Avionics Maintenance Technology

Certificate in Applied Science

40 Credit Hours

This certificate prepares the student to sit for the certification exams required by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and National Center for Aerospace and Transportation Technologies (NCATT) to become certified avionics maintenance technicians. Students will gain the skills needed to exceed employer expectations.

Instruction includes installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and calibration of systems related to navigation, communication, power generation and other critical electrical, electronic and ancillary systems required to keep aircraft flying safely.

Major Requirements

AVT 101	Basic Electricity for Avionics	4
Lec: 3 Lab: 3 Credit:4 This course introduces the basic theories and applications of electricity. Students will construct and analyze both DC and AC circuits using electrical measuring instruments and the interpretation of electrical circuit diagrams, including Ohm’s and Kirchhoff’s laws.Learn More Prerequisites MAT 101 or MAT 155 or appropriate test score

AVT 105	Aircraft Electricity for Avionics	4
Lec: 3 Lab: 3 Credit:4 This course is a study of the operation and maintenance of various electrically operated aircraft systems. Topics include batteries, generators, alternators, inverters, DC and AC motors, position indicating and warning systems, fire detection, and extinguishing systems and anti-skid brakes. Learn More Prerequisites AVT 115

AVT 110	Aircraft Electronic Circuits	4
Lec: 3 Lab: 3 Credit:4 This course is a study of aircraft electronic circuits. Students will examine and construct basic analog electronic circuits and solve solid state device problems. Course work also includes the analysis, construction, testing and troubleshooting of analog circuits.Learn More Prerequisites AVT 101

AVT 115	Aircraft Digital Circuits	3
Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 This course emphasizes analysis, construction and troubleshooting of digital logic gate circuits and integrated circuits. Topics include number systems, basic logic gates, Boolean algebra, logic optimization, flip-flops, counters and registers. Circuits are modeled, constructed and tested.Learn More Prerequisites AVT 110

AVT 120	Aviation Electronic Communications	4
Lec: 3 Lab: 3 Credit:4 This course includes application of electrical theory and analysis techniques to the study of aircraft transmitters and receivers, with an emphasis on mixers, IF amplifiers and detectors. Some basic FCC rules and regulations also are covered.Learn More Prerequisites AVT 140

AVT 125	Aviation Data Communications	3
Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 This course emphasizes the techniques for sending and receiving information through space. Topics include media characteristics, modulation and demodulation, signal conversions, multiplexing and demultiplexing, protocols, industry standards, networks, and error detection and correction techniques.Learn More Prerequisites AVT 120

AVT 140	Avionics Standard Practices	3
Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 This course introduces the student to electrical cables, wiring maintenance, harness fabrication, and aircraft wiring installation practices. Topics include the use of electrical tools such as soldering equipment and aircraft grade cable fabrication and testing equipment.Learn More Prerequisites AVT 105

AVT 145	Avionics Circuit Repair	3
Lec: 1.5 Lab: 4.5 Credit:3 This course develops the skills necessary to repair printed circuit boards. Topics include detailed drawings, chassis layout, drilling, reaming, punching, cutting, bending of metals, printed board circuit fabrication, wiring, soldering, harness and cable fabrication.Learn More Prerequisites AVT 115

AVT 150	Aircraft Navigation Systems	3
Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 This course covers the theory and maintenance of airborne Very High Frequency (VHF) navigation equipment, including VHF Omni-directional Range (VOR) receivers, instrument landing system (ILS) equipment, long-range navigation systems, inertial navigation systems and Global Positioning Systems.Learn More Prerequisites AVT 115

AVT 155	Aircraft Pulse Systems	3
Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 This course covers the operation and maintenance of air traffic control transponders and distance measuring equipment, including encoding, decoding pulse transmission, signal reception and processing.Learn More Prerequisites AVT 150

AVT 160	Aircraft Radar Systems	3
Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 This course will apply the principles of pulse and microwave circuits typically applied to search and weather radar. Students will learn to operate and maintain weather radar and radar altimeter systems. Topics include timing, transmitter, modulator, receiver, signal processing and display circuits.Learn More Prerequisites AVT 155

AVT 165	Avionics General Regulations	2
Lec: 2 Lab: 0 Credit:2 This course introduces FAA and FCC regulations that pertain to avionics technicians and the maintenance of aircraft and avionics components. Topics also include technical standard orders, manufacturers’ maintenance and parts manuals, service letters, bulletins and instructions.Learn More

AVT 170	Avionics Program and Test Review	1
Lec: 1 Lab: 0 Credit:1 This course prepares students for the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) General Radio-Telephone License Examination and NCATT (National Center for Aviation Technician Training) AET (Aircraft Electronics Technician) written exam.Learn More

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Admission Requirements

Admission into this program requires proof of high school graduation (or GED) and qualifying placement levels.