Electronic Engineering Technology - Avionics, AAS

This degree program provides the necessary technical foundation to prepare graduates for entry-level employment in the field of electronic technology and related technologies, as well as the ability to transfer to baccalaureate-level technology programs.

Avionics encompasses electronic communication, navigation, surveillance and flight control systems. These systems have become complex, integrated and computer-controlled. The need for avionics technicians to service and maintain this equipment is growing accordingly. This two-year program develops these skills, starting from fundamentals and proceeding to the study of aircraft electronic systems. Graduates are prepared for positions with aircraft maintenance or manufacturing organizations. In addition, graduates of this program will find career opportunities in the field of general electronics, system construction and product design. Students are encouraged to pursue the College’s bachelor of science in electronic engineering technology degree program, which provides in-depth application of theory and physical science to advanced avionics systems.

Graduates of the program are also prepared for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) General Radiotelephone Operator License examination. Graduates must pass a qualifying exam for the FCC License to graduate.

This program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.ABET.org.

Upon completion of curriculum requirements, students in this program are eligible to participate in Technical Operations - Collegiate Training Initiative program. See TO-CTI section.

Program Objectives

Program educational objectives for the AAS in electronic engineering technology - avionics are developed to prepare students for post-graduate activities. These program objectives are intended to produce graduates who:

1. Will be able to obtain careers as avionics/electronics technicians. AAS avionics graduates will be able to pursue positions that require avionics/electronics design, development, installation, maintenance and repair.
2. Will pursue FCC license, professional and/or continued education.
3. Will conduct themselves as responsible members of society and understand need for continuous professional improvement.

Student Outcomes

The AAS electronic engineering technology - Avionics program seeks to provide an engaging educational experience for students. These form the basis for particular abilities that students should be able to demonstrate prior to graduation. These abilities coincide with new ETAC ABET criterion 3 (1) through (5) requirements as presented below:

1. Graduates will demonstrate an ability to apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve well-defined engineering problems used in electronic engineering technology program
2. Graduates will demonstrate an ability to design solutions for well-defined technical problems and assist with the engineering design of systems, components, or processes of an electronic/avionic system
3. Graduates will demonstrate an ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in well-defined technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature
4. Graduates will demonstrate an ability to conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results
5. Graduates will demonstrate an ability to function effectively as a member of a technical team.