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Avionics Technicians

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

US jobs
18,830
Median wage
$82,280 a year
Job family
Physical work

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Typical tasks

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  • 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.
Other job titles for this occupation (18)

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) · Aircraft Avionics Technician (Aircraft Avionics Tech) · Aircraft Electrician · Airplane Technician (Airplane Tech) · Aviation Electrician · Aviation Maintenance Technician (Aviation Maintenance Tech) · Avionics Systems Repairer · Electronic Technician (Electronic Tech) · Test Technician