Electronic Equipment Installers & Repairers, Motor Vehicles
Automotive Technician, Car Audio Installer, Car Stereo Installer, Mobile Electronics Installation Specialist
see titles from the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, or Navy.
Mission Generation Vehicular Equipment Maintenance Apprentice; Mission Generation Vehicular Equipment Maintenance Apprentice, Firefighting and Refueling Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance; Mission Generation Vehicular Equipment Maintenance Craftsman; Mission Generation Vehicular Equipment Maintenance Helper; Mission Generation Vehicular Equipment Maintenance Helper, Firefighting and Refueling Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance; Mission Generation Vehicular Equipment Maintenance Journeyman; Mission Generation Vehicular Equipment Maintenance Journeyman, Firefighting and Refueling Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance; Mission Generation Vehicular Equipment Maintenance, Apprentice, Material Handling Equipment (MHE)/463L Maintenance; Mission Generation Vehicular Equipment Maintenance, Helper, Material Handling Equipment (MHE)/463L Maintenance; Mission Generation Vehicular Equipment Maintenance, Journeyman, Material Handling Equipment (MHE)/463L Maintenance; Vehicle And Vehicular Equipment Maintenance
AH-64D Armament/Electrical/Avionics Systems Repairer; Automotive Maintenance Warrant Officer; Engineer Equipment Maintenance Warrant Officer; OH-58D/Armament/Electrical/Avionics Systems Repairer; STRYKER Systems Maintainer; Senior Automotive Maintenance Warrant Officer/Senior Ordnance Logistics Warrant Officer; Wheeled Vehicle Repairer
Vehicle And Vehicular Equipment Maintenance
AH-64D Armament/Electrical/Avionics Systems Repairer; Electricians Mate, Nuclear Power; Electronics Technician, Nuclear Power; Fuel and Electrical Systems Mechanic; Mission Generation Vehicular Equipment Maintenance Apprentice; Mission Generation Vehicular Equipment Maintenance Craftsman; Mission Generation Vehicular Equipment Maintenance Helper, Firefighting and Refueling Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance; Mission Generation Vehicular Equipment Maintenance Journeyman, Firefighting and Refueling Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance; Mission Generation Vehicular Equipment Maintenance, Helper, Material Handling Equipment (MHE)/463L Maintenance; OH-58D/Armament/Electrical/Avionics Systems Repairer
EA-6B Electrical Component IMA Technician; Electricians Mate, Nuclear Power; Electronics Technician, Nuclear Power; Gas Turbine System Technician (Electrical); P-3/C-130/E-2/C-2 Electrical Component IMA Technician
What they do:
Install, diagnose, or repair communications, sound, security, or navigation equipment in motor vehicles.
On the job, you would:
- Install equipment and accessories such as stereos, navigation equipment, communication equipment, and security systems.
- Inspect and test electrical or electronic systems to locate and diagnose malfunctions, using visual inspections and testing instruments such as oscilloscopes and voltmeters.
- Cut openings and drill holes for fixtures and equipment, using electric drills and routers.
Engineering and Technology
- mechanical
- computers and electronics
Business
Math and Science
- arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Arts and Humanities
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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
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Hand and Finger Use
- keep your arm or hand steady
- put together small parts with your fingers
Ideas and Logic
- notice when problems happen
- use rules to solve problems
Attention
- pay attention to something without being distracted
- do two or more things at the same time
Verbal
- listen and understand what people say
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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
- Dependability
- Initiative
- Self Control
- Cooperation
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You might use software like this on the job:
Analytical or scientific software
- Harris Tech X.over Pro
- Harris Technologies BassBox
Data base user interface and query software
- Installalogy Access Client
- MobileToys MAIDXL
Spreadsheet software
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certificate after high school or
high school diploma/GED
usually needed
Get started on your career:
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New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
$32,220
per year, on average
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You might like a career in one of these industries:
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In the military:
see titles from the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, or Navy.
