Program Overview
The Aviation Electronics Technology program at Gallatin College MSU is a two-year A.A.S. program that prepares students for careers in the aviation industry. The program emphasizes hands-on training in aircraft electronics and electrical equipment, ensuring proficiency in testing, troubleshooting, and repairing components. Graduates are well-equipped to earn industry certifications and work as technicians in the aircraft electronics maintenance and repair field. The program also provides career coaching and professional skills development support to students.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Overview:
The Aviation Electronics Technology program at Gallatin College MSU is a two-year Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) program that provides students with the practical and technical skills necessary for a career in the aviation industry. The program emphasizes hands-on training with aircraft electronics and associated electrical equipment, preparing students to test, troubleshoot, and repair components for communication, navigation, instrument, and control systems. Graduates are well-equipped to earn industry-recognized certifications and work as technicians in the aircraft electronics maintenance and repair field.
Objectives:
- Provide students with a comprehensive understanding of electrical components used in aircraft communication, navigation, instrument, and control systems.
- Ensure students are proficient in avionic inspection and maintenance procedures as required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
- Instill professional and ethical work practices for the aviation industry.
- Educate students on the applications of avionics technology for aeronautical principles, design characteristics, and system operation for various aircraft.
- Instruct students on operating procedures for aviation computers and related technology.
- Develop students' critical knowledge for industry-related exams, including the Federal Communications Commission Radio Operator certification exam.
Outline:
Year One:
- Fall Semester:
- AVMT 121: Aviation Electronics Fundamentals (3 credits)
- AVMT 100: Introduction to Aviation Maintenance Mathematics/Basic Physics (3 credits)
- ETEC 101: AC/DC Electronics with Lab (4 credits)
- WRIT 121: Introduction to Technical Writing (3 credits)
- Spring Semester:
- AVMT 175: Aircraft Electrical Systems (3 credits)
- ETEC 106: AC Circuit Analysis (3 credits)
- ETEC 113: Circuits Lab (1 credit)
- AVMT 187: Aircraft Instrument Systems (3 credits)
- AVMT 190: Wire Harnesses and Connectors (3 credits)
- PHSX 103IN: The Physics of How Things Work (3 credits)
- COMX 222: Professional Communication (3 credits)
Year Two:
- Fall Semester:
- ETEC 250: Solid State Electronics I (4 credits)
- FAA Regulations (2 credits)
- Aviation Communication Systems (3 credits)
- Aviation Navigation Systems I (3 credits)
- CSCI 107: Joy and Beauty of Computing (3 credits)
- Spring Semester:
- ETEC 245: Digital Electronics (4 credits)
- Aviation System Interconnect (2 credits)
- Flight Line Testing (2 credits)
- FCC Regulations and Radio Theory (2 credits)
- Aviation Navigation Systems II (3 credits)
Careers:
Job Opportunities:
Graduates of the Aviation Electronics Technology program are qualified for various job opportunities, including:
- Avionics Technician
- Avionics Specialist
- Electric Vehicle Technician
Potential Annual Salary:
Graduates can expect to earn a potential annual salary ranging from $38,000 (entry-level) to $70,000 (after 3+ years of experience).
Career Coaching & Professional Skills Studio:
The program provides career coaching and professional skills development support to students, including:
- Career exploration guidance
- Employer networking opportunities
- Job and internship search assistance
- Resume critique and interview preparation
- Workshops on professional communication and collaboration skills
