SpaceTEC Partners, Inc. Certification Program Manager
Advance your career and expand your aerospace industry knowledge by earning certification from ASTM's National Center for Aerospace & Transportation Technologies (NCATT).
NCATT certifications demonstrate the knowledge base of the advanced aerospace technician and promote integrity, safety, and professionalism in the aerospace workforce. Our certificates are an industry defined mechanism to identify professionals who demonstrate their knowledge through testing and commit themselves to the aerospace industry. Associations and professionals across every industry use these certifications to recognize qualified and competent individuals.
SpaceTEC Partners Inc (SPI) is the administrator for all ASTM NCATT written exams, through Credential Testing Services (CTS), in addition to its other job-oriented knowledge and practical skill certification examinations. SPI also processes applications from schools and industry training providers for ASTM NCATT Training Provider approval.
ASTM Committee F46 on Aerospace Personnel currently supports the technical standards development that updates and maintains the NCATT certification program. Learn more about F46's standards work, meetings, contact information, and how to get involved.
Aircraft Electronics Technician Certification (AET)
Note: Candidate must successfully pass the AET before being eligible to take endorsements.
Aircraft Electronics Installation (AEIT)
Autonomous Navigation Systems (ANS)
Dependent Navigation Systems (DNS)
Onboard Communications and Safety Systems (OCS)
Radio Communication Systems (RCS)
Aerospace/Aircraft Assembly (AAA)
Business Aviation Cabin Crew (BACC)
Foreign Object Elimination (FOE)
Unmanned Aircraft System Maintenance (UAS)
While not an NCATT certification, those in the industry who wish to obtain a certification on information technology for the configuration and troubleshooting of networks and SATCOM systems onboard aircraft can access the program through Satcom Direct, Inc.
For information on ASTM exam fees, view view Certification Pricing.
As of January 1, 2022, all ASTM NCATT certifications have a five-year renewal. View renewal policy.
To become a SpaceTEC Partners Inc. Testing Center, contact Carolyn Parise, tel +1.321.567.5193. Once approved as a SPI Testing Center, you can administer ASTM NCATT exams at your school or facility.
ASTM NCATT Approved Training Providers are school houses/training centers or online training programs that demonstrate a commitment to quality by undergoing an in-depth curriculum, site, and faculty evaluation. Through this process, they were found to meet and/or exceed ASTM NCATT standards and were therefore awarded Approved Training Provider status. There is a $750 application fee to become an ASTM NCATT Approved Training Provider. The distinction is valid for two years and, upon a follow-up review, is extended to five-year intervals. This approval can also be rescinded if conditions change or the program no longer complies with ASTM standards.
Please visit the websites of our approved training providers to learn more about their respective programs. If you are interested in becoming an ASTM NCATT Approved Training Provider, please contact Carolyn Parise, tel +1.321.567.5193.
Please visit any one of our Approved Training Providers websites to find out more information on their respective programs. If you're interested in becoming an NCATT Approved Training Provider, contact Carolyn Parise.
Airline Ground Schools - Flamingo Air - Cincinnati Lunken Airport
AL Aviation College - Coastal AL Community College
AL Aviation College - Enterprise State Community College
AL Aviation College - Snead State Community College
Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Georgia
Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Philadelphia
Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Norfolk, Virginia
Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Manassas, Virginia
Caribbean Aviation Training Institute
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College - Ohio
Eau Gallie High School, Melbourne, Florida
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University - Florida
FlightSafety Intl. Savannah, Georgia
FlightSafety Intl. Tucson, Arizona
FlightSafety Intl. Wichita, Kansas
FlightSafety Intl. Dallas, Texas
George T. Baker Aviation – Florida
Greenville Technical College, South Carolina
Guilford Technical Community College, North Carolina
Kansas State University – Salina - Kansas
National Aviation Academy - Florida
Northland Community & Technical College Aerospace - Minnesota
Pennsylvania College of Technology - Pennsylvania
Pima Community College – Arizona
Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics- Pennsylvania
South Avionics Training Center, Florida
Technical College of the Lowcountry, South Carolina
The ASTM NCATT AET certification examination is open to all individuals regardless of age, career field, training, education or experience.
To find a testing center or learn about remote proctoring contact Carolyn Parise, tel +1.321.567.5193.
See Exam Fee section above as fees vary depending on exam.
There are no limitations on the number of times an individual may take an ASTM NCATT Certification examination.
The passing score for the ASTM NCATT AET certification examination is 73%.
In order to retake an exam, the test taker will have to pay another exam fee.
You can take an endorsement as soon as you pass the AET.
The ASTM NCATT certifications are renewed every five years.
