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Career: Avionics Technicians
Job Description
Install, inspect, test, adjust, or repair avionics equipment, such as radar, radio, navigation, and missile control systems in aircraft or space vehicles.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
100
|
Adjust, repair, or replace malfunctioning components or assemblies, using hand tools or soldering irons. |
99
|
Keep records of maintenance and repair work. |
98
|
Test and troubleshoot instruments, components, and assemblies, using circuit testers, oscilloscopes, or voltmeters. |
91
|
Fabricate parts and test aids as required. |
88
|
Connect components to assemblies such as radio systems, instruments, magnetos, inverters, and in-flight refueling systems, using hand tools and soldering irons. |
86
|
Assemble components such as switches, electrical controls, and junction boxes, using hand tools or soldering irons. |
72
|
Install electrical and electronic components, assemblies, and systems in aircraft, using hand tools, power tools, or soldering irons. |
70
|
Coordinate work with that of engineers, technicians, and other aircraft maintenance personnel. |
68
|
Set up and operate ground support and test equipment to perform functional flight tests of electrical and electronic systems. |
68
|
Interpret flight test data to diagnose malfunctions and systemic performance problems. |
53
|
Lay out installation of aircraft assemblies and systems, following documentation such as blueprints, manuals, and wiring diagrams. |
38
|
Assemble prototypes or models of circuits, instruments, and systems for use in testing. |
32
|
Operate computer-aided drafting and design applications to design avionics system modifications. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
81
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
67
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
66
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
65
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
63
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
62
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
59
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
57
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
56
|
Getting Information
|
56
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
56
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
55
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
54
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
54
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
53
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
53
|
Processing Information
|
53
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
52
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
51
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
47
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
45
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
44
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
43
|
Interacting With Computers
|
43
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
43
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
42
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
42
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
40
|
Thinking Creatively
|
39
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
39
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
38
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
38
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
33
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
33
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
30
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
30
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
30
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
25
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
21
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
20
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
13
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|