Aviation Electronics (Avionics) Technology

Curriculum Description

This curriculum provides individuals with the basic knowledge and skills needed to enter the avionics career field as a technician and prepares students for the current avionics licensing agency examination.

Course work includes general aviation maintenance, sheet metal, airframe systems, electrical and electronic systems, practical wiring, navigation equipment, flight management and flight control systems, flight line testing and troubleshooting, and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations.

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.

The following represents one way in which the program of study can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow the recommended curriculum model below should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success.

Due to COVID-19, the estimated start term may be extended.

Students interested in this program, should contact Mr. Greg Purvis, Aviation Program Coordinator, by email – gpurvis@forsythtech.edu.

Associate in Applied Science NEW

A60150
NC CIP: 47.0609
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POS Approved: Fall 2021

Fall Semester

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
AET 110	Avionics-General	10	15	0	15
ENG 111	Writing and Inquiry	3	0	0	3

Totals

Class Hours: 13
Lab/Shop Hours: 15
Clinical/WBL Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 18

Spring Semester

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
AET 120	Sheet Metal Aircft Structures	1	2	0	2
AET 122	Airframe Electrical	2	4	0	4
AET 124	Airframe Systems I	1	3	0	2
AET 125	Airframe Systems II	1	3	0	2
AET 126	Electronics/Instruments	1	2	0	2
ENG 112	Writing/Research in the Disc	3	0	0	3

Totals

Class Hours: 9
Lab/Shop Hours: 14
Clinical/WBL Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 15

Summer Term

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
AET 130	Aviation Engine Electrical Sys	1	2	0	2
AET 131	Avionics Fundamentals	1	2	0	2
AET 210	Practical Wiring/Factors	1	3	0	2
COM 231	Public Speaking	3	0	0	3
PSY 150	General Psychology	3	0	0	3

Totals

Class Hours: 9
Lab/Shop Hours: 7
Clinical/WBL Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 12

Fall Semester

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
AET 132	FAA Regulations	1	3	0	2
AET 212	Aviation Communication Systems	1	3	0	2
AET 214	Aviation Navigation Systems	1	3	0	2
AET 216	ATC Navigation Systems	1	3	0	2
AET 218	Tactical Navigation Systems	1	3	0	2
___ ___	Humanities/Fine Arts Elective	**	**	0	3

Totals

Class Hours: 5
Lab/Shop Hours: 15
Clinical/WBL Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 13

Spring Semester

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
AET 220	Flight Management	1	2	0	2
AET 222	Aviation System Interconnect	1	2	0	2
AET 224	Advanced Wire/Troubleshooting	2	6	0	4
AET 226	Flight Line Testing	1	2	0	2
AET 228	Avionics FCC Preparation	1	2	0	2

Select one:

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
MAT 143 OR	Quantitative Literacy	2	2	0	3
MAT 171	Precalculus Algebra	(3)	(2)	(0)	(4)

Totals

Class Hours: 8
Lab/Shop Hours: 16
Clinical/WBL Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 15

Total Credit Hours: 73

Legend

• : Comprehensive Articulation Agreement - This course is recommended for students transferring to a four-year university.
• : Local Requirement
• : Instructional Service Agreement
• : Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC)
• : Global Distinction
• : Requisite(s)

Additional Information

Humanities/Fine Arts Electives — Select one: HUM 110, HUM 115, PHI 230, PHI 240, ART 111, HUM 220, MUS 110, PHI 215, REL 110

**Hours will vary depending on course selection.
 

2021SP New AAS Degree

A60150