Program Overview
The Avionics Associate of Science program prepares students for careers as avionics technicians, responsible for installing and repairing communication and navigation radios in aviation applications. Graduates can secure employment with OEMs, airlines, and other related organizations, potentially advancing to supervisory positions. The program curriculum covers essential topics such as mathematics, electricity, physics, aircraft drawings, and avionics line maintenance operations. Graduates are prepared for various career opportunities in the aviation industry, including avionics technician, installer, repair technician, and maintenance technician.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Overview:
The Avionics Associate of Science program equips students for careers as avionics technicians, responsible for installing and repairing communication and navigation radios in diverse aviation applications. Graduates can secure employment with OEMs, airlines, independent repair facilities, and other related organizations, potentially advancing to supervisory positions.
Program Objectives:
Develop proficiency in line and bench maintenance of airborne radio navigation systems and equipment. Acquire proficiency in troubleshooting electrical wiring faults. Gain proficiency in removing and installing instruments from aircraft panels. Understand operating practices for radio operators. Comprehend the process of removing and installing navigation and communication aids. Develop proficiency in interpreting aircraft system functions. Demonstrate an understanding of removing and installing navigation and communication aids.
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Program Content and Structure:
The Avionics Associate of Science program curriculum encompasses a comprehensive range of courses that lay the foundation for a successful career in avionics. These courses cover essential topics such as: • Mathematics for Aviation • Basic Electricity • Basic Physics • Aircraft Drawings • Ground Operations and Servicing • FARs, Forms, Privileges, & Human Factors • Materials and Processes • Fluid Lines and Fittings • Weight and Balance • Cleaning and Corrosion Control • Introduction to Avionics • Avionics Line Maintenance Fundamentals • Computer and Internet Literacy 1 • Avionics Line Maintenance Operations • Avionics Installation and Troubleshooting I • Avionics Installation and Troubleshooting II • Avionics Component Repair and Calibration • Introduction to Advanced Avionics • General Education Humanities Core • General Education Mathematics Core • General Education Natural Science Core • Emerging Technologies in Avionics • Composition I • General Education Speech • Avionics Internship & Capstone (250 Hours)
Careers:
Career Paths:
Upon completing the Avionics Associate of Science program, graduates are prepared for various career opportunities in the aviation industry, including: • Avionics Technician • Avionics Installer • Avionics Repair Technician • Avionics Maintenance Technician • Avionics Systems Technician
Career Opportunities:
Graduates of the Avionics Associate of Science program can find employment in a range of settings, such as: • Airlines • Aircraft manufacturers (OEMs) • Independent repair facilities • Maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) organizations • Government agencies • Aerospace companies • Aviation research and development institutions
Career Outcomes:
Graduates of the Avionics Associate of Science program can expect to enjoy rewarding career outcomes, including: • Competitive salaries and benefits packages • Opportunities for advancement to supervisory and management positions • Job security in a growing industry • The satisfaction of contributing to the safe and efficient operation of aircraft
