AET-Dependent Navigation Systems (AET-DNS)
Credential: AET-Dependent Navigation Systems (AET-DNS)
Credentialing Agency: National Center for Aerospace & Transportation Technologies (NCATT)
Renewal Period: Lifetime
National Center for Aerospace & Transportation Technologies (NCATT), Aircraft Electronics Technician-Dependent Navigation Systems (AET-DNS) endorsement recognizes the knowledge base of the advanced aerospace technician and promotes integrity, safety, and professionalism in the aerospace workforce. AET-DNS knowledge and skills include safety, antennas, Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) system, VHF Omni Directional Range (VOR) System, Distance Measurement Equipment (DME) System, Automatic Direction Finder (ADF) System, and Instrument Landing System (ILS). Candidates must hold the NCATT Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET) certification prior to taking the AET-DNS written exam.
More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.
AET-Dependent Navigation Systems (AET-DNS)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Eligibility Requirements (View Details)
- Credential Prerequisite: NCATT Aircraft Electronics Technician Certification
- Experience
- 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: Lifetime
AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
National Center for Aerospace & Transportation Technologies (NCATT)
4801 Marine Creek Parkway
Fort Worth, TX 76179
Phone: (817) 515-7264
Email: carolynparise@spacetec.org
Credential Pre-requisite REQUIREMENTS
Candidates must hold the Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET) certification.
Other REQUIREMENTS
The AET-Dependent Navigation Systems (AET-DNS) credential has the following other requirements:
- Candidates must have received their NCATT Id Number prior to taking the AET-DNS endorsement exam.
Written Exam
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Safety
- General/Flight Line/Maintenance and Shop Safety Practices
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Antennas
- General Antenna Theory, Function, Operation and Fault Isolation
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Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) System
- General
- Tie-In/Integration
- GPS Operational Checks / Fault Isolation
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VHF Omni Directional Range (VOR) System
- General
- Tie-In/Integration
- Operational Checks and Fault Isolation
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Distance Measurement Equipment (DME) System
- General
- Tie-In/Integration
- Operational Checks and Fault Isolation
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Automatic Direction Finder (ADF) System
- General
- Tie-In/Integration
- ADF Operational Checks and Fault Isolation
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Instrument Landing System (ILS)
- General
- Tie-In/Integration
- Operational Checks and Fault Isolation
Exam Preparation Resources
There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the AET-Dependent Navigation Systems (AET-DNS) examination:
Testing Information
Testing for this credential is handled by Comira. The test centers are located in the U.S. They also have some test centers on military bases.
To find out more, use the following links on the Comira website:
For more information on the National Center for Aerospace & Transportation Technologies (NCATT) testing process, visit the agency website.
RECERTIFICATION
AET-Dependent Navigation Systems (AET-DNS)
Renewal Period: Lifetime