Aviation Maintenance Technology-Avionics

The Bachelor of Science in Aviation Maintenance Technology: Avionics is designed to meet a critical demand for highly skilled technicians capable of troubleshooting complex aircraft, spacecraft and satellite systems, as well as possessing a high degree of critical and analytical skills coupled with an ability to communicate and organize sophisticated ideas in order to improve safety and maintenance reliability and lead programs and personnel.  

Graduates will be certified Airframe and Power Plant mechanics by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and licensed avionics technicians by the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) and National Center for Aerospace & Transportation Technologies (NCATT) in order to perform the necessary repairs and operational tests on all general and commercial airplanes. As holders of a baccalaureate degree, graduates will also possess the critical thinking, communication and leadership skills to become managers, reliability engineers, business owners, and other mid-level professionals. 

Aviation Maintenance Technology-Avionics Bachelor of Science Degree Program

In alignment with the Mission statement of WLAC, we offer baccalaureate degrees and a transformational experience. The goal of the Aviation Maintenance Technology: Avionic program is a Career Technical Education program created to address an unmet workforce need.  

Graduates will be certified Airframe and Power Plant mechanics by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and licensed avionics technicians by the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) and National Center for Aerospace & Transportation Technologies (NCATT) in order to perform the necessary repairs and operational tests on all general and commercial airplanes. As holders of a baccalaureate degree, graduates will also possess the critical thinking, communication and leadership skills to become managers, reliability engineers, business owners, and other mid-level professionals. 

BS Degree Admission Requirements 

Admission requirements are available from the Counseling Office or the Applied Technology Division. Admission is by special selection criteria. 

Note: Upper division Aviation Technology courses are open only to students accepted into the Bachelor of Science in Aviation Maintenance program and who have completed all CSU GE-Breadth or IGETC requirements for certification. All pre-requisite courses must be passed with a ‘C’ or better. A minimum science GPA of 3.0, an overall GPA of 2.5, and a minimum of 60 units of degree applicable lower division coursework is required. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) license and certifications and relevant work experience will also be considered for admittance. Students are encouraged to see a counselor to develop a Student Education Plan (SEP) for general education and prerequisite requirements. 

Program Objectives 

Graduates of this program will be able to: 

1. Successfully obtain and operate in aircraft maintenance positions that require specialized knowledge and skills to repair and prevent reoccurrence of issues to improve safety and reliability.  

2. Pursue a master of science degree and professional education. 

3. Practice oral and written skills to solve problems, adapt to change, and communicate effectively in teams. 

4. Conduct themselves as responsible members of society through involvement in their community and engagement in their profession. 

Program Student Learning Outcomes 

Graduates of this program will be able to: 

1. Apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, applied sciences, and technology to solve broadly-defined systems problems appropriate to the discipline. 

2. Analyze and interpret aeronautical and aircraft technical data 

3. Function effectively as a member as well as a leader on maintenance crews, and multi-disciplinary and diverse teams. 

4. Make professional and ethical decisions. 

5. Apply written, oral, and graphical communication in broadly-defined technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature. 

6. Conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and analyze and interpret the results to improve processes. 

7. Research, adapt and display proficiency in the techniques, skills and technology of aircraft maintenance. 

8. Apply knowledge of probability, statistics, and economic analysis and cost control, and other technical sciences and specialties necessary in the field of aircraft maintenance. 

9. Evaluate and organize pertinent knowledge to identify and solve chronic issues. 

Aircraft Electronic Circuits Upper Division Courses

Baccalaureate Program

None in California

30-35 annual completers

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