Avionics Technicians
Aviation Electrical Technician, Avionics Electronics Technician, Avionics Installer, Avionics Technician
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Advanced Fighter Aircraft Integrated Avionics; Aerospace Propulsion Apprentice, TF33, CF6, F103, F108, F117, TFE-731, TF39, PW 2040, F138 Jet Engines (Airlift, Special Mission, and B-52 aircraft); Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Apprentice, EC-130J; Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Journeyman, E-4; Airlift/Special Mission Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice, C-5; Avionics Test Station, Components, And Electronic Warfare Systems Helper, Avionics Sensor Systems and ElectronicWarfare Systems; Heavy Aircraft Integrated Avionics Journeyman, C4ISR Mission Systems (E-3, E-4, E-7, EC-130H, RC-135, VC-25); Missile And Space Systems Electronic Maintenance Apprentice, ICBM; Refuel/Bomber Aircraft Maintenance Craftsman; Remotely Piloted Aircraft Maintenance Journeyman, RQ-4
AH-64 Armament/Electrical/Avionics Systems Repairer; Air Traffic Control Equipment Repairer; Aircraft Electrician; Aviation Maintenance Technician (Nonrated); Avionic and Survivability Equipment Repairer; CH-47 Helicopter Repairer/Aircrew Member; Electronic Systems Maintenance Warrant Officer; Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) Repairer; RQ-7 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; Sensor Operator (SO), MQ-9
A/F 37T-21 Aircraft Engine Components Test Stand; Aircraft Organizational Maintenance Officer, Avionics/Weapons Division; Aviation Electronics Organizational Level Technician; C-2/E-2 Systems Organizational Initial Maintenance Technician; Consolidated Automated Support System (CASS) Family of Testers (FoT) (RADAR) IMA Technician; E-2D Aircraft Systems Organizational Career Maintenance Technician; Electronics Standards Specialist; Individual Augmentation (IA) Support Assignment-Shadow Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Electronics Maintenance Specialist; MH-60S Multi-Mission Helicopter Aircrewman; P-3C Automatic Flight Control Systems (AFCS) IMA Technician
; Advanced Fighter Aircraft Integrated Avionics Craftsman; Advanced Fighter Aircraft Integrated Avionics Journeyman, F-35; Avionics Test Station, Components, And Electronic Warfare Systems Apprentice, A-10/B-2/C-17/CV-22/F-16/AFSOC Avionics Systems; Avionics Test Station, Components, And Electronic Warfare Systems Helper, Avionics Sensor Systems and ElectronicWarfare Systems; Fighter Aircraft Integrated Avionics Apprentice, F-15 Avionics; Fighter Aircraft Integrated Avionics Helper, F-16 Avionics; Heavy Aircraft Integrated Avionics Apprentice; Heavy Aircraft Integrated Avionics Journeyman, C4ISR Mission Systems (E-3, E-4, E-7, EC-130H, RC-135, VC-25); Tactical Aircraft Maintenance
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
Bright
New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
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