Install, inspect, test, adjust, or repair avionics equipment, such as radar, radio, navigation, and missile control systems in aircraft or space vehicles.

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1. Set up and operate ground support and test equipment to perform functional flight tests of electrical and electronic systems.

2. Test and troubleshoot instruments, components, and assemblies, using circuit testers, oscilloscopes, or voltmeters.

3. Keep records of maintenance and repair work.

4. Coordinate work with that of engineers, technicians, and other aircraft maintenance personnel.

5. Interpret flight test data to diagnose malfunctions and systemic performance problems.

6. Install electrical and electronic components, assemblies, and systems in aircraft, using hand tools, power tools, or soldering irons.

7. Adjust, repair, or replace malfunctioning components or assemblies, using hand tools or soldering irons.

8. Connect components to assemblies such as radio systems, instruments, magnetos, inverters, and in-flight refueling systems, using hand tools and soldering irons.

9. Assemble components such as switches, electrical controls, and junction boxes, using hand tools or soldering irons.

10. Fabricate parts and test aids as required.

11. Lay out installation of aircraft assemblies and systems, following documentation such as blueprints, manuals, and wiring diagrams.

Troubleshooting - Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.

Installation - Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.

Repairing - Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

Equipment Selection - Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.

Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Equipment Maintenance - Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.

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

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

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.

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.

Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

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

Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed

Education: Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. Some may require a bachelor's degree.

Training: Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers.

The college search results are undergraduate programs associated with Avionics Technicians. Further education may also be required to pursue this career.

The training search results include both short and long-term programs associated with Avionics Technicians, and may be more appropriate for adult and non-traditional students. Further training may also be required to pursue this career.

In NY the average wage for this occupation was:

$39,250 for entry level workers, and $56,410 for experienced workers.

Based on the total number of annual openings and its growth rate, the employment prospects for this occupation are described as Less Favorable.

During 2006, there were approximately 350 Avionics Technicians employed in NY.

We estimate that in 2016 there will be 390  employed in NY. This represents an increase of 0 job(s) each year, and a total of 0 job openings each year.

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