Avionics & Electronics Technology Pathway - Avionics Strand

  • Aviation Electronics Pathway logo This pathway helps prepare students with the knowledge and skills necessary for continued education and, ultimately, a successful career in Aviation Maintenance occupations. Electronics technicians apply electronic theory, electrical testing procedures and related knowledge to lay-out, build, test, troubleshoot, repair, and overhaul electronic equipment. A technician might service the industrial controls on a factory floor, repair missile control systems for the government or specialize in cars and trucks, installing and repairing sound and alarm systems.

    Wherever your future takes you, you’ll be working with computer programs, automated systems, and, of course, electricity. Many industries today, from manufacturing to telecommunications, depend on electrical equipment — as well as the people who keep that equipment running safely and efficiently.

    These pathways of study enable students:

    • To obtain necessary skills through high quality classroom, laboratory, and field instruction
    • To earn professional certifications required for employment
    • To transition to postsecondary level institutions for additional education opportunities

    Your Options

    • Non-Transfer Two-Year program available at Olathe Advanced Technical Center (Aviation Electronics)

Career Opportunities

    • Electronics Technican
    • Central Office Technician
    • PBX Installer and Repairer
    • Headend Technician
    • Station Installer and Repairer
    • Engineering Technician
    • Electrical Engineer

Sequence of Courses

Course Title Academy/Program Grade Level Pathway Level Credit
Automation & Robotics 7-8 0.5
Computer 6 6 0.25
Computer I 7-8 0.5
Computer II 7-8 0.5
Design & Modeling 7-8 0.5
Flight & Space 6 0.25
Innovations in Computer Coding & App Creating 7-8 0.5
Introduction to Materials & Processes 8 0.5
Introduction to Technology Education 9-10 Introductory 0.5
Aviation Electronics I: Aviation Fundementals OATC: Transportation, Distribution & Logistics 11-12 Technical 0.5
Aviation Electronics I: Foundation of Electronics OATC: Transportation, Distribution & Logistics 11-12 Technical 1.0
Aviation Electronics I: Hand & Power Tools OATC: Transportation, Distribution & Logistics 11-12 Technical 0.5
Aviation Electronics I: Digital Electronics OATC: Transportation, Distribution, Logistics 11-12 Application 1.0
Aviation Electronics II: AC Electronics OATC: Transportation, Distribution & Logistics 12 Application 0.5
Aviation Electronics II: DC Electronics OATC: Transportation, Distribution & Logistics 12 Application 0.5
Aviation Electronics II: Design & Engineering Workplace Experience OATC: Transportation, Distribution & Logistics 21st Century: Design, Engineering & Aviation 12 Application 1.0
Aviation Electronics II: Integrated Circuits OATC: Transportation, Distribution & Logistics 12 Application 1.0
Aviation Electronics II: Microcontrollers OATC: Transportation, Distribution & Logistics 12 Application 1.0

Credit Info - Aviation Maintenance

  • To be considered a CTE Completer in the pathway, students must complete 3.0 credits within the course sequence and earn an industry recognized, comprehensive certification or pass a third-party, end-of-pathway assessment. At least 2.0 of the required 3.0 required credits must be a combination of technical and application level courses.

    Offered at: Olathe East, Olathe North, Olathe Northwest, Olathe South, Olathe West, Olathe Advanced Technical Center (OATC)

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