Avionics Technology

This program provides the basic understanding and principles of basic electricity, basic physics, math, materials and processes, cleaning and corrosion control, soldering, cable fabrication, connector terminations, wire routing, electrical bonding, and system installation and testing. Career Options are Basic Aircraft Assembler, Avionics Technician, and Electrical Technician.

About 40 students per year

This program will help students gain the skills and knowledge necessary to maintain, troubleshoot and repair a variety of electronic systems. These systems include aviation/avionics, test instrumentation, communications systems, navigational systems, computer related electronics, robotics and biomedical equipment repair. Successful students will gain experience in basic electronics, digital and analog systems, and microprocessor controlled electronics. They will also have the skills necessary to read and interpret electronic schematics and properly use electronic test equipment to evaluate the operation of a variety of systems.

Successful students will be able to:

1. Analyze and evaluate critical aspects of the electronics industry related to safe work practices, standards and tolerances, standard shop practices, proper use of tools, test equipment, and personal protective equipment.
2. Analyze, evaluate, troubleshoot, and repair electronics systems.
3. Evaluate, read and properly interpret industry standard electronics schematics and technical manuals to assess, maintain, and repair electronics systems

The following Electronics Technology courses (15 units) are required for the certificate. Students who successfully complete the certificate requirements are qualified for entry-level positions as avionic technicians, test technicians, or field service technicians. These positions include aviation/avionics, and test instrumentation. This program can be completed in one semester if desired and if meeting advisory courses.