The NCATT Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET) certification is going strong and the number of certified AET’s is growing. October of 2008 has seen the number of certified technician’s top 400. This number continues to grow as industry employers and technicians recognize the many ways that the AET can become part of their career path and organization.

The NCATT Foreign Object Elimination (FOE) – Elements of Basic Awareness Certification is now in LaserGrade testing centers nationwide.  This certification was developed by industry leaders. The goal of these industry leaders is to raise awareness and cultivate a proactive culture where Foreign Object Damage (FOD) is addressed before it becomes a critical issue to the aircraft.  This certification is a Basic Awareness certification that can be used by all employees, not just the technicians, who find themselves in FOD sensitive/critical areas in the hangar or manufacturing floor.  The exam is a 50 question exam requiring a passing score of 85 or above.  The current cost of the exam is $55.  Go to the NCATT website (www.ncatt.org) or call us at 817-515-7264 for more information.

NCATT has scheduled two Occupational/Task Analysis Workshops!  These workshops are the basis for NCATT standards in the corresponding areas.

These workshops are open to Subject Matter Experts in the procedures and processes of the technical area addressed.  This includes system operation, and troubleshooting. Practicing technicians as well as trainers, managers, and/or floor supervisors with the appropriate SME technical experience and knowledge are encouraged to attend.

Autopilot Systems – December 10-12, 2008 in Fort Worth, TX

Flight Management Systems – January 21-23, 2009 in Kansas City, MO

Contact Lee Brewster at lbrewster@ncatt.org or 817-515-7264 for more information.

The name National Center for Aircraft Technician Training (NCATT) is quickly becoming synonymous with aerospace technician standards and certifications.  NCATT has grown and evolved from its original National Science Foundation (NSF) concept project in 1999 into today’s active role of aerospace industry partner.  Often as organizations are established their name is reflective of their association with their founders and supporting structure.  Such is the case with NCATT. 

In January of 2007 the National Science Foundation awarded a continuation grant of $657,000.00 to NCATT.    NCATT will utilize these funds to accelerate the development of Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET) Endorsement Standards.   This acceleration is due to the importance that the aerospace industry has placed on the AET and its related endorsements.  

The decision to accelerate our progress has increased our developmental time tables and enabled to continue to use industry professionals in this endeavor.  Click on the link below for the update.

The NCATT AET Radio Communications System Endorsement is currently in the final stages of beta testing and is slated for a December of 2009 release.  NCATT has administered the endorsement exam to over 100 participants with the final review to be initiated in November.  The Radio Comm endorsement is the first endorsement for the AET certification.  This endorsement covers the areas of Transmitters, receivers, antennas, transmission lines, and Satellite Communications (SATCOM).  For more information visit the NCATT website (www.ncatt.org) or call us at 817-515-7264.

NCATT partnership with educational institutions is integral to the continued success.  This partnership and willingness to work together in the promotion of aviation/aerospace as a career field continues to grow and be cultivated by the participation and recognition of education organizations in NCATT.  This is especially evident in the schools that have been recognized as NCATT Accredited Training Providers for the AET.