Avionics Technicians
Aviation Electrical Technician, Avionics Electronics Technician, Avionics Installer, Avionics Technician
Select a military branch to see samples.
; Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Apprentice, EC-130J; Airlift/Special Mission Aircraft Maintenance Helper; Bomber/Special Electronic Warfare and Radar Surveillance Integrated Avionics Helper, E-8; Bomber/Special Integrated Instrument and Flight Control Systems Helper, B-2; Flight Engineer Craftsman, CAA; In-Flight Refueling Specialist Apprentice, KC-135; Mobility Air Forces Integrated Communication/Navigation/Mission Systems Journeyman, KC-135; Refuel/Bomber Aircraft Maintenance Helper, KC-46; Special Mission Aviator Journeyman, U-28
AH-64 Armament/Electrical/Avionics Systems Repairer; Air Traffic Control Equipment Repairer; Aircraft Electrician; Aviation Maintenance Technician (Nonrated); Avionic Mechanic; CH-47 Helicopter Repairer; Electronic Systems Maintenance Warrant Officer; Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) Repairer; Radar Repairer; Senior Electronics Maintenance Warrant Officer
Aviation Engineering Specialty; Avionics Electrical Technician; Electronics Specialty
Air Traffic Control Communications Technician; Aircraft Avionics Technician, CH-53; Aircraft Communications/Navigation/Radar System Technician, EA-6; Aircraft Electrical Systems Technician, KC-130; Aircraft Maintenance Chief; Aviation Precision Measurement Equipment (PME) Calibration/Repair Technician, IMA; Basic Avionics Marine; Fixed-Wing Aircraft Mechanic, AV-8/TAV-8; Helicopter Crew Chief, UH-1; Tiltrotor Crew Chief, MV-22
A/F 37T-21 Aircraft Engine Components Test Stand; Aircraft HF Communications Equipment IMA Technician; Aviation Electronics Technician; C-40 Systems Organizational Maintenance Quality Assurance Representative; Conversion NEC AE Aviation Electrician's Mate Basic; E-6B Airborne Communications Technician; F/A-18 A/B/C/D Systems Organizational Initial Maintenance Technician; MH-60R Electronics Systems Organizational Initial Maintenance Technician; Master Chief Aircraft Maintenanceman; P-8A Aircraft Systems Organizational Initial Maintenance Technician
; Avionics Test Station And Components Helper; Bomber/Special Electronic Warfare and Radar Surveillance Integrated Avionics Helper, B-1; Bomber/Special Integrated Communication/Navigation/Mission Systems; Bomber/Special Integrated Communication/Navigation/Mission Systems Journeyman, B-52; Bomber/Special Integrated Instrument and Flight Control Systems Helper, E-4, VC-25; Fighter Aircraft Integrated Avionics Journeyman, A-10/U-2 Avionics; Mobility Air Forces Integrated Communication/Navigation/Mission Systems Helper, KC-46; Mobility Air Forces Integrated Instrument and Flight Control Systems Helper, C-17; Special Operations Forces/Personnel Recovery (SOF/PR) Integrated Communication/Navigation/Mission Systems Helper, CV-22
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:
- Test and troubleshoot instruments, components, and assemblies, using circuit testers, oscilloscopes, or voltmeters.
- Keep records of maintenance and repair work.
- Adjust, repair, or replace malfunctioning components or assemblies, using hand tools or soldering irons.
Knowledge
Engineering and Technology
- computers and electronics
- mechanical
Arts and Humanities
- English language
Business
- customer service
Communications
- telecommunications
Skills
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
Abilities
Verbal
- read and understand what is written
- listen and understand what people say
Hand and Finger Use
- put together small parts with your fingers
- keep your arm or hand steady
Ideas and Logic
- notice when problems happen
- order or arrange things
Personality
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
- Dependability
- Analytical Thinking
- Achievement/Effort
- Independence
Technology
You might use software like this on the job:
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
- SAP software
- Workday software
Presentation software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
Operating system software
- Linux
- UNIX
Education
Education: (rated 3 of 5)
certificate after high school or
high school diploma/GED
usually needed
high school diploma/GED
usually needed
Job Outlook
Average
New job opportunities are likely in the future.
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