Program Map for Aircraft Electronics Technician ATA

Aviation Maintenance Technicians (AMTs), also known as aircraft mechanics, are responsible for keeping aircraft in airworthy condition. They perform regularly scheduled inspections and maintenance, as required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Avionics Technicians or Aircraft Electronic Technicians (AETs) are AMTs with advanced avionics training and certification.

Besides routine maintenance and inspections, work for Technicians involves repairs, replacement of parts, use of precision tools, troubleshooting for problems and testing of equipment following repairs to ensure that work has been done properly and within prescribed safety limits.

The commercial airlines or smaller facilities require technicians to work on many types of aircraft and perform all phases of the maintenance process. In other larger facilities, technicians may specialize in preventative maintenance and in specific parts of the maintenance process.

Technicians are FAA certified requiring hands-on training as well as classroom hours in appropriate programs. Avionics Bench Technicians (Bench Techs) only perform avionics manufacture, troubleshooting, and repair of components and do not require FAA certification.

Though there is high demand for AMTs, industry indicates the highest demand for employees is the AET.

EvCC’s Aviation Maintenance Technology program has been operating on Paine Field in Everett, Washington for 50 years and is an FAA Part 147 operating under Air Agency Certificate EU9T125R. It provides education and training necessary to qualify for the FAA AMT Certificate with Airframe and Powerplant (A & P) ratings. The curriculum meets or exceeds the minimum number of hours required by 14 CFR Part 147.

The Aviation Maintenance Technician School (AMTS) is eight quarters, including Summer Quarters, and the Advanced Avionics program is two quarters. Courses in the AMTS provide experience in reciprocating and turbine engines, airframe repair, maintenance, and inspection procedures. Courses in the Advanced Avionics program provide experience with electronics, wiring, fiber optics, aircraft avionics systems, and FCC license preparation.

Note: In order to work in an FAA-authorized repair station as an avionics technician, students must possess either a National Center for Aerospace & Transportation Technologies (NCATT) Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET) certificate, or a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL). Both the certificate and license are granted to students who complete the two-quarter Avionics program, and pass the exams.

Faculty advisors for the Aviation Maintenance Technology Certificate are listed below.  If you have been assigned an advisor please work with them, otherwise you can choose any of the advisors below.

Dale Lerback dlerback@everettcc.edu
Kenneth Andreason kandreason@everettcc.edu
Shay Mohn smohn@everettcc.edu
Steven Tuggle stuggle@everettcc.edu

Aircraft Electronics Technician ATA Checklist (660)
Aircraft Electronics Technician Certificate Checklist (660C)
Aircraft Electronics Certificate Checklist (660E)
Pre-College to College English and Math Checklist

Before you can take your college-level courses, you may need to complete prerequisites. 

 Attend an AMTS Information Session

See your advisor for self-paced or accelerated alternatives in Math and English to prepare for college-level classes. Want to move further faster? Learn about EvCC's I-BEST classes. 

Prepare for college-level math

To start the AMT (Aircraft Maintenance Technician) Courses, you must be eligible for MATH 086 - Essentials of Intermediate Algebra.  If your math placement is below MATH 086, you’ll need to take the following sequence of courses, starting from the level you placed into:

• TS 60 → TS 70 → MATH/TS 76 → MATH/TS 86

 Prepare for college-level English

If your English placement is below ENGL& 101, you’ll need to take following sequence of courses, starting from the level you placed into:

• ENGL/TS/AEP 97 → ENGL/TS/AEP 98

Note: English language learners may need additional courses before ENGL/TS 97 depending on their placement. 

 To start AVIO (Avionics), you must be eligible for MATH& 141 - Precalculus I: College Algebra.  See an advisor for math course planning.

 Completion of AMTS Orientation

 Before registering each quarter, check your Degree Planner to see what classes you should take to stay on track.  See your faculty program advisor with any questions you have.

Recommended Actions 

• Looking for more support and assistance by phone, tablet, or computer? Visit the Online Student Support and Resources page. 
• Do you qualify for Financial Aid? Fill out a FAFSA or WASFA and visit the Financial Aid Office to begin talking about how to pay for college. 
• Visit the Tutoring Center, Writing Center, and the Library.
• Consider registering for a study skills class offered by DEVED department.
• Get involved with Student LIFE and join a campus club, such as EvCC Aviation Maintenance.
• See if you qualify for TRiO and/or MESA.

Complete general, powerplant, and airframe courses. 

 GENERAL QUARTER 1

• AMT& 101 - Basic Electricity
• AMT 102 - Basic Electricity 2: Practical Applications
• AMT& 111 - Math and Physics
• AMT& 141 - Aircraft Drawings
•  AMT& 161 - Materials & Processes

 GENERAL QUARTER 2

• AMT 105 - Human Factors
• AMT 180 - Fundamentals of Troubleshooting
• AMT& 121 - Weight & Balance
• AMT& 131 - Corrosion Control/Fluid Lines
• AMT& 151 - Ground Operations & Servicing
•  AMT& 171 - Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR’s) 

 GENERAL COURSE FINAL TEST

• Must pass to receive FAA Course Completion Certificate
• Required to take FAA General Written Test 

 POWERPLANT QUARTER 1

• AMT& 251 - Reciprocating Engines I
• AMT& 252 - Reciprocating Engines II
• AMT& 271 - Engine Ignition & Starting Systems
• AMT& 275 - Lubrication Systems: Reciprocating Engines

 POWERPLANT QUARTER 2

• AMT& 253 - Turbine Engines I
• AMT& 254 - Turbine Engines II
• AMT& 261 - Engine Instruments
• AMT& 265 - Engine Fire Protection
• AMT& 267 - Engine Electrical
• AMT 276 - Lubrication Systems: Turbine Engines

 POWERPLANT QUARTER 3

• AMT& 257 - Engine Inspection
• AMT& 279 - Engine Fuel Systems
• AMT& 281 - Engine Induction & Cooling
• AMT& 285 - Propellers & Fans

 POWERPLANT COURSE FINAL TEST

• Must pass to receive FAA Course Completion Certificate
• Required to take FAA Powerplant Written Test

 Check back in with your faculty program advisor to discuss career opportunities.

• Schedule your FAA Written Test for General and Powerplant
• Schedule your General and Powerplant Oral and Practical Exams with an FAA Designated Mechanic Examiner

 AIRFRAME QUARTER 1

• AMT& 205 - Wood, Covers and Finishes
• AMT& 215 - Assembly & Rigging (with Helicopters)
• AMT& 235 - Navigation Communications Systems
• AMT& 237 - Airframe Fuel Systems

 AIRFRAME QUARTER 2

• AMT& 201 - Composites
• AMT& 211 - Sheet Metal
• AMT& 231 - Ice & Rain Control Systems
• AMT& 239 - Aircraft Electrical

 AIRFRAME QUARTER 3

• AMT& 207 - Welding
• AMT& 221 - Airframe Inspection
• AMT& 223 - Landing Gear/Hydraulics
• AMT& 241 - Aircraft Instrument Systems
• AMT& 245 - Cabin Environment

AIRFRAME COURSE FINAL TEST

• Must pass to receive FAA Course Completion Certificate

 Meet with your faculty program advisor to make sure all degree/certificate requirements are met.

• Schedule your FAA Written Test for Airframe
• Schedule your Airframe Oral and Practical Exam with an FAA Designated Mechanic Examiner

Recommended Actions

 Meet with your faculty program advisor to discuss if this is the right program for you and update your plan of study as needed.

• If you haven’t already, join a club that aligns with your interest, such as EvCC Aviation Maintenance Club

Complete avionics courses. 

 AVIONICS QUARTER 1

• AVIO& 101 - Aircraft Electrical Fundamentals
• AVIO& 102 - Aircraft Electronic Fundamentals 
• AVIO& 103 - Aircraft Wiring Systems
• AVIO& 104 - Aircraft Fiber Optic Systems

 AVIONICS QUARTER 2

• AVIO& 201 - Aircraft Digital Electronic Instrument Systems 
• AVIO& 202 - Avionics Systems for Airframe and Powerplant
• AVIO& 203 - Avionics Communications
• AVIO& 204 - Principles of Avionics Troubleshooting

Recommended Actions

 Check back in with your faculty program advisor to make sure all degree/certificate requirements are met.

• Schedule your Avionics Certification Examinations.

Complete all remaining degree/certificate requirements before you graduate.

 Take ENGL& 101D - English Composition I
 Take MATH& 141 - Precalculus I: College Algebra
 Take CMST& 210 - Interpersonal Communication
 Take CL 101 - Computer Literacy
 Take three Social Sciences courses. The following are recommended as beneficial in this field.  However, eligible course from the DTA list are acceptable.

• ECON 101D - Understanding Economics
• PSYC& 100 - General Psychology
• BUS& 101 - Introduction to Business

 Take three Natural Sciences courses. The following are recommended as beneficial in this field.  However, eligible course from the DTA list are acceptable.

• ATM S 101 – Weather
• CHEM& 121 - Introduction to Chemistry
• PHYS 102 - Concepts and Connections

Apply for graduation at least one quarter in advance.

Recommended Actions

 Meet with your faculty program advisor to make sure all degree/certificate requirements are met.