Occupation: Avionics Technicians

Avionics Technicians

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

49-2091.00 | 13 tasks | 9 job titles
Reported Job Titles (9)
  • Aircraft Electrical Systems Specialist
  • Aircraft Technician
  • Aviation Electrical Technician
  • Aviation Electronics Technician
  • Avionics Electronics Technician
  • Avionics Installer
  • Avionics Systems Integration Specialist
  • Avionics Technician
  • Electronic Technician
Core Tasks (12)
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Lay out installation of aircraft assemblies and systems, following documentation such as blueprints, manuals, and wiring diagrams.
  • Connect components to assemblies such as radio systems, instruments, magnetos, inverters, and in-flight refueling systems, using hand tools and soldering irons.
  • Interpret flight test data to diagnose malfunctions and systemic performance problems.
  • Coordinate work with that of engineers, technicians, and other aircraft maintenance personnel.
  • Fabricate parts and test aids as required.
  • Assemble prototypes or models of circuits, instruments, and systems for use in testing.
Supplemental Tasks (1)
  • Operate computer-aided drafting and design applications to design avionics system modifications.