Aviation Electronics Technology (Avionics) - Southwestern Illinois College

017E

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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, pilot status inspections, Static 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

Curriculum

Total Credits: 40
Aviation Electronics Technology (Avionics) Certificate (017E)
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

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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