Courses
Aviation Technician - Avionics Maintenance (co-Op)-2026/2027
| Level 1 | ||||
| Take all of the following Mandatory Courses: | ||||
| AVIA-1097 | Avionics Electrical Fundamentals | 9 | ||
| This course is a comprehensive introduction to basic electrical theory and components used in aviation. Students will gain a familiarity with electrical equipment construction and operation, and its application in industry. The program contains a good balance of theory and practical considerations. | ||||
| COOP-1020 | Co-operative Education Employment Prep | 1 | ||
| This workshop will provide an overview of the Co-operative Education consultants and students' roles and responsibilities as well as the Co-operative Education Policy. It will provide students with employment preparatory skills specifically related to co-operative education work assignments and will prepare students for their work term. | ||||
| EDUC-1105 | Strategies for AME Communication | 3 | ||
| This course is designed to support students with the necessary language requirements to be successful in their Aircraft Maintenance Engineering programs (AAM4, AVI1, AVM4, and ASR1). Emphasis will be placed on sector-specific vocabulary acquisition, AME terminology and abbreviations, listening and reading comprehension, and effective communication skills, both oral and written. | ||||
| AVIA-1105 | Aircraft Aerodynamics | 4.5 | ||
| This course introduces students to the atmosphere and its effects on aerodynamics, theory of flight, and stability and dynamics of both fixed wing and helicopter aircraft.Students will gain hands-on experience in this course. | ||||
| AVIA-1106 | Aviation Maintenance Practices | 4.5 | ||
| This course introduces students to Safety Precautions Aircraft & Work Shop practices, focusing on Hand Tools, Power Tools, Workshop Practices, Measuring & Layout Tools, Fits & Clearances, Electrical Cables, Electrical Connectors, Sheet Metal Processes, Engineering Drawings, Diagrams & Standards and Technical Data Records. | ||||
| AVIA-1107 | Aircraft Materials & Hardware | 4.5 | ||
| This course provides students with a comprehensive overview of industry standards in the classification and use of common aircraft wire, connectors, control and protection devices, and hardware. | ||||
| Level 2 | ||||
| Gen Ed - Take a 3 credit General Education elective course. | ||||
| Take all of the following Mandatory Courses: | ||||
| AVIA-1009 | Aircraft Structures | 3 | ||
| This course is the study of basic concepts of aircraft structure and materials maintenance.It includes hands on practice in minor structural repair and modifications as it appliesto the AME Cat. E. job scope. | ||||
| AVIA-1100 | Hydraulic/Pneumatic/Land Gear Systems | 3 | ||
| This course is the study of aircraft hydraulic, pneumatic and landing gear system basics with emphasis on the system electrical and electronic components. | ||||
| AVIA-3011 | Fuels, Environment & Safety | 3 | ||
| This course introduces students to aircraft fuel control, holding, and indicating systems fundamentals. This course includes the study of aircraft environmental control and aircraft safety systems basics with an emphasis on the electrical and electronic system components. | ||||
| AVIA-3012 | Aircraft Propulsion, Instruments | 7.5 | ||
| This course involves the study of aircraft propulsion systems fundamentals and provides students with an introduction to the theory of electronic component, circuit and servomechanism fundamentals. | ||||
| AVIA-1098 | Avionics Electronic Fundamentals | 6 | ||
| This course is an introduction to the theory of electronic component, circuit and servomechanism fundamentals. | ||||
| Level 3 | ||||
| Gen Ed - Take a 3 credit General Education elective course. | ||||
| Take all of the following Mandatory Courses: | ||||
| AVIA-1011 | Aircraft Electrical Power | 4.5 | ||
| This course is the study of basic aircraft power and lighting distribution concepts and maintenance practices. | ||||
| AVIA-1017 | Aircraft Flight Instruments | 4 | ||
| This course is a study of common aircraft flight instrument basics and their system configurations.It includes system testing maintenance procedures and practices. | ||||
| AVIA-1018 | Aircraft Internal Communications | 1.5 | ||
| This course is a study of common aircraft internal communication system basics and their aircraft configurations. It includes system testing and maintenance procedures and practices. | ||||
| AVIA-1058 | Avionics Digital Fundamentals | 6 | ||
| This course is designed to introduce student to Electronic Flight Instruments, including Numbering Systems, Data Conversion, Data Buses, Logic Circuits, Microprocessors, Integrated Circuits, Multiplexing, Fiber Optics, Electronic Displays, Electrostatic Sensitive Devices, Software Management Control and the general Electromagnetic Environment. | ||||
| AVIA-3013 | Avionics Radio | 7.5 | ||
| This course involves the study of the basic principles of radio transmission, reception, and radio coverage techniques used in aircraft radio systems. | ||||
| Level 4 | ||||
| Gen Ed - Take a 3 credit General Education elective course. | ||||
| Take all of the following Mandatory Courses: | ||||
| AVIA-1022 | Avionics Installations & Standard Prac. | 4.5 | ||
| This course is a study and performance of aircraft avionic system installation procedures, practicesand regulations. | ||||
| AVIA-5030 | Aircraft Navigation Systems | 5.5 | ||
| This course involves the study of common aircraft radio navigation and secondary surveillance radar system basics and their aircraft configurations. The course addresses system testing and maintenance procedures and practices. This course also introduces students to Automatic Flight Control Systems, such as, Aircraft Radar Altimeters Aircraft Weather Radars, Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning Systems, Global Positioning Systems, Traffic Collision Avoidance Systems, Inertial Navigation and Automatic Flight Control Systems. GAC-21H Stability Augmentation Systems GAC-21I Aircraft Flight Management. | ||||
| AVIA-5031 | Flight Line Maint. Practices | 4 | ||
| This course involves the study of common aircraft avionic systems testing, trouble shooting and repair procedures, and standards and regulations. | ||||
| AVIA-5032 | Aircraft Wireless Communications | 5.5 | ||
| This course introduces student to common wireless communication systems such as Aircraft Emergency Locator Transmitters, Aircraft VHF Communication Systems, Aircraft HF Communication Systems, Aircraft Selective Calling Systems, Aircraft ACARS Systems, Aircraft Radiotelephone Systems, and Aircraft SATCOM Systems. | ||||
| Gen Ed - Electives | ||||
| Take 9 General Education Credits - Normally taken in Levels 2, 3 and 4 | ||||
| Program Residency | ||||
| Students Must Complete a Minimum of 26 credits in this program at Fanshawe College to meet the Program Residency requirement and graduate from this program | ||||