Associate Degree in
Associate Degree in Aircraft Electronics Fox Valley Technical College
Introduction
If you love airplanes and electronics, this is the degree program for you. As an aircraft electrician, you'll install, inspect, test, repair, and align communication, navigation, and flight control systems. You’ll learn the theory and practice of avionics and gain the skills necessary for a career as an entry-level avionics technician. Spend more than half of your time in hands-on experience with modern avionic systems and associated test equipment. When you're done, you'll be ready for certification by the National Center for Aerospace & Transportation Technologies. Once you earn the Aircraft Electronics degree, with only one additional year of instruction, you can also complete the Airframe & Powerplant Mechanics program.
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Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the institute website for more information.
Curriculum
Technical Studies
- Materials and Installation
- Aeronautics, Introduction to
- Aircraft Electrical Power
- Aviation Regulations & Publications
- DC Circuits 3 - Aircraft/Electromechanical
- DC Circuits 1
- DC Circuits 2
- AC Circuits 1
- Aircraft Instrument Systems
- Basic Avionics Systems
- Aircraft Electrical Systems
- Maintenance Forms & Records
- Technical Drawings & Diagrams
- Avionics Communications
- Avionics Control Systems
- AC Circuits 2
- Semiconductors 2
- Digital Electronics Tech 1
- Digital Electronics Tech 2
- Semiconductors 1
- Avionics Surveillance Systems
- Avionics Navigational Systems
General Studies
- Written Communication
- College Technical Math 1A
- Survey of Physics
- Oral/Interpersonal Comm
- Intro to Psychology
- Economics
Suggested Electives
- FCC License, Preparation for
- Human Factors
- Installation Project 1
- Installation Project 2
- Installation Project 3
- Avionics Co-op 1
Program Outcome
- Comply with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rules and regulations governing Aviation Maintenance Technicians.
- Demonstrate proper use of standard avionics electronics test equipment.
- Demonstrate recommended safety procedures when working on aircraft.
- Utilize documentation while performing avionics tasks.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
- Avionics Systems Repair Technician
- Avionics Systems Installation Technician
- Quality Assurance Technician