LaserGrade Wins New Contract with National Center for Aircraft Technician Training (NCATT)

Vancouver, WA - January 30, 2005 LaserGrade announced today that the National Center for Aircraft Technician Training (NCATT) has entered into an agreement to begin administering NCATT’s Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET) Certification and their many specialty or endorsement certifications covering specific disciplines in aircraft electronics or avionics. All examinations will be delivered nation wide via LaserGrade’s secure test network. LaserGrade, with secure computer-based testing centers across the United States and Canada, is the largest United States owned and operated network in North America.

LaserGrade has an extensive history in testing in the field of aviation. LaserGrade is one of only two computer-based testing companies authorized by the federal government to administer all Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airman Knowledge Tests (pilots). LaserGrade delivers more than 60 required exams for commercial and private pilots and mechanics. As well, LaserGrade has a joint marketing agreement with King Schools, the world’s leading producer of aviation training videos and computer software. The partnership between the two companies is intended to increase both the number of pilots testing in LaserGrade test centers and to inform pilots of the various educational training products and services produced by King Schools. LaserGrade also partners with Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) to promote the Sport Pilot and Aircraft Program, educating pilots about the importance of training and certification.

Judith Moore, President and CEO of LaserGrade, said, “With testing beginning in May, we are happy to have NCATT as our newest client. NCATT is a fast growing association dedicated to providing education and training to their members. LaserGrade is proud to be a part of the process with so many public, private, corporate, academic and government entities involved in setting quality standards for such an important industry.”

Floyd Curtis, Executive Director of NCATT stated, “NCATT is delighted to be partnering with LaserGrade. NCATT, through our aviation-industry partner’s develops nationally recognized, industry standards for specific aviation-industry education and training needs. LaserGrade has both the experience and proven track record of securely delivering computer-based exams for both the Federal Aviation Association (FAA) and for state and national trade associations. We feel very comfortable about our future with LaserGrade.”

About LaserGrade

LaserGrade, with secure computer-based testing centers across the United States and Canada, is the largest United States owned and operated network in North America.  Headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, with a satellite office in Newtown, Pennsylvania, LaserGrade offers proctored computer-based test administration for licensure and certification examinations using its own secure network and software. For lower stakes testing, such as practice tests, pre-tests or after-tests, candidates may test via any computer by logging on to LaserGrade’s secure web-browser.

For more information, visit our website at: http://www.lasergrade.com

About National Center for Aircraft Technician Training

The National Center for Aircraft Technician Training is headquartered on the Northwest Campus of Tarrant County College (TCC) in Fort Worth, Texas. The Center is a collaborative endeavor of TCC, Embry- Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona, Pennsylvania College of Technology, San Jose State University, Weatherford College and the United States Air Force. NCATT is a national consortium of aviation businesses, aviation industry organizations, the U.S. government, and partner educational institutions coming together for common and national interest, needs, goals and accomplishments.

For more information visit our web site at: http://www.ncatt.org