Occupation information for Avionics Technicians District Of Columbia

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Typical education needed for entry: Associate's degree

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: No work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: No on-the-job training

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• 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.

Tools:

• Hex keys
• Multimeters
• Ohmmeters
• Power meters
• Punches or nail sets or drifts

Technology:

• Analytical or scientific software
• Computer aided design CAD software
• Enterprise resource planning ERP software
• Object or component oriented development software
• Operating system software

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