What You'll Do

  • 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.

Essential Skills

Equipment Maintenance 3.88/5
Troubleshooting 3.88/5
Repairing 3.88/5
Critical Thinking 3.75/5
Operations Monitoring 3.75/5
Quality Control Analysis 3.75/5
Complex Problem Solving 3.5/5
Active Listening 3.38/5
Speaking 3.38/5
Reading Comprehension 3.25/5
Writing 3.25/5
Judgment and Decision Making 3.25/5

Career Fit Overview

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Top passions

  • Maker: Building and fixing energizes you. You like tangible results and practical tools.
  • Organizer: Bringing order to data and processes satisfies you.
  • Analyst: Investigating problems and finding patterns keeps you engaged.

Common styles

Attention to Detail, Integrity, Dependability, Analytical Thinking, Achievement/Effort

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Key Abilities

This career demands strong capabilities in the following areas:

Written Comprehension 3.88/5
Oral Comprehension 3.75/5
Problem Sensitivity 3.75/5
Information Ordering 3.75/5
Near Vision 3.75/5
Written Expression 3.62/5
Deductive Reasoning 3.62/5
Inductive Reasoning 3.62/5

Technologies & Tools

Apache HTTP Server Autodesk AutoCAD Avionics system testing software C++ Computer diagnostic software Dassault Systemes CATIA Enterprise resource planning ERP software Linux Maintenance record software Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Word Operating system software Oracle Java SAP software Software development tools Spreadsheet software Technical Data Management System TDMS

Work Environment & Style

Common Styles for This Career

  • Attention to Detail (High importance: 4.82/5)
  • Integrity (High importance: 4.46/5)
  • Dependability (High importance: 4.39/5)
  • Analytical Thinking (High importance: 4.22/5)
  • Achievement/Effort (High importance: 4.2/5)

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How to Become One

This career typically requires vocational school, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. Some specialized training or certification may also be required.

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Also Known As

This career is known by many different job titles across industries. Here are all the variations:

Aircraft Armament Mechanic Aircraft Avionics Tech (Aircraft Avionics Technician) Aircraft Electrical Systems Specialist Aircraft Electrician Aircraft Instrument Mechanic Aircraft Technician Airplane Electrical Repairer Airplane Electrician Airplane Technician Automatic Pilot Mechanic Aviation Electrical Technician Aviation Electrician Aviation Electronics Technician Aviation Maintenance Technician Avionics Electronics Technician Avionics Installer Avionics Systems Integration Specialist Avionics Systems Repairer Avionics Technician Composite Technician Electrical Aircraft Mechanic Electrical and Radio Aircraft Mechanic Electrical and Radio Mechanic Electrical Installer Electronic Technician Instrument Specialist Instrument Tester Missile Facilities Repairer Mobile Electronics Installer Repair Technician Test Technician Wirer Wiring Tech (Wiring Technician)