility (30 mo for A or P) | Grease Pilot bottle opener | S7 |
3,360 hrs | Eligible for single rating (Airframe or Powerplant) | Grease Pilot hoodie | S8 |
3,840 hrs | Final stretch — preparing for A&P exams | Grease Pilot lanyard | S9 |
4,320 hrs | Final preparations — study and exam readiness | Grease Pilot hat | S10 |
4,800 hrs | Eligible for A&P testing, must pass tests to get AP badge & reward | Custom engraved flashlight + Certificate + 1 Month Mechanic Portal Free | A&P |
Qualifying Hours = Recorded and signed by an A&P in the Grease Pilot OJT tracker. Hours logged outside of the Grease Pilot OJT system do not qualify for rewards. Qualifying hours are automatically recorded in the student's OJT tracking dashboard. Rewards and badge status are subject to change.
Certified Mechanic Rankings
Once you earn your A&P and start signing off apprentice OJT records on Grease Pilot, your badge shows the number of records you've signed
| Code | Meaning | Description | Example Badge |
|---|---|---|---|
AP | A&P Mechanic | Certified A&P active on Grease Pilot as a supervisor. The number shows how many OJT records they've personally signed off for apprentices. | AP23 |
API | A&P + Inspector Authorization | Certified A&P with FAA Inspector Authorization, active on Grease Pilot as a supervisor. The number shows how many OJT records they've personally signed off. | API47 |
How to Read a Badge
Each letter and number in your badge tells part of your story
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