Avionics Engineering Technology

Program Details

Program Model / Completion Requirements

The program is two years in length, consisting of four 17-week semesters of instruction. Students of the program are eligible to participate in a 17-week co-op program during the summer break between Year 1 and Year 2 of training.

Fall Intake without Co-op:

  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
  • Break
  • Semester 3
  • Semester 4

Fall Intake with Co-op:

  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
  • Work term
  • Semester 3
  • Semester 4

Students must successfully complete all required courses as outlined in the program calendar to be eligible for a diploma in Avionics Engineering Technology.

Certification

  • Diploma in Avionics Engineering Technology, or
  • Diploma in Avionics Engineering Technology - Co-op Stream

Accreditation

This is a nationally accredited program. The provincial member associations of the Canadian Council of Technicians and Technologists, such as the Alberta Society of Engineering Technologists, recognize graduates of the program as technologists. Graduates of the program who achieve the required academic and attendance standards are also eligible for Transport Canada accreditation.

Program Outline

Streams and Options

Co-op Work Experience Elective Option
Co-op participation is available to students who have completed at least two academic semesters. The co-op program provides students with training in career development and advanced job-readiness skills. Acceptance into the co-op is based on successful completion of all coursework with a GPA of 2.3. The prerequisite course for the co-op stream is ETC463 or an equivalent course.

Consult with the co-op coordinator for the current fee schedule and more information:

LeeAnne Pawluski
Co-op Coordinator
E-mail: leeannep@nait.ca
Phone: 780.378.5255

Course ID Name Credits
Semester 1
AXT101 Aircraft Electronics Fundamentals 9.0 
AXT102 Instruments and Measurements 8.5 
AXT103 Digital Fundamentals 8.5 
AXT104 Soldering Practices 3.0 
AXT110 Hand Skills 3.0 
Semester 2
AXT206 Micro-Controllers 3.0 
AXT211 Standard Practices I 5.0 
AXT221 Electronic Communications I 4.5 
AXT225 Avionics Systems 6.0 
AXT231 ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT APPLICATIONS 11.0 
AXT261 Aviation Familiarization 2.5 
Electives
ETC584 Coop Work Experience 10.0 
ETC463 Workplace Preparation (Coop students only) 1.0 
Semester 3
AXT301 Aircraft Maintenance I 3.0 
AXT312 Standard Practices II 4.0 
AXT322 Electronic Communications II 7.5 
AXT326 Nav/Comm Systems I 5.5 
AXT331 Power Electronics 3.0 
AXT361 Technology Studies I 3.0 
AXT381 Aircraft Electrical Systems 3.0 
AXT382 Instrument Systems 3.0 
Semester 4
AXT402 Aircraft Maintenance II 4.5 
AXT416 System Installation 3.5 
AXT423 Electronic Communications III 5.0 
AXT427 Nav/Comm Systems II 10.5 
AXT451 Auto Flight Systems 2.5 
AXT461 Technology Studies II 3.0 
AXT462 Maintenance Regulations & Standards 3.0 

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