Program Description
The Avionics Bench Technician certificate program is a sequence of courses that prepare students for employment in the field of avionics maintenance technology - aircraft electronics. Graduates of this program are qualified to work on aircraft electronics in avionics repair stations and should be prepared to sit for the General Radio Operating License (GROL) exam.
Career Information
Occupation
Avionics Technicians
Career Projections
The number of jobs in this field is expected to increase by 6.8% nationally and 7.4% in the State of Georgia over the next several years. Estimated salaries in this field start at $44,000 a year.
Labor market data was compiled using Economic Modeling Specialists, international and is updated annually.
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Admission Requirements
General College Admissions Requirements
Program Contact Information
Leonard Small
Interim Coordinator, Aviation
Aviation Building AV1012A
404-225-4694
lsmall@atlantatech.edu
Mike Nwokocha
Avionics Instructor
Aviation Building A1001
404-225-4697
mnwokocha@atlantatech.edu
Program Length and Cost
Minimum Program Length in Semester Terms: 2 terms
Credit Hours: 33
Estimated Program Cost: $5,584
Course Outline
Occupational Courses (33 Credits)
Total Credit Hours: 33
Program Outcomes
1. Program graduate will competently service aircraft communication systems.
2. Program graduate will competently service aircraft sensors and indicators.
3. Program graduate will competently service auto pilot and land systems.
4. Program graduate will document all service actions on aircraft.
5. Program graduate will continue to pursue update training and professional development in their field.
6. Program graduate will sit for the GROL exams.