Aviation Electronics Technology - Modern Aviation Electronics Certificate (Level 2)

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Contact: (336) 334-4822 ext. 59011

This curriculum is part 2 of a 2-part program designed to provide individuals with the basic knowledge and skills required to work in and around newer aircraft. This program has been developed for current aviation repair personnel or those with a strong electrical background a path to enter the avionics career field as a technician.

Course work includes navigation equipment, flight management and flight control systems, avionics systems interconnect flight line testing and troubleshooting, and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) test preparation.

Graduates should be prepared for the current avionics licensing agency examination and for entry-level employment as an avionics technician in an avionics repair station, an airfield fixed base operator’s avionics facility, or an independent repair facility.

Must have successfully completed the Modern Aviation Electronics Certificate Level 1 to be admitted to this program.

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the degree, graduates should be able to:

• Repair aircraft electronic systems with emphasis placed on navigation, and flight management systems.
• Install and test avionics navigation and flight management systems.
• Troubleshoot and Replace avionic navigation and flight management systems components and line replaceable units (LRU).
• Interpret applicable FAA and FCC regulations, aircraft service records, original equipment manufacturers’ (OEM) technical manuals, schematics, and directives.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the privileges, responsibilities, and limitations applying to avionics technicians certified to perform aircraft maintenance.