Aviation Electronics Technology (Avionics)
017E
Discover Planes, Inside and Out
The Aviation Electronics Technology (Avionics) program provides the student with the ability to obtain industry standard training to become an Aircraft Avionics Technician.
Avionics Technicians perform a multitude of electrical and electronics tasks and troubleshooting that include fabrication of wiring harness for aircraft completion facilities, installation of communication and navigational systems, repair and replacement of aircraft electronics systems and components, installation of passenger entertainment systems, satellite communications, pitot/static inspections, system repairs, and return-to-service functions.
The aviation industry is experiencing significant global expansion and maintains a constant need of qualified personnel to support manufacturing, modifications, maintenance, and upgrades of new and existing aircraft and systems.
The avionics program is offered on a near one-year certificate format. The program is offered as a stand-alone program or can be accomplished as an addition to the Aviation Maintenance program (A&P) to supplement the qualifications of an Airframe and Power Plant (A&P) Technician.
The program graduate can also choose to complete the Aviation Electronics Technician Testing (AET) Certifications that provides a recognized level of industry competency and capability. An FCC (Federal Communications Commission) test prep course is also planned for the future.
The program is completed over two 10 week and three 8 week Sessions
SWIC’s Avionics Program is recognized as a member of the Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA).
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What is the AEA?
Founded in 1957, the Aircraft Electronics Association represents nearly 1,300 member companies in more than 40 countries, including approved maintenance organizations specializing in maintenance, repair and installation of aircraft electronics systems in general aviation aircraft. The AEA membership also includes manufacturers of aircraft electronics equipment, instrument repair facilities, instrument manufacturers, airframe manufacturers, test equipment manufacturers, major distributors, engineers and educational institutions.
Curriculum
| Total Credits: | 40 | |
| Aviation Electronics Technology (Avionics) Certificate (017E) | ||
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| Course Number | Course Description | Credits |
| AVE 100 | Mathematics for Avionics* | 3 |
| AVE 101 | Intro to AC Maint Practices* | 4 |
| AVE 102 | Intro to AC Elec and Elect** | 5 |
| AVE 115 | Aircraft / Avionics Elec Power** | 4 |
| AVE 131 | Intro to Avionics Inst / Harness MFG*** | 4 |
| AVE 141 | Avionics Installation Trends*** | 4 |
| AVE 159 | VHF Nav and Comm Equip*** | 4 |
| AVE 166 | Installer / Comm / Nav*** | 4 |
| AVE 167 | Static / Trans / ADS-B Data*** | 4 |
| AVE 168 | Instl GPS Nav & Elect Fit Sys*** | 4 |
*Both courses are scheduled concurrently.
**Both courses are scheduled concurrently.
***Courses are scheduled in sequence.
Prerequisites may be required for some courses.
Refer to the Online Course Catalog or Class Search link in eSTORM for a full course description.
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