Engineering and Technology

Electronic Engineering Technology: Avionics

Bachelor of Science: 128 Credits

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Program at a Glance

Degree and credential levels offered :

Bachelor of Science (BS)

Employer partners :

American Airlines | Delta Air Lines | Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) | Panasonic Avionics Corporation | Thales Group

Sample careers graduates pursue :

Electrical engineer | Robotics engineer | Electronics engineer (except computer) | Solar energy systems engineer | Architectural and engineering managers

Location and facilities :

Location and facilities :

Vaughn campus at 86-01 23rd Avenue, Flushing, New York 11369, adjacent to LaGuardia Airport. Labs: Electronic engineering labs feature electrical machines and power semiconductors for hands-on demonstrations and experiments studying fundamental characteristics and contemporary applications. Equipment: Agilent Technology Oscilloscopes | wave function generator Software: Multisim for circuit design

Accreditations and authorizations :

Accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Electrical/Electronic(s) Engineering Technology and Similarly Named Programs

The major course component of the electronics technology BS degree with a concentration in avionics has been developed to provide students proficiency in sophisticated aviation electronics systems found on board commercial, corporate and private aircraft. The program will stress science and technology as they apply to today’s modern fleet of aircraft.

This degree program provides in-depth application of theory and physical sciences to advanced avionics systems found on today’s modern fleet of aircraft. The curriculum includes the avionics courses of the AAS avionics degree program, which applies mathematics and science to electrical circuits, digital electronics, aircraft communication/navigation systems and aircraft pulse/radar systems. The additional avionics courses of the BS degree cover aircraft power/distribution systems, flight control/management systems, electronics flight instrument systems, long-range navigation systems integrated avionics systems, and traffic alert and avoidance systems. Avionics installation and maintenance, reliability and maintainability, as well as integrated logistics support courses, are also covered as part of this degree program.

Student learning outcomes, objectives of this degree program and graduation and employment data are available here.

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Curriculum

What You Will Study

The major components of the electronic engineering technology bachelor’s degree program will expose students to the fundamentals of the overlying field. Avionics will specifically cover aircraft power and distribution systems, flight control and management systems, electronics flight instruments systems, long-range navigation systems (integrated with avionics systems), and traffic alert and avoidance systems. Our course offerings consistently evolve with the ever-changing industry.

Our courses are specifically designed with the goal of career and job readiness upon graduation. Graduates of the electronic engineering technology bachelor’s program―focusing in avionics―are able to obtain entry and mid-level positions with the experience they obtain in avionics and electronics design, development, installation, maintenance and repair expertise. These courses and acquired experience are becoming a requirement to enter the field.

Sample Classes

Advanced Navigation Systems
Aircraft Power and Distribution Systems
Flight Control Systems
Integrated Avionics Systems
Radar Systems
Traffic Alert/Collision Avoidance Systems

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Program Educational Objectives

The program educational objectives are developed to prepare students for the post-graduation activities. These program educational objectives are intended to produce versatile graduates in engineering technology who:

Excel in Avionics/Electronics Careers

Pursue positions that require avionics/electronics design, development, implementation and manufacturing of avionics systems and processes

Pursue Advanced Education

Are academically prepared for graduate programs, professional education and/or continued education

Lead Responsibly

Conduct themselves as responsible members of society through involvement in community and professional engagement

Learning Outcomes/Enrollment and Graduation Data

Student learning objectives, assessment plan, job placement and employment data

Careers

Vaugh graduates have successful engineering technology careers with the tools, resources and experience they gain on campus and beyond. The techniques, skills, education and modern tools used in our courses are all applicable to real-life jobs in electronic engineering.

Graduates of the avionics electronic engineering program have become successful avionic system engineers, electronic system engineers, radar engineers and flight control engineers. Many students have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in internships programs while they complete their degrees.

How Much Can I Make?

Where Vaughn Students Land Internships and Careers

From day one, Vaughn students gain hands-on experience through internships and graduate ready to launch careers with top employers.

Aviation Avionics and Instruments Inc

American Airlines

Defense Contract Management Agency

Delta Air Lines, Inc

Endeavor Air

Evergreen Eagle

Federal Aviation Administration

MTA Metro-North Railroad

NAVAIR

Panasonic Avionics Corporation

Piedmont Airlines

Safe Flight Instrument Corporation

Spectrex, Inc.

Thales Group