General Technology - Avionics Maintenance Technology

Associate in Applied Science

68 Credit Hours

This program allows students to select course work necessary to become multi-skilled technicians in the field of avionics maintenance. All students develop skills that include installation and maintenance of aviation electrical and electronic systems needed to keep aircraft flying safely. In addition, students choose a secondary specialty focused either on aircraft assembly or aircraft maintenance.

General Education Core Requirements

ENG 101	English Composition I	3
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 This course is a study of composition in conjunction with appropriate literary selections, with frequent theme assignments to reinforce effective writing. It also reviews standard usage and presents basic research techniques.Learn More Prerequisites RWR 100 with a minimum grade of C or appropriate placement

IDS 109	First Year Experience Seminar	3
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 This course introduces students to interdisciplinary thinking, academic integrity and the philosophy of the liberal arts and sciences education. Students develop skills to be academically successful: connecting to campus resources, improving information literacy and practicing integrative learning.Learn More Prerequisites RWR 100 (or equivalent) with a minimum grade of C or appropriate placement scores.

REQ HUM

Select from Humanities

REQ MAT

Select from Mathematics/Natural Sciences

REQ SSC

Select from Behavioral/Social Sciences

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Primary Technical Specialty

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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Secondary Technical Specialty - Option One Aircraft Maintenance

These are suggested courses; Other courses may be substituted from other primary technical specialties. See your program advisor.

ACM 101	General Regulations	2
Lec: 2 Lab: 0 Credit:2 This course covers FAA regulations that pertain to the mechanics and maintenance of aircraft engines and airframes, technical standard orders, manufacturers’ maintenance and parts manuals, service letters, bulletins and instructions.Learn More Prerequisites MAT 033 or appropriate placement

ACM 102	Aviation Sciences	3
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 This course is a study of the fundamentals of simple machines, heat dynamics, theory of flight and geometrical concepts as established for aviation applications, including basic math and algebraic operationsLearn More Prerequisites MAT 033 or appropriate placement

ACM 110	Aircraft Drawings	1
Lec: 0 Lab: 3 Credit:1 This course covers skills required to use drawings, identify symbols and schematic layouts, sketch repairs and alterations made to aircraft, and interpret graphs and charts.Learn More Prerequisites MAT 033 or appropriate placement

ACM 115	Ground Handling and Servicing	3
Lec: 2.5 Lab: 1.5 Credit:3 This course covers engine starting, ground operation, aircraft movement, ground handling safety requirements and aircraft servicing procedures. Also covered are interpreting and applying aircraft weight and balance procedures.Learn More Prerequisites MAT 033 or appropriate placement

ACM 120	Materials and Corrosion Control	4
Lec: 3 Lab: 3 Credit:4 This course covers nondestructive testing; identification and selection of aircraft hardware and materials; use of hand, power and precision measuring tools; identification and use of cleaning materials; and identification and treatment of aircraft corrosion.Learn More Prerequisites MAT 033 or appropriate placement

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Secondary Technical Specialty - Option Two Aircraft Assembly

AMF 109	Aircraft Materials and Hand Tools	3
Lec: 2.5 Lab: 1.5 Credit:3 This course covers the identification and selection of materials used in aircraft construction, aircraft hardware, use of hand tools including precision measuring tools, and testing methods used in the aerospace industry. (This course is not FAA part 147 approved.)Learn More Prerequisites MAT 033 or appropriate placement

AMF 110	Corrosion Control and Sealing Applications	2
Lec: 1.5 Lab: 1.5 Credit:2 This course addresses the selection of corrosion-resistant materials, application of corrosion inhibitors and application of aerospace sealants. (This course is not FAA part 147 approved.)Learn More

AMF 132	Aircraft Sheet Metal Assembly	3
Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 This course covers the principles of sheet metal layout, bending, drilling, countersinking, as well as installation and removal of fasteners. (This course is not FAA part 147 approved.)Learn More Prerequisites MAT 033 or appropriate placement

AMF 137	Aircraft Composite Structures	3
Lec: 2 Lab: 3 Credit:3 This course covers the fabrication of aircraft primary and secondary members utilizing composite technology, including the lay-up, bonding, curing, trimming and machining of composite structures. (This course is not FAA part 147 approved.)Learn More

AMF 142	Airframe Auxiliary Systems	2
Lec: 2 Lab: 0 Credit:2 This course is designed to introduce the student to the various systems that make up the infrastructure of an aircraft, to include cabin atmospheric control systems, fire protection, cockpit instrumentation and avionic systems, and warning systems. (This course is not FAA part 147 approved.)Learn More

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Admission Requirements

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