Avionics Tech Schools

Pennsylvania College of Technology

• The Pennsylvania College of Technology offers three programs in aviation technology. Both an associate degree and two-year certificate provide in-depth training in aircraft maintenance and repair. A Bachelor of Science degree with a major in aviation maintenance technology prepares students for careers in manufacturing, inspective, repair or maintenance through coursework in electronics, computers, business skills, avionic systems and technical troubleshooting. Classes are held in a state-of-the-art aviation facility that includes $1 million worth of aircraft equipment. The school's Department of Aviation recently won the Federal Aviation Administration's diamond award of excellence.

  Pennsylvania College of Technology

  Lumley Aviation Center

  Montoursville, PA 17754

  570-320-8037

  pct.edu

Aviation Institute of Maintenance

• The Aviation Institute of Maintenance is a consortium of eight institutions that provide a range of program options for aspiring avionics maintenance technicians. Campus locations include Atlanta, Dallas, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Philadelphia, Virginia Beach, Washington D.C., Orlando and Houston. Degree options include an associate of occupational science or associate of applied science with a major in aviation maintenance technology. Shorter programs include an aviation maintenance technical engineer, an aviation maintenance technician course, an airframe maintenance technician course, a power plant maintenance technician course and an avionics technician course. A course in human factors in aviation is also available through online distance learning.

  Aviation Institute of Maintenance

  Corporate Office

  4455 South Boulevard

  Virginia Beach, VA 23452

  757-233-6542

  aviationmaintenance.edu

Purdue University

• The Department of Aviation Technology at Purdue University provides several training programs in avionic technology. These include a Bachelor of Science with a major in aeronautical engineering technology that consists of training in aircraft science, aviation materials, production processes and electrical power systems. Six undergraduate minors are also available: aircraft electronics and avionics technology, composite material technology, metallic material technology, reciprocating engine technology, turbine engine technology and aviation management. The university's Indianapolis campus also provides specialty training in aircraft maintenance management, airline management, airport management and air traffic control.

  Purdue University

  Department of Aviation Technology

  1401 Aviation Drive

  West Lafayette, IN 47907-2015

  765-494-5782

  purdue.edu

  Purdue University

  College of Technology -- Indianapolis

  Aviation Technology Center

  2175 South Hoffman Road

  Indianapolis, IN 46241

  317-484-1824

  tech.purdue.edu/indy