Information on AATA Classes

Thank you for your interest in the NDT training program with the American Aerospace Technical Academy. Here is the program in brief:

AATA is now offering our full 400 hour program live and 100% online. This program is offered as a day or night class, whichever suits your schedule. Students will attend class via a live video conference Monday through Friday (see schedule below).

FREE TUITION for California residents!

Completion of the 400 hour training enrolls you in our Apprenticeship program. Learn about the Apprenticeship here.

AATA Online NDT Program – Day & Night Classes

Join Our NDT Certification Program!

Learn Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) methods with industry experts in our comprehensive Instructor-led online program. We have two options:

5 pm to 10 pm PST (Night Class) (this class is full)
- Dates: Begins Jan 6th 2025 and ends Apr 25th, 2025
- Days: Monday through Friday.

8 am to 4 pm PST (Day Class) (5 spots left)
- Dates: Begins Feb 17th 2025 and ends Apr 25th 2025.
- Days: Monday through Friday.

NDT Methods Covered:

1. Liquid Penetrant Testing Level 1 & 2 – 40 hours

2. Magnetic Particle Testing Level 1 & 2 – 40 hours

3. Ultrasonic Testing Level 1 & 2 – 80 hours

4. Intro to Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT) – 40 hours

5. Radiographic Testing Level 1 & 2 – 80 hours

6. Radiation Safety – 40 hours

7. Visual Testing Level 1 & 2 – 40 hours

8. Intro to CR/DR (Non-Film RT) – 40 hours

How the NDT Methods Are Taught:

Students are required to join and stay on online Zoom meeting at times listed above (depending on Day or Night class) where the instructor will be live with you for the entire duration mentioned in the schedule. You will watch videos together, solve quizzes, test out, and participate in one-on-one and group activities with the instructor, all from the comfort of your home. Joining zoom meeting is equivalent to attending that particular day. Once you are on the zoom, you will have your own student account which will have all the online courses. You can access these courses at anytime, from anywhere, even after graduation. While on zoom each student will log in to their own account and complete the modules. Using ‘Breakout Rooms’ feature in zoom, you can ask questions one-on-one to the instructor. (students are more likely to ask questions when no other students are listening). Another advantage of this format is that you can rewatch a video multiple times before you can grasp the concept as opposed to instructor teaching on a powerpoint where if you were day dreaming or distracted, you miss it! If you want to learn how it all works, email us and we will be glad to schedule a demo.

Additionally, students will have 1 week of hands-on training to put all their acquired knowledge into practice, but that’s optional to attend (we recommend not to miss it).

Here is how much you can expect to get paid, (according to indeed’s research):

We have some students earning in the $42-47/hr range and with overtime. It adds up to $110k plus annual salary within a couple of years of work experience.

Other Benefits:

• Enrolled through Foothills College, making you eligible to receive 26 college credits for a future Associates or Bachelors degree.

• Help with resume building and job placement.

• Course fee of $7495 waived off for California residents only (except book fee of $325 which can be paid in two installments). Which means if you are a California resident, your only cost for the course is the book fees. (other state residents can contact us directly to see if there are any funding opportunities available)

Interested in joining?

Step 1: Choose a Class:

5 pm to 10 pm PST (Night Class) (this class is full)
- Dates: Begins Jan 6th 2025 and ends Apr 25th, 2025
- Days: Monday through Friday.

8 am to 4 pm PST (Day Class) (5 spots left)
- Dates: Begins Feb 17th 2025 and ends Apr 25th 2025.
- Days: Monday through Friday.

Step 2: Fill out these two forms

1. AATA Enrollment Form

2. DAS 1 - Apprenticeship Agreement Form

Please contact us here if the forms don’t load

Step 3: Enroll in Foothill College (it’s free)

Use this video and follow the steps: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=le3lpewBbns Once you are done, you will receive an email from Foothills College that mentions your Campus Wide ID No. Please forward us that email to trainingaata@gmail.com.

Once you are done with Steps 1-3, message Pratik Wagh on +1 424-385-1149 that you completed all the steps.

Step 4: Book Fee payment

Last step is the book fee payment. It’s $325 and you can pay it via Zelle/ Cash App/ PayPal/ Apple Cash. Would you be able to make the payment in one installment? Or do you want to split it into two equal payments? Here are the various payment modes:

Zelle/ Apple Cash: +1 424-385-1149

Cash App: $WaghNDT

PayPal: https://paypal.me/ppwagh

Alternatively, you can buy it on your own (It will cost you $362).

Here is the list of books you need to purchase:

1. https://source.asnt.org/1pekgl6/

2. https://source.asnt.org/1pekgpr/

3. https://source.asnt.org/1peki8c/

4. https://source.asnt.org/1pekeqm/

5. https://source.asnt.org/1pekhbg/

6. https://source.asnt.org/1pekj72/

Class sizes are limited!