Avionics Line Maintenance Specialization Certificate Program

The Avionics Line Maintenance Specialization program applies current industry standards and procedures to provide you with the skills and confidence to perform avionics-related line maintenance tasks.

The program starts with a reinforcement of electrical and electronics training received in the A&P program. Building upon this knowledge, you will learn the theories and concepts needed to prepare for the FCC Radiotelephone Operator License test.

The program takes the student from basic wire concepts to constructing an entire avionics installation utilizing the General Aviation Avionics Trainer (GAAT). During the final eight weeks, the program increases in scope and complexity to study equipment and systems utilized in large transport aircraft. Specialized equipment such as Time Domain Reflectometer (TDR) and ARINC 429 simulators will provide a foundation for advanced troubleshooting and fault isolation.

This program is available to all aviation maintenance professionals with an A&P certificate.

Course Descriptions

AMS 380 (2 cr)          Radio Communication Theory and Application
This course is designed to increase previously learned electronics theory obtained during the course of study towards the A&P certificate or formal basic electronic theory classes.  Upon completion of this course the student will be able to pass the FCC General Radio Telephone Examination (Elements 1 & 3).

AMS 384 (4 cr)          General Aviation Avionics Systems Integration
This course is a study of aviation electronic equipment with hands-on wiring and system testing.  Emphasis will be placed on avionics system installation and the block diagrams of individual appliances.  Complete wiring of an Allied Signal Silver Crown avionics suite and a GPS unit is a requirement of the class.  Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to understand operation, testing, and troubleshooting of general aviation avionics systems and wiring concepts.

AMS 388 (6 cr)          Air Transport Avionics Systems Line Maintenance
This course is an advanced course in aircraft wiring and air transport avionics systems with hands-on wiring and testing.  This is the capstone course of the AMS 380 to 388 series and will concentrate on corporate and airline maintenance and troubleshooting.  Included in this effort will be the use of advanced ramp test equipment and wiring concepts.