Surface Mount Technology Training
Device Soldering and
Rework Program
The Surface Mount Technology (SMT) , Device Soldering and Rework Program is an intensive, hands-on training course designed to provide students with the knowledge and practical skills required to safely install, solder, inspect, remove, and rework electronic surface mount components used in today’s electronics and avionics industries.
This program combines classroom instruction with extensive laboratory practice, allowing students to work with industry-standard tools, equipment, and techniques while developing the
precision and confidence required in electronic assembly and repair.
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Program
Schedule
What
You'll Learn
Throughout the program, students will gain hands-on experience in:
Aircraft electrical and electronic systems
Monday/Wednesday (9am – 12pm):
3 hour session; six (6) hours per week for 12 weeks.
Tuesday/Thursday (9am – 12pm):
3 hour session; six (6) hours per week for 12 weeks.
Navigation and communication equipment
3 hour session; six (6) hours per week for 12 weeks
Tueday/Thursday (6pm – 9pm):
3 hour session; six (6) hours per week for 12 weeks
Avionics installation and troubleshooting
6 hour session; (once) every Saturday for 12 weeks
Aviation safety and regulatory compliance
Monday/Wednesday (9am – 12pm):
3 hour session; six (6) hours per week for 12 weeks.
Tuesday/Thursday (9am – 12pm):
3 hour session; six (6) hours per week for 12 weeks.
Quality control and inspection procedures
3 hour session; six (6) hours per week for 12 weeks
Tueday/Thursday (6pm – 9pm):
3 hour session; six (6) hours per week for 12 weeks
Technical documentation and industry standards
Saturday (9am-4pm):
6 hour session; (once) every Saturday for 12 weeks
- Surface Mount Technology (SMT) fundamentals
- Safe handling of Surface Mount Devices (SMDs)
- Proper use and maintenance of soldering and rework equipment
- Hot air soldering and component installation
- Identification and correction of common soldering defects
- Functional circuit assembly and testing
- Identification of electronic components and integrated circuit (IC) packages
- Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) protection and best practices
- Hand soldering and reflow soldering techniques
- Solder inspection and quality control
- Component removal, board cleaning, and rework procedures
Students will become proficient in using professional equipment, including soldering irons, hot air rework stations, infrared preheaters, desoldering tools, reflow ovens, and industry-approved soldering materials and chemicals.
- Any compulsorily equipped ship radiotelephone station operating with more than 1500 watts of peak envelope power.
- Voluntarily equipped ship and aeronautical (including aircraft) stations with more than 1000 watts of peak envelope power.
Hands-On
Training
A major emphasis of this program is practical experience. Students perform multiple soldering and rework exercises while building and testing a functional electronic circuit, reinforcing the techniques learned throughout the course.
By the end of the program, participants will be able to confidently inspect solder joints, diagnose common assembly defects, replace damaged components, and perform high-quality electronic rework using industry-accepted standards.
- Interpretar diagramas y planos eléctricos (Blueprints).
- Comprender el funcionamiento de los sistemas eléctricos, electrónicos, de navegación y comunicación de las aeronaves.
- Realizar instalaciones, inspecciones, diagnóstico y solución de fallas en equipos de aviónica.
- Aplicar procedimientos de mantenimiento siguiendo las regulaciones y mejores prácticas de la industria.
Career
Opportunities
This training is ideal for individuals pursuing careers in:
- Electronics Manufacturing
- Avionics
- Aerospace
- Defense
- Telecommunications
- Medical Electronics
- Industrial Electronics
- Electronic Repair and Maintenance
Whether you are beginning a career in electronics or looking to enhance your technical skills, the
Surface Mount Technology (SMT) Program provides the hands-on experience and technical
foundation needed to succeed in today’s high-tech manufacturing and repair industries.
Week 1
- Introduction Instructor & Students
- Expectations of the course and classroom rules & safety
- Explanation of student package
- Types of airplanes & categories (General Aviation, Corporate Airplanes, Commercial Aviation)
- Parts of the airplane ( Rudder, Flaps, Elevator, Etc.)
- Gyroscopic Instruments (Heading Indicator, Attitude Indicator, Turn Coordinator)
- Vacuum System
- Pitot Static System (Airspeed Indicator, Vertical Sped, Altimeter)
- ADS-B (Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast)
- VOR (VHF Omnidirectional Range)
- DME (Distance Measuring Equipment)
- NDB & ADF (Non-directional Radio Beacon & Automatic Direction Finder)
- Radios, COMM, Audio Panel, Navigation
- Antennas
Week 2
- GPS (Global Positioning System)
- WAAS (Wide Area Augmentation System)
- Transponders (Mode A, Mode C, Mode S)
- ELT ( Emergency Locator Transmitter)
- ATC (Air Traffic Control)
- EFIS (Electronic Flight Instrument System)
- PFD (Primary Flight Display)
- MFD / ND (Multi-function Display / Navigation Display)
- TCAS (Traffic Collision and Avoidance System)
- Bus Bar (Aircraft Electrical System Components)
- Human Factors
- General Review
- Assessment
Week 3
- Pitot Static Test / System Diagram / System Error / Barfield 1811D Tester
- Terminals & Connectors
- D-Sub
- Molex
- Circular Connectors
- Connector Design & Usage
- Coax Cable
- BNC Connectors
- TNC Connectors
- Quadrax Connectors familiarization
- Basics of building High Speed Network Cable
- Fiber Optics Introduction
- Basics of building High Speed Network Cable
- Applying Fiber Optics in Aviation
Week 4
- Basic Electronics
- Ohm’s Law
- Series & Parallel Circuit
- Resistors Color Codes
- Alternating Current (AC)
- Direct Current (DC)
- Logic Gates (AND, OR, NOR, XOR)
- Diodes
- Capacitors
- Use of multimeter
- Use of Oscilloscope
- Use of function generator
- Use of power supply
Week 5
- Familiarization of Tools (Hand Tools / Crimp Tools)
- Use of Daniels AFM8, AF8 Crimp Tool
- Go-NO-Go Gauge
- Use of HX3 / HX4 Crimp Tool
- Schematic Symbols
- Soldering Techniques
- Wire Splice
- Soldering Jacks
- Wire Tying Knot
Week #7-12
- Inventory of Wire harness kits
- Schematic familiarization (GMA340 / GTR200 / GTX345)
- Assembly Connectors for GMA340 (Audio Panel)
- Assembly Connectors for GTR200 (Radio)
- Assembly Connectors for GTX345 (Transponder)
- Perform harness ring-out (continuity check)
- Install Harnesses to the Radio, Audio Panel, and Transponder
- Connect ADS-B to iPad for live Air Traffic Surveillance
- Disassembly wire harnesses and inventory kits
