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Avionics Technicians
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Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics

Annual Salary (Wages)

Lower End Wage (10th Percentile)

$41,420($19.91/hr)

Middle Wage (50th Percentile)

$60,650($29.16/hr)

Higher End Wage (90th Percentile)

$74,820($35.97/hr)

Ratings

Wage (4/5)
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Job Openings (2/5)
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Job Growth Rate (5/5)
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Experience Level (3/5)
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Common Job Titles

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

Similar Occupations

Occupation Code

492091 - Avionics Technicians

Pathway

Facility and Mobile Equipment Maintenance

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Annual Median Wage
$ 60,650
$41,420 $74,820
Annual NC Wage Range
Growth Rate
Very Fast Growing

Avionics Technicians repair and perform scheduled maintenance on aircraft.

What do they typically do

Test electronic instruments, using circuit testers, oscilloscopes, and voltmeters
Interpret flight test data to diagnose malfunctions and performance problems
Assemble components, such as electrical controls and junction boxes, and install software
Install instrument panels, using hand tools, power tools, and soldering irons
Repair or replace malfunctioning components
Keep records of maintenance and repair work

Number of Jobs

Average Annual

Job Growth +2.0%

Job Openings 66

Job Listings

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Education & Training

Education
Most occupations require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Associated Programs or Majors
Aviation Electronics (Avionics) Technology
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology
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Avionics Technicians repair and perform scheduled maintenance on aircraft.
What do they typically do
Test electronic instruments, using circuit testers, oscilloscopes, and voltmeters
Interpret flight test data to diagnose malfunctions and performance problems
Assemble components, such as electrical controls and junction boxes, and install software
Install instrument panels, using hand tools, power tools, and soldering irons
Repair or replace malfunctioning components
Keep records of maintenance and repair work
Number of Jobs
Average Annual
Job Growth +2.0%
Job Opening 66
Job Listings
Select a region/location in North Carolina to begin your search.
View available jobs
Education & Training
Education
Most occupations require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Associated Programs or Majors
Aviation Electronics (Avionics) Technology
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology
More
License
More
Private Training Programs
593
First Step
Find out where to start your new journey.Get started
Next Step
Find out what's next in line on your career journey.Get started
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Change 114

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Interests

Realistic
Investigative
Conventional

Work Place

Avionics technicians commonly work indoors in comfortable air temperatures. On a typical workday, workers often use their hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls. To remain healthy in this work setting, people must frequently wear protective or safety equipment. Accuracy is extremely important in this work. Their workdays often include face-to-face discussions and electronic mail. Avionics technicians have a moderate amount of freedom to make decisions, and the results have some impact on their company and other staff. Being able to work well in a group or team is very important in this work. Many avionics technicians work full time.

Top Skills & Abilities

Planning and doing the basic maintenance on equipment
Figuring out what is causing equipment, machines, wiring, or computer programs to not work
Repairing machines or systems using the right tools
Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Watching gauges, dials, or display screens to make sure a machine is working
Testing how well a product or service works
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
Talking to others
Reading work-related information

Knowledge/Specialties

Mechanical
Telecommunications
Engineering and Technology
Design
Computers and Electronics
English Language
Public Safety and Security
Mathematics
Education and Training
Customer and Personal Service

Experience

Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required.

Training

Usually one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers - an apprenticeship may be available.

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What do they typically do

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Education & Training

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What do they typically do

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