avionics technician

Avionics technicians install, test, inspect and adjust electrical and electronic equipment, such as navigation, communication and flight control systems in aircrafts and spacecrafts. They carry out maintenance and repair work. They perform functional tests, diagnose problems and take corrective action.

Alternative Labels

aircraft electrical mechanic

aircraft electro-mechanic technician

aircraft electromechanic technician

aircraft electronics mechanic

aircraft instrument mechanic

aircraft instrument technician

avionics diagnostic technician

avionics inspection technician

avionics installation technician

avionics maintenance technician

avionics mechanic

avionics repair technician

avionics systems technician

avionics test technician

line technician

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

apply health and safety standards apply soldering techniques assemble electrical components install electrical and electronic equipment operate soldering equipment read engineering drawings read standard blueprints solder electronics test electronic units troubleshoot wear appropriate protective gear

Essential Knowledge

aircraft flight control systems common aviation safety regulations electrical engineering electrical systems used in transportation electrical wiring plans electricity electronics electronics principles

Optional Skills and Competences

adjust engineering designs calibrate electronic instruments conduct performance tests follow procedures to control substances hazardous to health keep records of work progress liaise with engineers maintain electrical equipment maintain electronic equipment use CAD software use CADD software use testing equipment

Optional Knowledge

CAD software CADD software CAE software engineering principles engineering processes

Skills & Competences

Concept status

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/d9ab0f3d-078d-42a7-a502-3e739e0aeff6

Status

released

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