AET Avionics Electrical Technician

What a AET Does

AETs keep the electrical and avionics systems on Coast Guard airplanes and helicopters working, from power generation and batteries to flight controls and landing gear. They also fly as aircrew members, handling jobs like navigation, radio and sensor operation, or running the rescue hoist. Most AETs work at Coast Guard air stations.

Scores That Count for AET

• MK + EI + GS: Mathematics Knowledge, Electronics Information, General Science. Study: Mathematics Knowledge, Electronics Information, General Science

Coast Guard line scores are simple sums of standard scores, and each standard score averages 50. A two-section sum of 100 is about average.

Other Requirements

• Normal color vision
• Security clearance eligibility
• Aircrew candidate flight physical
• Must complete the Airman Program

Related Coast Guard Jobs

• AMT Aviation Maintenance Technician AR + MC + AS + EI = 210 and AR = 52, or AR + MC + AS + EI = 210 and AFQT 65
• AST Aviation Survival Technician VE + MC + AS = 152 and AR = 52, or VE + MC + AS = 152 and AFQT 65
• BM Boatswain's Mate AR + VE = 90
• CS Culinary Specialist VE + AR = 95
• DC Damage Controlman VE + MC + AS = 145

See all 20 Coast Guard ratings and their scores