VIRTUAL-LIVE COURSE
This official preparation course for the AEA Certified Aircraft Electronics Technician (CAET) exam is ideal for technicians seeking to learn and/or validate their foundational knowledge of avionics. The curriculum for this course is designed to align directly with the certification exam, providing an effective path to success. Students will gain the foundational knowledge required for entry-level avionics roles – including core electrical concepts, wiring procedures, digital avionics, instruments, and key avionics systems – to ensure they walk into the exam and shop with confidence.
Presented by: William Tramper, Tramper Avionics
Course Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Electrical Fundamentals & Systems: Explain core electrical concepts (Voltage, Current, Resistance, Power) and identify the function of basic aircraft electrical components like batteries, alternators, bus bars, and circuit breakers.
- Wiring Procedures: Describe the basic standard procedures for fundamental wiring tasks including stripping, crimping, connector pin handling, and harness routing.
- Tools & Troubleshooting: Explain the use of common hand tools and the DMM for measuring voltage, resistance, and continuity; apply basic troubleshooting principles to identify common circuit faults.
- Digital Avionics: Explain basic digital databus concepts (including ARINC 429) and related considerations like BITE and EMI.
- Aircraft Instruments & CNS: Describe the basic function of primary flight instruments (pitot-static, gyro, EFIS elements) and common Communication, Navigation, & Surveillance (CNS) equipment.
- Testing Requirements: Recognize the regulatory requirements for pitot-static (91.411) and transponder (91.413) system testing.
Virtual Course:
- This course will be presented live online.
- After registering, attendees will be emailed the information needed to connect.
- Attendees are required to connect with a web camera.
Taking the CAET Exam:
Additional information about the CAET and link to take the exam can be found at aea.net/caet.
Edwin M.
5
Very good course.
Brandi P.
5
It was very informative for someone who had no basic knowledge of avionics. It definitely made me want to learn more.
Joel D.
5
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