ISCO Occupation Group 7421.2 Avionics Technician

From Open Risk Manual

Definition

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

Essential Skills

  • Electronics Principles
  • Apply Health And Safety Standards
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Install Electrical And Electronic Equipment
  • Operate Soldering Equipment
  • Electrical Systems Used In Transportation
  • Electricity
  • Electrical Wiring Plans
  • Common Aviation Safety Regulations
  • Test Electronic Units
  • Aircraft Flight Control Systems
  • Solder Electronics
  • Troubleshoot
  • Read Standard Blueprints
  • Wear Appropriate Protective Gear
  • Assemble Electrical Components
  • Read Engineering Drawings
  • Electronics
  • Apply Soldering Techniques


Optional Skills

  • Cae Software
  • Calibrate Electronic Instruments
  • Engineering Processes
  • Engineering Principles
  • Use Testing Equipment
  • Follow Control Of Substances Hazardous To Health Procedures
  • Use Cad Software
  • Maintain Electronic Equipment
  • Liaise With Engineers
  • Adjust Engineering Designs
  • Cad Software
  • Cadd Software
  • Keep Records Of Work Progress
  • Conduct Performance Tests
  • Use Cadd Software
  • Maintain Electrical Equipment


Alternative Names

  • Line Technician
  • Aircraft Electro-Mechanic Technician
  • Aircraft Electronics Mechanic
  • Avionics Systems Technician
  • Avionics Mechanic
  • Avionics Installation Technician
  • Aircraft Instrument Technician
  • Avionics Diagnostic Technician
  • Avionics Test Technician
  • Aircraft Electrical Mechanic
  • Avionics Maintenance Technician
  • Avionics Repair Technician
  • Avionics Inspection Technician
  • Aircraft Instrument Mechanic
  • Aircraft Electromechanic Technician


Higher Level