Overview
Aircraft Electronics Technician ATA (AMTAEAPT) Active: Sp 2023
The Associate in Technical Arts (ATA) degree is awarded for completion of a program of study in technical education, the purpose of which is to prepare students for related employment with skills that meet the needs of the business community.
Note: 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.
The Electronics Technician Certificate (AMTAEC45) that is made up of many individual certificates is stackable within this degree.
Requirements
- Students Must Be Enrolled Full-Time.
- The courses cannot be taken individually.
- All courses must be completed with a grade of C (2.0) or higher.
- Completion of a Diversity Course.
- Courses are listed in the Class Schedule with a Diversity Class Attribute. The diversity course may also be used to meet degree requirements, such as Communications, depending on the course selected, although the credit will only be counted once.
License or Certification - 60 units
Students may be awarded 60 program units after completion of 30 required units at EvCC who have either an A&P License or an AMT Certificate with A&P ratings.
Electronics Certificate Requirements
Required Courses
Aircraft Troubleshooting Certificate Requirements
Required Courses
Aircraft Avionics Systems Certificate Requirements
Required Courses
Aircraft Electronics Technician Certificate Requirements
Required Courses
MATH& 141 or higher (See the Quantitative Skills list)
Aircraft Electronics Technician ATA Degree Requirements - 10 units
Social Sciences - 5 units
5 units from the DTA Social Sciences Distribution course list
Natural Sciences - 5 units
5 units from the DTA Natural Sciences Distribution course list
Total Credit Hours: 125
Diversity Course Requirement
Diversity courses focus on perspectives related to cultural diversity in our society, which is defined as including human differences in culture, race, ethnicity, age, sex, sexuality, gender, ability, class, socioeconomic status, language, and religion. Courses are listed in the Class Schedule with a Diversity Class Attribute. They are typically found in the areas of Communications, Humanities, Social Sciences and Transfer Electives. A Diversity course may count toward one of the Distributions listed above, as well as meeting the Diversity Course requirement. Please consult with your advisor.
Completing one diversity class with a grade of D or better is an EvCC institutional requirement and must be completed to receive any degree from Everett Community College.
Required Course
Any course from the Diversity course list
EvCC Residency Units Requirement
To be eligible to earn a diploma at EvCC for any certificate, at least one-third of the units must be earned at Everett Community College and apply towards the credential being earned. These units must be traditionally graded and calculated in the EvCC GPA.
Required Residency Units: 30 minimum
Additional Graduation Requirements
In addition to the applicable Diversity and Residency Units requirements, EvCC has other graduation requirements for all certificates and degrees, including which version of credential requirements should be met, a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0, fulfillment of all obligations to the college (financial or otherwise), and filing of an application for graduation. Details can be found in EvCC Graduation Requirements or in the Current Catalog on the EvCC website.
Outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate and apply industry-required technical skills and data.
- Demonstrate safe work habits and behavior in aviation, reflecting concern, care, and pride in self, others, equipment, aircraft, and facilities.
- Demonstrate and apply appropriate industry required skills in attendance, character, teamwork, appearance, attitude, productivity, organizational skills, communication, cooperation, respect, and documentary discipline.
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