Avionics Tech

Install, inspect, test, adjust, or repair avionics equipment, such as radar, radio, navigation, and missile control systems in aircraft or space vehicles.

O*NET reports this occupation under titles such as: Aircraft Electrical Systems Specialist; Aircraft Technician (Aircraft Tech); Aviation Electrical Technician (Aviation Electrical Tech); Aviation Electronics Technician (Aviation Electronics Tech); Avionic Technician (Avionic Tech); Avionics Electrical Technician (AET); Avionics Electronics Technician (Avionics Electronics Tech); Avionics Installer; Avionics Line Technician (Avionics Line Tech); Avionics Repair Technician (Avionics Repair Tech)

Tasks

• Adjust, repair, or replace malfunctioning components or assemblies, using hand tools or soldering irons.
• Lay out installation of aircraft assemblies and systems, following documentation such as blueprints, manuals, and wiring diagrams.
• Keep records of maintenance and repair work.
• Test and troubleshoot instruments, components, and assemblies, using circuit testers, oscilloscopes, or voltmeters.
• Connect components to assemblies such as radio systems, instruments, magnetos, inverters, and in-flight refueling systems, using hand tools and soldering irons.
• Install electrical and electronic components, assemblies, and systems in aircraft, using hand tools, power tools, or soldering irons.
• Coordinate work with that of engineers, technicians, and other aircraft maintenance personnel.
• Set up and operate ground support and test equipment to perform functional flight tests of electrical and electronic systems.
• Assemble components such as switches, electrical controls, and junction boxes, using hand tools or soldering irons.
• Interpret flight test data to diagnose malfunctions and systemic performance problems.
• Fabricate parts and test aids as required.
• Operate computer-aided drafting and design applications to design avionics system modifications.
• Assemble prototypes or models of circuits, instruments, and systems for use in testing.

Knowledge

• Computers and Electronics
• Mechanical
• English Language
• Engineering and Technology
• Customer and Personal Service
• Design
• Mathematics
• Telecommunications
• Education and Training
• Public Safety and Security

Skills

• Critical Thinking
• Active Listening
• Speaking
• Reading Comprehension
• Writing
• Monitoring
• Active Learning

Abilities

• Written Comprehension
• Oral Comprehension
• Problem Sensitivity
• Information Ordering
• Near Vision
• Written Expression
• Deductive Reasoning
• Inductive Reasoning
• Finger Dexterity
• Oral Expression
• Arm-Hand Steadiness
• Control Precision
• Visualization
• Manual Dexterity
• Speech Recognition
• Speech Clarity
• Category Flexibility
• Perceptual Speed
• Selective Attention
• Visual Color Discrimination