{"id":1272,"date":"2022-06-05T07:14:27","date_gmt":"2022-06-05T07:14:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sprottlearning.com\/air\/?p=1272"},"modified":"2025-09-27T19:10:44","modified_gmt":"2025-09-27T19:10:44","slug":"learn-more-about-aet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sprottlearning.com\/air\/learn-more-about-aet\/","title":{"rendered":"Aircraft Electronic Technician (AET)"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1272\" class=\"elementor elementor-1272\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2f25868e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2f25868e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-33d3b88c\" data-id=\"33d3b88c\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1015aa9c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1015aa9c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><\/p>\n<h2>NCATT AET Course Certification<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NCATT and industry partners established the Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET) Standard and Certification, as well as its related endorsements, to meet the Aircraft Electronics\/Avionics job field.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With that, here is everything you need to know about NCATT AET Course Certification.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1759\" src=\"https:\/\/sprottlearning.com\/air\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/photodune-OcpMUbQt-men-mechanics-repairing-of-wing-and-engine-of-the-aircraft-in-the-hangar-xxl-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Men mechanics repairing of wing and engine of the aircraft in the hangar\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sprottlearning.com\/air\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/photodune-OcpMUbQt-men-mechanics-repairing-of-wing-and-engine-of-the-aircraft-in-the-hangar-xxl-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sprottlearning.com\/air\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/photodune-OcpMUbQt-men-mechanics-repairing-of-wing-and-engine-of-the-aircraft-in-the-hangar-xxl-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sprottlearning.com\/air\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/photodune-OcpMUbQt-men-mechanics-repairing-of-wing-and-engine-of-the-aircraft-in-the-hangar-xxl-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sprottlearning.com\/air\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/photodune-OcpMUbQt-men-mechanics-repairing-of-wing-and-engine-of-the-aircraft-in-the-hangar-xxl-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sprottlearning.com\/air\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/photodune-OcpMUbQt-men-mechanics-repairing-of-wing-and-engine-of-the-aircraft-in-the-hangar-xxl.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is NCATT AET?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/aea.net\/AET\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET) certification<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from NCATT verifies the advanced aircraft technician&#8217;s knowledge base and encourages honesty, safety, and professionalism in the industry. AETs need to grasp basic electronics facts and terminology as well as the fundamentals of both equipment and aircraft maintenance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The basic knowledge that any avionics technician should have gotten outlined in this standard. They include fundamentals such as the theory of operation of circuits and the troubleshooting of circuits, calculations, and measurements, as well as resistors, inductors, capacitors, and transducers in analog and power supply circuits.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additional qualifications (also known as &#8220;endorsements&#8221;) have been added to the Aircraft Electronics Technician standard over time since it describes a level of core knowledge that hasn&#8217;t changed greatly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who Needs the NCATT AET?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The NCATT AET is the most relevant credential in the profession, and it is a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/spacetec.us\/astm-ncatt-certifications\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prerequisite for all other endorsements<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. As an Aircraft Electronics\/Avionics technician, the AET certification is a good starting point for a career in the field. The military, air cargo, repair stations, fixed-base operators, corporate flying departments, and manufacturers are all included in this class.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obtaining as many qualifications as possible while still on active duty is a top priority for those in the military. NCATT&#8217;s AET certificate, the foundation for many modern aviation technology licenses and qualifications, is likely on your list.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Importance of Having NCATT AET<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aviation Electronics Technicians examine electrical systems aboard aircraft. Working with military sensors, flight controls, jamming, and other aircraft technologies requires knowledge and training. This position is unpredictable because of the wide range of project types and their varying difficulty levels. Aviation electronics technicians can work in the military, which takes a lot of travel and training, or they can work for airlines, service stations, or equipment makers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The AET certificate enables Aircraft Technicians to demonstrate their avionics expertise to current and future employers. EPR bullets can be tough to correctly put onto a CV because civilian employers may not be able to grasp them. With the help of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recognized licenses and certificates, producing a competitive resume becomes easier.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0<\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conclusion<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Modern airplanes feature many mechanical and electronic components, resulting in unprecedented technological sophistication.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aircraft maintenance specialists play a critical role in ensuring the safety of all flights. You can play a role in keeping the aircraft industry safe with the NCATT AET license.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1582 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/sprottlearning.com\/air\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/aet-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"The NCATT Aircraft Electrician Technician certification is the perfect way to start your career as an aircraft technician!\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sprottlearning.com\/air\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/aet-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sprottlearning.com\/air\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/aet-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sprottlearning.com\/air\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/aet-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sprottlearning.com\/air\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/aet-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sprottlearning.com\/air\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/aet.jpg 1171w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ea8ca51 elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle\" data-id=\"ea8ca51\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7e79063\" data-id=\"7e79063\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-088a673 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"088a673\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/sprottlearning.com\/air\/sponsor-course\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-comments\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">be a leader...  host a course<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NCATT AET Course Certification NCATT and industry partners established the Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET) Standard and Certification, as well as its related endorsements, to meet the Aircraft Electronics\/Avionics job field. 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