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Study and take the test!
AET certification and endorsement exams
available for free to all AEA Regional Meeting attendees
S T O R Y

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ith the National Center for Aerospace and
of a general. Holders of an AET certificate can move on
Transportation Technologies now part of ASTM
to attaining the endorsements, which include the Radio
International, the time is right for avionics techniCommunication Systems, Dependent Navigation Systems,
cians to get certified. The Aircraft Electronics Technician
Autonomous Navigation Systems, Onboard Communication
certification and its endorsements
and Safety Systems, and coming soon
are now backed by a worldwide
is the Installation and Integration
leader in the development and delivManagement endorsement.
ery of international voluntary conOne method of earning the AET
NATIONAL CENTER FOR AEROSPACE & TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGIES
sensus standards. During the last
and its endorsements is to attend
three years, some very useful study
an NCATT-accredited institution.
materials have become available. Below are some helpful
Currently, there are 24 institutions so accredited across the
hints to these study guides, along with some direction on
U.S. For some, returning to school is not a viable option, but
where to focus your attention.
studying at home is possible.
The NCATT certification system can be compared to the
For most technicians, basic electronics seems long ago
A&P (aircraft and powerplant) certification. Before a person
and far away. Some may be reluctant to face what they
can earn an A&P license, he or she must pass a general test.
think they've forgotten. No one really forgets. Instead, the
The general is a gateway to the more advanced subjects.
basic knowledge is merely buried; we just need some help
One can think of the AET certification as the equivalent
to dig it up.
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Avionics News May 2014

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Avionics News May 2014

Point of Communication
AEA Now
The View From Washington
International News and Regulatory Updates
Five Years In
Member Profile
Putting it to Music
Meet the AEA Board of Directors
A Conversation With...
Member Profile
AEAviators
Business Basics
Being Prepared
Study and take the test!
Legal Ease
Aviation Aces
What's New
Marketplace Classifieds
Avionics News May 2014 - Intro
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Avionics News May 2014 - Point of Communication
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Avionics News May 2014 - AEA Now
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Avionics News May 2014 - The View From Washington
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Avionics News May 2014 - International News and Regulatory Updates
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Avionics News May 2014 - Five Years In
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Avionics News May 2014 - Member Profile
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Avionics News May 2014 - Putting it to Music
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Avionics News May 2014 - Meet the AEA Board of Directors
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Avionics News May 2014 - A Conversation With...
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Avionics News May 2014 - Member Profile
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Avionics News May 2014 - Business Basics
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Avionics News May 2014 - Being Prepared
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Avionics News May 2014 - Study and take the test!
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Avionics News May 2014 - Legal Ease
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Avionics News May 2014 - Aviation Aces
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