Certifying Technical Employee Competence (CertTEC)

Aviation Structures

Credential: Aviation Structures  ICAC resource
Credentialing Agency: Certifying Technical Employee Competence (CertTEC)

Renewal Period: 3 years

The Certifying Technical Employee Competence (CertTEC), Aviation Structures is an entry-level certification for technicians who specialize in aviation structure knowledge, fabrication methods, health and safety, inspection and repair, and regulations and documentation. Applicants must meet training or experience requirements and are required to pass a certification exam.

More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.

Aviation Structures

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

 

Eligibility Requirements (View Details)

  • Credential Prerequisite
  • Experience: 2 years
  • Education
  • Training
  • Membership
  • Other
  • Fee

Note: This credential may have multiple options for becoming eligible. Listed are the minimum requirements based on the minimum degree required. To view other options, see the Eligibility tab.

Exam Requirements (View Details)

  • Exam
  • Written Exam
  • Oral Exam
  • Practical Exam
  • Performance Assessment

RECERTIFICATION SUMMARY

Renewal Period: 3 years

  • Continuing Education
  • Exam
  • Continuing Education OR Exam
  • Fee
  • Other

AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION

Certifying Technical Employee Competence (CertTEC)

7099 N. Atlantic Avenue
Suite 300
Cape Canaveral, FL  32920

Phone: (321) 730-1020

Fax: (321) 890-0016
Email: information@certtec.com

Education/Training and/or Experience REQUIREMENTS

Option 1:

Applicant should have completed advanced training in aviation structure discipline.

Option 2:

Applicant should have at least two years of work experience in the field of aviation structures.

Option 3:

Applicant should be an active or veteran military personnel whose rating or assignment is or was in the aviation structure field.

Option 4:

Applicant should be a college or technical school graduate with a two-year degree in engineering/technology related discipline.

Written Exam

  • Introduction to Aviation
    • Critical Thinking Skills
    • Human Factors in Aviation Maintenance
    • Organizational Skills
    • Quality Management Systems
    • Terminology and Acronyms
  • Shop Math
    • Application of Shop Math
  • Personal and Environmental Safety
    • Accident/Incident Reporting
    • Clean as you go
    • FOD
    • Lifting Techniques
    • Lockout/Tagout
    • MSDS’s
    • OSHA Regulations
    • PPE
    • Safe Work Habits
    • Tool and Hardware Inventory (Shadowing, Tethering, Sponge Count)
    • Work Hazards
  • Aircraft Materials and Fasteners
    • Composites Fabrication Process
    • Fasteners
    • Heat Treatment
    • Material Composition
    • Non-Metallic Materials
    • Sealing Materials
    • Sheet Metals
  • Blueprints and Manuals
    • Blueprint Reading
    • Engineering Documentation
    • Research
  • Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR’s)
    • ATA Codes
    • FAR’s
  • Documentation
    • Component Specific (including Condition)
    • Routine vs. Non-routine
    • Sign Off
    • Technical Writing
    • Work Progress/Turnover
  • Precision Measuring Equipment
    • Calibration
    • Tools and Equipment (Assemble, Fabricate, Install, Repair)
    • Torqueing Fasteners
  • Rivet Installation and Removal
    • Countersinking
    • Deburring
    • Drilling
    • Layout
    • Reaming
    • Rivet Removal
  • Fabrication
    • Fabrication Materials and Processes
    • Fabricate per Sample Part
    • Polishing
    • Tool/Equipment-Fabrication
  • Assembly
    • Assembly Fixtures
    • Assembly Procedures
    • Fitment
    • Tools and Equipment-Assembly
  • Repair
    • Corrective Action
    • Inspection/ Damage Assessment
    • Repair Procedures
    • Tools and Equipment-Repair
    • Visual Inspection

Performance Exam Requirements

Applicants will be required to demonstrate the ability to properly apply aviation structure knowledge, fabrication methods, health and safety, inspection and repair, and regulations and documentation skills as directed by a qualified CertTEC examiner. CertTEC oral and practical exams must be taken at testing sites. The agency offers many testing locations; see the CertTEC About Certifications page for a map of testing locations.

Exam Preparation Resources

There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the Aviation Structures examination:

RECERTIFICATION

Aviation Structures

Renewal Period: 3 years

The Aviation Structures credential has the following recertification information:

  • The CertTEC certifications are valid for three years from issuance. To renew certification, the agency offers 3 options– the Work Verification Method, the Alternate Method that involves earning a minimum of 18 Alternate Recertification Credits (ARCs), or the Equivalent Knowledge Exam Method. Additional recertification details can be obtained from CertTEC Recertification Policy.

Additional considerations for the Aviation Structures include:

  • The CertTEC Aviation Structure certification requires a specialized testing station to evaluate candidate's oral and practical skills. 

    To find the nearest Regional Testing Center, go to "Where would I test?”

    Please do not submit a request for this certification if you are not close to these testing stations.

In Demand

This certification is considered in demand

COOL Bucks

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Some

Credential is related to some tasks associated with the duties of the military occupation (at least one critical task but less than 80%)

Most

Credential is directly related to most of the major duties associated with the military occupation (at least 80%)

Other

Credential is related to this military occupation, but is more advanced or specialized and therefore will likely require additional education, training, or experience

Promotion Points

This certification has been approved for promotion points.

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Star

Star credentials are MOS enhancing, as designated by the Proponent. MOS enhancing credentials are directly related to an MOS or ASI, are taught either partially or completely as part of a Program of Instruction (POI), and improves the MOS technical proficiency.

Skill Level

The Skill Level reflects the level, based on MOS training and/or experience, the Soldier should be the most prepared to successfully earn the credential. See the Table Legend for details about each level.

Proponent Funded

Indicates the credential may have funding through the MOS proponent. Some proponents offer credentialing opportunities in conjunction with military training and/or as part of MOS development beyond the training base.

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Navy Bucks

Credential voucher or reimbursement for credential exam, re-certification, or maintenance fee has been approved for payment through the Navy's Credential Program Office. To get a voucher request form, click 'Complete Voucher and Apply' at the top of any page.

CG Bucks

Coming Soon - Coast Guard policy regarding service member eligibility requirements to participate in the Voluntary Credentialing Program is under review with a projected release date of first quarter FY20.

Early Career

1-3 years experience; Enlisted E1 through E4

Mid Career

4-10 years experience; Enlisted E5 through E6

Late Career

10+ years experience; Enlisted E7 and Above

Early Career

1-3 years experience; Enlisted “A” School through E5

Mid Career

4-10 years experience; Enlisted E6 through E7

Late Career

10+ years experience; Enlisted E8 and Above

LaDR

This credential is recommended on the rating Learning and Development Roadmap (LaDR) for Sailors currently in the pay grade indicated on the icon, BUT MAY BE TAKEN BY SAILORS IN OTHER PAY GRADES.

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GI Bill®

Reimbursement for exam fees has been approved for payment through the GI Bill. Click for external link to GI Bill licensing and certification information.

Note: GI Bill approval data is updated quarterly. For the latest information, visit the WEAMS Licenses/Certifications Search page. Make sure to select "Both" in the LAC Category Type drop-down before searching.

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ANSI

This credential has been accredited by ANSI. Click for external link to the ANSI web site.

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ICAC

This credential has been accredited by ICAC. Click for external link to the ICAC web site.

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ABSNC

This credential has been accredited by ABSNC. Click for external link to the ABSNC web site.

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NCCA

This credentialing program has been accredited by NCCA. Click for external link to the NCCA web site.

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IAS

This credential has been accredited by IAS. Click for external link to the IAS web site.

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Low

May be difficult to attain: minimum education requirement is a Bachelor's degree, and/or minimum experience is 10 or more years.

Note: In some cases “years of experience” refers to time actively on duty or while holding a certain occupation or prior certification and not always in consecutive calendar years. Additional years required for certain preliminary stages may not be included in this classification. For requirements measured in hours, 1080 hours was considered a year. For days, 365 days was considered a year. Please review all prerequisites and requirements for eligibility, and additional information for details.

Medium

Moderate ease of attainment: minimum education requirement = Associate's and/or prerequisite and/or minimum experience = more than 2 years and less than 10 years of experience.

Note: In some cases “years of experience” refers to time actively on duty or while holding a certain occupation or prior certification and not always in consecutive calendar years. Additional years required for certain preliminary stages may not be included in this classification. For requirements measured in hours, 1080 hours was considered a year. For days, 365 days was considered a year. Please review all prerequisites and requirements for eligibility, and additional information for details.

High

Highly attainable: mimum education requirement = HS or less and/or minimum experience = 2 years or less experience and no additional requirements.

Note: In some cases “years of experience” refers to time actively on duty or while holding a certain occupation or prior certification and not always in consecutive calendar years. Additional years required for certain preliminary stages may not be included in this classification. For requirements measured in hours, 1080 hours was considered a year. For days, 365 days was considered a year. Please review all prerequisites and requirements for eligibility, and additional information for details.

MOS is Military Occupational Specialty
ASI is Additional Skill Identifier
WOMOS is Warrant Officer Military Occupational Specialty

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NKO e-learning

Credential preparation courses are provided at no cost through Navy e-Learning. Click for external link to the Navy Knowledge Online (NKO) web site, then select the “Navy e-Learning” link within the “Learning” tab to proceed to Navy e-Learning.

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Updated: October 16, 2019
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