Avionics Electronics Technician (AVN)
Credential: Avionics Electronics Technician (AVN)
Credentialing Agency: Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I)
Renewal Period: 4 years
The Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I), Avionics Electronics Technicians (AVN) certification validates the knowledge and skills of individuals who install, maintain and adjust electronics equipment, cabling and the accessories used in aviation communications and control equipment. AVNs demonstrate an understanding of avionics systems, cabling, computers and digital concepts, amplifiers, interfacing, antennas and transmission lines components, mathematics, network topologies and infrastructures, people relations, optical cabling, safety, test equipment and tools and satellite communications. Candidates must pass a written exam.
More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.
Avionics Electronics Technician (AVN)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Attainability:
Eligibility Requirements (View Details)
- Credential Prerequisite
- Experience
- Education
- Training
- Membership
- Other
- Fee
Note: This credential may have multiple options for a Service member to meet eligibility requirements. Requirements listed here are based on the minimum degree required.
Exam Requirements (View Details)
- Exam
- Written Exam
- Oral Exam
- Practical Exam
- Performance Assessment
Exam Administration (View Details)
- In-person exam
- Remote proctored on-line exam
- Third-party test vendor
RECERTIFICATION SUMMARY
Renewal Period: 4 years
AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I)
5 Depot Street
Greencastle, IN 46135
Phone: (800) 288-3824
Fax: (765) 653-4287
Email: eta@eta-i.org
Written Exam
- Avionics Systems
- Cables and Cabling
- Computers and Digital Concepts
- Amplifiers
- Interfacing
- Antennas & Transmission Lines
- Components
- Mathematics
- Network Infrastructures & Topologies
- People Relations
- Optical Wiring
- Safety
- Test Equipment & Tools
- Satellite Communications
- Troubleshooting
Exam Preparation Resources
There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the Avionics Electronics Technician (AVN) examination:
- Best Sources
- General References
- Related Courses
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Testing Information
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Exam Administration
Credential exams may be administered in-person at a testing site, proctored on-line remotely, or have options for both. If an exam is administered through a test vendor, the third-party test vendor box will be checked. The following test administration options apply to the Avionics Electronics Technician (AVN) credential where checked:
- In-person exam
- Remote proctored on-line exam
- Third-party test vendor
For more information on the Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) testing process, visit the agency website.
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Third-Party Test Vendor Information
Testing for this credential is handled by the following vendor:
ExamRoom.AI
The test centers are located in the U.S.
To find out more, use the following links on the ExamRoom.AI website:
RECERTIFICATION
Avionics Electronics Technician (AVN)
Renewal Period: 4 years
Additional considerations for the Avionics Electronics Technician (AVN) include:
- Avionics Electronics Technician (AVN) can be used as a stand-alone ETA Certification, or as the Journeyman Option specialty exam for the CET, Certified Electronics Technician.