Bachelor of Science (BS) in Aviation Avionics and Instrumentation

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Master the Technology Behind Modern Aviation

Prepare for a high-demand career at the center of modern aviation technology with Capitol Technology University’s Bachelor of Science (BS) in Aviation Avionics and Instrumentation. As today’s aircraft become increasingly dependent on sophisticated electronic systems, advanced sensors, navigation technologies, and digital instrumentation, skilled avionics professionals play a critical role in ensuring the safety, reliability, and performance of aviation operations.

Through hands-on learning and applied technical training, students develop the analytical, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills needed to work in aviation technology operations, avionics systems integration, aircraft electronics maintenance, and flight instrumentation support. The program emphasizes real-world applications and industry-relevant technologies to ensure graduates are workforce-ready for careers in the aerospace and aviation sectors.

What You’ll Learn

• Aircraft electrical systems and avionics architectures
• Navigation, communication, and flight control systems
• Aircraft sensors, instrumentation technologies, and monitoring systems
• Embedded systems and electronics used in aviation platforms
• Diagnostic techniques, troubleshooting, and avionics maintenance procedures
• Aviation communication protocols and onboard electronic integration
• Electronic circuit analysis, testing, and systems performance evaluation
• Safety standards, operational reliability, and aviation technology compliance
• Technical problem-solving, systems analysis, and applied engineering principles
• Professional communication, teamwork, leadership, and industry best practices
• Senior capstone project focused on avionics and instrumentation

Whether your goal is to support commercial aviation operations, work with advanced aircraft electronics, contribute to aerospace innovation, or pursue leadership opportunities in aviation technology, the BS in Aviation Avionics and Instrumentation equips you with the practical expertise and technical foundation needed to succeed in this rapidly evolving industry.

Capitol Tech is a proud corporate member of Women in Aviation International (WAI), supporting more than 20,000 members in 120 countries toward their goal of "a world where the sky is open to all and where aviation and aerospace dreams are possible without barriers." 

Capitol Technology University has assembled a network of our nation’s top experts to educate you—the new generation of aviation and unmanned systems planners, architects, designers, engineers, and operators. This network includes the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS), a British organization dedicated to the global aerospace community and the professional development of its members. As a corporate partner of RAeS, the university is able to provide the opportunity for international networking, debate, resources, and professional development.

Capitol Technology University is an Institutional Member of the University Aviation Association (UAA) which is the voice of collegiate aviation to colleges, universities, the aviation industry, government and the general public. The organization works through the almost 1,500 members from 131 member colleges and universities in the U.S., Canada, Australia, Europe, and Asia to meet the ever-changing needs of the aviation industry and address the challenges of the 21st century.