Compare Audio and Video Technicians & Avionics Technicians District Of Columbia

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Salary

View the mid-level salary in both your current job and your selected occupation. (Annual salaries apply to people who work full-time year-round.)

Audio and Video Technicians $71,300
Avionics Technicians Not Available

Similar skills & knowledge

These skills are commonly used in both your current job and your selected occupation.

Telecommunications
Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.

Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

Monitoring
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.

Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.

Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Time Management
Managing your time and the time of other people.

English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Judgment and Decision Making
Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.

Design
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.

Complex Problem Solving
Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.

Operations Monitoring
Watching gauges, dials, or display screens to make sure a machine is working.

Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Quality Control Analysis
Testing how well a product or service works.

Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.


skills & knowledge Gaps

These are areas where you might have skill gaps. People working in your selected job generally need higher levels in these skill and knowledge areas than people working in your current job.

Mechanical Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Audio and Video Technicians
Audio and Video Technicians
Low
Mechanical Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Avionics Technicians
Avionics Technicians
Very High

Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

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Equipment Maintenance Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Audio and Video Technicians
Audio and Video Technicians
Low
Equipment Maintenance Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Avionics Technicians
Avionics Technicians
Medium

Equipment Maintenance
Planning and doing the basic maintenance on equipment.

Repairing Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Audio and Video Technicians
Audio and Video Technicians
Low
Repairing Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Avionics Technicians
Avionics Technicians
Medium

Repairing
Repairing machines or systems using the right tools.

Troubleshooting Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Audio and Video Technicians
Audio and Video Technicians
Low
Troubleshooting Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Avionics Technicians
Avionics Technicians
Medium

Troubleshooting
Figuring out what is causing equipment, machines, wiring, or computer programs to not work.


Typical Level Of Training

See how much education people typically have in your selected job, and then use the link to find training programs in your local area.

Typical level Of training for Audio and Video Technicians
Audio and Video Technicians

Postsecondary certificate

Typical level Of training for Avionics Technicians
Avionics Technicians

Licensing

Many states require licenses for certain jobs. See if your selected occupation requires a license and if so, follow the link to find information for your state.

Licensing for Audio and Video Technicians
Audio and Video Technicians

No license found in District of Columbia

Licensing for Avionics Technicians
Avionics Technicians

No license found in District of Columbia


Certification

Certifications help you get ahead or qualify for different jobs. You usually have to pass a test to earn one, and then you can show employers that you have the skills and knowledge needed to do well on the job.

Certification for Audio and Video Technicians
Audio and Video Technicians

18 related certifications

Certification for Avionics Technicians
Avionics Technicians

4 related certifications

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