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Azimuth Academy prepares technicians, aviators, veterans, and engineers for the certifications that define careers in RF communications, satcom, DAS, maritime radio, aircraft maintenance, and aerospace systems.

15+
Certifications Offered
100%
Online & Self-Paced
FCC
COLEM Authorized
N E S W AZ: 047.3° ↑ +23.5°
FCC GROLGeneral Radiotelephone Operator License
FCC GROL+RADARGROL + Ship Radar Endorsement
FCC GMDSS-DOGMDSS Radio Operator
FCC GMDSS-DMGMDSS Radio Maintainer
FCC GMDSS-DBGMDSS Operator/Maintainer
ETAI CETaAssociate Certified Electronics Technician
ETAI DASDistributed Antenna System
ETAI RFIMRF Interference & Mitigation
ETAI MRTMicrowave Radio Technician
ETAI PABPractical Antenna Basics
ETAI RADRadar Technician
ETAI GCTGeneral Comm Tech L1/L2
AT SATCOMTactical & Certified SATCOM Specialist
NCATT AETAircraft Electronics Technician
FCC GROLGeneral Radiotelephone Operator License
FCC GROL+RADARGROL + Ship Radar Endorsement
FCC GMDSS-DOGMDSS Radio Operator
FCC GMDSS-DMGMDSS Radio Maintainer
FCC GMDSS-DBGMDSS Operator/Maintainer
ETAI CETaAssociate Certified Electronics Technician
ETAI DASDistributed Antenna System
ETAI RFIMRF Interference & Mitigation
ETAI MRTMicrowave Radio Technician
ETAI PABPractical Antenna Basics
ETAI RADRadar Technician
ETAI GCTGeneral Comm Tech L1/L2
AT SATCOMTactical & Certified SATCOM Specialist
NCATT AETAircraft Electronics Technician
FREQ SPECTRUM ANALYZER — LIVE VIEW
FCC-GROL Radiotelephone Operator Federal
ETAI-CETa Associate Electronics Tech Industry
AT-SATCOM SATCOM Specialist Aerospace
NCATT-AET Aircraft Electronics Tech Aviation
Why Azimuth Academy

Built by technicians.
Built for technicians.

We serve the professionals who keep communications infrastructure running — on ships, in aircraft, inside buildings, and across the spectrum. Every course is built around actual exam question pools and real field scenarios, taught by credentialed industry practitioners.

FCC COLEM Authorized

We administer official FCC commercial radio operator license exams directly through our platform.

Self-Paced & 100% Online

Access training on your schedule from any device. Perfect for active duty, contractors, and working technicians.

Veteran & Military Transition Ready

Our curriculum is designed to translate military communications and electronics experience into civilian credentials.

Certification Programs

Find Your Course

FCC · GROL Federal License

General Radiotelephone Operator License

Elements 1 & 3. Required for aviation, maritime, and land-based radio transmitter maintenance and repair. The most-issued commercial radio license in the US.

FCC · GMDSS Federal License

GMDSS Radio Operator & Maintainer

Elements 1, 7, and 9. Internationally mandated for ships. Covers INMARSAT, NAVTEX, DSC, survival craft systems, and at-sea maintenance of distress equipment.

ETAI · CETa Industry Cert

ETA International Certified Electronics Technician

The CETa (Associate) is your entry point into the ETAI credential system. Covers DC/AC electronics, RF fundamentals, digital circuits, communications, and hands-on troubleshooting. Recognized by employers and DoD contractors worldwide.

ETAI · DAS Specialty Cert

Distributed Antenna System (DAS)

DASI through DASD levels. In-building wireless systems for public safety, commercial cellular, and first responder coverage. GROL now required in all jurisdictions to work on DAS.

ETAI · RFIM Specialty Cert

RF Interference & Mitigation

Identify and resolve RF interference using spectrum analyzers and direction-finding techniques. Covers every frequency band from LF through SHF — broadcasting, cellular, aircraft, LMR, and satellite.

AT · SATCOM Advanced Cert

Satellite Communications Systems

VSAT installation, maritime and land-mobile terminals, link budgets, orbital mechanics, azimuth & elevation pointing, and system troubleshooting. Prepares for the Tactical and Certified SATCOM Specialist credentials from Aerospace Technical.

FCC · GROL+RADAR Federal License

GROL + Ship Radar Endorsement

Elements 1, 3, and 8. Adds the Ship Radar Endorsement to your GROL. Required for installation, service, and maintenance of ship radar equipment. Essential for maritime electronics technicians.

FCC · GMDSS-DO Federal License

GMDSS Radio Operator

Element 7. Internationally mandated for operating GMDSS equipment aboard SOLAS-class vessels. Covers DSC, INMARSAT, NAVTEX, EPIRB, and SART operation procedures.

FCC · GMDSS-DM Federal License

GMDSS Radio Maintainer

Element 9. For technicians responsible for maintaining and repairing GMDSS equipment aboard vessels. Covers advanced troubleshooting and maintenance of all GMDSS subsystems.

FCC · GMDSS-DB Federal License

GMDSS Operator/Maintainer

Elements 1, 7, and 9. Combined GMDSS Radio Operator and Radio Maintainer credential. Full qualification for operating and maintaining all GMDSS equipment aboard SOLAS vessels.

ETAI · GCT Industry Cert

General Communications Technician L1/L2

ETA International General Communications Technician certification. Validates broad competency across communications systems including RF, fiber, networking, and signal distribution.

ETAI · MRT Specialty Cert

Microwave Radio Technician

ETA International Microwave Radio Technician certification. Covers point-to-point microwave link design, installation, alignment, and troubleshooting for backhaul and communications infrastructure.

ETAI · PAB Specialty Cert

Practical Antenna Basics

ETA International Practical Antenna Basics certification. Covers antenna theory, gain patterns, impedance matching, feed systems, and practical installation techniques across frequency bands.

ETAI · RAD Specialty Cert

Radar Technician

ETA International Radar Technician certification. Covers radar principles, pulse and CW systems, phased arrays, tracking systems, and maintenance of radar equipment for aviation and maritime applications.

NCATT · AET Aviation Cert

Aircraft Electronics Technician

NCATT Aircraft Electronics Technician credential. The industry-recognized certification for aviation electronics and avionics technicians. Covers aircraft electrical systems, navigation, communication, and radar systems.

Career Pathways

Your credential roadmap

Each path is a structured sequence of certifications building toward a defined career outcome. Start where you are. End where the work demands.

Commercial Radio Technician

The core FCC + ETAI path. Opens doors in aviation, maritime, broadcast, land mobile, utilities, and government radio infrastructure.

1ETAI Associate CET (CETa)
2FCC GROL — Elements 1 & 3
3FCC GROL + Ship Radar Endorsement
4ETAI General Comm Tech L1/L2
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Public Safety DAS Specialist

The fastest-growing path in commercial wireless. Required in every new building — hospitals, stadiums, airports, high-rises. First responder lives depend on this work.

1ETAI General Comm Tech L1 (GCT1)
2FCC GROL (required for all DAS work)
3ETAI DAS Installer (DASI)
4ETAI RFIM → DAS Technician (DAST)
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Satellite Communications

From installation tech to certified specialist. Covers maritime, aeronautical, government, and commercial VSAT. High demand in defense, oil & gas, and maritime sectors.

1FCC GROL
2FCC GMDSS Operator/Maintainer
3AT Tactical SATCOM Specialist
4AT Certified SATCOM Specialist
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Aerospace & Aviation Electronics

For technicians entering defense, aviation avionics, and aerospace systems. Covers aircraft electronics systems, radar, RF tracking, and NCATT-recognized credentials.

1ETAI Associate CET (CETa)
2ETAI Radar Technician (RAD)
3ETAI Microwave Radio Tech (MRT)
4NCATT Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET)
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Why Azimuth Academy

The standard for technical certification prep

01

Actual Exam Question Pools

Every course is built directly from the official FCC and ETA question pools. No guesswork. No outdated study guides. You train on what the exam tests.

02

Field-Validated Content

Our instructors hold active FCC licenses and ETA certifications. Content is reviewed by working practitioners — not textbook authors.

03

Purpose-Built Training Platform

Full-featured online training environment with progress tracking, practice exams, downloadable study materials, and proctored assessments — all in one place.

04

Military Transition Pathways

We understand MOS and AFSC codes. We translate military experience into civilian credentialing paths and help veterans close the paperwork gap.

05

FCC COLEM Authorization

We're authorized to administer FCC commercial radio operator license exams. Complete your training and sit for the exam through a single provider.

06

Career-Portable Credentials

FCC licenses and ETA certifications follow you — not your employer. Every credential earned through Azimuth Academy belongs to you for life.

Student Outcomes

From the field

★★★★★

"Transitioned out after 12 years as an Army 25U. Azimuth Academy mapped my MOS directly to the GROL prep I needed. Passed on my first attempt. Now working for a defense contractor making more than I ever did in uniform."

JR
James R.
Former 25U · Now RF Systems Tech
★★★★★

"I already had my CET but needed the DAS certs to keep working in my market. The DASI and RFIM courses were exactly what I needed — built around the actual ETA competencies, not vague overviews."

ML
Marcus L.
DAS Technician · Florida
★★★★★

"The GMDSS prep was comprehensive and the exam was right there on the platform. Within two weeks I had my DO license in hand. The maritime satcom follow-on was a natural next step."

SK
Sarah K.
Marine Radio Operator · Gulf of Mexico
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