Avionics engineers work in the aerospace industry.

Their work encompasses tasks related to

designing and programming electrical systems on board spacecraft, aircraft and satellites. Avionics
engineers provide computer system support for all communication, navigation and guidance systems
and perform testing to ensure that those systems are working properly.
Job Description
Working in the aerospace engineering subspecialty field of avionics, Avionics engineers design and develop
aircraft and spacecraft avionic instrumentation. They also conduct research to address problems associated
with flight safety systems, landing gear and electronic navigation systems.
Job Duties
Avionics engineers may assist in installing and servicing avionics communications equipment. They ensure
that newly installed systems and those that have been repaired meet requirements mandated by the Federal
Aviation Administration and specifications set by aircraft manufacturers. They participate in designing,
purchasing, testing and calibrating avionic systems such as computer and electronic communication panels.
Job Requirements
Avionics engineers must have engineering, computer and technical knowledge. They must also be adept at
understanding how to solve problems and to implement ideas. Generally, avionics engineers work as members
of a team. As such, they are required to have effective communication and interpersonal skills.
In order to become eligible for employment, an avionics engineer must either be a citizen or a permanent legal
resident of the U.S. Also, due to the sensitive nature of some jobs, avionics engineers may be required to pass
a security clearance check.
Education Requirements
The minimum requirement to obtain a job in avionics engineering is completion of training and certification
from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Some avionics engineers have completed an associate's
degree in avionics technology. Typically, avionics engineers complete a bachelor's degree in aviation
engineering, aerospace engineering or electrical engineering from an accredited college or university.
Some avionics engineers may decide to obtain licensure in order to become a Professional Engineer. In order
to receive this credential, the avionic engineer must have earned a 4-year degree from a school accredited
through the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, have four years of post-college work
experience, and pass the licensing exams given by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and
Surveyors.
Employment Outlook and Salary Info
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics (BLS), the demand for aerospace engineers should
increase by seven percent between 2012 and 2022. Most employers look to hire avionics engineers with a 4-
year degree in avionics engineering or a related field. The annual median salary for employees in this
occupation was $103,870 in 2013 (www.bls.gov).
School Overviews
Purdue University and the University of Arizona are leaders in the aeronautical and aerospace
engineering field. Both schools offer graduate programs in the field, including Arizona's dual
aerospace and business program. Purdue has highly-ranked graduate aerospace programs, and the
University of Arizona is a nationally-ranked university. Read on for more program details.
1. Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana
The Princeton Review ranked Purdue University among the best Midwestern schools in the United
States in 2010, and U.S. News and World Report tied Purdue University for fourth place among
aerospace graduate schools in 2011. The School of Aeronautics and Astronautics at Purdue offers
undergraduate and graduate degrees in the field. Graduate degree programs cover dynamics and
control, aerospace systems design, aerodynamics, structures, materials and propulsion. Internships
and coop programs are available.
2. University of Arizona in Tucson
The University of Arizona was ranked 120th among national universities by the U.S. News and
World Report in 2011. The Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering offers programs
at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Graduate programs include a dual degree that combines
business administration with aerospace engineering. The aerospace engineering curriculum
includes courses in nonlinear control systems, synthesis of control systems, finite element methods,
convective transport phenomena, compressible fluid dynamics and advanced thermodynamics.
Avionics are the electronic systems used on aircraft, artificial satellites, andspacecraft.
Avionic systems include communications, navigation, the display and management of multiple
systems, and the hundreds of systems that are fitted to aircraft to perform individual functions.
These can be as simple as a searchlightfor a police helicopter or as complicated as the tactical
system for an airborne early warning platform.
The term avionics is a portmanteau of the words aviation and electronics.
Merangkumi bidang kejuruteraan dalam bidang penerbangan seperti bermulanya daripada
sekeping kertas cadangan hingga lah ke sebuah pesawat yang mampu terbang.
Aviation juga meluas kepada pembelajaran mengenai teori dan praktikaliti mengenai sesebuah
pesawat udara, baik pulih kapal terbang mahupun helikopter seperti pembuatan,
penyelengaraan, baik pulih dan modifikasi dan juga teori merangkumi teori seperti aeronautical
dan aerospace.
Aviation terbahagi kepada dua bahagian:
General Aviation: Merangkumi seluruh penerbangan dan pesawat terbang untuk tujuan
komersil dan membawa penumpang seperti airlines kapal terbang dan helikopter sahaja
dimana undang-undang penerbangan (Air Legislation) diguna pakai oleh airliners
dan aviation engineer.
Military Aviation: Ini tertakluk kepada military sahaja dimana pesawatnya dikategorikan
sebagai combat aircraft, fighter dan bertujuan untuk military dan peperangan sahaja.
AEI (Avionic Electric Instrument) jurusan ini mendidik siswa-siswi dibidang teknologi
penerbangan yang menjurus dibidang Kelistrikan pesawat, Navigasi Pesawat dan
Instrument pesawat terbang.
The course is tailored to provide delegates with a broad overview of the discipline, focusing on
functions, supporting technologies and avionic system design considerations.