Avionics Technicians
Installing, inspecting, testing, and repairing U/AH-1 communications, navigation, and electrical components transfers directly to civilian avionics maintenance.
How to prepare: Use the ASTM NCATT AET exam topics to identify gaps in civilian aircraft electronics and maintenance fundamentals before scheduling the exam. Work maintaining, adjusting, or internally repairing FCC-licensed aviation radiotelephone transmitters requires the General Radiotelephone Operator License (PG).
What the civilian work involves
- Test and troubleshoot instruments, components, and assemblies, using circuit testers, oscilloscopes, or voltmeters.
- Adjust, repair, or replace malfunctioning components or assemblies, using hand tools or soldering irons.
- Install electrical and electronic components, assemblies, and systems in aircraft, using hand tools, power tools, or soldering irons.