The Cochise College Aviation program is rich with technologies that can start you off in an excellent paying, stable career that is in high demand. These regular avionics/ electronics and aviation maintenance technology training courses are held at the Douglas campus located in Douglas, AZ. The program is limited in space so register sooner rather than later because there are only 12 seats available per class.
The regular avionics/electronics training has four phases (each lasting twelve (12) weeks). Phase one is an introduction to avionics plus basic electronic use. Phase two focuses mainly on learning the digital aspect of aviation and on semiconductors. In phase three you learn about communication, pulse, and go more in depth on digital. During phase four you learn how to use the autopilot, radar, and navigation tools. You will also be studying for the FCC exam during phase four. The FCC exam is the Federal Communications Commission’s exam for getting an airplane license to operate interstate and international radio, television, wire, satellite and cable.
A normal class consists of half lecture and half lab work. There is a vast range of technologies you will encounter during the four phases. Things such as a 3D graphics video game simulation and a remote control plane are some examples of what you might see.
After you have finished the aviation program, you will find a wide variety of job opportunities open to you. Such companies as U.S. Airways, Cox Cable, and various cellular networks, and even government agencies such as the Border Patrol and Homeland Security have hired graduates of the Cochise College avionics program.
The aviation maintenance technology program is a 15-month program down into five phases. The first phase deals with just the basic and general information. For the second and third phases you will focus on airframe, mainly with structures and systems. The forth and fifth phases address power plants; you will learn about piston and turbine engines.
To graduate the program you will need to pass an oral, practical, and written test as well as the FAA written exam. The FAA written exam is the Federal Aviation Administration’s test for licensing pilots. Graduates have gone on to work at Evergreen Air Center, become helicopter operators, and some have been hired by AAI (designs and manufactures high technology mechanical and electronic systems for both government and industry).
The Cochise College avionics and aviation maintenance technology training programs are both great opportunities to set you on the path to a stable, well paying and rewarding career.
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