Specified Skilled Worker (i) Skills Exam Information ー Aviation

Updated: 2026/8/24

1.Venue and Schedule

Airport Ground Handling

The schedule is not fixed and is updated from time to time on the JAEA official site. The 2026 guide includes information on exams in Japan and overseas.

Recent Public Example Information is available for exams held on 2026/9/5, 9/6, and 9/8 (Indonesia), with applications from 2026/8/12〜8/17 and results announced on 2026/9/19
Flow from Reception to Finish Reception → Explanation of Notes → Written Test → Practical Test → Notices
Example Test Time Written test: 45 minutes; practical test: 30 minutes
Examples of Main Locations Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, etc.

Aircraft Maintenance

You can check schedules, exam guides, study texts, sample questions, and past exam results on the aircraft maintenance page of the JAEA official site.

Test Guide Published on the JAEA official page for each exam
Study Page Three fields: basic aircraft technology, work safety and quality, and aircraft overview

For detailed venues and schedules, please refer to the official site of the Japan Aeronautical Engineers' Association (JAEA).

2.Exam Fee
  • Exam Fee: Check the exam guide for each country and exam session.
  • Note: Old fixed fees may differ by exam session or country, so always check the latest exam guide before applying.
3.Successful Applicants

You can check exam results on each exam result page of the JAEA official site. The result announcement date is also shown on the exam information page.

4.Test Structure

Airport Ground Handling

Exam Structure Written Test and Practical Test
Written Test Time 45 Minutes
Practical Test Time 30 Minutes
Examples of Study Content Safety and quality, ramp work, baggage, cargo, cabin cleaning, etc.
Exam Flow Reception → Explanation → Written Test → Practical Test → Notices

Aircraft Maintenance

Exam Structure Written Test and Practical Test
Exam Subjects

Basic Aircraft Technology (Fastening, Electrical Measurement)

Work Safety and Quality

Aircraft Overview

Exam Scope Questions are based on the study texts posted on the JAEA official site.
Study Method Check the official texts, sample questions, and past results pages.

For details, refer to the official aircraft maintenance page.

5 Sample Questions