Avionics Systems Technician

Prerequisites: AMT0705 Aviation Maintenance General Technician, AMT0766 Aviation Maintenance Airframe Technician 2

Program Length: 1200 hours (prerequisites provide 750 hours of credit)

Program Number: T400310

Program Description: The course content includes, but is not limited to, troubleshooting, repair and installation of airborne radio communications, radio navigation and radar equipment systems in accordance with regulatory and industry standards.  Also included is instruction in basics of AM and FM transmitters and receivers and avionics equipment.  Skills preparation for passing licensing/certification tests required by industry forms an integral part of the curriculum.

 Program Structure: This program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of six (6) Occupational Completion Points (OCPs).

 Course Number          Course Title                                                                                    Course Hours OCP

AVS0680                           Basic Electronics Wiring Installer/Technician          150 hours

AVS0681                           Electrical Systems Technician                                           150 hours

AVS0682                           Analog Circuits Technician                                                   150 hours

AVS0683                           Aircraft Electronics Technician                                          150 hours

AVS0684                           Avionics Installer/Technician                                              300 hours

AVS0685                           Advanced Avionics Installer/Technician                      300 hours

Basic Skills: Unless exempt, student competency in reading, math, and language are assessed within six (6) weeks of program entry. Require basic skill grade levels are: Reading 10A, Math 10A, and Language 9.

Program Advisory Estimated Entry-Level Salary Range

$42,000-$55,000