Training and Workforce
FAA Recognizes AEA Training for Repairman Certificate
CAET program is an acceptable alternative method of compliance
Mike Adamson AEA
Aircraft Electronics Association president and CEO Mike Adamson © AEA

The FAA has formally recognized the Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA) Certified Aircraft Electronics Technician (CAET) credential as meeting the agency’s requirements for training to show eligibility for issuance of a repairman certificate.

In 2025, the AEA introduced the CAET program. To become a repairman, a person can either accumulate 18 months of related practical experience or complete formal training, for which the CAET now qualifies.

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