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- Abilities
- Interests
- Knowledge
- Wages
- Skills
- Work Values
- Work Styles
- Related Degrees
- Work Context
- Task Ratings
- Education
Job Description: Install, inspect, test, adjust, or repair avionics equipment, such as radar, radio, navigation, and missile control systems in aircraft or space vehicles.
Avionics Technicians spend a lot of their time Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment. They are naturally good at Oral Comprehension, Oral Expression, Problem Sensitivity, and Visualization. Avionics Technicians are typically characterized as being Realistic and Investigative. They are usually very knowledgable about Computers and Electronics, Engineering and Technology, and Mechanical and are skilled at Troubleshooting and Equipment Maintenance.
Work Activities
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Handling and Moving Objects
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Analyzing Data or Information
Getting Information
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Performing General Physical Activities
Documenting/Recording Information
Processing Information
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Controlling Machines and Processes
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Scheduling Work and Activities
Training and Teaching Others
Developing and Building Teams
Interacting With Computers
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Thinking Creatively
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Performing Administrative Activities
Coaching and Developing Others
Assisting and Caring for Others
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Selling or Influencing Others
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Staffing Organizational Units
Abilities
Oral Comprehension
Oral Expression
Problem Sensitivity
Visualization
Information Ordering
Near Vision
Written Comprehension
Finger Dexterity
Deductive Reasoning
Written Expression
Inductive Reasoning
Control Precision
Manual Dexterity
Category Flexibility
Visual Color Discrimination
Selective Attention
Flexibility of Closure
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Multilimb Coordination
Originality
Fluency of Ideas
Far Vision
Speech Recognition
Auditory Attention
Hearing Sensitivity
Perceptual Speed
Speech Clarity
Depth Perception
Time Sharing
Extent Flexibility
Memorization
Static Strength
Trunk Strength
Mathematical Reasoning
Speed of Closure
Number Facility
Dynamic Strength
Wrist-Finger Speed
Gross Body Coordination
Reaction Time
Response Orientation
Stamina
Gross Body Equilibrium
Rate Control
Interests
Realistic
Investigative
Conventional
Enterprising
Artistic
Social
Knowledge
Computers and Electronics
Engineering and Technology
Mechanical
Customer and Personal Service
Mathematics
Education and Training
Administration and Management
Production and Processing
Clerical
Telecommunications
Design
English Language
Physics
Public Safety and Security
Law and Government
Transportation
Communications and Media
Geography
Psychology
Chemistry
Sales and Marketing
Personnel and Human Resources
Economics and Accounting
Wages
Hawaii
$67,560
Alaska
$61,140
Connecticut
$58,340
New York
$58,300
Massachusetts
$57,970
Alabama
$57,280
California
$56,720
Minnesota
$56,240
Nebraska
$55,820
Pennsylvania
$55,200
Ohio
$55,000
New Jersey
$54,680
Nevada
$54,500
Mississippi
$54,250
West Virginia
$54,170
Maryland
$53,460
Arizona
$53,460
Washington
$53,160
Michigan
$53,030
Missouri
$52,960
Oregon
$52,700
New Mexico
$52,320
Virginia
$51,740
Illinois
$51,590
Utah
$51,110
Texas
$50,920
Georgia
$50,810
Wisconsin
$50,490
Kansas
$50,150
Florida
$49,330
Louisiana
$48,980
North Carolina
$47,760
New Hampshire
$47,120
South Carolina
$47,020
Indiana
$44,490
Colorado
$43,840
Tennessee
$43,470
Kentucky
$41,690
Arkansas
$37,210
Idaho
$35,070
Montana
$29,350
Skills
Troubleshooting
Equipment Maintenance
Repairing
Quality Control Analysis
Critical Thinking
Operation Monitoring
Coordination
Complex Problem Solving
Monitoring
Writing
Active Listening
Reading Comprehension
Judgment and Decision Making
Speaking
Instructing
Active Learning
Systems Evaluation
Science
Systems Analysis
Social Perceptiveness
Management of Personnel Resources
Equipment Selection
Time Management
Learning Strategies
Persuasion
Service Orientation
Negotiation
Operation and Control
Installation
Operations Analysis
Mathematics
Management of Material Resources
Technology Design
Work Values
Support
Relationships
Achievement
Independence
Working Conditions
Recognition
Work Styles
Attention to Detail
Integrity
Cooperation
Analytical Thinking
Initiative
Dependability
Achievement/Effort
Self Control
Persistence
Adaptability/Flexibility
Stress Tolerance
Independence
Concern for Others
Social Orientation
Leadership
Innovation
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Face-to-Face Discussions
Freedom to Make Decisions
Work With Work Group or Team
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Frequency of Decision Making
Time Pressure
Telephone
Contact With Others
Electronic Mail
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Physical Proximity
Coordinate or Lead Others
Exposed to Contaminants
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Deal With External Customers
Level of Competition
Spend Time Sitting
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Standing
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Consequence of Error
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Letters and Memos
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Duration of Typical Work Week
Spend Time Walking and Running
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Degree of Automation
Exposed to High Places
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Public Speaking
Outdoors, Under Cover
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Radiation
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Work Schedules
Exposed to Disease or Infections
-40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-A lot of freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-About half the time-
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
-Completely automated-
Degree of Automation
-Constant contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others about half the time-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others most of the time-
Contact With Others
-Continually or almost continually-
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
-Every day-
Face-to-Face Discussions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Frequency of Decision Making
Electronic Mail
Time Pressure
Telephone
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Contaminants
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to High Places
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Outdoors, Under Cover
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Letters and Memos
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Radiation
Public Speaking
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Work With Work Group or Team
-Fairly serious-
Consequence of Error
-High responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Highly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Highly competitive-
Level of Competition
-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-
Physical Proximity
-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-
Physical Proximity
-Important-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-
Work Schedules
-Less than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-Less than half the time-
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
-Limited freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Limited responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Minor results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderate responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Moderate results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderately automated-
Degree of Automation
-Moderately close (at arm's length)-
Physical Proximity
-Moderately competitive-
Level of Competition
-More than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-More than half the time-
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
-Never-
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to High Places
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Public Speaking
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Letters and Memos
Electronic Mail
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Frequency of Decision Making
Telephone
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Time Pressure
Spend Time Sitting
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Face-to-Face Discussions
Spend Time Walking and Running
Exposed to Contaminants
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
-No contact with others-
Contact With Others
-No freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-No responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-No results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Not at all automated-
Degree of Automation
-Not at all competitive-
Level of Competition
-Not important at all-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
Letters and Memos
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to Contaminants
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Time Pressure
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Telephone
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Electronic Mail
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Face-to-Face Discussions
Exposed to Radiation
Frequency of Decision Making
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Outdoors, Under Cover
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Public Speaking
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Telephone
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Time Pressure
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Contaminants
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Face-to-Face Discussions
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Letters and Memos
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Outdoors, Under Cover
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Public Speaking
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Radiation
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Public Speaking
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Contaminants
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Outdoors, Under Cover
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to High Places
Letters and Memos
Frequency of Decision Making
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Telephone
Exposed to Disease or Infections
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Time Pressure
Face-to-Face Discussions
Electronic Mail
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-
Work Schedules
-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-
Work Schedules
-Serious-
Consequence of Error
-Slightly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-
Physical Proximity
-Slightly competitive-
Level of Competition
-Some freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very close (near touching)-
Physical Proximity
-Very high responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Very important-
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Very important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Very little freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Very serious-
Consequence of Error
Task Ratings
- Importance Core-
Set up and operate ground support and test equipment to perform functional flight tests of electrical and electronic systems.
Test and troubleshoot instruments, components, and assemblies, using circuit testers, oscilloscopes, or voltmeters.
Keep records of maintenance and repair work.
Coordinate work with that of engineers, technicians, and other aircraft maintenance personnel.
Interpret flight test data to diagnose malfunctions and systemic performance problems.
Install electrical and electronic components, assemblies, and systems in aircraft, using hand tools, power tools, or soldering irons.
Adjust, repair, or replace malfunctioning components or assemblies, using hand tools or soldering irons.
Connect components to assemblies such as radio systems, instruments, magnetos, inverters, and in-flight refueling systems, using hand tools and soldering irons.
Assemble components such as switches, electrical controls, and junction boxes, using hand tools or soldering irons.
Fabricate parts and test aids as required.
- Importance Supplemental-
Lay out installation of aircraft assemblies and systems, following documentation such as blueprints, manuals, and wiring diagrams.
Assemble prototypes or models of circuits, instruments, and systems for use in testing.
Operate computer-aided drafting and design applications to design avionics system modifications.
- Relevance of Task Core-
Adjust, repair, or replace malfunctioning components or assemblies, using hand tools or soldering irons.
Keep records of maintenance and repair work.
Test and troubleshoot instruments, components, and assemblies, using circuit testers, oscilloscopes, or voltmeters.
Fabricate parts and test aids as required.
Connect components to assemblies such as radio systems, instruments, magnetos, inverters, and in-flight refueling systems, using hand tools and soldering irons.
Assemble components such as switches, electrical controls, and junction boxes, using hand tools or 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.
Interpret flight test data to diagnose malfunctions and systemic performance problems.
- Relevance of Task Supplemental-
Assemble prototypes or models of circuits, instruments, and systems for use in testing.
Operate computer-aided drafting and design applications to design avionics system modifications.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Connect components to assemblies such as radio systems, instruments, magnetos, inverters, and in-flight refueling systems, using hand tools and soldering irons.
Keep records of maintenance and repair work.
Coordinate work with that of engineers, technicians, and other aircraft maintenance personnel.
Install electrical and electronic components, assemblies, and systems in aircraft, using hand tools, power tools, or soldering irons.
Interpret flight test data to diagnose malfunctions and systemic performance problems.
Assemble components such as switches, electrical controls, and junction boxes, using hand tools or soldering irons.
Adjust, repair, or replace malfunctioning components or assemblies, using hand tools or soldering irons.
Set up and operate ground support and test equipment to perform functional flight tests of electrical and electronic systems.
Test and troubleshoot instruments, components, and assemblies, using circuit testers, oscilloscopes, or voltmeters.
Fabricate parts and test aids as required.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Lay out installation of aircraft assemblies and systems, following documentation such as blueprints, manuals, and wiring diagrams.
Operate computer-aided drafting and design applications to design avionics system modifications.
Assemble prototypes or models of circuits, instruments, and systems for use in testing.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Test and troubleshoot instruments, components, and assemblies, using circuit testers, oscilloscopes, or voltmeters.
Coordinate work with that of engineers, technicians, and other aircraft maintenance personnel.
Adjust, repair, or replace malfunctioning components or assemblies, using hand tools or soldering irons.
Keep records of maintenance and repair work.
Install electrical and electronic components, assemblies, and systems in aircraft, using hand tools, power tools, or soldering irons.
Connect components to assemblies such as radio systems, instruments, magnetos, inverters, and in-flight refueling systems, using hand tools and soldering irons.
Assemble components such as switches, electrical controls, and junction boxes, using hand tools or soldering irons.
Set up and operate ground support and test equipment to perform functional flight tests of electrical and electronic systems.
Interpret flight test data to diagnose malfunctions and systemic performance problems.
Fabricate parts and test aids as required.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Operate computer-aided drafting and design applications to design avionics system modifications.
Lay out installation of aircraft assemblies and systems, following documentation such as blueprints, manuals, and wiring diagrams.
Assemble prototypes or models of circuits, instruments, and systems for use in testing.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
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.
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.
Test and troubleshoot instruments, components, and assemblies, using circuit testers, oscilloscopes, or voltmeters.
Adjust, repair, or replace malfunctioning components or assemblies, using hand tools or soldering irons.
Assemble components such as switches, electrical controls, and junction boxes, using hand tools or soldering irons.
Keep records of maintenance and repair work.
Connect components to assemblies such as radio systems, instruments, magnetos, inverters, and in-flight refueling systems, using hand tools and soldering irons.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Assemble prototypes or models of circuits, instruments, and systems for use in testing.
Lay out installation of aircraft assemblies and systems, following documentation such as blueprints, manuals, and wiring diagrams.
Operate computer-aided drafting and design applications to design avionics system modifications.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Connect components to assemblies such as radio systems, instruments, magnetos, inverters, and in-flight refueling systems, using hand tools and soldering irons.
Set up and operate ground support and test equipment to perform functional flight tests of electrical and electronic systems.
Adjust, repair, or replace malfunctioning components or assemblies, using hand tools or soldering irons.
Assemble components such as switches, electrical controls, and junction boxes, using hand tools or soldering irons.
Test and troubleshoot instruments, components, and assemblies, using circuit testers, oscilloscopes, or voltmeters.
Interpret flight test data to diagnose malfunctions and systemic performance problems.
Install electrical and electronic components, assemblies, and systems in aircraft, using hand tools, power tools, or soldering irons.
Fabricate parts and test aids as required.
Coordinate work with that of engineers, technicians, and other aircraft maintenance personnel.
Keep records of maintenance and repair work.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Lay out installation of aircraft assemblies and systems, following documentation such as blueprints, manuals, and wiring diagrams.
Operate computer-aided drafting and design applications to design avionics system modifications.
Assemble prototypes or models of circuits, instruments, and systems for use in testing.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Fabricate parts and test aids as required.
Assemble components such as switches, electrical controls, and junction boxes, using hand tools or soldering irons.
Coordinate work with that of engineers, technicians, and other aircraft maintenance personnel.
Interpret flight test data to diagnose malfunctions and systemic performance problems.
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.
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.
Set up and operate ground support and test equipment to perform functional flight tests of electrical and electronic systems.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Operate computer-aided drafting and design applications to design avionics system modifications.
Assemble prototypes or models of circuits, instruments, and systems for use in testing.
Lay out installation of aircraft assemblies and systems, following documentation such as blueprints, manuals, and wiring diagrams.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Keep records of maintenance and repair work.
Test and troubleshoot instruments, components, and assemblies, using circuit testers, oscilloscopes, or voltmeters.
Set up and operate ground support and test equipment to perform functional flight tests of electrical and electronic systems.
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.
Interpret flight test data to diagnose malfunctions and systemic performance problems.
Assemble components such as switches, electrical controls, and junction boxes, using hand tools or soldering irons.
Coordinate work with that of engineers, technicians, and other aircraft maintenance personnel.
Connect components to assemblies such as radio systems, instruments, magnetos, inverters, and in-flight refueling systems, using hand tools and soldering irons.
Fabricate parts and test aids as required.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Lay out installation of aircraft assemblies and systems, following documentation such as blueprints, manuals, and wiring diagrams.
Assemble prototypes or models of circuits, instruments, and systems for use in testing.
Operate computer-aided drafting and design applications to design avionics system modifications.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Fabricate parts and test aids as required.
Assemble components such as switches, electrical controls, and junction boxes, using hand tools or soldering irons.
Install electrical and electronic components, assemblies, and systems in aircraft, using hand tools, power tools, or soldering irons.
Interpret flight test data to diagnose malfunctions and systemic performance problems.
Connect components to assemblies such as radio systems, instruments, magnetos, inverters, and in-flight refueling systems, using hand tools and soldering irons.
Adjust, repair, or replace malfunctioning components or assemblies, using hand tools or soldering irons.
Set up and operate ground support and test equipment to perform functional flight tests of electrical and electronic systems.
Coordinate work with that of engineers, technicians, and other aircraft maintenance personnel.
Test and troubleshoot instruments, components, and assemblies, using circuit testers, oscilloscopes, or voltmeters.
Keep records of maintenance and repair work.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Assemble prototypes or models of circuits, instruments, and systems for use in testing.
Lay out installation of aircraft assemblies and systems, following documentation such as blueprints, manuals, and wiring diagrams.
Education Training Experience
-On-Site or In-Plant Training-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
-On-the-Job Training-
None or short demonstration
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
-Related Work Experience-
None
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years
Over 10 years
-Required Level of Education-
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
Some College Courses
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
Master's Degree
