Professional Electronics: Avionics Electronics Technology Specialty

Certificate

Available at: Windward Campus

Program Overview

Maintaining a plane’s electronic flight instruments is the job of avionics technicians. Avionic technicians repair and maintain a plane’s electronics systems, such as radio communications, radar systems, and flight instruments. As the use of automated technology increases, more time is spent maintaining a plane’s computer systems. Technicians are often needed to analyze and solve complex electronic problems.

Avionics Technicians typically do the following:

• Test electronic instruments, using circuit testers, oscilloscopes, and voltmeters.
• Interpret flight test data to diagnose malfunctions and performance problems.
• Assemble components, such as electrical controls and junction boxes.
• Install instrument panels, using hand tools, power tools, and soldering irons.
• Repair or replace malfunctioning components.
• Keep records of maintenance and repair work.

Earnings

Median annual salaries for avionics technicians were $56,910 in May 2014. The average hourly wage was $27.36. For more information visit www.bls.gov.

Curriculum

• Professional Electronics: Avionics Line Maintenance Technician I - Level I, Certificate

Careers