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Aircraft Avionics technicians inspect, test, adjust and repair avionics
equipment using hand tools and test equipment. Specific equipment repaired may include radar, radio, pulse,
navigation, auto pilot and compass systems installed in aircraft. Duties Include:
- Inspecting components of avionics equipment for defects, such as loose
connections and frayed wire and for accuracy of assembly and installation
- Testing avionics equipment to determine performance and airworthiness,
using test equipment, such as oscilloscopes, digital meters and counters and circuit
analysers
- Adjusting, repairing, or replacing defective components based on analysis
of test results, following blueprints, schematics, handbooks, and other technical documents
- Calibrating installed or repaired equipment to prescribed
specifications
- Adjusting frequencies of radio sets
Job Related Skills, Interests and Values
- Developing a thorough knowledge of radar, cockpit and flight data
recorders, navigation, communication, lighting and anti-skid systems, and on the instruments in the
cockpit that measure various aspects of the airplane's performance
- Testing and replacing components used in aircraft systems that the pilot
and passengers depend on
- Identifying and fixing challenging and complex avionics systems
problems
- Working independently or as part of a team to get the job done within
tight deadlines
- Double-checking systems to ensure that they work flawlessly
To become an Avionics technician you should complete your secondary school
education with credits in English and mathematics. You must also complete a tertiary electronics and
avionics training programme in that is recognised by the avionics industry
Typical employers include:
- Aircraft and parts manufacturers
- Airline companies
- Armed forces
- National government
- Scientific and professional equipment manufacturers
- Service firms to air transport companies
- Electronic equipment manufacturers
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