light sport repairman maintenance (LSRM) certification
Experience World Class Aviation Maintenance Training at Joby Academy
Joby Aviation Academy is authorized by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to offer a Light Sport Repairman Maintenance Airplane (LSRMA) course. Individuals who complete the course receive an FAA repairman certificate with maintenance rating, allowing them to perform maintenance, inspections, and alterations on airplanes within the light sport category, in accordance with 14 CFR 65.107.
The LSRMA course includes a minimum of 120 hours of instruction delivered over 11 weeks. The first 10 weeks are delivered online, and students can complete the coursework from anywhere with an internet connection. Students are expected to spend 8-10 hours per week studying the course content, including readings, videos, and assignments. The final week of the course consists of six 8-hour days and must be attended in person in Watsonville, CA.
Eligibility Criteria
Students must meet the following eligibility criteria to apply for enrollment:
- Must be able to read, speak, write, and understand English (FAA requirement)
- If, for medical reasons, you cannot meet one of these requirements, the FAA may place limits on your repairman certificate necessary to safely perform the actions authorized by the certificate and rating.
- Must be a US citizen or permanent resident (*FAA requirement)
- *As a result of upcoming regulatory changes, the FAA is removing this requirement effective October 22, 2025, and our enrollment requirements will be updated for course deliveries that begin after that date.
- Must dedicate a minimum of 120 hours to the course, including:
- 8-10 hours per week during the 10-week online segment
- 8 hours per day for 6 consecutive days during the 1-week in-person segment
Independent Rotax Maintenance Training (iRMT)
We have partnered with Motive Aero to deliver Independent Rotax Maintenance Training (iRMT) during the final week of our course. In addition to the FAA repairman certificate with maintenance rating, students will receive Rotax 9-Series Service and Maintenance certifications (valued at $1,600), issued by the Rotax Flying and Safety Club (RFSC).
Course Fees
The total cost for the LSRMA course is $6,000. This total includes access to all required course materials, and covers the full cost of the Independent Rotax Maintenance Training (iRMT) certification, valued at $1,600.