The CAET is a knowledge-based certification for entry-level technicians and requires passing a written exam that must be taken online through the AEA’s new partner, the Unmanned Safety Institute (USI).
Aircraft Electronics Association
New collaboration help pilots find avionics businesses
“This new service will help…pilots find an avionics shop in the United States through iFlightPlanner’s web-based platforms, including iFlightPlanner for AOPA, and mobile apps for iOS,” AEA officials said.
What do avionics technicians need to know?
A new survey has launched to help revise the aircraft electronics technician standard.
Avionics sales continue strong
Total avionics sales topped $2.4 billion in the first nine months of 2023, a 15.9% increase in total sales compared to the first nine months of 2022, according to the latest figures from the Aircraft Electronics Association.
Avionics sales break records
The latest figures from the Aircraft Electronics Association show that avionics sales in the second quarter of 2023 topped $823 million — the highest quarterly sales volume since the association began its Avionics Market Report 11 years ago.
Latest pilot’s guide to avionics unveiled at Oshkosh
The publication helps pilots and aircraft owners make better buying decisions and locate nearly 1,300 AEA member companies in more than 40 countries, including approved maintenance organizations specializing in maintenance, repair, and installation of avionics equipment in general aviation aircraft, according to AEA officials.
AEA executive presented with Charles Taylor Master Mechanic award
During the opening session of the 66th annual Aircraft Electronics Association International Convention & Trade Show on April 24, 2023, the FAA presented the Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award to Ric Peri, the association’s vice president of government and industry affairs.
Demand high for aviation mechanics and technicians
A recent “Ask the Industry” poll by the Aircraft Electronics Association finds that 83.5% of repair stations are hiring technicians now or will need to hire more people later in 2023.
2022 avionics sales breaks records
Worldwide general aviation avionics sales topped $2.8 billion in 2022, a 21.5% increase compared to 2021 — the largest percentage increase in the 11-year history of the Aircraft Electronics Association’s Avionics Market Report.