Avionics Technicians
Also called:
Avionics Technician, Avionics Electronics Technician, Avionics Installer, Aircraft Electrical Systems Specialist
see titles from the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, or Navy.
Advanced Fighter Aircraft Integrated Avionics Apprentice, F-22; Advanced Fighter Aircraft Integrated Avionics Helper, F-35; Avionics Test Station And Components Apprentice, Avionics Sensor Systems and ElectronicWarfare Systems; Avionics Test Station And Components Journeyman, Avionics Systems; Fighter Aircraft Integrated Avionics Helper, A-10/U-2 Avionics; Integrated Avionics Systems (Heavy) Apprentice, Airborne Surveillance Radar Systems; Integrated Avionics Systems (Heavy) Helper, Communication, Navigation, and Mission; Integrated Avionics Systems (Heavy) Journeyman, Electronics Warfare; Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice, F-22; Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Helper, F-15
AH-64A Armament/Electrical/Avionics Systems Repairer; AH-64D Armament/Electrical/Avionics Systems Repairer; Aircraft Electrician; Avionic Mechanic; Avionic and Survivability Equipment Repairer; OH-58D/Armament/Electrical/Avionics Systems Repairer
Avionics Electrical Technician
Aircraft Avionics Technician, CH-46; Aircraft Avionics Technician, F-35B; Aircraft Avionics Technician, V-22; Aircraft Communications/Navigation/Radar System Technician, EA-6; Aircraft Communications/Navigation/Radar Systems Technician, F/A-18; Aircraft Electrical Systems Technician, EA-6; Aircraft Electrical/Instrument/Flight Control Systems Technician, Fixed Wing, IMA; Aircraft Electronic Countermeasures Systems Technician, EA-6B; Aviation Electronic Micro/miniature Component and Cable Repair Technician, IMA; Aviation Radar Technician; Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Avionics/Maintenance Technician
A/F 37T-21 Aircraft Engine Components Test Stand; Aircraft Communications Security Devices Equipment IMA Technician; Aircraft TACAN/Radio Navigation Equipment IMA Technician; Aviation ASW (MAD) IMA Technician; Aviation Electronics Technician (Organizational Maintenance); EA-6B Electrical Component IMA Technician; EP-3E ESM OMA Technician; Helicopter ASE/AFCS IMA Technician; Missile Technician TRIDENT II SWS MK 98 MOD 6; P-3A/B Weapons System OMA Technician
What they do:
Install, inspect, test, adjust, or repair avionics equipment, such as radar, radio, navigation, and missile control systems in aircraft or space vehicles.
On the job, you would:
- Set up and operate ground support and test equipment to perform functional flight tests of electrical and electronic systems.
- Test and troubleshoot instruments, components, and assemblies, using circuit testers, oscilloscopes, or voltmeters.
- Keep records of maintenance and repair work.
Engineering and Technology
- computers and electronics
- product and service development
Math and Science
- arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Business
- customer service
- management
Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
- manufacture and distribution of products
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Basic Skills
- thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
- listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
People and Technology Systems
- thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one
- figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it
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Verbal
- listen and understand what people say
- communicate by speaking
Hand and Finger Use
- put together small parts with your fingers
- hold or move items with your hands
Ideas and Logic
- notice when problems happen
- make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information
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People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Attention to Detail
- Integrity
- Cooperation
- Analytical Thinking
- Initiative
- Dependability
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You might use software like this on the job:
Analytical or scientific software
- Avionics system testing software
- Computer diagnostic software
Spreadsheet software
Facilities management software
- Maintenance record software
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associate's degree or
some college
usually needed
Get started on your career:
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New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
$55,350
per year, on average
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You might like a career in one of these industries:
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In the Coast Guard:
Avionics Electrical Technician
