Aircraft Avionics Training

Equip Yourself with the Skills to Excel in Aircraft Maintenance and Repair

Avionics is a specialization within electronic maintenance and repair, focusing on aircraft electronics but encompassing a wide range of job types. An avionics technician is a specialist responsible for all the electronics on board an aircraft on a systems level.

What You Will Learn

Course Topics

  • Installation and Maintenance: An avionician installs and maintains avionics
    systems like instruments for navigation and engine monitoring, in-flight
    entertainment systems, and more.
  • Repair and Upgrade: Avionics technicians repair and upgrade communication
    and mission control systems, navigation systems, and on-board monitoring
    systems.
  • Attention to Detail: The job demands attention to detail and a commitment to the very highest standards of quality workmanship as work is carried out on flight-critical systems that impact passenger and crew safety.
  • System Qualification: Participate in system qualification and certification.
  • Program Focus: The focus of this program is on the diagnosis, rectification, and maintenance of aircraft communication, navigation, instruments, electrical, and related subsystems.

Course Details

Program Duration

  • The program spans 3 years, including both theoretical and practical training.
  • 10 Months at MATA for theory and basic practical training
  • 18 Months at an Aircraft Maintenance Organization
  • 3 Months at MATA for your Trade test

Class Schedule

  • Classes are held on workdays from 08:00 to 15:00.

First Intake - 1 February 2027

  • 15 Seats Available per course / intake

Tuition and Fees

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Certification

  • Upon completion, you will receive certification from QCTO.

Admission Requirements 

  • 18 years and older.
  • Grade 12/N3 or Equivalent
  • Pure Mathematics 50% or higher
  • Physics 50% or higher
  • English 50% or higher

 

 

Application Process:

  • Apply online and submit all required documentation.
  • Write an Aptitude test
  • Pay deposit (Pay a non-refundable deposit)
  • For all international students – You’ll require SAQA verification of your matric results and a valid study visa.
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