Avionics Technicians

Also called: Aviation Electrical Technician, Avionics Electronics Technician, Avionics Installer, Avionics 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:

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.

Engineering and Technology

computers and electronics
mechanical

Arts and Humanities

English language

Business

customer service

Communications

telecommunications

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

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

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

You might use software like this on the job:

Operating system software

Linux
UNIX

Presentation software

Microsoft PowerPoint

Computer aided design CAD software

Autodesk AutoCAD
Dassault Systemes CATIA

certificate after high school
high school diploma/GED

usually needed

New job opportunities are likely in the future.

$65,700

$40,350

$97,150