Avionics, Associate of Science
Career Pathway: Industry, Manufacturing, Construction & Transportation
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.
- Avionics Technician, Technical Certificate 6354
- Avionics, Associate of Science 2210
- Bachelor of Science
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AMT1071C | MATHEMATICS FOR AVIATION | 1.00 |
| AMT1001C | BASIC ELECTRICITY | 2.00 |
| AMT1090C | BASIC PHYSICS | 1.00 |
| AMT1011C | AIRCRAFT DRAWINGS | 1.00 |
| AMT1050C | GROUND OPERATIONS AND SERVICING | 1.00 |
| AMT1081C | FAR'S, FORMS, PRIVILEGES, & HUMAN FACTORS | 1.00 |
| AMT1041C | MATERIALS AND PROCESSES | 2.00 |
| AMT1031C | FLUID LINES AND FITTINGS | 1.00 |
| AMT1021C | WEIGHT AND BALANCE | 1.00 |
| AMT1060C | CLEANING AND CORROSION CONTROL | 1.00 |
| AVS1010 | INTRODUCTION TO AVIONICS | 3.00 |
| AMT1261C | AVIONICS LINE MAINTENANCE FUNDAMENTALS | 3.00 |
| CGS1060C | COMPUTER AND INTERNET LITERACY 1 | 3.00 |
| AMT2262C | AVIONICS LINE MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS | 3.00 |
| AMT1231C | AVIONICS INSTALLATION AND TROUBLESHOOTING I | 3.00 |
| AMT2233C | AVIONICS INSTALLATION AND TROUBLESHOOTING II | 3.00 |
| AVS2700C | AVIONICS COMPONENT REPAIR AND CALIBRATION | 3.00 |
| AVS2760C | INTRODUCTION TO ADVANCED AVIONICS | 3.00 |
| GE Course | General Education Humanities Core | 3.00 |
| GE Course | General Education Mathematics Core | 3.00 |
| GE Course | General Education Natural Science Core | 3.00 |
| AVS2930 | EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES IN AVIONICS | 3.00 |
| ENC1101 | COMPOSITION I | 3.00 |
| GE Course | General Education Speech | 3.00 |
| AVS2941 | AVIONICS INTERNSHIP & CAPSTONE (250 Hours) | 3.00 |
| AMH2010 | HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES TO 1877 | 3.00 |
| or AMH2020 | HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES SINCE 1877 | |
| or POS2041 | NATIONAL GOVERNMENT | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
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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
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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:
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- Graduates will be able to troubleshoot electrical wiring faults.
- Students will be able to interpret aircraft system functions.
- Graduates will be able to remove and install an instrument from aircraft panel.
- Graduates will be able to perform operating practices for radio operators.
- Graduates will demonstrate an understanding of how to remove and install navigation and communication aids.
- Students will demonstrate proficiency in line and bench maintenance of airborne radio navigation systems and equipment.
- Graduates will be able to maintain and repair emerging avionics technology.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AMT1071C | MATHEMATICS FOR AVIATION | 1.00 |
| AMT1001C | BASIC ELECTRICITY | 2.00 |
| AMT1090C | BASIC PHYSICS | 1.00 |
| AMT1011C | AIRCRAFT DRAWINGS | 1.00 |
| AMT1050C | GROUND OPERATIONS AND SERVICING | 1.00 |
| AMT1081C | FAR'S, FORMS, PRIVILEGES, & HUMAN FACTORS | 1.00 |
| AMT1041C | MATERIALS AND PROCESSES | 2.00 |
| AMT1031C | FLUID LINES AND FITTINGS | 1.00 |
| AMT1021C | WEIGHT AND BALANCE | 1.00 |
| AMT1060C | CLEANING AND CORROSION CONTROL | 1.00 |
| AVS1010 | INTRODUCTION TO AVIONICS | 3.00 |
| AMT1261C | AVIONICS LINE MAINTENANCE FUNDAMENTALS | 3.00 |
| CGS1060C | COMPUTER AND INTERNET LITERACY 1 | 3.00 |
| AMT2262C | AVIONICS LINE MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS | 3.00 |
| AMT1231C | AVIONICS INSTALLATION AND TROUBLESHOOTING I | 3.00 |
| AMT2233C | AVIONICS INSTALLATION AND TROUBLESHOOTING II | 3.00 |
| AVS2700C | AVIONICS COMPONENT REPAIR AND CALIBRATION | 3.00 |
| AVS2760C | INTRODUCTION TO ADVANCED AVIONICS | 3.00 |
| GE Course | General Education Humanities Core | 3.00 |
| GE Course | General Education Mathematics Core | 3.00 |
| GE Course | General Education Natural Science Core | 3.00 |
| AVS2930 | EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES IN AVIONICS | 3.00 |
| ENC1101 | COMPOSITION I | 3.00 |
| GE Course | General Education Speech | 3.00 |
| AVS2941 | AVIONICS INTERNSHIP & CAPSTONE (250 Hours) | 3.00 |
| AMH2010 | HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES TO 1877 | 3.00 |
| or AMH2020 | HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES SINCE 1877 | |
| or POS2041 | NATIONAL GOVERNMENT | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
- 1
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.