The FAA and the Aircraft Electronics Association announced on June 23 that it has accepted the association’s petition for approval of its avionics repair apprenticeship program, and that completion of the program satisfies the requirements for issuance of an avionics repairman certificate. The program validates the way that many new avionics repair technicians come into the industry, through working with a licensed repair station to gain their certification.
FAA Agrees on Path for Avionics Apprenticeship Program
Key Takeaways:
- The FAA has officially accepted the Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA)'s avionics repair apprenticeship program.
- Successful completion of this AEA program now directly satisfies the requirements for an FAA avionics repairman certificate.
- This validates the common industry practice of technicians gaining certification through practical experience at licensed repair stations, often without the need for an Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license.
- The approval is a culmination of years of AEA's workforce development efforts, providing a direct and streamlined pathway to certification for avionics repair technicians.
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