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September 5-6, 2024
Reno, Nevada
7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. TBD |
AEA Registration Open |
8 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. TBD |
Official Conference Welcome |
8:15 a.m. - 9 a.m. TBD |
Regulatory Update: The Latest in Aviation Regulations
Morning break sponsored by Aircraft Lighting International |
9 a.m. - 10 a.m. TBD |
Back to Basics: Customer Supplied Parts and the Importance of Traceability Ensuring proper traceability of parts is essential for a repair station to verify the suitability of components used in maintenance and alterations. This session will cover key aspects of part acceptability, including new, used, and customer-supplied parts. Additionally, will explore various acceptable methods for demonstrating traceability, a critical requirement for all repair stations. |
9 a.m. TBD |
Exhibitor Setup |
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. TBD |
Take the NEW Avionics Installation Certification Exam for FREE Please note: If you are already an ASTM NCATT-certified Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET), you are eligible to take the NEW Aircraft Electronics Installation Technician (AEIT) endorsement exam for free at the AEA Regional. If you are not AET certified, you must pass that exam first. If you pass the AET certification exam at the AEA Regional, you can take the new installation endorsement exam along with other endorsements. All exams are free for attendees, courtesy of the AEA Educational Foundation. AET certification exams are normally $175, and AEIT endorsement exams are $150. Did you know the FAA formally recognizes the AET certification as equivalent to formal training when showing eligibility for the issuance of a repairman certificate? Learn more at aea.net/aet. www.aea.net/aet |
10 a.m. - 11 a.m. TBD |
Technical & Business Training Session |
11 a.m. - 12 p.m. TBD |
Technical & Business Training Session |
12 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Lunch |
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. TBD |
Cirrus Maintenance and Avionics Training |
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. TBD |
Technical & Business Training Session |
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. TBD |
Technical & Business Training Session |
3:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. TBD |
Product Info Session |
4 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. TBD |
Exhibit Hall Open |
6:30 p.m. TBD |
Exhibitor Teardown |
7:45 a.m. - 12 p.m. TBD |
AEA Registration Open |
8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. TBD |
Avionics Installation Certification Exam, Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET) Certification & Endorsement Exams Exams are free for attendees, courtesy of the AEA Educational Foundation. |
8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. TBD |
Garmin Technical Training
The objective for Garmin’s training is to provide participants with in-depth knowledge and skills related to installation, troubleshooting and configuration of Garmin products. The training will cover various topics and tools relevant to the field. Training topics include:
Morning break sponsored by Avidyne |
12 p.m. - 1 p.m. | Lunch Sponsored by Garmin |
1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. TBD |
Garmin Technical Training continued Afternoon break sponsored by Pilot John International |
Last updated Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Every attempt not to deviate from the above schedule will be made; however, the AEA reserves the right to make changes when necessary without notice. Please check back often to ensure you have the latest schedule.
The AEA would like to thank the following sponsors.
Interested in sponsoring? Contact Linda Adams, lindaa@aea.net or 816-347-8400