Avionics Technicians
Install, inspect, test, adjust, or repair avionics equipment, such as radar, radio, navigation, and missile control systems in aircraft or space vehicles.
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Salary Information
Avionics Technicians: $81,390 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Test electrical equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning. | General |
| Troubleshoot equipment or systems operation problems. | General |
| Install electrical components, equipment, or systems. | General |
| Install machine or equipment replacement parts. | General |
| Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance. | General |
| Repair worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts. | General |
| Assemble electrical components, subsystems, or systems. | General |
| Fabricate parts or components. | General |
| Lay out work according to specifications. | General |
| Maintain repair or maintenance records. | Maintenance |
| Confer with coworkers to coordinate work activities. | Management |
| Analyze test or performance data to assess equipment operation. | Analysis |
| Develop equipment or component configurations. | Development |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Autodesk AutoCAD | Computer aided design CAD software |
| C++ | Object or component oriented development software |
| Linux | Operating system software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Oracle Java | Object or component oriented development software |
| SAP software | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| UNIX | Operating system software |
| Workday software | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Apache HTTP Server | Portal server software |
| Avionics system testing software | Analytical or scientific software |
| Computer diagnostic software | Analytical or scientific software |
| Dassault Systemes CATIA | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Enterprise resource planning ERP software | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Maintenance record software | Facilities management software |
| Operating system software | Operating system software |
| Software development tools | Development environment software |
| Spreadsheet software | Spreadsheet software |
| Technical Data Management System TDMS | Document management software |
| Word processing software | Word processing software |
Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Aircraft Electronics Technician | ASTM International | Not Available |
| Avionics Electronics Technician | ETA International | Not Available |
| RADAR Electronics Technician | ETA International | Not Available |
| SpaceTEC Certified Aerospace Technician | SpaceTEC | Not Available |
| Unmanned Aircraft Systems Certification | ASTM International | Not Available |