Career overview
Avionics Technicians
O*NET-SOC 49-2091.00
Median pay / yr$81,390
OutlookRapid Growth
Install, inspect, test, adjust, or repair avionics equipment, such as radar, radio, navigation, and missile control systems in aircraft or space vehicles.
What it takes
The skills, knowledge, and credentials employers look for in Avionics Technicians.
Skills employers look for
- Equipment MaintenancePerforming routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
- RepairingRepairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
- TroubleshootingDetermining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
- Critical ThinkingUsing logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
- Operations MonitoringWatching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
Knowledge areas
- Computers and ElectronicsKnowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
- MechanicalKnowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
- English LanguageKnowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
- Engineering and TechnologyKnowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
- Customer and Personal ServiceKnowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
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