Avionics engineering is a sub field of Aeronautical engineering and deals with electronic systems that are used on aircraft, artificial satellites and spacecrafts. Basically it deals with the systems that are required in order for the plane to work seamlessly.
Avionics Engineering Sub Disciplines
Avionics Engineering has been divided into two major sub-fields; Aircraft avionics and Mission/Tactile avionics. Subsequent sub-disciplines are as follows;
- Communications
- Navigation
- Monitoring
- Aircraft flight-control systems
- Collision-avoidance systems
- Black Boxes
- Weather systems
- Aircraft management systems
- Military communications
- Radar
- Sonar
- Electro-Optics
- ESM/DAS
- Aircraft networks
- Disaster relief and air ambulance
Top Avionics Engineering Universities
The top three ranked universities when it comes to Avionics Engineering are as follows;
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Stanford University
- University of Cambridge
Avionics Engineering Associations
There are a myriad of associations pertaining to Avionics Engineering but we shall list only three;
- AIAA
- AME
- AESS
Being an Avionics Engineer
Being an avionics engineer requires you to be able to understand how to solve complex problems and how to implement ideas while having a firm grip on engineering, computers and technical details. Avionics engineers are required to have good communication and interpersonal skills. Since this job may require you to deal with some sensitive matters, a security clearance might be ordered before you can begin working.
Avionics Engineer Salary
A Energy Engineer’s average annual salary in USA is $75,000.
Top Avionics Engineering Companies
The top three companies pertaining to Avionics Engineering are;
- Honeywell
- Universal Avionics
- Garmin
Top Avionics Engineering Products
Check out the three top inventions (as per us) that are a result of Avionics Engineering;
- Altimeter
- Attitude Meter
- Autopilot System
I like this job and I will be a Avionics Engineering
This all seams very interesting, but how hard do you reckon you would need to work to get the job?
I would like to do Avionics Engineering. Please advise me on the best Universities in Africa and on Entry qualfications
Have you tried looking abroad? I’m an undergraduate (foreign student) studying BS Avionics engineering at the Indiana Aerospace University in the Philippines and while it may not be the best in the Philippines, they teach an exceptional amount of knowledge for the course I’m studying. Plus the tuition fees are not that bad. An estimate would be US$500 per semester. There are other cheaper institutions here just in case you’re willing to consider.
I would like to do avionics ,could you please advice me on the best university in Africa to join and how much does it cost till completion.