AVIONICS PROGRAM

what is avionics technician?

AVIONICS PROGRAM

Avionics technicians are specialists who repair and maintain a plane’s electronic instruments, such as radio communication devices and equipment, radar systems, and navigation aids. The responsibilities of the avionics technician include running cables, mounting antennas, connecting instruments for navigation and engine monitoring, and installing radios, autopilots, and passenger entertainment systems.

To be a successful avionics technician, you should possess great attention to detail and a strong working knowledge of advanced electronics and systems diagnostics.

AVIONICS TECHNICIAN PROGRAM
CURRICULUM

Avionics Technician Program
Introduction to Electronics
Introduction to Instruments and Controls
Basic Introduction to Sheet Metal
Human Factor Introduction to A.T.A. Code & Paper FAR AIRBUS A-320 Familiarization Course
Safety & the Environment
World History of Aviation
Navigation System
Aviation Regulation And Documentation
Wiring And Soldering
Blueprint Reading and Schematic
Electronic Technique and Practice
FAM-Course AIRBUS A-318
FCC Licenses Element-1, Element-3 & Element-8
Flight Lab
Preparation of the Resume
On-Job Training

FCC General Radiotelephone
Operator License

A General Radiotelephone Operator’s License (GROL) is required to adjust, maintain, or internally repair FCC licensed radiotelephone transmitters in the aviation, maritime, and international fixed public radio services. It conveys all of the operating authority of the Marine Radio Operators Permit (MP). It is indispensable for a future in aviation electronics.

The qualifications for a General Radiotelephone Operator’s License includes the following:

Be a legal resident of (or otherwise eligible for employment in) the United States; and
Be able to receive and transmit spoken messages in English; and
Pass a written and/or telegraphy examination.

Florida Aerospace avionics program prepares students for the following required elements:

Element 1 – Basic radio law and operating practice with which every maritime radio operator should be familiar.
Element 3 – General Radiotelephone. Electronic fundamentals and techniques required to adjust, repair, and maintain radio transmitters and receivers. The exam consists of questions from the following categories: operating procedures, radio wave propagation, radio practice, electrical principles, circuit components, practical circuits, signals and emissions, and antennas and feed lines.

After successfully completing the elements above, student can elect to test for their Ship Radar Endorsement as well.

Element 8 – Ship Radar Techniques. Specialized theory and practice applicable to the proper installation, servicing, and maintenance of ship radar equipment in general use for marine navigation purposes.

If you’re looking into avionics technician program, but you’re not sure about the process, we’ve got an overview of avionics technician training that should help you understand the process and the skills and knowledge you will acquire

TASKS

Test and troubleshoot instruments, components, and assemblies, using circuit testers, oscilloscopes, or voltmeters.

Keep records of maintenance and repair work.

Adjust, repair, or replace malfunctioning components or assemblies, using hand tools or soldering irons.

Install electrical and electronic components, assemblies, and systems in aircraft, using hand tools, power tools, or soldering irons.

SKILLS

Equipment Maintenance — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.

Repairing — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

Troubleshooting — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.

Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

Operations Monitoring — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

Work Value

Support — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

Relationships — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.

Achievement — Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

Work Style

Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.

Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.

Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.

Analytical Thinking — Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.

Achievement/Effort — Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.

We offer bilingual classes in English and Spanish.

Our Training Center is located at the Tampa Executive Airport, and we offer laboratories in a Hangar for you to learn in a real work environment.