Frank A. Jalion Amaro, 21, of Las Vegas, faces one count of criminal information with bribery after authorities said he came to Duluth and paid the test administrator to pass him on the agency’s Airframe and Powerplant test.

The FAA requires mechanics to obtain the certification in order to perform aircraft maintenance and approve equipment for returns to service. Mechanic students must take 1,900 hours of classroom and practical training before passing several tests covering 43 technical subjects, authorities said.