Avionics Technicians

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