How to Become an FCC Licensed Avionics Technician

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Research the field of avionics to learn more about the work to see if the field is a good match for you.

   The work that avionics technicians engage in is highly specialized and requires extensive training as well as certification and licensing.
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   Step 2: Visit the website of the FCC to review the description of General Radiotelephone Operators License and to get an overview of the examination.

   Requirements include being a legal resident of the United States, being able to both receive and transmit messages in English and passing the examination. , Obtaining an education in avionics lays the necessary groundwork prior to completing the examination for the General Radiotelephone Operators License. , Some preparatory study and tutorials will increase your chances of passing the FCC's General Radiotelephone Operators License Examination so that you can advance in your career. , Successfully passing this examination requires testing under Element 1 and Element
   3. , This portion focuses on basic operating practice and radio law and requires correctly answering a minimum of 18 questions out of a total of 24 questions. , This section covers general radiotelephone and electronic fundamentals necessary to complete repairs, adjustments and maintenance on transmitters for both receivers and radios.
   
   Applicants must successfully respond to a minimum of 75 out of 100 questions to pass this portion. , Links to the information are located under the section for Exam Question Pools. , There is additional information available for interested individuals provided on the FCC's site for examination schedules, locations and fees.
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   Step 3: Browse the Internet and explore various programs that provide technical training in preparation for a position as an avionics technician if you have no experience within the field.

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   Step 4: Consider taking some refresher avionics coursework if you are already working in the field but want to become certified and licensed.

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   Step 5: Review the various sections of the written examination for the General Radiotelephone Operators License available on the website of the FCC.

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   Step 6: Review the portion that focuses on Written Element 1 of the General Radiotelephone Operators License on the FCC website.

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   Step 7: Read through the overview provided for Written Element 3 of the General Radiotelephone Operators License on the FCC website.

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   Step 8: Browse through the FCC's website to discover that sample question and answer sheets are available for perspective examinees to acquire in preparation for the General Radiotelephone Operators License Examination.

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   Step 9: Realize that study guides to assist in preparation for the General Radiotelephone Operators License Examination can be obtained via links provided on the FCC's website.

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