Avionics Technicians

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

Certificate After High School

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$46,570

Entry Salary

Average

Job outlook

What Avionics Technicians do

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

  • 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.
Industry Areas:

Automotive & Machine Repair • Construction

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Work Context

  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Time Pressure
  • Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  • Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  • Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

Tools

  • Hex keys
  • Screwdrivers
  • Punches or nail sets or drifts
  • Voltage or current meters
  • Power meters

Technology

Operating system software
Linux
UNIX
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Computer aided design CAD software
Autodesk AutoCAD
Dassault Systemes CATIA

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Repairing
  • Troubleshooting
  • Critical Thinking
  • Operation Monitoring

Knowledge

Engineering and Technology
computers and electronics
mechanical
Arts and Humanities
English language
Business
customer service
Communications
telecommunications

Education

  • 50% Post-secondary certificate
  • 18% High school diploma or equivalent
  • 16% Associate's degree

Experience

Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Medical Equipment Repairers

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Avionics Technicians Currently Selected

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

Electro-Mechanical & Mechatronics Technologists & Technicians

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

 Job Training Match

Audio & Video Technicians

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

  • Oneonta - Job Corps

    Oneonta, New York

ACT & College

  • Albany Technical College

    Albany, GA

  • Allen County Community College

    Iola, KS

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Conventional (Organizer)
    • Investigative (Thinker)
    • Realistic (Doer)

Work Styles

  • Attention to Detail
  • Integrity
  • Dependability
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Achievement/Effort
  • Independence

Values

  • Support
  • Relationships
  • Achievement

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Hand and Finger Use
  • Ideas and Logic

This is what Avionics Technicians across the country typically make.

$22.39 / hour
$46,570 /year

Entry Level

$37.22 / hour
$77,420 /year

Median Level

$51.62 / hour
$107,370 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Average

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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