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Avionics Technicians

  • Transportation, Distribution and Logistics

Tasks

What tasks do Avionics Technicians perform?

  • 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.

  • Install electrical and electronic components, assemblies, and systems in aircraft, using hand tools, power tools, or soldering irons.


Knowledge

What do Avionics Technicians need to know?

  • Computers and Electronics

    Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

  • Mechanical

    Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

  • English Language

    Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.


Skills

What skills do Avionics Technicians need?

  • Equipment Maintenance

    Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.

  • Repairing

    Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

  • Troubleshooting

    Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.



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