Avionics News January 2020 - 73

FRIDAY
AEA REGISTRATION OPEN

v 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Tennessee Ballroom Lobby

v 8 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

MARCH

27

MARCH 28

TRAINING

ASTM/NCATT AET CERTIFICATION & ENDORSEMENT EXAMS ALL DAY
Advance your career and industry knowledge by earning a certification
provided by ASTM's National Center for Aerospace & Transportation
Technologies. These certifications demonstrate the knowledge base of
the advanced aerospace technician and promote integrity, safety, and
professionalism in the aerospace workforce.

MEMBERSHIP JAVA JUMPSTART

Sponsored by WBParts Inc.

GARMIN

8-hour session

Installation, configuration, and certification training on the TXi and NXi
systems, G5 and GFC 500, GFC 600, and relevant topics for dealers.

TRAINING SESSIONS

v 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

All OEM sessions are approved for credit toward the AEA's
Avionics Training Excellence Award, as well as eligible for
FAA IA renewal and AMT Awards Program.
Check out aea.net/convention for complete training descriptions.
Training Categories

v 12:30 p.m.

Sponsored by Garmin

TECHNICAL

BUSINESS

LET'S DO LUNCH (for repair station attendees)

THE CERTIFICATION PROCESS

6-hour session

Taking the applicant from the new-and-novel concept to producing
and marketing the product (STC, kit, etc.). The course will start at the
concept phase and walk through the documentation and communication;
certification plan; demonstration; production (kit/PMA); and then
continued airworthiness while following the FAA and Industry Guide to
Product Certification where applicable.

SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (SMS) & RISK MANAGEMENT 4-hour session
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Managing Risk: Fundamental to today's aviation safety philosophy,
understanding how to manage and mitigate risk is required to
effectively operate a modern repair station and an essential element
of SMS. This session will provide the understanding of the risk
management process and provide you with the tools to effectively and
efficiently incorporate risk management into your everyday operations.

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Human Factors in Maintenance: Most maintenance errors trace
their origins to some compromise in human factors. This session will
investigate the fundamentals of human failure and identify opportunities
to improve productivity as well as workplace health and safety.

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AEA Safety Management System: The international interest in
implementing an effective SMS program continues to grow throughout
the aviation maintenance sector with many countries either already
mandating an SMS program or are on "short-final" to implementing a
new regulatory mandate. This session will provide an overview of the
AEA SMS program and how it helps you to cost-effectively establish and
operate your safety management system.

INCREASING SALES & REFERRALS FROM CLIENTS YOU ALREADY HAVE 1-hour session
Three simple ways to close more sales and train the clients you have, to
promote your shop and give you referrals. These three simple strategies
can dramatically increase your sales without spending more money.

SPEAKING PILOT FOR AVIONICS UPGRADES

1-hour session

An entertaining class to help sales and installers understand the
needs and wants of both pilots and owner/operators. Focuses on how
upgrading to ADS-B and WAAS significantly improves safety and saves
money by talking the buzzwords and language that pilots use.
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*	 WAAS versus GPS approaches, improved safety and cost savings.
*	 ADS-B versus TIS, TAS, TCAS.
*	 FIS-B versus XM Weather and onboard radar.
*	 Discussion on the options available.
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