Completion of these courses earns a short term Avionics Systems Certificate allowing the student to be qualified for entry-level work in the aerospace manufacturing field. Completion of this certificate is part of the Avionics Technician certificate. Students will review fundamentals of troubleshooting, and repair of aircraft avionics systems for airframe and powerplant, including: aerodynamic principles, aircraft structures, communication systems, navigation systems, power distribution systems, avoidance and detection systems, master warning and annunciator systems, radar systems, lighting systems, powerplant systems, and airframe systems. Students will prepare for the FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License and Ship Radar Endorsement, utilizing Federal Communications Commission guidelines, fundamentals of communication and Key Topics. Student will also identify and isolate avionics system faults through a logical approach using a four step troubleshooting method.