Aircraft Electrical and Avionics Technician
Certificate of Achievement Aviation Maintenance Technology · Chaffey College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Description
This certificate is a skills building certificate in the field of Aviation Electronics and Avionics Technology. It builds upon the skills and knowledge of the general aviation and airframe programs of study. This certificate covers the theory, inspection, repair and the diagnosis of modern aircraft electrical/avionics systems. Emphasis placed on electrical wiring interface system (EWIS), communication, navigation and data transmission systems used on general and commercial aviation, drones, and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). This certificate content provides the knowledge to pass the NCATT (National Center for Aerospace and Transportation Technologies) AET (Aircraft Electronics Technician) test and receive the AET certification. The NCATT curriculum is the recognized leading standard in this area. An FAA Airframe Certificate would serve in lieu of AMT 15A-39B requirements for this certificate.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Effectively troubleshoot avionics and electrical discrepancies.
- Communicate using professional terminology expected within the field of avionics.
- Employ critical thinking skills expected within the field of avionics.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Requirements for the Certificate of Achievement (CA): | 40 | |
| AMT 15A | Introduction to Aviation Maintenance for Airframe and Powerplant | 9 |
| AMT 15C | Introduction to Aviation Maintenance for Airframe and Powerplant Laboratory | 6.5 |
| AMT 39A | Airframe Structures: Primary and Secondary Systems | 12 |
| AMT 39B | Airframe Structures: Primary and Secondary Systems Lab | 7.5 |
| AMT 400 | Aircraft Electronics | 5 |
| Total | 40 | |
Other Information
Manufacturing, Industrial Design, and Transportation
Local Program (Major) Code: T013
Program Control Number: 36885
TOP Code: 0950.00*
CIP Code: 47.0607