FAA Designated Mechanic Examiner  •  Walnut Ridge, Northeast Arkansas Call or text 501-617-1220
FAA Designated Mechanic Examiner

Your A&P ExamStarts Here.

I'm Al Morvin, a Designated Mechanic Examiner based in Northeast Arkansas. Complete the oral and practical tests for General, Airframe and Powerplant with me. Give me a call. I will be glad to get you scheduled.

A&PCertified Mechanic
O&POral & Practical
G / A / PAll Three Sections
Al Morvin, FAA Designated Mechanic Examiner in Walnut Ridge, Northeast Arkansas, standing in front of a Cessna aircraft
Al Morvin Designated Mechanic Examiner
Oral & Practical Testing

I Test All Three Sections

Whether you're finishing school, testing out of military, field experience, or adding a rating, I'll run you through it efficiently.

General

The foundation section — the knowledge every certificated mechanic gets held to.

  • Regulations & publications
  • Weight & balance
  • Basic electricity
  • Maintenance forms & records

Airframe

Structures and systems across the full airframe curriculum.

  • Sheet metal & structures
  • Landing gear systems
  • Hydraulics & pneumatics
  • Aircraft instrument systems

Powerplant

Reciprocating and turbine engines, inspection through troubleshooting.

  • Reciprocating & turbine engines
  • Ignition & starting systems
  • Fuel metering & induction
  • Propellers & engine inspection
Al Morvin, A&P certified mechanic and Designated Mechanic Examiner, in the cockpit of an aircraft
Meet Your Examiner

I'm Al Morvin

I'm an FAA-certificated A&P / IA mechanic and a Designated Mechanic Examiner working out of Northeast Arkansas. I administer the oral and practical tests required for your Aviation Maintenance Technician certificates.

I'm a working mechanic and your exam is in a fully equipped shop.

I'll hold you to the standard but I'll treat you right doing it. From your first phone call to the temporary certificate in your hand. No games, no surprises.

Give me a call and let's talk about where you're at.

FAA Designated Mechanic Examiner
Certificated A&P Mechanic
General, Airframe & Powerplant
Oral & Practical Testing

Call Me — 501-617-1220

Where I Test

I'm Based in Northeast Arkansas

My home base is Walnut Ridge. An easy drive from the Missouri Bootheel, West Tennessee, the Mississippi Delta and points across the region. Airline into Memphis or take an inexpensive commuter flight to Jonesboro. Applicants come to me from all over.

Arkansas Missouri Tennessee Mississippi Oklahoma Louisiana From St Louis or Nashville

Convenient to Walnut Ridge (KARG), Jonesboro (KJBR), Batesville (KBVX), Paragould (KPGR), Blytheville (KHKA), Newport (KM19), Memphis and the Missouri Bootheel. Call me and we'll work out scheduling and location.

Common Questions

Before You Test

What is a Designated Mechanic Examiner?

A DME is someone designated by the FAA to give the oral and practical tests required for your Aviation Maintenance Technician certificate. I evaluate you on the General, Airframe and Powerplant sections and issue your temporary certificate when you pass.

How do I schedule my oral and practical test?

Call or text me at 501-617-1220, or shoot me an email. We'll sort out which sections you're testing, go over your paperwork, and pick a date and place that works for both of us.

What do I need to bring?

Bring a government-issued photo ID, your FAA Form 8610-2 authorization, and your passing written test reports for whichever sections you're testing. I'll tell you about anything else when we set it up.

How long does testing take?

Depends on how many sections you're taking. A full General, Airframe and Powerplant run usually spreads across a few days. I'll map the schedule out with you when you call.

Do you test applicants from outside Arkansas?

I sure do. I get applicants driving in from Missouri, Tennessee, Mississippi and all around the region. Call me and we'll figure out the details.

Get Scheduled

Ready to Test?

The fastest way onto my calendar is a phone call. Let's get you certificated.

Get In Touch

Al Morvin — Designated Mechanic Examiner

Phone & Text
501-617-1220
I'm Based In
Walnut Ridge, Arkansas
Call Me Now

Call or text me anytime. If I'm in the hangar or in the air, leave a message and I'll get right back to you.

Aircraft maintenance hangar with general aviation airplanes where A&P oral and practical testing is conducted
📞 Call Me — 501-617-1220