Avionics Technicians
Code: 49-2091.00
Bright Outlook
Zone 3
Median Annual Salary
£82,280
Range: £49,410 - £113,680
Preparation & Education
Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
Job Zone 3
Industry Outlook
Bright
New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
Role Overview & What They Do
Install, inspect, test, adjust, or repair avionics equipment, such as radar, radio, navigation, and missile control systems in aircraft or space vehicles.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Aircraft Electrical Systems Specialist
Aircraft Technician (Aircraft Tech)
Aviation Electrical Technician (Aviation Electrical Tech)
Aviation Electronics Technician (Aviation Electronics Tech)
Avionic Technician (Avionic Tech)
Avionics Electrical Technician (AET)
Avionics Electronics Technician (Avionics Electronics Tech)
Avionics Installer
Avionics Line Technician (Avionics Line Tech)
Avionics Repair Technician (Avionics Repair Tech)
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- Adjust, repair, or replace malfunctioning components or assemblies, using hand tools or soldering irons.
- Lay out installation of aircraft assemblies and systems, following documentation such as blueprints, manuals, and wiring diagrams.
- Keep records of maintenance and repair work.
Technology, Tools & Software Stack
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
SAP software
Workday software
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Operating system software
Linux
UNIX
Core Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Basic Skills
thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
People and Technology Systems
thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one
figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it
Engineering and Technology
computers and electronics
mechanical
Arts and Humanities
English language
Business
customer service
Communications
telecommunications
Verbal
read and understand what is written
listen and understand what people say
Hand and Finger Use
put together small parts with your fingers
keep your arm or hand steady
Ideas and Logic
notice when problems happen
order or arrange things
Personality & Work Styles
Top Interest: Realistic
People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
Key Work Styles:
Cautiousness
Integrity
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Intellectual Curiosity
Perseverance
Frequently Asked Questions About Avionics Technicians
In the UK, the median annual salary for a Avionics Technicians is £82,280. Starting salaries (10th percentile) typically begin around £49,410, while highly experienced professionals (90th percentile) can earn upwards of £113,680 depending on location and experience.
Entry as a Avionics Technicians typically aligns with Job Zone 3 (Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed). Most of these careers need vocational school training, on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Essential skills and tooling for a Avionics Technicians include: SAP software, Workday software, Microsoft PowerPoint, Linux, UNIX. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
New job opportunities are very likely in the future. (Industry demand rating: Bright).
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Salary Distribution
10th Percentile (Entry):
£49,410
Median Annual (Average):
£82,280
90th Percentile (Senior):
£113,680
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Occupational Terms
#realistic interests
#install electronics
#keep records
#test instruments
#repair
#hand tool
#information
#assembly
#equipment