Electromechanical Cluster

Avionics-Aircraft Electronics Technician (Also Transportation Technology Based) Program Description This two-year course introduces students to the knowledge and skills required in the field of avionics equipment mechanics and repair. Avionic systems are now an integral part of aircraft design and have vastly increased aircraft capability. Avionics technicians repair and maintain components used for aircraft navigation and radio communications, weather radar systems, and other instruments and computers that control flight, engine, and other primary functions. It is the responsibility of avionic techs (part of a larger group known as aircraft mechanics) to test, repair, and maintain the electronic systems and equipment used in aircraft. They test and repair radar systems, mircrophones, headsets, and other communications equipment. There are two main groups of avionics technicians. The first group is mainly involved in the research and development stages of new equipment, assisting the avionics engineers in design and testing. They try to imagine potential problems with an aircraft (ie, the atmosphere conditions that could affect an aircrafts performance in the air). The other group of avionics techs has more of a hands-on role. They work in a production environment and are mainly concerned with the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems. Many work at manufacturing plants. They may also help engineers to design ways of incorporating avionics systems onto aircraft by assembling models of circuits, instruments, and systems for testing. Customer relations and technical writing may also be part of the job. Content Areas Basic and airframe electricity Federal aviation administration regulations Aircraft weight and balance Sheet metal Aviation sciences Instruments Introduction to aircraft electronic systems Aircraft communications systems line Maintenance Aircraft navigation systems line maintenance Aircraft electronics systems installation Career Entry Opportunities Entry level avionics mechanics helper Aircraft Avionics Technician Employment with airlines, corporations, fixed base operators, military, government and manufacturers Certifications AET-Aircraft Electronic Systems Communications; Aircraft Communications Systems Line Maintenance; Navigation-Aircraft Navigation Systems Line Maintenance; Installations-Aircraft Electronics Systems Installation Benefits for the College Bound The KCTC Avionics Program is a partner with Lansing Community College, and students may receive credit towards LCCs Aviation Maintenance Technology Program. For Enrollment Purposes Students must provide their own transportation to the Aviation Center located at the Ford International Airport.