What is Avionics, and what will I learn?
With the merging of “aviation” and “electronics,” Avionics encompasses all electronic devices and systems that perform individualized functions used on spacecraft, artificial satellites, aircraft, and several other large, movable structures. Avionics technicians install and troubleshoot equipment on fixed-wing aircraft or helicopters. They are responsible for ensuring that everything works properly and that none interferes with other electronic devices on board. When a device fails, avionics technicians remove it and perform repairs. In a small facility, a technician may work on the aircraft and in the shop, but the jobs are separate in large operations.
Modern avionics account for a substantial portion of military aircraft spending. Anywhere between 20-60% of the total cost of an individual aircraft accounts for the expense of avionics. The cockpit of an aircraft, which hosts the instrument panel, is the home for a significant amount of an aircraft’s avionic equipment.