HELP College Catalog & Student Handbook 2020-2021 Avionics Electronic Technician, Diploma Print Degree Planner (opens a new window) | Print-Friendly Page (opens a new window)

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Offered at North Campus

The Avionics Electronic Technician program is a three-term (nine-month) program that will help develop in-depth knowledge of aircraft avionic systems down to the printed circuit board component level. This program prepares students for a career as an aircraft avionics technician, aircraft electrician, aircraft avionic component repairmen, electrical/avionics installer and troubleshooter. Students will build their troubleshooting skills by removing faulty components and repairing them using the latest test equipment. Successful completion of this program will meet the requirement and supply the knowledge needed to test and obtain the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) General Radio Telephone Operator license.

To enroll, complete an application and attend any required academic orientation and information session. Students may enroll in this program at the beginning of the Summer term.

Students meeting all program and graduation requirements receive a diploma.

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Have an understanding of avionic theory.
2. Be familiar with avionic systems
3. Have a basic understanding of troubleshooting avionic systems
4. Be familiar with typical aircraft circuits.
5. Interpret equipment and aircraft manuals.
6. Interpret avionic FAA regulations.
7. Identify the FCC license requirements
8. Analyze aircraft communications, navigation, landing, flight instrument, warning systems

Program Total: 35 Credits