Avionics Certificate (AVNC)
The Avionics Certificate provides skills for individuals who are interested in advanced aviation electronics. Graduates are able to troubleshoot and repair various systems in a flight-line environment, including onboard computers, automatic pilot, instrument navigation and communication equipment, and powerplant electronic control systems.
For more information, please contact the Engineering and Information Technologies Division at (513) 569-1743.
To apply for this program at Cincinnati State, visit the Admissions section of the College website.
Avionics Certificate (AVNC)
| Semester 1 | Lec | Lab | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMT 105 | Aircraft Orientation | 2 | 5 | 4 |
| Semester 2 | ||||
| AMT 271 | Avionics 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Semester 3 | ||||
| AMT 272 | Avionics 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Total Credits: | 6 | 9 | 12 | |
Courses
AMT 100 Aviation Standard Practices
6 Credits. 4 Lecture Hours. 6 Lab Hours.
A course that uses FAA-approved instruction for foundation concepts and techniques in aviation maintenance. Topics include: fluid lines and fittings, materials and processes, and cleaning and corrosion control.
Prerequisites: None
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AMT 105 Aircraft Orientation
4 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 5 Lab Hours.
A course on foundation concepts in aviation maintenance. Topics include: aircraft drawings, ground operations and servicing, mechanic privileges, and basic concepts of physics.
Prerequisites: None
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AMT 110 Aircraft Electricity
4 Credits. 3 Lecture Hours. 3 Lab Hours.
A course that uses FAA-approved instruction for foundation concepts and techniques in aviation maintenance.Topics include: basic concepts of math, physics, and electricity; aircraft drawings; and maintenance forms and records.
Prerequisites: MAT 093 or appropriate placement
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AMT 115 Aircraft Weight and Balance
4 Credits. 3 Lecture Hours. 3 Lab Hours.
A course on foundation concepts and techniques related to aircraft weight and balance. Topics include: maintenance forms and records, and maintenance publications.
Prerequisites: MAT 093 or appropriate placement
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AMT 120 Aircraft Non-Metal Structures
5 Credits. 3 Lecture Hours. 4 Lab Hours.
A course on wood structures, aircraft covering, aircraft finishes, and inspection of bonded structures.
Prerequisites: AMT 105
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AMT 125 Aircraft Metal Structures
5 Credits. 3 Lecture Hours. 5 Lab Hours.
A course on repairing and maintaining sheet metal structures. Topics include: selecting and installing rivets and fasteners, forming and bending sheet metal, and laying out repairs.
Prerequisites: AMT 100 and AMT 105
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AMT 130 Aircraft Welding Processes
3 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 2 Lab Hours.
A course on welding of magnesium, titanium, aluminum, and steel in aircraft. The course does not prepare students for certification specific to welding.
Prerequisites: None
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AMT 135 Aircraft Landing Gear Systems
5 Credits. 3 Lecture Hours. 5 Lab Hours.
A course on repairing and maintaining aircraft landing gear systems and hydraulic and pneumatic power systems.
Prerequisites: AMT 105 and MAT 122 or appropriate placement
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AMT 140 Airframe Electrical Systems
6 Credits. 4 Lecture Hours. 4 Lab Hours.
A course on troubleshooting aircraft electrical systems and inspecting direct current generators.
Prerequisites: AMT 105 and AMT 110
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AMT 145 Airframe Electronic Systems
4 Credits. 3 Lecture Hours. 3 Lab Hours.
A course on aircraft instrument systems and communication and navigation systems.
Prerequisites: AMT 105 and AMT 110
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AMT 150 Airframe Systems
5 Credits. 3 Lecture Hours. 4 Lab Hours.
A course on systems for cabin atmosphere and control, position and warning, ice and rain control, fire protection, water and waste systems, and aircraft fuel.
Prerequisites: AMT 100 and AMT 105 and AMT 110
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AMT 155 Airframe Assembly and Rigging
4 Credits. 3 Lecture Hours. 3 Lab Hours.
A course on balancing rigging, and inspecting primary and secondary flight controls of rotor and fixed wing aircraft.
Prerequisites: AMT 100 and AMT 105, and MAT 122 or appropriate placement
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AMT 160 Airframe Inspection
2 Credits. 1 Lecture Hour. 2 Lab Hours.
A course on inspection of airframes and sheet metal structures, repair of sheet metal structures, and conformity inspections on rotor and fixed wing aircraft.
Prerequisites: AMT 105 and AMT 115
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AMT 190 Career Preparation: Aviation Maintenance Technology
1 Credit. 1 Lecture Hour. 0 Lab Hour.
A course on career planning and exploration for students in Aviation Maintenance Technologies. Topics include: self assessment, career research, resume development, interview skills, job search strategies, and cooperative education policies and procedures.
Prerequisites: None
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AMT 191 Part-Time Cooperative Education 1: Aviation Maintenance Technology
1 Credit. 1 Lecture Hour. 20 Lab Hours.
Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their first part-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students are expected to register for academic courses during the same semester. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: AMT 100
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AMT 192 Part-Time Cooperative Education 2: Aviation Maintenance Technology
1 Credit. 1 Lecture Hour. 20 Lab Hours.
Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their first part-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students are expected to register for academic courses during the same semester. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: AMT 191
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AMT 193 Part-Time Cooperative Education 3: Aviation Maintenance Technology
1 Credit. 1 Lecture Hour. 20 Lab Hours.
Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their third part-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students are expected to register for academic courses during the same semester. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: AMT 192
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AMT 194 Part-Time Cooperative Education 4: Aviation Maintenance Technology
1 Credit. 1 Lecture Hour. 20 Lab Hours.
Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their fourth part-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students are expected to register for academic courses during the same semester. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: AMT 193
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AMT 195 Part-Time Cooperative Education 5: Aviation Maintenance Technology
1 Credit. 1 Lecture Hour. 20 Lab Hours.
Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their fifth part-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students are expected to register for academic courses during the same semester. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: AMT 194
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AMT 196 Part-Time Cooperative Education 6: Aviation Maintenance Technology
1 Credit. 1 Lecture Hour. 20 Lab Hours.
Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their sixth part-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students are expected to register for academic courses during the same semester. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: AMT 195
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AMT 201 Powerplant Maintenance 1
6 Credits. 4 Lecture Hours. 6 Lab Hours.
A course that uses FAA-approved instruction for concepts and techniques in inspection and repair of radial engines; overhaul of reciprocation engines; and inspection, check, service and repair of reciprocating engines and engine systems.
Prerequisites: AMT 100 and AMT 105
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AMT 202 Powerplant Maintenance 2
6 Credits. 4 Lecture Hours. 6 Lab Hours.
A continuation of AMT 201, using FAA-approved instruction for concepts and techniques in installation, troubleshooting, and removal of reciprocating engines; overhaul of turbine engines; and induction and engine airflow systems.
Prerequisites: AMT 201
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AMT 203 Powerplant Maintenance 3
6 Credits. 4 Lecture Hours. 6 Lab Hours.
A continuation of AMT 202, using FAA-approved instruction in the subject areas of inspection, check, service, and repair of turbine engines and turbine engine installations; installation, troubleshooting, and removal of turbine engines; performing powerplant conformity and airworthiness inspection; engine exhaust and reverser systems; unducted fans; and auxiliary power units.
Prerequisites: AMT 202
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AMT 205 Starting and Ignition Systems
3 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 3 Lab Hours.
A course that uses FAA-approved instruction for concepts and techniques in ignition and starting systems for reciprocating and turbine aircraft engines. Topics include: inspection, troubleshooting, and repair.
Prerequisites: AMT 110 and AMT 201
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AMT 210 Engine Fuel and Lubrication Systems
6 Credits. 4 Lecture Hours. 6 Lab Hours.
A course that uses FAA-approved instruction for concepts and techniques in lubrication systems, fuel metering systems, and engine fuel systems.
Prerequisites: AMT 100 and AMT 105
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AMT 215 Aircraft Propellers
3 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 2 Lab Hours.
A course that uses FAA-approved instruction for concepts and techniques in removal, installation, inspection, and repair of fixed and variable pitch aircraft propellers and propeller governing systems.
Prerequisites: AMT 105 and AMT 115
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AMT 250 Unmanned Aerial Systems
3 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 2 Lab Hours.
A course on constructing, assembling, inspecting, repairing, and maintaining a small unmanned aerial system (drone). Topics include: designing and constructing a platform, soldering circuit boards and electrical components, programming operating and control systems, assembling propulsion systems, and checking operations.
Prerequisites: None
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AMT 255 Unmanned Aerial Systems - Remote Pilot Certification
2 Credits. 1 Lecture Hour. 2 Lab Hours.
A course on safely and legally operating an unmanned aerial system (UAS) as an operator, observer, and operations administrator in compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations. The course also prepares students to successfully complete the Federal Aviation Administration FAR Part 107 Remote Pilot certification exam.
Prerequisites: None
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AMT 270 Avionics Orientation
4 Credits. 3 Lecture Hours. 2 Lab Hours.
A course on aircraft and avionics systems topics and terminology. Topics include: aircraft parts, aircraft axis and controls, flight controls, theory of flight, pre- and post-flight inspection, and ground movement and storage of aircraft. The course prepares students to successfully complete the National Center for Aircraft Technician Training exam for Aircraft Electronics Technician.
Prerequisites: None
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AMT 271 Avionics 1
2 Credits. 1 Lecture Hour. 3 Lab Hours.
A course on concepts and skills for repair of avionics equipment. Topics include: procedures used by air carriers and repair stations; avionics publications, forms, and records; tools and equipment; buildup of wire bundles; review of Boolean Algebra; and ARINC codes.
Prerequisites: AMT 105
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AMT 272 Avionics 2
2 Credits. 1 Lecture Hour. 3 Lab Hours.
A continuation of AMT 271. Topics include: logic gates, troubleshooting analog and digital electronic systems to line replicable units, amplifier theory, on-board navigation and maintenance computer systems, and intercom and passenger entertainment systems.
Prerequisites: AMT 271
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AMT 290 FAA General, Airframe, and Powerplant Certification Test Preparation
4 Credits. 4 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.
A course that prepares students to successfully complete the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) General, Airframe, and Powerplant written, oral, and practical tests. To enroll in the course, student must be a graduate of a Part 147 school or hold FAA-signed Form 8610-2.
Prerequisites: Graduate of a Part 147 school or hold FAA-signed Form 8610-2
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AMT 291 Full-Time Cooperative Education 1: Aviation Maintenance Technology
2 Credits. 1 Lecture Hour. 40 Lab Hours.
Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their first full-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: None
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AMT 292 Full-Time Cooperative Education 2: Aviation Maintenance Technology
2 Credits. 1 Lecture Hour. 40 Lab Hours.
Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their second full-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: AMT 291
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AMT 293 Full-Time Cooperative Education 3: Aviation Maintenance Technology
2 Credits. 1 Lecture Hour. 40 Lab Hours.
Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their third full-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: AMT 292
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AMT 294 Internship 1: Aviation Maintenance Technology
2 Credits. 1 Lecture Hour. 40 Lab Hours.
Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their first unpaid field learning experience related to their degree. Students must follow applicable policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: AMT 100
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AMT 295 Internship 2: Aviation Maintenance Technology
2 Credits. 1 Lecture Hour. 40 Lab Hours.
Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their second unpaid field learning experience related to their degree. Students must follow applicable policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: AMT 294
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