Location(s): General education courses are available at all BC locations. Program specific courses for this program are offered at the Judson A. Samuels South Campus.
Program Entrance Requirements: HS Diploma or GED.

Program Description: This program prepares students to pursue careers as avionics technicians, installing and repairing communication and navigation radios in a wide variety of aviation applications. Graduates may work for OEMs, airlines, independent repair facilities, or other related jobs, and may hold supervisory positions within their company. Visit the program’s website for more information.

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Students must satisfy the Digital Literacy requirement by testing out, completing a Credit for Prior Learning portfolio, or passing CGS1060C COMPUTER AND INTERNET LITERACY.  Students who test out are required to take an approved elective.

Note:

See General Education course information here.

In accordance with Florida Statute and Florida Administrative Code, students may need to satisfy the Civic Literacy Graduation Requirement. Visit the Civic Literacy Graduation Requirement page at broward.edu/civic-literacy.

Students are strongly encouraged to meet with an advisor to create a personalized educational plan.

Program Highlights

Credit for Prior Learning

Accelerate your path to completion with these options:

• Credit by exam
• Earned industry certifications
• Prior Learning Assessment
• And much more…

Related Industry Certifications

Upon completing this program, graduates will be eligible to sit for the following industry certifications/licenses

• Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Element 1
• Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Element 3
• Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Element 8
• National Center for Aerospace & Transportation Technologies (NCATT), Aircraft Electronics Technician

Get an Internship

After completing your first year of coursework make sure to visit Employment Solutions for internship opportunities and helpful tools like virtual job shadow, to help take your career to the next level!

• Get an Internship
• Virtual Job Shadow Tool

Median Wage and Job Growth Outlook

Broward College has Career Coach! It is designed to help you find a good career by providing the most current local data on wages, employment, job postings, and associated education and training.

Fund Your Education

This program is Financial Aid eligible. Scholarships may be available. This program is part of the Career Source Broward ITA List.

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates from this program will:

• Demonstrate proficiency in line and bench maintenance of airborne radio navigation systems and equipment
• Demonstrate proficiency with troubleshooting electrical wiring faults.
• Demonstrate proficiency with removing and installing an instrument from aircraft panel.
• Perform operating practices for radio operators.
• Demonstrate an understanding of how to remove and install navigation and communication aids will be assessed in the hands-on practical exercise.
• Demonstrate proficiency with interpreting aircraft system functions.
• Demonstrate an understanding of how to remove and install navigation and communication aids.