Your Pathway to Becoming a Master Certified Electronics Technician
Specializations: Radio Frequency | Fiber Optics | Information Technology
Are you ready to elevate your technical career? The journey to becoming a Certified Electronics Technician – Master (CETms) is your gateway to elite status in the electronics industry. Whether your focus is Radio Frequency (RF), Fiber Optics (FO), or Information Technology (IT), we’ll walk you through every step of the process.
🔧 Step 1: Start with the Fundamentals – CETa Certification
Every journey begins with a strong foundation.
The Certified Electronics Technician – Associate (CETa) validates your core knowledge of electronics and serves as a prerequisite for advanced certifications.
Why start with CETa?
Recognized by industry and military employers
100% online training & testing options
Army Credentialing Assistance (CA) eligible – no cost to active-duty Soldiers
Free virtual orientation and study support available
📍 Step 2: Choose Your Specialty Path
Pick the path that aligns with your career goals and build your technical expertise: Must complete 4 out 6 CET Journeyman in the speciality area
CET Wireless Communication (WCM)
Radar
Mobile Communication and Electronics Installer (MCEI)
Certified RF Interconnect (RFIM)
Optional: FCC GROL and Ship Radar Endorsement can be rolled over into the WCM and RAD CET Journeyman.
CET – Journeyman (FO)
Fiber Optics Installer (FOI)
Fiber Optics Technician (FOT)
Fiber Optics Technician Inside the plant (ISP)
Fiber Optics Technician Outside the plant (OSP)
🔹 Information Technology Path
Information Technology Security (ITS)
Computer Service Technician (CST)
Network System Technician (NST)
Wireless Network Technology (WNT)
CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+ (Can be rolled over toward a CETms in information technology
🌟 Step 3: Achieve Senior Technician Status
Technicians who demonstrate exceptional performance can earn Senior CET (CETsr) status:
Two Ways to Qualify:
Score 85% or higher on any Journeyman-level exam
Earn three or more ETA certifications and meet time-in-field requirements
🏅 Step 4: Earn Your Master Certification – CETms or CETma
ETA International offers five master-level certifications:
✅ Certified Electronics Technician – Master (CETms)
To earn the CETms designation, candidates must:
Hold an active CETa certification
Earn at least one Journeyman-level CET specialization
Complete two or more ETA specialty certifications (e.g., RFIM, FOI, FOT, RAD, A+, etc.)
Demonstrate cross-discipline expertise in Radio Frequency, Fiber Optics, and/or IT
✅ Certified Electronics Technician – Master Advanced (CETma)
The CETma is a prestigious credential for professionals in multi-disciplinary electronics fields, including technicians, engineers, educators, technician-managers, military personnel, and consultants.
To qualify for the CETma certification, you must:
Hold a valid CETa and six or more additional active ETA certifications within the approved categories
Have at least six years of combined electronics training and/or work experience
Ensure all ETA certifications used toward this credential are currently active
Not already hold the CETma designation
The CETma reflects broad knowledge and leadership in the electronics profession and is widely recognized across the telecommunications, aerospace, military, and education sectors.
🎯 Why Choose This Pathway?
✅ Fully funded for eligible Soldiers via Army Credentialing Assistance
✅ Online and hybrid training formats for maximum flexibility
✅ Real-world application in high-demand industries
✅ Access to expert instructors, mentors, and exam preparation
Take the first step today.
Saleh (Sal) Ahmed, CETma, CETms(RF), CETms(FO)
ETA-I Credentialing Administrator
📧 Email: saleh@loveaviation.com
📱 Phone: (910) 747-1057
🌐 Love Aviation Electronics Training LLC
Let’s get you certified and on the path to becoming a Master Electronics Technician.