Advanced Electronics Technology (Avionics) Program

Wire your future for success! At Redstone you can earn an associate degree in advanced electronic technology (AET)/avionics in just 20 months. Electronics technology is essential to the success of a wide range of industries from consumer electronics and manufacturing to medical equipment and transportation among others.

Most of our classes take place in a simulated work environment using industry-standard tools and equipment found on the job. You’ll be trained by working professionals who will help ground you in basic fundamentals of AC, DC, digital and solid state electronics that can be applied across a multitude of disciplines.

As a student you’ll:

  • spend approximately 50% of your time in a hands-on lab training environment
  • use equipment relevant to today's aircraft
  • learn critical troubleshooting techniques
  • repair communication, navigation and autopilot collision avoidance systems
  • prepare for a range of entry-level career options
  • discover how to transfer these skills to non-aircraft systems

Aircraft and Aviation Mechanic Career

If you are interested in avionics, this Redstone College program could be a perfect fit for you. Not all aviation schools are the same. With training from Redstone, you’ll have the benefits of learning in a dynamic environment while preparing for an entry-level position in less than two years.

Click here or call us today at 1-877-801-1025 for more information about Redstone's AET program.

 

Job opportunities for Avionics Technicians are expected to be good. "Technicians who are cross-trained and able to work with complex aircraft systems should have the best job prospects... Technicians with licensing that enables them to work on the airplane, either removing or reinstalling equipment, are expected to be in especially high demand."

Bureau of Labor Statistics
December 17, 2009